Porridge is my favourite. If you follow my foodie Instagram
(or have lived/ brunched with/ just know me) you will know that it is what I
have for breakfast pretty much every day. Even when faced with a menu full of
extravagant breakfast dishes I will always go back to my numero uno because
nothing is better than a big comforting bowl (or jar if you’re an
I-need-my-food-to-look-pretty insta geek like myself) of oats.
One question I get a lot when I tell people about my
porridge obsession is does it get boring?
But honestly no, it really doesn’t. There are so many different variations
that you can make – my favourites usually resembling some kind of dessert (or
containing peanut butter); banana bread, carrot cake, chocolate pudding … the
list goes on. And that is how I came up with this glorious creation: the
brownie batter/ chocolate pudding / why didn’t I make a bigger jar oats; a
dessert for breakfast.
Ingredients: {serves 1}
1/3 cup oats
1 tbsp cacao powder
2 heaped tsp chia seeds
1 tsp honey/ pure maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp of nut butter (my faves are almond butter and peanut
butter!)
1/3 cup almond milk (or dairy free milk of choice)
1/3 cup water
Method:
Combine the oats, cacao powder and chia seeds in a jar.
Add in the maple syrup, vanilla, nut butter and almond milk
and stir well to combine, until all creamy and lovely.
Pour in the 1/3 cup of water, mix well and then pop in the
fridge to set overnight (or for at least four hours).
In the morning remove from the fridge, top with anything you
fancy and devour!
Hi there, this looks Yummy.. my question, is this low cal? I'm trying to lose weight n do not exercise regularly due to health issues n upcoming surgery... thx💚
ReplyDeleteI can't give you the exact calorie details as it isn't something I measure. I'm a big believer in staying away from calorie counting and thinking about the nutrients you're feeding your body instead. For instance the chia seeds and almond butter in this recipe add some protein to the oats. But of course that adds extra calories too. However I wouldnt say this recipe was particulary high in calories, i think it's a good balance and a great way to start your day. I hope that helps. Georgina x
DeleteThx it did, I guess as a good filling breakfast it be ok for me, but def can't have this late night. I did last night a simple one, peanut butter, oats, almond milk, chia & 1 tbsp no cal maple syrup topped this morning w fresh bananas & it was Amazing.. THANKS, 😆
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ReplyDeleteOh and are the outs cooked when you add them to jar?
ReplyDeleteNo theyre not. Just oats straight from the box. If you want them to be warm you can always warm them up in a pan before you eat them in the morning x
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