11th April 2020 | Breakfast | Porridge With Pumpkin Seeds
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In this recipe, I created a straightforward breakfast dish appropriate to consume in the spring. It offers protein benefits that can be found in the pumpkin seeds, whilst providing a healthy vitamin and fibre boost from the raspberries.
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This recipe's main inspiration was to create something nutritive that I could have in the morning whilst incorporating a method that sustains my energy levels throughout the day. I don't typically like to feel very heavy after a meal.
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The cooking process depends on your preferences and lifestyle choice, as some people make their porridge oats on the stove and others use a microwave. I often use both methods interchangeably, so it doesn't matter which technique you use. The tricky part is deciding which toppings to have on your breakfast before starting the day since rolled oats are very easy to make.
In the recipe below, you could substitute cinnamon for a pinch of nutmeg or ginger.
Generally, rolled oats are very accessible and easy to prepare, so it is not difficult to make this recipe. However, I appreciated my process of making rolled oats and wanted to share this recipe with you.
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Many topping combinations will work, so it is best to remain open-minded and creative. My favourite toppings on rolled oats are some linseeds, peanut butter, banana and honey drizzle. You could incorporate some of these next time you make some porridge oats after trying this recipe.
Porridge w/ Pumpkin Seeds
Serves 1
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Ingredients
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1 cup of soy milk (250ml)
1/2 cup rolled oats (45g)
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1 tablespoon honey
1 medium banana
handful of raisins
1/2 cup raspberries
1 oz pumpkin seeds (28g)
sprinkle of cinnamon
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- Gently start to warm the milk on a medium heat
- Stir in the rolled oats and salt, whilst the milk
is slowly heating up.
- bring the soy milk to a boil for 5 mins, do not cook for too long
- Allow simmering for 2 mins
- Stir in the honey last, so the sugar does not lose
it's sweetness
- Arrange your toppings onto your porridge oats
(banana, raisins, pumpkin seeds, raspberries)
- At this stage, you could add a splash of soy milk
if you lose too much moisture.
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Simple ^.^
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This is the perfect breakfast when you are on the go, and with a slight contrast in flavour between the raspberry and banana it is very satisfying