Creamy Porridge with Coconut and Berries

GLUTEN FREE II SOY FREE II VEGAN II DAIRY FREE II SESAME FREE

Are you looking for a quick and nutritious breakfast that will satisfy and energised? Look no further than my creamy vegan porridge with coconut oil and berries - a simple yet sensational breakfast option that ticks all the right boxes.

Whether you're aiming for a balanced diet, trying to incorporate more superfoods into your meals, or simply seeking a delicious way to start your day, this recipe has covered you. Enjoy this nutrient-rich, heart-healthy porridge recipe.

Notes on ingredients

Coconut oil

I like to roast my oats on the stove with a small amount of coconut oil before cooking them. This method greatly improves the flavour of the oats and also adds healthy fats to the meal, which helps keep you feeling fuller for a longer period of time. Buy organic coconut oil from Lidl for less than £2.00 a jar.

Oats

If this recipe needs to be gluten-free, then buy gluten-free oats, however, a side note, oats ARE gluten-free its just that companies can’t state gluten-free because of the manufacturing processes and risk of cross-contamination.

Yoghurt

I love adding yoghurt to my gluten-free porridge. I love hot and cold together. My top recommendations for dairy-free yoghurt brands are and all vegan & soy free:

• Coconut collaborative yoghurts

• Plants By Deliciously Ella Coconut Yoghurt

• Nush yoghurt

• The collective dairy-free yoghurt

Ingredients

Faq’s

• Can I use different types of grains for this recipe? Absolutely! While oats are commonly used for porridge, you can experiment with other grains such as quinoa, millet, or amaranth. Just adjust the cooking time and liquid measurements accordingly.

• Can I use frozen berries for this porridge recipe? Yes, you can use frozen berries. Thaw them before adding them to the cooked oats or grains.

• Can I customise this vegan porridge with additional ingredients? Absolutely! Porridge is highly customizable. I added sunflower and pumpkin seeds with some toasted buckwheat. Other toppings you could try:

• Various chopped nuts like almonds, macadamia, walnuts or hazelnuts

• Honey or maple syrup, my fave would be coconut blossom nectar

• Spices like cinnamon or vanilla extract to enhance the flavour

• Bee pollen ( not vegan)

• Chopped dark chocolate

• Any fruit, bananas, peaches, stewed fruit like apples, pears or plums

• Chia seeds

• Dried fruit like apricots, raisins, cranberries

• Jam or homemade chia jam: Try my Blackberry chia jam or my Plum, fig orange and blueberry jam

• Try mixing up the milk you use. Try hazelnut milk with a tsp of cacao powder for a yummy twist.

• Toasted buckwheat - Just dry fry them in a frying pan till browned

You might like to try my yummy millet porridge recipe with berry chia jam and pistachios

Step by Step

Feeds 2 - 15 minutes prep and cooking time

Recipe

• 4 oz oats ( GF if needed)

• 1.5 heaped tablespoon coconut oil

• 1 pint plant plant-based milk

• Sweeteners like honey, maple, coconut blossom nectar or coconut sugar

• Toppings like coconut, buckwheat, chia seeds, nuts, fruit, bee pollen, raw chocolate ( also see notes)

Method

1. Start by roasting 3 oz of your oats with the coconut oil till golden brown in a saucepan stirring the whole time, wait till you can smell the oats it will smell like your baking flapjacks.

2. Add your plant-based milk and the remaining oats. This is important as the unroasted oats are starchier and create that creaminess.

3. Simmer for 10 mins on low heat till thick and creamy and add your sweetener

4. Once cooked pour into a bowl and finish with your amazing choice of toppings and enjoy

Variations

Chocolate and hazelnut oats

Try using hazelnut milk instead of your usual milk and add cacao to the porridge topped with roasted hazelnuts, berries and raw chocolate.

Spiced apple oats

Add some cinnamon or allspice with some stewed apple, coconut yoghurt and walnuts, or try adding vanilla or almond essence to your base which will elevate the flavour, you could also add caramelised bananas or poached apricots.

Chocolate and orange

Add grated orange zest and a little juice from the orange, add some cacao powder to the porridge too and top with pecans orange segments and dark chocolate and or cacao nibs.

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