All hail the mighty porridge. The perfect nutritional pre-run breakfast, and, well, a tasty meal choice for any time of day for runners. We’re not averse to porridge for tea after a night time strength session. It’s so good, it can even power you to a better performance when you head out for a run.
Porridge doesn’t have to be bland, you can power up your porridge and keep your bowl of oats oh-so-interesting with these two recipes below.
Spiced Apple, Raisin and Cinnamon Porridge
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Serves: Two
Nutrition per serving:
- Energy (kcal) 383
- Protein (g) 8
- Carbohydrate (g) 83
- Of which sugars (g) 53
- Fat (g) 5
- Of which saturates (g) 2
- Salt (g) 0.5
- Fibre (g) 10
Ingredients:
- 60g rolled oats
- 225ml milk or almond milk
- 225ml water
- 2 large apples, peeled, cored and diced
- Handful of raisins
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- Pinch of salt
- A little maple syrup, agave, coconut sugar or manuka honey
Method:
- Put the oats, milk. water, apples, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger in a small saucepan.
- Bring to the boil over a high heat and then turn the heat down to a simmer. Stir the porridge frequently over a low heat, for about five minutes, until thick and creamy.
- Add the salt halfway through cooking.
- Pour the porridge into warmed bowls and sprinkle with sugar or drizzle with a little honey or syrup.
Porridge with Blueberries and Walnuts
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves: Two
Nutrition per serving:
- Energy (kcal) 382
- Protein (g) 12
- Carbohydrate (g) 50 (sugars 19 g)
- Fat (g) 15
- Of which saturates (g) 2
- Salt (g) 1.1
- Fibre (g) 7
Ingredients:
- 100g porridge
- 550 ml water or milk or ½ and ½
- Pinch of salt
- 150g punnet of fresh blueberries
- Handful of walnuts
- Good quality runny honey to taste (Manuka is very good but very expensive, Greek runny honey is delicious)
Method:
- Put the oats, water and/or milk into a pan with a pinch of salt. Bring to the boil over a high heat and then turn the heat down and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. The porridge with become thick and creamy.
- Meanwhile, pop the nuts onto a baking tray and roast in the oven at 160°C for 5 minutes.
- Pour into two warmed bowls, sprinkle with the blueberries and nuts and drizzle over the honey.
Happy eating. Enjoy!
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