Nutritious indulgence. You might think those words don’t go together, but that’s just what this oatmeal is. It’s anti-oxidant rich from the oats, nuts and cocoa, full of calcium from the milk, packed with fiber from the oats, then you get a bit of protein from the nuts. The indulgence obviously comes from the chocolate chips, marshmallows, and sugar (an extra indulgence would be to top it with half and half… mmm).
I won’t lie, it’s hard to make oatmeal look appealing but I think once you top it with the right amount of goodness this oatmeal will make your mouth water. You could delight a loved one this upcoming Valentine’s Day by serving up this decadent oatmeal (and they’ll never know how simple it was to make). I know I’ve posted quite a few oatmeal recipes lately. I just can’t get enough of it for cold winter mornings, and I love that it keeps me full all the way to lunch. I love how simple it is to mix things up and create new flavors, not to mention how easy it is to prepare. This recipe is dedicated to my mom—my entire life she’d eat a bowl of oatmeal every morning.
Healthy Rocky Road Oatmeal
If you want to take this delicious oatmeal to the next level, there are a few swaps you can make for an even healthier oatmeal breakfast.
Use dark chocolate or cacao nibs in place of regular chocolate chips for more antioxidants and less sugar Mix a whipped egg white or two into your oatmeal mixture before cooking for more protein Try a milk option with additional protein or health benefits, such as Fairlife, almond milk, or soy milk Stir a scoop of your favorite protein powder into your oatmeal mixture Skip the sugar and marshmallows, choosing options like agave or Stevia Increase the ratio of nuts to get more protein and healthy fats
