Easy Protein Porridge Recipe for Energy Boost

I found this recipe while leafing through the bookshelves in someone’s home. The bookshelves always draw my interest, like going to a bookstore and exploring the vast unknown out there. The book is Everyday Superfood by Jamie Oliver. What attracts me is the concept of protein porridge or, specifically granola dust which is primarily blended oats, seeds and nuts. I’m in search of easy recipes which give and restore energy before and after my workouts.

I go even one step further to work with what I have on hand. I skip the part about heating up the porridge. For simplicity, I take out two ingredients: quinoa and malted powder in the recipe and substitute it with Greek yogurt. It’s necessary to cook the quinoa and to dissolve the malted powder. By all means, follow the recipe. Quinoa is a superfood which should be added to our everyday diet.

One note about another superfood is the flaxseeds. I have a big jar and use it for baking bread, and sometimes I add it to the everyday granola. Here are some quotes on flaxseeds:

• Flax seeds are very high in fiber and provide good amounts of protein. They’re also rich in fat and one of the best plant-based sources of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids
• Flax seeds (Linum usitatissimum) — also known as common flax or linseeds — are small oil seeds that originated in the Middle East thousands of years ago.
• Flax seeds have been linked to health benefits, such as improved digestion and a reduced risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer.
• They’re easily incorporated into your diet — grinding them is the best way to make the most of their health benefits.

So. take out your blender. Then turn the daily granola (with oats, roasted nuts and flaxseeds) into a power dust. It’s the quickest way to make a protein-rich yogurt or porridge for an energy booster.

Print Recipe

Protein Porridge Blended Oats, Seed, and Nuts

By Jamie Oliver – Serves: Make a batch

Jamie Oliver knows quite a bit about making a perfect breakfast porridge through his grandparents. See link below.

Ingredients

• 400g porridge oats
• 100g flaxseeds
• 50g walnuts
• 50g shelled pistachios
• 50g almonds
• 50g regular, black or red quinoas, optional
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons malted powder, such as Horlicks or Ovaltine (cocoa works here too)
• OTHER ADD-INS:
• 150 ml of your favorite milk, such as cow'a, goat's, soya, nut or oat
• 80g seasonal berries, or other fresh fruits
• 1 heaped teaspoon mixed unsalted chopped nuts

Instructions

1

TO MAKE THE PROTEIN POWDER: In a blender, simply blitz the oats, flaxseeds and all the nuts, the quinoa, vanilla extract and malted powder until fine and combine, giving it a shake and working in batches. Decant the porridge powder into a airtight jar or tin, and keep covered, ready to use.

2

When you want a portion, simply place 50g of protein protein powder mixture in milk, Stir for 3 minutes on a medium low heat, or until thickened to your desired consistency.

3

Place some berries on top to give it some color, flavor and natural sweetness, Sprinkle some toasted nuts on top for extra nutrients.

Notes

Adapted from Everyday Superfood by Jamie Oliver https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/fruit/awesome-granola-dust/ https://www.jamieoliver.com/inspiration/make-perfect-porridge/