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FTC Disclaimer: Although I love Nutella and am naming their brand, I always buy it with my own money and have never been sent any to review. I was not paid to write this post. I just wanted to share one of my favorite breakfasts with y’all, my friends. I did, however, include Amazon affiliate links to the product. If you click through those links and purchase anything, you’ll be helping Raw Juice Girl keep blogging. Thanks! 

Hi, y’all!

How’ve you been?

Did the title make you look twice? Hope so!

OIANJ: Oats In A Nutella Jar

Oh. So. Good!

I had a Nutella jar that was pretty much scraped clean. But there was enough to enjoy a jar of hot oatmeal that would melt all the yummy leftovers so they could be enjoyed. YUM!

I used whole grain oats but you could use whatever you have on hand or whatever brand/type you prefer.

Hazelnuts and the flavor stole my heart when I was a child. I absolutely love them! And Nutella? Oh, I try to be a good girl but it’s just so, so good!

Amazingly, it’s just hazelnuts, cocoa powder, and milk. How can anyone go wrong with those ingredients, eh?

And according to the label, you don’t have to worry about any preservatives or ingredients you can’t pronounce! It’s just those three simple ingredients and they create pure paradise for your mouth. I actually love eating it straight off the smooth spoon and savor every single taste!

Oats In A Nutella Jar Recipe

Ingredients:

* whole grain oatmeal flakes (prepare according to directions on can)

* honey (as much as you want or other sweetener of your choice)

* cinnamon, optional (to taste)

* milk of choice (depending on your proportion size, according to directions)

* peanut butter (1 – 2 spoonfuls)

* butter, 1-2 tablespoons (real)

* nearly empty Nutella jar

Directions:

1. Prepare oatmeal according to directions on can (1/3 cup, 1/2 cup, 3/4 cup, etc., depending on your appetite)

2. Once you’ve decided on the proportion size, dump your oatmeal, milk, butter, honey, cinnamon, peanut butter, and butter into sauce pan.

3. Stir and let cook.

4. Once it’s done, you can cover with a lid and remove from heat, just letting it “steep” for a couple of minutes – or not.

5. Pour hot oatmeal mixture in Nutella jar, stir, and enjoy!

This is an energizing, filling breakfast for me.

Do you heart Nutella as much as I do? Do you love oatmeal? This is SUCH a delicious combination. I know I’ll be having it again as soon as that next Nutella jar is nearly empty!

FTC Disclaimer: I received the products mentioned in this post free of charge. I did not buy them. I was not paid to write this post or a review. There are affiliate links in this post for Navitas Naturals products. If you purchase anything through these links, I will receive a small commission and you will help keep Raw Juice Girl blogging.

First, a huge thank-you to Navitas Naturals for their generosity in sending me these goodies!

Hi, y’all!

How’ve ya been? Have you been keeping warm near a woodstove, curled up with a lovely novel or have you been so busy you haven’t had time to catch your breath?

(I’m currently reading The Rescue by Nicholas Sparks and it’s a page turner!)

Hopefully, you’re taking care of yourself!

On to what Navitas Naturals packaged up for me…

A closer look at what Navitas Naturals sent….

I received a bag of Navitas Naturals Flaxseed Powder .

I blogged about the health benefits of flax seeds here.

And…

Chia seeds. I heart chia seeds! I love chuggin’ chia! (The contest mentioned in that post is no longer open.)

And some power snacks! Blueberry Hemp Superfood and Cacao Goji Power Snacks. Rawesome!

Nutrition Information – Cacao Goji Super Food Power Snack

Ingredients: date paste, chia seeds, raisins, sesame seeds, cacao powder, goji berry powder, sunflower seeds, maca powder, camu camu powder, sunflower meal,lucuma powder

Allergen Information: Packaged in a facility that also handles tree nuts

Product of U.S.A.

I immediately went for this one. Cacao = chocolate – and I’m a chocolate kind of gal! I also love goji berries so I knew this would be a winning combination. And I was right! YUM!

Chocolatey.

Chewy.

Crunchy.

Fruity.

Filling.

Delish!

Definitely two thumbs up on these healthful, energizing snacks!

What about you? Have you tried Navitas Naturals products? Do you love learning about new, healthy snacks or do you just grab whatever is on hand at the time and keep going? Are you a chocolate lover? What are you currently reading?