Blueberry Porridge

We call this ‘purple porridge’ in our house! It’s not only a beautiful colour but is also full of purpley goodness! Blueberries are real powerhouses of nutrients – rich in polyphenols and vitamin C, both of which help increase exercise performance and promote speedy recovery. Adding them to porridge is a sure-fire way to boost your next workout!

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Serves 1

50g (2oz) rolled oats

A handful of fresh or frozen blueberries (defrosted)

300ml (10fl oz) any milk of your choice

A pinch of cinnamon

A few drops of vanilla extract (optional)

Half a banana

Drizzle of honey or maple syrup, to taste

Put the oats and milk into a large pan and bring to the boil. Turn down the heat, add the blueberries and cook over a medium heat, stirring occasionally until the porridge thickens and the oats are cooked, about 4–5 minutes. The porridge will turn a dark shade of purple! Stir in the cinnamon and vanilla.

Once you have the consistency you want (I prefer my porridge really thick!), pour the porridge into a bowl. Top with a few extra blueberries, the banana slices and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.