Ingredients
Method
- The Base: In a small pot, mix together your oats, chia seeds, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt until the cocoa powder evenly coats everything.
- Simmer the Oats: Pour in your milk and honey then turn the heat up to medium-high. Give everything a quick stir and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cherries: As soon as the pot starts bubbling, turn the heat down to low. Drop in your cherries and gently mash them directly into the oats and simmer for another minute. We only want to mash them a little bit to release their juices.
- Cook and Adjust the Thickness: Cook for approx. one more minute on low heat to thicken. If the oatmeal feels a bit too thick or dry, feel free to stir in an extra splash of milk. If it feels too liquidy for your liking, just sprinkle in a tiny bit more oats or let it rest off the heat for a minute to firm up. Enjoy :)
Stellka's Tip: I added kefir to the warm oatmeal (not hot!) because it contains powerful live probiotics. These good bacteria improve your daily digestion, reduce bloating, and boost immunity. Adding it to warm oats ensures the high heat does not destroy them!
Add any topping you like ;) I added cherries, strawberries, shredded coconut, nuts and dark chocolate. More ideas at the top ;)