1. Mocha porridge
Morning porridge tastes so much more exciting when you add cocoa powder, espresso, almond milk, dates and cinnamon. The perfect vegan start to the day.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp soft light brown sugar
- 2 tsp dark cocoa powder
- 70ml freshly brewed espresso
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 100g porridge oats
- 500ml unsweetened almond milk
- 3 dates, halved and thinly sliced
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 80g dairy-free yogurt
- 2 tsp toasted almond flakes
- 1 tsp cacao nibs
Method
- STEP 1
Put the sugar and cocoa powder in a small pan, and gradually add the espresso and vanilla, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over a medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until slightly thickened and syrupy. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- STEP 2
Meanwhile, tip the oats into a medium pan and stir in the milk, dates, cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Cook over a low-medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring until thick and creamy.
- STEP 3
Divide the porridge between two bowls. Top with the yogurt, a drizzle of the mocha syrup, the almonds and cacao nibs.
2. Overnight oats
Our healthy and no-fuss breakfast can be prepped in just five minutes the night before, ready for you in the morning.
Ingredients
- 75g porridge oats
- 175ml milk (of your choice)
- 2 tsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp pumpkin or sunflower seeds
- 2 tsp maple syrup (optional)
TO SERVE
- chopped nuts or nut butter
- seasonal fruit (such as chopped apple, berries or sliced banana)
- yogurt (of your choice)
Method
- STEP 1
Put the overnight oats ingredients in a bowl and mix together, adding the maple syrup for sweetness, if you like. You can add some cocoa, mashed berries, grated apple or a few pinches of ground spice such as cinnamon and cardamom if you prefer to flavour the oats. Cover and chill overnight.
- STEP 2
In the morning, give the oats a stir and add a splash more milk if you prefer them a little looser. Top with nuts, fruit, yogurt or whatever you fancy.
