Instructions

• Place 4 cups milk, 2 tablespoons Nutella, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons sweetener, and 2 cups oats in a medium saucepan; stir or whisk until evenly combined.
• Set the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture is hot and the Nutella has melted into the milk (mixture should begin to steam).
• Reduce heat to low–medium and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer; continue stirring occasionally and cook until the oats are tender and have absorbed most of the liquid (about 8–10 minutes for rolled oats; 1–3 minutes for quick oats).
• Remove the pan from the heat. If using the optional 1 tablespoon light butter, stir it in now until melted and incorporated.
• If the oatmeal is thicker than you like, thin it with extra milk a splash at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
• Spoon the oatmeal into bowls and top with crushed hazelnuts, chocolate chips, and extra Nutella as desired. Serve immediately.