CHOCOLATE PORRIDGE

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Sweeten this chocolate porridge with dates for a filling breakfast to set you up for the day. Flavoured with magnesium-rich cacao, it's full of nutrients

Provided by Cassie Best

Time 20m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

125g porridge oats
4 dates , stoned
500-600ml milk , any will work
1 tbsp cacao or good quality cocoa powder
yogurt and maple syrup, to serve (optional)

Steps:

Blend half the oats and the dates in a food processor until you have a thick paste, adding a splash of milk to help the blades go round if necessary. Scrape the mixture into a saucepan and add the rest of the oats, 500ml milk, the cacao and a pinch of salt. Stir well and set over a low-medium heat.
Stir the porridge every now and then for the next 5-10 mins, until it's thick and creamy - add a splash more milk if you prefer a looser consistency. Serve with a dollop of yogurt and a drizzle of maple syrup, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium