Mocha Crunch Oatmeal

• 3 cups water
• 1 cup steel cut oats
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 teaspoons instant espresso
• 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar or 1 tablespoon agave nectar
• 12 cup chocolate chips (optional)
• 12 cup chopped almonds (optional)
• heavy cream (optional)

1. Bring water to a boil.
2. Stir in oats, salt, espresso, and cocoa.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often, 25-30 minutes, uncovered.
4. Scots tradition says oatmeal should only be stirred with a wooden rod (called a spurtle), never a spoon or anything metal.
5. I use the handle of a thick wooden spoon.
6. When the desired consistency is achieved, stir in sugar and serve.
7. Top with chips, nuts, and/or cream.

water, oats, salt, espresso, cocoa powder, sugar, chocolate chips, almonds, heavy cream

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mocha-crunch-oatmeal-409322 (may not work)