Nutella Brownie Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup quick oats
• 1 heaping tablespoon, 7g unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon natural sweetener/sugar of choice
• 2 teaspoons organic hazelnut extract
• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/4 cup extra unsweetened almond milk: for extra cream-y-ness, optional
• 1/2 tablespoon crushed hazelnuts

Directions

1. Combine the ingredients in a saucepan and set it over the heat. Once the mixture reaches a boil, turn the heat down and let it bubble softly until the oats have taken in the liquid. Stir in the extra milk if the oatmeal needs loosening.
2. For the microwave version, cook the mixture for 1:30 minutes, then stir well. Return it to the microwave for another 30 seconds, or until the oats are fully cooked.
3. Finish with the crushed hazelnuts, adding extra milk if you want a creamier bowl.