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Dotdash Meredith
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Have your fruit and a little luxury, too, with this kid-friendly healthy chocolate and banana oatmeal recipe. Short on time in the morning? Try our overnight oatmeal variation.
Prep/Cook Time: 10 Minutes, Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 small banana, sliced
- 1 tablespoon chocolate-hazelnut spread
- Pinch of flaky sea salt
Directions
- Bring water and a pinch of regular salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in oats, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 2 to 3 minutes. Top with banana, chocolate spread and flaky salt.
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