Dietitian approved recipe: berry almond porridge

This comforting bowl of porridge is a simple, high-fibre choice for busy mornings and provides a boost of vitamin C from the berries to support your immune system during the chilly winter months. You can easily customise it to suit your tastes by swapping out the fruit and unsweetened nut butter for your favourites. Keep in mind that whilst on GLP1 medication, your appetite may be suppressed but it is essential that you’re starting the day with a protein-rich meal to provide you with energy and support your weight loss journey.

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Ingredients:

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• 30g porridge oats  

• 80g mixed berries (fresh or frozen)

• 1 tsp honey  

• 1 tbsp almond butter  

• 200ml skimmed milk  

• 100g fat free Greek yoghurt or Skyr

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Instructions:

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1. Combine oats and milk: In a microwave-safe bowl, add 30g of porridge oats and pour in 200ml of skimmed milk. Stir to combine.

2. Microwave the oats: Microwave on high for 2 minutes.

3. Stir the porridge: then microwave for another 1-2 minutes, depending on your microwave’s strength and how thick you like your porridge. Keep an eye on it to prevent overflow.

4. Add berries: Stir in 80g of fresh or frozen mixed berries. If using frozen, microwave for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute to warm the berries and release their juices.

5. Sweeten and add almond butter: Stir in 1 tbsp of almond butter and drizzle with 1 tsp of honey. The almond butter will melt into the warm porridge, adding creaminess and flavour.

6. Top with yogurt: Spoon 100g of fat-free Greek or Skyr yogurt on top of the porridge. You can swirl it in or leave it as a topping.  

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Nutritional Info:

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• Serving size: 1  

• Calories: 417kcal  

• Protein: 26g  

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Benefits:

This porridge recipe provides slow-releasing carbohydrates for steady energy, a source of healthy fats, and is high in protein, which should help keep you satisfied for a few hours.

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