Black Forest Oatmeal

Name: Black Forest Oatmeal
Ingredients: 3-3/4 cups water, divided; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups old-fashioned oats; 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup dried cherries plus additional cherries; Miniature semisweet chocolate chips, optional; Sweetened whipped cream, optional

10 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

3-3/4 cups water, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup dried cherries plus additional cherries
Miniature semisweet chocolate chips, optional
Sweetened whipped cream, optional

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, bring 3-1/4 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil. Stir in oats and wheat germ; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
2

Meanwhile, combine cocoa, sugar, vanilla and remaining water; stir until smooth. Add chocolate mixture and cherries to oats; stir until well combined and heated through. Serve topped with additional cherries and, if desired, miniature chocolate chips and sweetened whipped cream.