PB and Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bliss for Adults (Part 1)

I don't know if you see a trend going on here or not, but if you didn't realize it yet I really really like chocolate and peanut butter is a very close second. I have also been coming up with a lot of delicious and healthy breakfast meals per request of some friends. After posting a few of my smoothies, some have mentioned they need something more solid to fill them up. That is when I decided to share some ways to make one of my favorite breakfast meals: oatmeal.

Lately I have not been sleeping well due to a teething and sick baby. When I am tired, I NEED FOOD. It's like my body goes into starvation mode and keeps sending signals to my brain that I MUST EAT NOW. I try my very best to satisfy those cravings while at the same time keeping it healthy and simple. This recipe is one way I accomplish that.

I have three versions of this delicious meal for you. 1) PB and Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bliss for Adults 2) PB and Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bliss for Children 3) PB and Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bliss Light. I will also share a good side to go along with this meal if you prefer more protein with your breakfast.

The Adult version has the most oats, chocolate chips, and peanut butter. I will share this one with you today.
The Child version has the same ingredients but less amounts of each. I will be posting this one very soon!

The Light version uses PB2 instead of the creamy peanut butter. I will also be posting this one very soon!

I will go into more details (trust me it is NOT complicated at all!) about how to make the first type of oatmeal in the recipe down below, but here is an easy side that you can make if you want to add more vegetables and protein to your meal.

1/3 cup of egg whites, 2 tbs diced onions, and 1/2 cup spinach (or any
vegetable on hand. Peppers and mushrooms would also work well.), and
1 tsp of olive oil scrambled in a skillet. Sprinkle in some Italian
Seasoning for added flavor. (117 cals, 5g Fat, 6g Carbs, 12g Pro)

Now..how about that sweet satisfying blissful oatmeal...

PB and Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bliss (for adults)

(Can be gluten free, dairy free, tree nut free, egg free, Vegan, Vegetarian)

Serves 1 (double recipe for 2)

Ingredients

• 1/3-1/2 cup of old fashioned oatmeal not cooked (depends on how hungry you are)
• 8 dairy free chocolate chips (You can add as many as you want. Sometimes I do up to 12 chips.)
• 1 tablespoon creamy natural peanut butter (or any nut butter you prefer)

Directions for Microwave 

(This method is quicker and easier if cooking for one person.)

1. Put oatmeal in a large microwave safe bowl. Pour in double the amount of water into the bowl. Example: 1/3 cup of oatmeal and 2/3 cup of water.  
2. Cook in microwave for 2-3 minutes until the oats are soft and no water is visible. DO NOT COVER THE BOWL. (My microwave is VERY powerful and it only takes 2 minutes. The oatmeal container suggests up to 3 minutes, so I would try 2 minutes and if it's still watery cook for 1 more minute.) 
3. Be careful taking the bowl out of the microwave as it will be very hot. 
4. Put the peanut butter into the oatmeal and stir until mixed.
5. Drop the 8 chocolate chips into the bowl and stir. These will melt into the hot oatmeal. 
6. Wait a couple of minutes for it to cool and then enjoy! 

Directions for Stove

(This way will be much easier if cooking for more than one person. These directions are for 2 servings of 1/2 cup of dry oats each.)

1. Boil 1 3/4 cups of water in a pot on the stove. 
2. Stir in 1 cup of oats. 
3. Cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat; stir occasionally.
4. Once done, put half of the oatmeal into one bowl and the other half into another bowl. 
5. Put 1 tablespoon peanut butter into each bowl and stir until mixed. 
6. Drop 8 chocolate chips into each bowl and stir.
7. Wait a couple of minutes for it to cool and then enjoy! 

Nutrition Facts:
(1 serving made with 1/3 cup of dry oatmeal)
Cals-250, Fat-12g, Carbs-27g, Fiber-3g, Sugar-4.5g , Pro-7.5g

(1 serving made with 1/2 cup of dry oatmeal)
Cals-300, Fat-13g, Carbs-36g, Fiber-4g, Sugar-4.5g, Pro-9.5g