Recipes

Choc Orange Porridge

For all the chocolate lovers - it's never too early for a bit of choccie!

Prep Time 5 min
Cook Time 5 min
Difficulty Easy
Serves 1
Choc Orange Porridge

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup milk of your choice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tsp cocoa powder
  • OR 2 tsp cacao powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp sweetener of your choice
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
  • 1/2 orange
  • 1 tsp cacao nibs (optional)

Method

  • Prep Ingredients: Juice and zest 1/2 an orange (can include leftover pulp)
  • Combine oats, milk, water, cocoa, sweetener of choice, vanilla, orange juice & zest in a large bowl (to avoid any overflowing mishaps!).
  • Cook on high in the microwave for 5-6mins until it is thick and creamy.
  • Serve porridge in a bowl with a little extra cold milk if needed.
  • Enjoy as is or top with cacao nibs.

To cook on the stovetop, combine oats, milk, water, cocoa, sweetener of choice, vanilla, orange juice & zest in a saucepan and simmer on low-medium heat for 5-10mins – stirring continuously to avoid any overflow or sticking!

Sweetener suggestions:
Honey or maple syrup.

Gluten-free adaptation:
Choose gluten-free oats or quinoa flakes.

FODMAP adaptation:
Choose a low FODMAP milk (e.g lactose-free).
Choose maple syrup instead of honey.