Coconut porridge with berries and maple syrup...

Porridge… you either like it or you don't!

My dad is the ultimate porridge chef in my eyes, from 6am buttery-nutmeg bowls when I was 5 to honey-licious brain food as I ran out the door to work, he's the master! After so many years of watching and testing I think I've found my favourite concoction to date...

Coconut porridge with berries and maple syrup.

If you're usually a porridge protester, I guarantee this will change your mind.

Serves 2

Before you go to bed at night, place 1 cup of oats, 1/4 cup of shredded coconut and 1 and 1/2 cups of water in a medium sized saucepan to soak overnight.

In the morning add 1/2 a cup of coconut milk (or cream) to the saucepan and bring to the boil. Once boiling continue to stir the  mixture until it thickens.

Spoon porridge into a serving bowl before topping with berries (frozen or fresh) and drizzling over some maple syrup. The creamy coconut mixed with the tartness of the berries and the sweetness of syrup is a match made in heaven!

Note: Create a smoother texture by using quick oats instead of regular oats. These are also good to use if you haven't had the chance to soak your ingredients overnight.

My dad <3