CHOCOLATE AND PEAR PORRIDGE
A SIMPLE BREAKFAST
That has been keeping me warm and satisfied over these colder months. Packed with protein, fibre and essential fats to keep blood sugar levels stable and any mid-morning hunger pangs at bay.
INGREDIENTS:
45g oats (roughly 3-4 heaped tbsp)
2 tbsp chia seeds
240ml milk of your choice (I love using hazelnut, cashew or almond)
1 tbsp cacao
1 tsp cinnamon
1 pear, ½ grated, ½ chopped
1 handful mixed nuts
1 large tbsp yoghurt
Drizzle of honey (optional)
Additional toppings: grated dark chocolate, coconut flakes, cacao nibs, fresh fruit, dates, hemp seeds, sunflower/pumpkin seeds
METHOD:
If you have a sensitive stomach, you may prefer to soak the oats and chia seeds overnight. Simply place the oats and chia seeds in a bowl, cover with 240ml water and stir well for a few minutes and leave in the fridge overnight.
Place the oats, chia seeds, cacao, cinnamon and ½ pear (grated) and milk in a pan and gently heat over a medium heat, stirring continuously.
Once bubbling, remove from the heat and pour into a bowl. Top with the remaining pear, yoghurt, mixed seeds and any other toppings you fancy.
