Cocoa Oatmeal With Fresh Fruit Preserves Recipes

COCOA OATMEAL

Steps:

• Stir 2 cups water, milk, and oats together in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook oats at a simmer until softened and beginning to thicken, about 15 minutes.
• Stir 1 cup water, mashed banana, flax seed, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg through the oats; continue cooking at a simmer until thick, about 10 minutes. Fold walnuts into the oatmeal.

PEANUT BUTTER AND PRESERVES OATMEAL

Steps:

• Combine water and milk in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add oats and reduce heat to medium. Add maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to mix well. Cook, stirring frequently, until oatmeal is softened to your preference, about 5 minutes.
• Place 1 tablespoon peanut butter in the bottom of a serving bowl. Pour cooked oatmeal in; top with remaining peanut butter and raspberry preserves.

COCOA OATMEAL WITH FRESH FRUIT PRESERVES

Steps:

• In a small pot, whisk all the ingredients, save the preserves. Do this over a medium to high heat. You may add more or less water depending on how thick you prefer your oatmeal.
• Lower heat to low, continue to cook covered, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
• Scoop into a bowl and top with a heaping spoon of preserves. Why not try my homemade jam recipes! https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/pork/spiced-nectarine-whiskey-preserves.html https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/cake/bourbon-cherry-pie-pumpkin-butter.html?p=12
• Enjoy!