This mildly spiced, warming chia porridge with blueberry chia compote is loaded with antioxidants, healthy fats, fibre and omega 3s for a balanced start to the day. If you’re into wholesome recipes like this one, you might also enjoy trying my Vanilla Chia Pudding, it’s perfect for a light breakfast, snack, or healthy dessert!
Ingredients You’ll Need
This mildly spiced chia porridge with blueberry chia compote is easy to whip up and makes for a cozy, nourishing breakfast – scroll to the bottom for the full recipe card with exact measurements.
- Rolled oats
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground cardamom
- Vanilla protein powder (optional)
- Plant-based milk (soy or your choice)
- Vanilla extract
- Maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
- Chia seeds
- Frozen blueberries
- Water
- Fresh strawberries
- Coconut or plant-based yoghurt
Instructions
Follow along with this step-by-step guide to make your Spiced Chia Porridge with Blueberry Compote. You’ll find all the exact times, temperatures, and measurements in the recipe card below.
Step One: Microwave blueberries and water until soft, then stir in chia seeds to thicken. Meanwhile, combine oats, chia seeds, spices, and protein powder in a saucepan.
Step Two: Add milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Bring to a gentle bubble over medium heat.
Step Three: Reduce heat to low and simmer until creamy, adding extra milk if needed.
Step Four: Divide the porridge into bowls and spoon over the blueberry compote.
Step Five: Top with fresh strawberries, a dollop of yoghurt, and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Spiced Chia Porridge with Blueberry Compote (Vegan)
Equipment
- Microwave
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats approx. 89g
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- ¼ cup vanilla protein powder optional; approx. 30g
- 1 tsp chia seeds approx. 4g
- 2 cup soy milk or any plant-based milk; approx. 480ml
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or sweetener of choice; approx. 21g
Blueberry Chia Compote
- 1½ cups frozen blueberries approx. 213g
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp chia seeds approx. 11g
To serve
- 8.8 oz fresh strawberries hulled and quartered; approx. 250g
- ½ cup coconut yoghurt or other plant-based yogurt; approx. 113g
- maple syrup optional
Instructions
Make the blueberry compote:
- Add frozen blueberries and water to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 3 minutes, then stir. Continue heating in 1-minute intervals until the berries are hot and starting to break down (about 5 minutes total). Stir in the chia seeds and let sit for 5–10 minutes to thicken.
Cook the chia porridge:
- In a small saucepan, stir together the oats, cinnamon, cardamom, chia seeds, and protein powder (if using). Pour in the soy milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup.
- Heat over medium until it begins to bubble, then reduce to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of milk if needed to keep it smooth and creamy.
Serve:
- Divide the porridge between two bowls. Top with blueberry compote, fresh strawberries, coconut yogurt, and a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.
Tiffany Castle says
Porridge is usually too bland for my taste. This looks more exciting
Gareth Tan Yiam Leem says
Perfection!!
Umair says
My children were fans of this! Will surely make it again.
Hong Nguyen says
So tasty