Perfect Porridge - Vegan Option, Gluten Free
Who says porridge is boring... or that you can't make friends with salad!? Oats are insanely good for you. Rich in antioxidants & soluble fibre, munching them lowers cholesterol & stabilises blood sugars! Get in!
Choose your Oats! Organic and gluten free if you need this option. Oats are naturally gluten free, however, are cross contaminated when grown near gluten containing grains.
Go with jumbo rolled oats or actual porridge oats. Jumbo will be a larger size flake which will mean a chunkier type texture, whereas oats labelled porridge oats will be smaller flakes and will cook a little quicker resulting in a smoother texture.
With porridge there are so many great options to suit what you like best. If you want some crunch try raw cacao nibs, Brazil or hazelnuts on top. If you prefer maple syrup to honey, use that! If you like a Nutella type vibe, try using hazelnut milk when cooking. You could explore experimenting with different vegan milks for flavours and textures – rice milk is sweet, cashew milk is creamy.
Perfect Porridge
Serves 1 (simply increase amounts to serve more!)
INGREDIENTS:
Organic, preservative free wherever possible -
½ Cup Oats (gluten free if needed)
¾ Cup Water
½ Cup Milk (Oat, Rice or Soy are decent options)
Suggested Toppings: Nut Butter, Berries, Cinnamon & Raw Honey
METHOD:
Add oats, water and milk to a suitable saucepan
Bring to the boil, then reduce the temperature and leave to simmer (about 5 minutes). If you want extra creamy oats, stir frequently.
Remove from heat when texture is as you like!
Once ready, swirl in a fat dollop of nut butter (I love roasted almond), top with berries, cinnamon and a drizzle of raw honey.
Pour over some extra milk if desired. You could also try coconut yoghurt or organic greek yoghurt.
Have fun with it and enjoy!
