Instructions

  1. Finely chop the dates.
  2. Mix them with the oats, the cocoa and the salt in a 1.2 l microwaveble bowl.
  3. Stir in the water.
  4. Microwave on medium heat, 3 or 4 minutes at a time, stirring between each time.
  5. Towards the end of cooking, cook for only a minute or two at a time.
  6. When all the water has been absorbed and the oatmeal has a good consistency, it is done.
  7. Serve with soymilk or ricemilk, and a little brown sugar if desired.