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Indulge yourself with chocolate coconut porridge and poached cherries

<p>Wake up with a treat and whip up this quick chocolate porridge for breakfast - it's the perfect end-of-week indulgence (without the guilt)!</p> <p><strong>Serves: </strong>2</p> <p><strong>Ingredients:</strong></p> <p><strong>For the poached cherries</strong></p> <p>160g cherries, de-stoned and halved</p> <p>½ a vanilla pod, split</p> <p>100ml water</p> <p><strong>For the porridge</strong></p> <p>80g coconut flour</p> <p>60g desiccated coconut</p> <p>40g coconut flakes</p> <p>2 tablespoons raw cacao powder</p> <p>300 ml coconut milk</p> <p>50 ml double cream, to serve<span> </span></p> <p>2 tablespoons grated 85% dark chocolate or 20g cacao nibs, to serve</p> <p><strong>Directions:</strong></p> <p>1. Place the cherries, vanilla pod and water into a small saucepan and put over a low heat for 20 minutes. The poaching process should be gradual so the fruit releases its natural sugars and juices.</p> <p>2. While the fruit is poaching, place all the porridge ingredients into a medium-sized saucepan and place over a low heat.</p> <p>3. Gently cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring regularly, until the porridge starts to thicken and become creamy. Continue until the porridge has reached your preferred consistency.</p> <p>4. To serve, divide the porridge between two bowls, add the fruit and syrup, drizzle with cream and top with cacao nibs.</p> <p><strong>This is an edited extract from <span><a rel="noopener" href="http://t.dgm-au.com/c/185116/69171/1880?u=https://www.booktopia.com.au/pioppi-diet-dr-aseem-malhotra/prod9781405932639.html" target="_blank"><em>The Pioppi Diet</em>  by Dr Aseem Halhotra &amp; Donal O'Neill</a></span>, Penguin Books, RRP $24.99.</strong></p>

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Nutella porridge

<p>Long considered the quintessential winter breakfast, porridge is high in fibre and protein and is low GI, which means it releases energy slowly and will keep you satisfied for longer.</p> <p>New studies also suggest that a bowl of porridge each day can help you live longer and has protective properties against cancer, heart disease and diabetes.</p> <p>It's easy to perk up your porridge game too – this heavenly recipe will take you from an amateur to a professional. A healthy brekky and dessert in one – enjoy.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>½ cup rolled oats</li> <li>½ cup milk of choice (almond, coconut, dairy)</li> <li>½ cup water</li> <li>1 tablespoon coconut oil</li> <li>1 tablespoon cacao</li> <li>1 teaspoon rice malt/maple syrup</li> <li>1 tablespoon hazelnut butter (or other nut butter)</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Add rolled oats, milk and water to a pot and bring to boil. Once boiling, reduce heat, cover and simmer until the grains are soft (approximately 10-12 minutes).</li> <li>To make the Nutella sauce; melt the coconut oil in a separate pot and whisk in cacao, rice malt/maple syrup and nut butter until combined.</li> <li>Spoon oats into a bowl, topping with Nutella sauce and hazelnuts.</li> </ol> <p>Doesn’t that sound incredible? What’s your favourite variation on porridge? Let us know in the comments.</p> <p><em>Written by Jessica Sepel. First appeared on <a href="http://Stuff.co.nz" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Stuff.co.nz</span></strong></a>.</em></p> <p><strong><em>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, </em>The Way Mum Made It<em>, yet? Featuring 178 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now</span></a>.</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/08/overnight-wholegrain-oats-date-fig/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Overnight wholegrain oats with date and fig puree</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/07/maggie-beer-winter-porridge/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Maggie Beer’s winter porridge</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/06/carrot-cake-porridge/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Carrot cake porridge</span></em></strong></a></p>

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Maggie Beer’s winter porridge

<p>Wholesome, healthy and packed with flavour, Maggie Beer’s winter porridge is a delicious spin on a breakfast classic that will have you back for seconds.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Serves:</span></strong> 4</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>100g rolled oats</li> <li>20g chia seeds (if available)</li> <li>½ teaspoon cinnamon</li> <li>1 tablespoon of coconut oil</li> <li>500ml milk (soy, cows or nut)</li> <li>1 large banana (¼ per person)</li> <li>Drizzle of honey</li> <li>¼ cup ground or shaved macadamia nuts</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method: </span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Place the oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, coconut oil and milk into a medium size pot.</li> <li>Cook over gentle heat until the porridge boils and thickens, stir constantly.</li> <li>Divide the porridge between four bowls.</li> <li>Top with sliced banana rounds.</li> <li>Add a drizzle of honey and shaved/ground macadamias.</li> </ol> <p>Is there anything better than porridge on a cold winter’s morning? What’s your favourite topping to enjoy with porridge? Let us know in the comments.</p> <p><em>Recipe courtesy of the Maggie Beer Foundation. To find more information please visit their <a href="https://www.maggiebeerfoundation.org.au/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">website here</span></strong></a>. Follow the Maggie Beer Foundation on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mbeerfoundation/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Facebook here.</span></strong></a></em></p> <p><em><strong>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, The Way Mum Made It, yet? Featuring 178 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now</span></a>.</strong></em></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/health/body/2016/02/how-to-eat-the-perfect-breakfast/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>This is the perfect breakfast</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/06/carrot-cake-porridge/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Carrot cake porridge</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/travel/international/2016/03/worlds-best-rice-in-charleston/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>This is the world’s best rice</strong></em></span></a></p>

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Carrot cake porridge

<p>Not a fan of boring old oats and milk? This quirky recipe is sure to fix the lacklustre in your breakfast bowl.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>1 cup (100g) quinoa flakes</li> <li>2 cups Australian Milk</li> <li>½ cup water</li> <li>1 cup grated carrot (approx. 1 medium)</li> <li>½ cup raisins</li> <li>2 tablespoons pure maple syrup</li> <li>1 teaspoon ground cinnamon</li> <li>½ teaspoon ground nutmeg</li> <li>1 teaspoon ground ginger</li> <li>½ cup Greek natural yogurt</li> <li>¼ cup walnuts, toasted</li> <li>2 tablespoons sunflower and pumpkin seed mix</li> <li>pure maple syrup, extra, for serving</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Place the quinoa, milk, water, carrot, raisins, syrup and spices in a saucepan over medium heat and stir until combined. Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally.</li> <li>Spoon into serving bowls and top with a swirl of yogurt, walnuts and seed mix and drizzle with extra maple syrup.</li> </ol> <p><em>Recipe courtesy of Legendairy. <a href="http://www.legendairy.com.au/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Visit their site</span></strong></a> for more delicious food ideas.</em></p> <p><strong><em>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, The Way Mum Made It, yet? Featuring 175 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now</span></a>.</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/05/michael-klim-muesli/"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Michael Klim’s muesli</span></strong></em></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/04/banana-oatmeal-cups/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Banana oatmeal cups</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/05/carmels-carrot-cake/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Carmel’s carrot cake</span></em></strong></a></p>

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