HOT CHOCOLATE OATMEAL

 5 cups water

 1 cup steel-cut oats

1/3

cup packed brown sugar

 

1/3

cup instant cocoa mix

 

1/2

teaspoon salt

Chocolate chips and additional brown sugar, if desired

Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix water and oats. Pour into slow cooker.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 hours or until oats are cooked through and liquid is absorbed. Stir in 1/3 cup brown sugar, the instant cocoa mix and salt just before serving. Serve with chocolate chips and additional brown sugar.

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