

Spiced Chia Porridge with Blueberry Compote (Vegan)
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.
Servings 2 people
Calories 567kcal
Cost $9
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
- 50 g vanilla protein powder optional
- 2 cup soy milk or plant-based milk of choice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or sweetener of choice
- 1 tsp chia seeds
Blueberry Chia Compote
- 1.5 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
To serve
- 250 g punnet of fresh strawberries caps removed, quartered
- 1/2 cup coconut yoghurt or plant-based yoghurt of choice
- maple syrup
Instructions
Blueberry Chia Compote
- Add blueberries and water to medium size microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 3 minutes and stir. Continue heating for 1 minute at a time until the mixture is steaming hot and blueberries have started to break down.
- Add chia seeds to the bowl and stir well. Leave to sit for 5-10 minutes until the mixture has thickened.
Spiced Chia Porridge
- Combine oats, chia, spices and protein powder (optional) in a small saucepan and mix to combine. Add milk, vanilla extract and maple syrup, then heat on medium until porridge starts to bubble.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Add extra milk if needed to keep the consistency smooth.
- Serve the porridge into bowls, top with blueberry compote, fresh strawberries, yoghurt and extra maple syrup if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 567kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 237mg | Potassium: 1078mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 1013IU | Vitamin C: 102mg | Calcium: 696mg | Iron: 4mg
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