RECIPE FOR HEALTH: MOCHA OATMEAL

• 1 cup steel-cut oats
• 1 cup brewed coffee
• 1/2 cup milk or unsweetened non-dairy milk
• 2 scoops protein powder of choice
• Pinch of salt
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (can omit if using vanilla protein powder)
• 1 1/2 cups raspberries
• 1/2 chopped almonds
• 1/4 cup coconut flakes (optional)

Directions:
1.    Place the steel-cut oats, a pinch of salt, coffee, and 1 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan.
2.    Bring to a slight simmer. Immediately turn off the heat and let the oats soak overnight.
3.    In the morning, stir the milk, protein powder, cocoa powder, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla into the pot with the oats.
4.    Heat over medium-low until the oats are warmed through, stirring occasionally.
5.    Place the oats in serving bowls and top with the raspberries, almonds, and coconut flakes, if using.
6.    Reheat the leftovers in a saucepan with additional milk.
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NUTRITIONAL CONTENT PER SERVING - ¼ RECIPE
Calories: 373
Fat: 13g
Protein: 20g
Net Carbs: 47g
Fiber: 11g

References:
N. A. O. S. M. (n.d.). Vegetarian Mocha Oatmeal. NASM.ORG. Retrieved July 18, 2024, from https://blog.nasm.org/nutritious-meals-for-healthy-cooking-at-home