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A weeks worth of porridge pots

July 7, 2015 6 Comments

A weeks worth of healthy, delicious porridge pots - to her core

No matter how early I get up in the mornings, I always seem to have to make a made rush five minutes before I’m due to leave. Regardless of if I try to get up five minutes earlier, or even 20, there’s still a frantic rush when it comes close to time to leave, and that moment once I’m in the car thinking “did I grab everything?” Usually the answer is yes – though there has been more than one occasion when I’m getting ready after my morning workout only to realise that I haven’t packed my top, or my shoes. Or even worse, that time when I didn’t pack any bottoms and had to spend the morning in my gym pants – luckily I had no meetings that morning!

And of course, those few times when I’ve left my breakfast on the kitchen table and had to make do with a banana, some nuts and a carrot – my go-to snacks that I keep at work. It’s nothing personal against carrots, but I much prefer something more enticing and exciting for breakfast, and so as not to add to the morning rush, I usually like to make my breakfasts at the start of the week.

More weeks than not, this will be porridge pots – that is oats (and other flavourings such as nuts, seeds, coconut, fruit, even vegetables some times) which are soaked in liquid over night in a pot and then topped with whatever I have on hand. 

A weeks worth of healthy, delicious porridge pots - to her core

As part of my Meal Planning series, I wanted to share with you how I prepare a week’s worth of porridge pots, which normally takes only around 10 – 15 minutes at the start of the week. It’s such an easy, healthy and quick option, and there are countless variations. 

To keep things interesting here, I’ve included my go-to method, plus a few of my favorite flavour combinations to spice things up a bit. You can enjoy these cool straight out of the fridge, or heat them up before eating them – if you do this, you might wish to prepare the toppings at the start of the week but not add them until the day, especially if you are planning on serving with yoghurt.  

A weeks worth of healthy, delicious porridge pots - to her core

A weeks worth of healthy, delicious porridge pots - to her core

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A weeks worth of porridge pots
 
This is the base recipe for porridge pots. You can enjoy them just like this, or feel free to choose a variation from the list below and add in the ingredients accordingly.
Ingredients
  • 3 cups nut/dairy/coconut milk
  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1⅔ cup rolled oats
  • Coconut cream, yoghurt, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, seeds, fresh/dried fruit, to serve
Instructions
  1. Add the milk, bananas, vanilla and cinnamon to a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Add ⅓ cup of oats to five similar-sized jars, and evenly distribute the liquid among each jar.
  3. Mix well until combined, and then top with toppings of your choice. Place the lid on the jars and store in the fridge for up to five days.
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Variations

Protein – Blend in 2/3 cup cooked/canned white beans. Stir through 1 tsp chia or hemp seeds per pot, and serve topped with yoghurt and  sprinkled with seeds.

Pretty in pink – Blend in 1 cup mixed berries. Serve topped with fresh or dried berries and cacao nibs.

Choco-coco – Blend in 1 – 2 Tbsp raw cacao, then stir  1 Tbsp shredded cocnut through each pot. Serve topped with coconut cream, cacao nibs and shredded coconut.

Caramel dream – Blend in 3 medjool dates or dried figs and 1 heaped Tbsp mesquite powder. Serve drizzled with coconut milk, chopped pecans and dried figs/dates.

Orange bliss  – Blend in 1 small, roughly chopped carrot, 1 small knob fresh turmeric (or 1 tsp powder) and 1/4 cup orange juice. Serve topped wtih yoghurt, orange segments and grated carrot.

Winter spice – Blend in 1 small, chopped apple, 1 Tbsp Maca powder, 1/2 tsp (extra) cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp each of ground ginger, nutmeg, cloves and cardamom. Top with chopped dried apple and a sprinkle of nutmeg.

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Recipe Tagged With: bircher muesli, coconut, dairy free, oatmeal, oats, overnight oats, porridge, vegan, vegetaran

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Comments

  1. Aleksandra says

    July 7, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    I also love the overnight oats with different topping depending on season. Love the photos, they are gorgeous as always!

    Reply
  2. Katie @ Whole Nourishment says

    July 7, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    So many things I loved about this post. First the name porridge pots is awesome. Second I love how you made a week’s worth of pots at once. Also appreciated reading what a week’s worth of meals looks like for you. And lastly, I laughed at the idea of you forgetting your top or bottoms. I would freak out if that happened, and now I’m going to be extra mindful of packing my clothes. ;-) Good luck with the renovations, can’t wait to see the finished product!

    Reply
  3. Consuelo | Honey & Figs says

    July 9, 2015 at 3:38 am

    I want them all please!!! How can they look SO good?? Such a perfect breakfast! xx

    Reply
  4. Josefine says

    July 10, 2015 at 3:06 am

    I love the idea of making breakfast ahead. All of these look so delicious! And I love all of the variations you made

    Reply
  5. Emma {Emma's Little Kitchen} says

    July 18, 2015 at 2:57 am

    Great ideas to get me out of my oat-rut! Very excited to experiment with the bean mixture- great idea!

    Reply
    • tohercore says

      July 22, 2015 at 8:26 am

      Thanks Emma! It’s a great way to sneak in a little extra protein at breakfast :)

      Reply

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