Porridge is one of my favourites foods. I could eat it for breakfast, lunch or dinner – basically anytime! I love the unlimited number of combinations for toppings, the cosiness of it and how filling it is. Now chocolate porridge is even better. This is a simple recipe, born out of my craving for something tasty to eat after a run and not having much food in the house. I hope you enjoy it.
This porridge provides you with good sources of:
- Fibre
- Protein
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Calcium
See my post on the health benefits of oats.
Fruit, Nut & Chocolate Porridge
Servings: 2 people
Equipment
- saucepan
- wooden spoon
Ingredients
Porridge
- ¾ cup jumbo oats
- 1½ cups liquid (I use half milk, half water)
- 2 tsp cacao powder (or unsweetened cocoa powder)
Toppings
- a handful blueberries & raspberries (can use fresh or frozen)
- 2 medjool dates, finely chopped
- a handful almonds, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Combine the oats, liquid and cacao powder in a saucepan and put over a low-medium heat.
- Let the oats come to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Once simmering, turn the heat to low and stir continuously until the desired consistency is reached.
- Divide the porridge between two bowls and add the toppings.
Notes
Cooking the porridge over a low heat and continuously stirring creates a lovely, creamy texture. For a thicker porridge cook slightly longer.
What toppings do you like on your porridge?
