This porridge is quite tasty and quite a nice way to start in the morning. It’s very low in fat using the essences to get the flavour and using stevia powder for sweetness. This photo was taken without any milk. Top with milk afterwards or mix some extra light ricotta cheese in to add for a more liquidy consistency.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbs cherry essence
• 1 tsp coconut essence
• 1/4 tsp stevia powder or use your own sweetener
• 1 tbs dessicated coconut
• 1 tbs - 2tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
• 60 grams rolled oats
• 1 cup water
• 6 dried cranberries, chopped finely
• pinch salt
• (optional) milk or extra light ricotta cheese, stirred in after

Serves:

• One

Instructions:

1. Add salt and water in saucepan. Wait to boil.
2. Place oats in saucepan and simmer until cooked and water evaporated.
3. Take off heat and add cocoa, cranberries, essences and stevia powder. Mix in well.
4. Place in bowl and serve with either milk or ricotta.