Cocoa-date Oatmeal
Cocoa-date Oatmeal

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 Tbsp. cocoa
  • ⅛ tsp. salt
  • 2 cups water

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Instructions

  1. Combine dates, oats, cocoa, and salt in a 1-quart microwavable container.
  2. Slowly stir in the water.
  3. Partially cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on medium for 4-5 minutes, then stir. Microwave on medium again for 3-4 minutes, then stir. Continue cooking and stirring until the cereal is creamy.
Note: The cooking times will vary considerably depending on the power of your microwave. New microwaves tend to cook much faster than older models.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 169 g
Amount per serving
Calories 183
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.1g 4%
Saturated Fat 0.7g 3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 78.9mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 34.3g 12%
Dietary Fiber 5.86g 21%
Total Sugars 5.9g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 7.3g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 31.7mg 2%
Iron 2.3mg 10%
Potassium 268.6mg 6%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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