Healthy Mornings: How to Make Almond Cocoa Oatmeal! by Kim and Shannon Fit Mom Diet

There may be nothing more satisfying on a cool morning than a warm bowl of oatmeal. We've taken this breakfast staple a step further and turned it into a decadent (yet healthy) jumpstart to your day! Enjoy this to start to your day, or anytime. Your kids will love it, too!

You'll need:

• 1 serving oats
• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• half a banana, mashed
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• shredded coconut
• almonds (you could also use walnuts or pecans)

Here's how you make it:

1. Place the oats in a bowl. Add the coconut milk and stir. 
2. Stir in the mashed banana. 
3. Add almond extract and cocoa powder. Mix thoroughly. 
4. Top with the coconut and almonds. Slice the other half of banana and put it on the top, too, if desired.