Name: Mocha porridge
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 2-3
Ingredients: 1 tbsp soft light brown sugar; 2 tsp dark cocoa powder; 70ml freshly brewed espresso; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 100g porridge oats; 500ml unsweetened almond milk; 3 dates, halved and thinly sliced; ½ tsp ground cinnamon; 80g dairy-free yogurt; 2 tsp toasted almond flakes; 1 tsp cacao nibs

Two bowls of porridge with toppers on the side

1 tbsp soft light brown sugar
2 tsp dark cocoa powder
70ml freshly brewed espresso
1 tsp vanilla extract
100g porridge oats
500ml unsweetened almond milk
3 dates
halved and thinly sliced
½ tsp ground cinnamon
80g dairy-free yogurt
2 tsp toasted almond flakes
1 tsp cacao nibs

Method

step 1
Put the sugar and cocoa powder in a small pan, and gradually add the espresso and vanilla, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over a medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until slightly thickened and syrupy. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
step 2
Meanwhile, tip the oats into a medium pan and stir in the milk, dates, cinnamon and a pinch of salt. Cook over a low-medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring until thick and creamy.
step 3
Divide the porridge between two bowls. Top with the yogurt, a drizzle of the mocha syrup, the almonds and cacao nibs.