When you suddenly think of flavours that would work perfectly together, you know it has to be the first thing you make when you wake up. Well, that’s what happened to me. I never really buy oranges and am a fiend for tahini; combining the two never crossed my mind but I knew it would be such a delicious flavour! I made this porridge as an experiment but it was so thick, creamy and infused with such an amazing taste that I had to share this recipe with you!
Altogether you need:
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 5 tbsp oats (I substituted one for hemp and one for quinoa oats but plain oats are also fine)
- 200ml water or preferred milk
- Juice from 1/2 – 1 large orange
- 2 tsp Cypressa tahini
- Handful of raspberries
For the topping:
- Extra raspberries & tahini
- Almond butter
Like any porridge, start by putting your dry ingredients in a small saucepan (cinnamon, vanilla, oats and a couple of raspberries) and making sure they’re evenly combined before stirring in 200ml of either water or dairy/dairy-free milk. I used soy milk but any other substitute would work too!
Keep the porridge on a medium heat and stir it frequently, ensuring the raspberries break down. Then stir in the tahini and orange juice and let it simmer and soak up all the delicious flavours – the tahini, because it’s runnier than nut butter, makes it such a creamy texture!
Once the porridge has heated up and absorbed the liquid – without being bone dry, it should have retained moisture – transfer it into a bowl and top with a drizzle of almond butter, more tahini and a sprinkling of raspberries.
It really doesn’t take that long to make, guaranteeing a healthy, filling and protein-packed breakfast without having to rush! And the flavours compliment each other so well; raspberry, vanilla, tahini and orange could be the next best porridge combination! Enjoy!
Syrup & Spice 