{"id":7818,"date":"2022-03-10T11:49:30","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T11:49:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/alumni\/?p=7818"},"modified":"2023-03-22T13:01:08","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T13:01:08","slug":"recipes-for-success-chocolate-peanut-butter-and-blueberry-porridge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cardiff.ac.uk\/alumni\/2022\/03\/10\/recipes-for-success-chocolate-peanut-butter-and-blueberry-porridge\/","title":{"rendered":"Recipes for Success: Chocolate, peanut butter and blueberry porridge"},"content":{"rendered":"

Recipes for Success is a series of recipes from experts in the food and drink industry. Originally created as a recipe book for new students, alumni chefs, food bloggers and restauranteurs generously share their delicious, easy-to-make recipes. Find out more about our kitchen savvy Cardiff alumni while making something yummy!\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Meet the chef<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sarah John (BA 2011) is the founder and director of Boss Brewing, a multi-award-winning brewery she started with her business partner\"\"<\/a> when she was in her twenties. Sarah\u2019s rated one of the top entrepreneurs in the UK and started her journey here at Cardiff as a journalism student.<\/p>\n

\u201cI loved cooking this porridge as a student \u2013 it felt like a way to have chocolate for breakfast without being naughty! It made me feel full for ages, so I would opt for this if I knew I had a long assignment to smash out that day.”<\/p>\n

Let’s get cooking…<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Shopping list <\/strong><\/p>\n

Serves 2<\/p>\n

300ml of milky water (1\/2 milk, 1\/2 water)<\/p>\n

75g of oatmeal<\/p>\n

1\u202ftablespoon of chocolate powder<\/p>\n

A handful of blueberries<\/p>\n

3\u202ftablespoons of water<\/p>\n

1\u202fpinch of salt<\/p>\n

A few dollops of peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)<\/p>\n

10g of dark chocolate shavings<\/p>\n

What you\u2019ll need<\/strong><\/p>\n

Measuring jug
\nMedium sized saucepan
\nSmall saucepan<\/p>\n

Method<\/strong><\/p>\n

Step 1<\/p>\n

Mix the milky water, oatmeal and salt into a saucepan and bring it to the boil.<\/p>\n

Step 2<\/p>\n

Once it\u2019s brought to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for approximately 5 minutes until it has thickened. Make sure you stir occasionally to avoid it sticking to the bottom of the pan.<\/p>\n

Step 3<\/p>\n

Toss in the chocolate powder and peanut butter.<\/p>\n

Step 4<\/p>\n

In a smaller saucepan, simmer the blueberries in the water for around 2 minutes until you start to see some juice.<\/p>\n

Step 5<\/p>\n

Serve the porridge topped with the blueberries (including the delicious juice!) and chocolate shavings.<\/p>\n

Optional <\/strong><\/p>\n

Make it vegan\u202fby using a non-dairy milk alternative (or simply sticking to water).<\/p>\n

Make it gluten-free\u202fby using gluten-free oats.<\/p>\n

Our Student Union tester, Megan Somerville (BSc 2021) AU President and VP Sports, says\u2026\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cStart the day right with a bit of porridge. It really is the best way to start the day and you can get creative by adding whatever flavours and toppings you want. Make it your own!\u201d<\/p>\n

Enjoyed this recipe? We\u2019ve got lots more where that came from in Recipes for Success<\/a>. Dig in!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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