Creamy Coconut-Chia-Porridge

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While it's getting colder outside, colorful leaves fall from the trees and days getting shorter, we definitely need to make sure to still feel at our best. On Sundays I usually treat myself with relaxation and a lot of things supporting my well-being and especially refuelling my energy for the upcoming week. Sunday mornings are made for slow starts into the day such as doing some yoga which is very relaxing and energising at the same time. My favourite breakfast on mornings like these is a bowl of Creamy Coconut-Chia-Porridge, which warms body and soul all at once. This easily and quickly made breakfast is full of goodness and can be topped and changed with whatever ingredients you have handy. I love to cuddle into my warm and comfy pullovers and blankets with a cup of tea, a nice read, some candles and this delicious bowl of porridge. Besides the cold weather, there are so many good things about cold winter days – especially on Sundays. How do you spend your Sunday mornings?

Creamy Coconut-Chia-Porridge

Ingredients
30g rolled-oats (optional: gluten-free)
200ml filtered water
4 tbsp coconut milk (or: soy-, almond-, hazelnut-, oat milk)
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 ripe banana, sliced
some pinches of spices (cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla powder – as much as you like)
1 tbsp almond butter
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 tsp raw cacao powder (optional)
1 tsp maple syrup (or not vegan option: raw honey)

Toppings: cacao nibs, bee pollen, desiccated coconut, fresh berries & fruits, goji berries, crushed nuts (almonds, pecans, cashews, walnuts) & seeds (hemp, sunflower, pumpkin, sesame), freshly grated turmeric

Try out: The combination of raw cacao-powder in the porridge mixture with freshly sliced pears and raw cacao nibs on top is heavenly delicious. Try it out as soon as possible! :)

Put the oats in a pan, add the water, coconut milk, chia seeds, sliced banana and spices. Stir under medium-high heat until everything is combined well. Cook for about 10 minutes until mixture begins to thicken and liquid is absorbed well. Add the coconut oil and almonds butter as a finish, stir to combine it well. If you prefer a chocolatey finish, add a teaspoon of raw cacao powder and stir well. For more sweetness add a teaspoon maple syrup. Take pan away from heat. Pour mixture into your breakfast bowl and add your favourite toppings. Serve, enjoy and relax!

(Makes: 1; Preparation time: 15min)

I wish you all a wonderful and relaxing Sunday.

Lots of love, 
Fabienne.