Nutty Plant Porridge

A bowl of thick oatmeal is perfect at any point in the day. I love waking up & taking the time to stir the oats & milk slowly & also listen to my body & top my bowl with yummy treats & protein goodness. Recently, I've had frustrating problems with painful bloating & found porridge or muesli in the morning would set me up for a bad day with a big belly. But I've switched to gluten free oats which has helped quite a bit ~ the texture is slightly less solid but still yummy!

I like my oatmeal quite solid so I usually stir the oats over a medium heat for around 5-7 minutes ~ mixing constantly is very important! For me, this recipe makes the perfect amount for a morning meal (if not a little too much) with all the goodness I like to plonk on top & the oats being very filling themselves. My favourite toppings are...

~ banana

~ cashew butter

~ a large pinchful from each seed bag

~ blueberries

~ linseed

~ vegan 85% dark choc or Moo Free Choco Drops

~ apple chunks

~ cinnamon

I usually add almond milk to my oatmeal but I also find Oatly Organic is yummy & comforting on cold mornings! & if I want something a bit different, I add in a splash of fresh lemon juice (just make sure it doesn't curdle!) or vanilla extract.

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Nutty Plant Porridge

Serves: 1 bowl

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 5-7 mins

Total time: 15-20 mins

Ingredients:

• 50g organic rolled oats (I like gluten free)

• 100ml boiling water

• 50ml plant-based milk (almond & Oatly Organic are yummy!)

• dash of vanilla ~ lemon ~ cinnamon ~ cocoa powder (optional)

& to top

• banana

• blueberries

• apple chunks

• cashew nut butter

• vegan 85% dark choc or Moo Free Choco Drops

• mixed seeds

• mixed nuts

• coconut flakes

• linseed

• cinnamon

• agave nectar

Method:

1. First, pour the oats in a pan & cover with the boiling water ~ making sure all the flakes are immersed. Cover with the lid & allow to swell for 10 mins until just about solid.

2. While the oats are swelling, prepare your toppings & measure out the plank-based milk.

3. Once the oats are done, mix in the milk over a low-medium heat. As the stove heats up its okay to allow to stop mixing but as the oats become hot, ensure you constantly stir to stop the milk from curdling or burning.

4. I usually mix for 5-7 mins as I like my porridge quite firm & solid but stop as soon as its the constituency you prefer.

5. Now, spoon into a breakfast bowl & decorate with fruit, protein & yummy treats!

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