Low Fat Chocolate Milk Oatmeal Food

CHOCOLATE OVERNIGHT OATS

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly to combine, then divide into jars or cups.
• Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to overnight.
• Serve chill for a fast breakfast. Enjoy!
• Keeps well refrigerated for up to 5 days.

EASY CHOCOLATE OATMEAL: MY GO-TO BREAKFAST

Steps:

• Microwave the first three ingredients together in a large bowl for 3 minutes. (I use a large serving bowl so the oatmeal doesn't run over in the microwave. If the oats aren't soft in 3 minutes, cook longer until the desired texture is reached. Some microwaves are stronger than others.) You could also cook this mixture on the stovetop until the desired consistency is reached.
• Stir the cocoa powder and sweetener into the oatmeal. Top with a moderate amount of sliced banana and a splash of almond milk if desired. (Sometimes I stir a little almond milk into the oatmeal along with the cooca powder and sweetener if I want it to be thinner or not so dark chocolatey.) Since we're allowed a teaspoon of fat in a THM:E meal, sometimes I add a teaspoon of coconut oil or peanut butter to the oatmeal. Smearing the peanut butter on top of the oatmeal after stirring the cocoa powder in lets you get more noticeable flavor.
• Update: I've found that stirring in 2 T. whey protein powder and 1 tsp. refined coconut oil when I add the cocoa powder and sweetener really revs my metabolism! Add a little bit of almond milk if it's too thick.
• Another update: I actually prefer collagen over whey protein for less taste. I cook the oatmeal; stir in my salt, sweetener, cocoa powder, and collagen; then top with half a sliced banana. Since I'm allowed 5 grams of added fat in a THM E meal, I like to add a splash of half and half, a few sugar free chocolate chips, or a teaspoon of natural peanut butter to the top of the oatmeal as well.

LOW FAT CHOCOLATE OATMEAL MUFFINS

Steps:

• Soak the oats in milk for about one hour.
• Preheat the oven to 400.
• Spray the muffin pan with cooking spray.
• Combine the oat mixture with the applesauce and egg whites, and mix until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk the dry ingredients together. Add the wet ingredients to the dry mix until just combined. Add the chocolate chips. Do not over-mix of the muffins will be tough. Spoon the mixture into the muffin pan, forming a total of 12 muffins.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until done. Remove from pan and enjoy.

EASY LOW-FAT CHOCOLATE OATMEAL

Steps:

• Combine oats and water in a microwave-safe bowl and cook in the microwave for about 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Top off with as much milk as desired.

LOW-FAT CHOCOLATE MUFFINS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients.
• Stir in yogurt, milk and vanilla just until moistened.
• Coat muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray; fill two-thirds full.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack; dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

HEALTHY LOW-FAT BLUEBERRY (OR CHOCOLATE) OATMEAL MUFFINS

Steps:

• Toast oats in a dry saucepan over medium heat until browned.
• Combine oats and milk in a bowl and let stand for 20-35 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Add brown sugar, applesauce, egg, and vanilla to the oat and milk mixture and mix well.
• Whisk the flours, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
• Mix the dry into the wet until JUST combined, and fold in the blueberries (or chocolate chips).
• Scoop batter into greased muffin tin and bake for 27-35 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing muffins from tin and putting on cooling rack.

LOW FAT CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIES

Steps:

• Mix first four ingredients in a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil and boil for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.
• Add vanilla, peanut butter, and oatmeal and stir well.
• Drop onto wax paper and let cool.