7 days of Protein Porridge Recipes!

Monday 10th October was World Porridge Day.

But everyone knows just how many amazing porridge recipes we see every week from our amazing customers, so we knew that one day just wasn't enough.

Cue - AWESOME PORRIDGE WEEK 

Starting on Monday 10th, we enlisted 7 of our most creative oat connoisseurs to design us 7 magnificent recipes. We sent out 7 mystery boxes full to the brim with ingredients and let them work their magic. 

 

So without further ado, let's get into the recipes! 

Day 1: Double Choc & Nut Protein Oats 

by @fitnessfodmap_ 

Ingredients:

• 40g oats
• 250ml unsweetened almond milk
• Handful flaked almonds
• Scoop of choc & nut Awesome Protein
• Pip & Nut peanut butter cup

 

Method:

1. To make gently heat 40g oats with 250ml unsweetened almond milk.
2. Whilst your oats are cooking, in a small pan dry fry a handful of flaked almonds - until lightly coloured.
3. Once the oats have thickened, turn the heat off & stir in 25g @awesomesupps choc & nut protein
4. Top with @pipandnut almond butter toasted flaked almonds & @pipandnut butter cup
5. Enjoy!

 

Day 2: Chocolate Apple Caramel Crunch 

by @chelsealeanutrition

Ingredients

• 1 pink lady apple (half grated half chopped)
• 50g oats
• 250ml plant milk or water
• Cashews (small handful)
• 15g Raisins
• Cinnamon
• Maple syrup
• 30g Awesome Chocolate Salted Caramel Protein
• 1/3 of an Awesome Chocolate Brownie Protein Bar

 

Method:

1. Grate half the apple
2. Chop the other half into bite size pieces & roughly chop cashews
3. Chop 1/3 of the protein bar and place to one side
4. In a saucepan (or microwave) on low heat stir together the oats, 10g of the raisins, the grated apple and your milk for 5-10 minutes, stirring often.
5. At the same time place a little oil in a frying pan on a low heat with your chopped apple and cashews
6. Sprinkle generously with cinnamon and leave to to brown for 2 mins
7. Give the pan a good shake and then coat in a drizzle of maple syrup, leave to cook for a further 2 mins or until toasted and browned.
8. Once the oats are cooked stir in your awesome protein powder, (adding more liquid if needed) then pour into your bowl.
9. Top with the sweet and crunchy apple & cashew pieces, protein bar, raisins and a final drizzle of maple syrup.

 

Day 3: Chocolate Orange Biscoff Oats 

by @plantbasedfoodieeee 

Ingredients

• 40g oats
• Scoop of @awesomesupps chocolate Orange
• protein powder
• Water (enough to cover the oats and a bit extra)
• Splash of almond milk
• Tbsp chia seeds

Toppings:

• @lotusbiscoffuk biscuit
• @lotusbiscoffuk spread
• Choc covered almonds
• Dried cranberries

 

Method:

1. Cook the oats with chia seeds for 2-3 mins until it thickens.
2. Add the protein powder and milk and mix. 
3. Then add your toppings!

 

Day 4: Biscoff & White Choc Oaty Cookies 

 by @sophie.bullimore

Ingredients

• 1 large ripe banana, mashed
• 1/2 cup oats
• 1tsp baking powder
• 1 heaped tbsp vanilla protein powder
• Dash of plant milk to bind
• Handful of white choc chips
• 1tbsp Biscoff spread, melted

Method:

1. Simply add everything to a large bowl (except the Biscoff) and combine well, adding more milk if required.
2. Spoon the mixture onto a lined baking tray and form 3-4 cookies.
3. Place in a preheated oven and bake at 180'C for 20 minutes.
4. Once baked, set aside to cool, drizzle over the melted spread and enjoy to your heart’s content! 

 

Day 5: Chia Cherry Chocolate Awesome Porridge 

by @chelsealeanutrition

Ingredients:

• 50g Oats
• 10g Chia seeds
• 250ml plant milk
• 30g Vanilla protein powder

 

Method:

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl and microwave for 3 minutes, stirring halfway
2. Top with a square of @montezumaschocs Black Forest, Cherries, cacao nibs, granola, Raspberry Yoghurt & Choccy Sauce 

 

Day 6: Popcorn Salted Caramel Protein Porridge 

by @drironjunkie  

Ingredients:

• 80g @flahavansuk Jumbo Oats
• 250ml Alpro Soy Milk
•  A scoop of Awesome Salted Caramel Protein
• Little bit of water to help it mix
• Toppings: banana, strawberries and some salted caramel popcorn

 

Method:

1. Combine oats, protein and milk, and add a little water to help combine if needed
2. Heat oat mixture on the hob at a medium heat, stirring occasionally until thickened
3. Remove from heat and add to bowl
4. Top with sliced strawberries & banana, then add the popcorn

 

Day 7 - Carrot Cake Porridge 

by @grayeats

Ingredients:

• 40g oats
• 20g Awesome Vanilla Protein 
• 1 grated carrot
• 1 small pack raisins 
• 15g walnuts 
• 200ml almond milk 

 

Method:

1. Grate the carrot
2. Combine all ingredients into a pan
3. Heat on medium until heated through and thickened
4. Transfer into bowl and serve

 

Which one are you making first? We can't choose!!

A massive thank you to all our contributors, remember to go and give them a follow if you enjoyed their recipe!

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