This Vegan Blueberry, Chia Seed and Almond Porridge is the perfect way to start the day. It's packed full of fruit and nuts for a delicious and nutritious breakfast. Get the recipe below.
A twist on a classic
This Vegan Blueberry, Chia Seed and Almond Porridge is a fun twist on the humble porridge recipe.
Blueberries added to the porridge itself for extra flavour but it adds a fun pop of colour too. We eat with our eyes so this is a real added bonus. I love using frozen blueberries because they're much more accessible - it means you can make this recipe all year round (if you do make it out of blueberry season just swap the fresh blueberries on top for more frozen ones). They also super juicy which helps make for a really creamy porridge.
I love pairing blueberries with almonds so I add almond milk to the porridge as well as part of my toppings for a nutty flavour as well as some extra crunch!
Perfect porridge
I'd be lying if I said making porridge was difficult. You heat some milk and oats then top it with something delicious - in our case blueberries, bananas and almonds! It's a humble dish that really doesn't require a lot of fuss.
That being said, there are a few small hints and tips to make sure you get the perfect porridge every time. Just like Goldilocks we're in the pursuit of porridge that's just right!
Here are my top tips for making perfect porridge.
- Don't use instant oats. I know it's tempting to use ingredients that save us time - especially when making breakfast - but if you do you end up with a bowl of mush. Instead, use organic jumbo oats, like those from Flahavan’s. They make a lovely creamy bowl of porridge that still has a little bit of bite to it.
- Use plenty of milk. The perfect porridge has a velvety, creamy texture. To get this you need to use plenty of milk. The jumbo oats will suck up lots of liquid before they begin to break down into the texture that we want. I like to use almond milk for a sweet nutty flavour.
- Keep the temperature low. You don't want to boil your oats. All you'll end up doing is evaporating the milk before the oats have had a chance to soften up and breakdown. Instead cook your oats at a simmer.
- Keep stirring! Stirring is important for two reasons, firstly it stops the oats catching on the bottom of the pan and secondly it helps to break the oats down. Make sure you give your porridge it the TLC it deserves and you will be rewarded.
Once you've followed my advice and cooked the perfect bowl of porridge all that's left to do is top it. For this recipe we use blueberries, banana and almonds but you can tweak this as you wish. If blueberries are out of season just use frozen. You could also use different nuts if you wish.
The recipe
Vegan Blueberry, Chia Seed and Almond Porridge
Ingredients
For the porridge
- 150 g porridge oats
- 2 tablespoon chia seeds
- 750 ml almond milk
- 100 g frozen blueberries
- 3 tablespoon maple syrup
For the topping
- 1 banana sliced
- 75 g fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoon almond butter
- 2 tablespoon flaked almonds
Instructions
- Add the oats, chia seeds, almond milk and frozen blueberries to a sauce pan.
- Bring it to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook for 7-10 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Take off the heat and stir in the maple syrup.
- Divide between two bowls and add the toppings.
Nutrition
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