There’s something deeply comforting about a bowl of warm porridge in the morning. This Ginger and Rose Chocolate Protein Porridge takes things to a whole new level. Infused with gentle spice, floral notes, and rich chocolatey goodness, this recipe feels indulgent while still being nourishing and balanced. It’s the kind of breakfast that slows you down, warms you from the inside out, and makes even the greyest morning feel a little bit special. Below is a video and recipe for you.
Serves 1
Equipment
- Bowl
- Teaspoon
- Tablespoon
- Grater
- Stirring spoon
- Small saucepan
- Sharp knife
- Chopping board
- Spoon for eating
Ingredients
- Gluten free oats x 45g
- Chia seeds x 1 tbsp (optional)
- Crushed cashew nuts x 1 tbsps (optional)
- Raw cacoa powder x 1 tbsp
- Rice or pea protein powder x 30g (or a protein of your choice)
- Ground ginger x 1 – 2 tsps
- Rose paste x 1 tsp
- Rose Essence x 1 – 2 tsp
- Coconut water, water or a milk of your choice x 250 mls
- Water x 100mls (maybe more)
- Banana x 1
- Raspberries x 1 handful
- Honey to serve
Method
- Put the oats, chia seeds, cashew nuts, raw cacao powder, protein powder, rose paste and ground ginger into the bowl.
- Stir these ingredients together until everything is well mixed.
- Pour over the rose essence, coconut water, water or milk of your choice and set to one side overnight.
- In the morning put a small pan on a high heat and add the porridge.
- Add the water to the pan.
- The porridge will probably come out of the bowl in one big lump.
- So break it up with the stirring spoon.
- Cut the banana into slices with the knife.
- Next put this into the porridge along with the raspberries.
- Turn the hob on to a medium heat.
- Stir the mixture continuously until it’s warm all the way through.
- You may need to add more water to the pan if it starts to become too thick for you.
- Once it’s at a consistency you like, remove from the heat and pour back into the bowl.
- Serve with honey or a topping of your choice and enjoy.
Whether you’re looking for a nourishing start to your day, a post-workout breakfast, or simply an excuse to make your mornings feel more intentional, this Ginger and Rose Chocolate Protein Porridge ticks all the boxes. Comforting, fragrant, and packed with goodness, it’s proof that healthy food can still feel like a treat. If you try it, take a moment to savour it—this is one of those bowls that deserves to be enjoyed slowly.
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