Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 ½ cups water (or milk of your choice)
• ½ cup cooked black beans (canned or boiled)
• ¼ cup dried apricots (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons hazelnuts (toasted and chopped)
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• Extra chopped hazelnuts and apricot slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

In a medium saucepan, deliver water (or milk) to a boil. Add the rolled oats and a pinch of salt. Reduce the warmth to low and simmer for five-7 minutes, stirring on occasion until the oats are creamy and cooked. Stir inside the cooked black beans, chopped dried apricots, and cinnamon. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors and heat the mixture via.Gently fold in the chopped hazelnuts. If you decide on a sweeter oatmeal, drizzle honey or maple syrup to flavor. Divide the oatmeal into bowls and garnish with extra chopped hazelnuts and apricot slices for introduced texture and visible attraction. Serve warm and experience this hearty and nutrient-rich breakfast!