Cocoa Oatmeal With Dates

Directions

1. 1
   Finely chop the dates.
2. 2
   Mix them with the oats, the cocoa and the salt in a 1.2 l microwaveble bowl.
3. 3
   Stir in the water.
4. 4
   Microwave on medium heat, 3 or 4 minutes at a time, stirring between each time.
5. 5
   Towards the end of cooking, cook for only a minute or two at a time.
6. 6
   When all the water has been absorbed and the oatmeal has a good consistency, it is done.
7. 7
   Serve with soymilk or ricemilk, and a little brown sugar if desired.