BERRY CHEESECAKE PORRIDGE
BERRY CHEESECAKE PORRIDGE
It’s porridge season, and this berry cheesecake inspired porridge will not only fill you right up, but it also has all the comfort you need on a cold morning. It’s high-protein, high-fibre and so delicious.
Prep Time: 15 min
Makes 1 bowl
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE OAT MIX
½ cup rolled oats
¾ cup-1 cup milk (depending on the consistency you like)
1 tbsp ground flaxseeds (or chia seeds)
1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or unflavoured)
100g mixed frozen berries
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
½ lemon’s zest
Pinch of salt
THE COTTAGE CHEESE TOPPING/FILLING
175g cottage cheese
1-2 tsp maple syrup
METHOD
Blend the cottage cheese with the maple syrup in a blender, or mash with a fork until creamy.
Make the porridge in a saucepan by mixing the oats, milk, ground flax, pinch of salt, vanilla extract and frozen berries. Cook on low-medium heat for around 5 minutes until it’s thick and creamy (add more milk depending on your desired consistency).
Take off the heat, mix in the protein powder, lemon’s zest and a heaped tablespoon from the cottage cheese mixture.
Serve in a bowl, top with the rest of the cottage cheese mix, some berries and lemon zest.
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Per bowl
Calories: ~510 kcal
Protein: ~41 g
Carbohydrates: ~46 g
Fibre: ~8g
Fat: ~13.5 g
Saturated fat: ~3 g
Monounsaturated fat: ~4.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: ~5 g
Iron: ~2.1 mg
Calcium: ~320 mg
Potassium: ~670 mg
Magnesium: ~135 mg
Folate: ~55 µg
Zinc: ~2.2 mg
Vitamin E: ~1.2 mg
Vitamin C: ~40mg
All values are an estimate.
These recipes are provided for inspiration. They are not prescriptive meal plans or serve as medical advice. We encourage you to listen to your body, honour your hunger and fullness, and adapt meals to suit your individual needs and preferences.
