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CHOCOLATE-ALMOND PORRIDGE: healthy breakfast idea

Creamy Porridge to start the day...
Chocolate flavor to create the "dessert illusion", topped with fresh blueberries and a light almond taste make this healthy Porridge a real DREAM!
So let's start with a quick "Porridge-Guide" to help you optimize your Porridge-Skills!

What are the basic ingredients for the perfect Porridge?

  • Oats: we don't have to talk about that, I think. Use "normal" quick oats and that's it!
  • Milk: you can, of course, use normal milk, but for this recipe, it's best to use almond milk to give the almond flavor we want.
  • Banana: I love using overripe bananas in my Porridge because it gives a natural sweetness. The banana also increases the thick and creamy consistency, so make sure to use it!
  • Chia Seeds: I started using chia seeds a couple weeks ago and it's amazing. The chia seeds thicken the porridge and create an almost pudding-like consistency which I really enjoy! The effect is typical, easy, and helpful in other recipes as well: They help to soak up the liquid (milk) and thicken everything.

What makes a Porridge a healthy breakfast?

Well, first of all, we don't use any refined sugars. Like I explained above the overripe banana gives the necessary sweetness. You could, of course, use honey, maple syrup, cinnamon or even a pinch of salt to create a more sweet Porridge. Furthermore, oats are rich in antioxidants, keep you stay full for a long period of time, and can even lower your cholesterol level. They are incredibly nutritious and just a real Superman!
Cocoa, which we use to create the chocolate flavor, is healthy as well IF you use unsweetened cocoa. It improves your brain and heart health and controls healthy skin and teeth. 
So, the list keeps going... 
Next, we have a look at the almonds: They contain healthy fats, fiber, protein, magnesium, and vitamin E. I use ground almonds and almond butter to create this porridge. We also look at the little blue heroes of this recipe! The blueberries are little vitamin bombs iron, phosphorous, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and vitamin K. 
I think we could keep going for a while BUT the reason you're here is the recipe, right? So now that we know why porridge is so healthy we can actually start making it!

Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup oats (50g)
  • 1/2 cup almond milk (150g)
  • 2 teaspoons raw unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground almonds 
  • 1/2 overripe banana
  • a pinch of cinnamon
  • a hand blueberries
Instructions:

  1. Start mashing the banana in a pot. Add oats, milk, cinnamon, chia seeds, cocoa, and almonds.
  2. Let it cook at low heat and keep stirring.
  3. For the decoration, use a hand of blueberries and cut them if you want.
  4. When your porridge is ready, it should be thick mushy. Fill it into a bowl.
  5. Decorate with the blueberries, some chopped almonds, and almond butter.
  6. Enjoy!
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