Chocolate Macaroon Oats for breakfast with a tall Chocula Shake?  Yup, that’s healthy too!  Get the easy recipe here.  Do you soak your oats? Oats are not easily digestible and inhibit the release of nutrients until you soak them first to reduce the phytic acid, which can cause stomach upset and improper digestion.

Chocolate Macaroon Oats

Yields 2 servings

Ingredients
1 cup whole rolled oats
2 cups water, plus ¾ cup water
2 tablespoons almond milk

Garnish:  1/2 teaspoon chia seeds, 1 tablespoon of finely shredded macaroon coconut and cacao nibs, sliced raw almonds, dash of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon maple syrup.

Directions
Combine oats and 2 cups of water in a pot; soak overnight on your countertop for 12 to 24 hours. This will reduce the phytic acid and allow iron and other nutrients to be absorbed more readily. After soaking your oats, pour and drain them in a fine mesh strainer; rinse and drain thoroughly.
Return oats to the pot and add ¾ cup water; cook over medium heat and stir occasionally for approximately 5 minutes or until oats are to your desired consistency. For thinner oats, add an additional ¼ cup water while cooking.
Ladle a cup of oats into a serving bowl and stir in 2 tablespoons coconut milk; top with your favorite garnish. Remaining oats can be stored in the refrigerator and eaten cold the next day or reheated on the stovetop with a few tablespoons of water.

Chocula Shake

Recipe inspired by John De La Mora

Yields 2 servings

Ingredients
16 ounces almond milk
1 large banana
2 teaspoon cocoa powder
2 teaspoon maple syrup
1 scoop protein chocolate protein powder
Directions
Blend in a high speed blender until smooth and enjoy.

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