Cinnamon Tahini Porridge
Oats are definitely a staple in my diet and I use them in all sorts of recipes, but I can never go past a good porridge recipe. This Cinnamon Tahini Porridge uses my base porridge/overnight oat recipe of rolled oats, chia seeds and coconut milk, and adds some delicious flavours to make it the perfect winter warmer.
Tahini is a condiment made up of sesame seeds, similar to nut butter in consistency. This spread is extremely versatile and something I love incorporating into my cooking. You can generally find it in the health food isle of the supermarket or your local health food store.
One of the best plant based sources of calcium, tahini can be worked into sweet and savoury options and this is just one example of how I like to use it.
When it comes to tahini, there are two types that you can purchase; hulled or unhulled. Hulled tahini means that the outer shell of the sesame seed has been removed before it was turned into a spread. Whereas unhulled tahini contains the outer shell of the sesame seed. Unhulled tahini is higher in fibre and contains more calcium, however it does have a more bitter taste which some people need time to adapt to.
So, how can you get this easy but delicious porridge recipe into your mornings, here is the recipe for you:
Cinnamon Tahini Porridge
Serves 1 | Vegan
Ingredients
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tbsp tahini
1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
Method
In a small saucepan over low heat, add the oats, chia seeds, coconut milk and cinnamon and stir well.
Cook for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has been absorbed. ⠀
While this is cooking, heat up the frozen berries with a drop of water until defrosted and warmed through. ⠀
Remove the porridge from heat, stir through the tahini and serve with the mixed berries.
Note: You can also add the berries in step 1 and cook everything together to avoid using two pots.
This recipe can also be used as an overnight oats recipe if you mix everything the night before and leave them to soak - no cooking required.
This porridge is extremely versatile and you can changed it up depending on what you serve it with. A great example is adding raw cacao powder, which will add a creamy chocolate flavour.
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