Chocolate Coconut Porridge
Chocolate Coconut Porridge is perfect for chilly mornings when you want something special. Top with cacao nibs & coconut shavings for crunch & chew.
Ingredients
For the porridge
- 45 g rolled oats or porridge oats
- 30 g dates pitted, roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp desiccated coconut
- 2 level tsp cacao or cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
- 0.5 tsp sweetener e.g. maple syrup, sugar, honey optional
- 120 ml water
- 100 ml coconut milk
- 1 pinch salt
To Serve
- 1 tbsp coconut shavings
- 1-2 tsp cacao nibs
- 1 tsp maple syrup, honey or other sweetener optional
Instructions
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Take a large microwave-safe bowl and add all the porridge ingredients, except those under 'To Serve'.
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Give everything a good stir, then microwave on high for 2 minutes.
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Stir again then microwave for a further 2 minutes. After 2 minutes, check that the porridge is done to your liking. If not, give it another 1 minute and check again.
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When the porridge is done, stir again and transfer to a serving bowl.
Sprinkle over the coconut shavings and cacao nibs, drizzle with maple syrup or honey if using.
Recipe Notes
To make on the hob instead of a microwave, combine all the porridge ingredients in a saucepan and cook over a low to medium heat, stirring constantly until cooked to your liking.