Chocolate Protein Porridge

A bowl of porridge (cooked oats) is often mentioned as a filling breakfast due to it’s fibre content. However many people, including myself, often feel hungry within one hour of eating it. What I categorize as a filling meal is one that fills you up for hours and helps prevent any cravings.

So what’s the secret to making porridge more satiating?….Adding protein! Protein is a very satiating nutrient that also helps curb any cravings which is why it’s important to start your day with a good high protein breakfast.

Now you might think you need protein powder to boost the protein content of porridge but here’s a simple more natural way….adding soy milk. Soy milk is an excellent source of plant protein and when added to porridge makes it’s thick, creamy and satisfying. I urge you to try this recipe so you can test the difference yourself between porridge made only with water compared made with a mix of both water and milk.

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

• 50g oats

• 1/2 tbsp cacao or cocoa powder

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 50g water

• 50g soy milk

Optional Toppings:

• Blueberries or other berries

• 1 tbsp ground flaxseed

• Goji berries

• Pumpkin seeds, walnuts, chia seeds

• 1/2 chopped banana

Method:

1. Add oats, cocoa powder and cinnamon to a pot and mix together.

2. Once the dry mixture is combined, add the soy milk and water and place over a medium heat stirring consistently until the mixture thickens…about 3 minutes.

3. Serve with any of the optional toppings. Addings nuts and seeds will provide additional protein and Flaxseed is a good source of plant-based omega 3 fatty acids.