Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate Oatmeal

By barbell

Ingredients

• 5 cups water
• 1 cup steel-cut oats
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup instant cocoa mix
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Chocolate chips and additional brown sugar, if desired

Preparation

Step 1

cup instant cocoa mix

Chocolate chips and additional brown sugar, if desired

Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix water and oats. Pour into slow cooker.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 hours or until oats are cooked through and liquid is absorbed. Stir in 1/3 cup brown sugar, the instant cocoa mix and salt just before serving. Serve with chocolate chips and additional brown sugar.

Cover and refrigerate leftovers, and use within 3 days. Reheat before serving.

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