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Mocha porridge
- Preparation and cooking time
- Total time
- Easy
- Serves 2-3
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp soft light brown sugar
- 2 tsp dark cocoa powder
- 70ml freshly brewed espresso
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 100g porridge oats
- 500ml unsweetened almond milk
- 3 dates, halved and thinly sliced
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 80g dairy-free yogurt
- 2 tsp toasted almond flakes
- 1 tsp cacao nibs
Method
- STEP 1
Put the sugar and cocoa powder in a small pan, and gradually add the espresso and vanilla, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over a medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until slightly thickened and syrupy. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- STEP 2
Meanwhile, tip the oats into a medium pan and stir in the milk, dates, cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Cook over a low-medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring until thick and creamy.
- STEP 3
Divide the porridge between two bowls. Top with the yogurt, a drizzle of the mocha syrup, the almonds and cacao nibs.
