Mocha Protein Oats

• 1/2 cup gluten-free oats
• 1/2 cup coffee, strongly brewed and cooled
• 1/2 cup coconut or almond milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 banana, mashed
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 scoop vegan chocolate protein powder

1. In a small pot on the stove, mix all ingredients except the protein powder and stirring often, cook for 6-8 min over medium-high heat.
2. Stir in the cocoa powder and protein powder after you have removed the oatmeal from heat. Add a little extra nondairy milk if it is too thick.
3. For an optional garnish: whisk about 2 teaspoons maple syrup with 2 tablespoons cocoa powder or until the desired texture is reached, and drizzle on top. Garnish with sliced banana, and chocolate covered espresso beans if desired.

oats, coffee, coconut, water, chia seeds, vanilla, banana, cocoa powder

Taken from food52.com/recipes/40602-mocha-protein-oats (may not work)