Perfect Magic Porridge with True Collagen

A ritual in a bowl for the darker mornings - inspired by spooky season. Using the ancient grain spelt, simmered into a warming, nutty porridge; swirled through with a deep ruby raspberry and chia "elixir". Chia thickens the raspberry swirl into something closer to a potion than a jam, and walnuts and goji berries finish the spell with crunch and colour.

Makes 2 servings

Ingredients:

+ 4 tbsp Chai Syrup (recipe below) (2 tbsp per serving, or to taste)

+ 100g spelt flakes

+ 500ml milk of your choice

+ 2 tbsp chia seeds

+ 150g frozen raspberries

+ 2 tbsp goji berries

+ 2 tbsp walnuts, roughly chopped

Method:

1. Make your Chai Syrup using the recipe below and keep aside.
   
   

2. Make the spelt porridge by simmering the spelt flakes with the milk over a medium-low heat for 5–8 minutes, stirring regularly, until thick and creamy.

3. Meanwhile, in a separate small saucepan (or cauldron if you will), add the frozen raspberries, a splash of water and the chia seeds.

4.  Simmer gently for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking down the raspberries, until it thickens into a jammy, ruby-dark elixir.

5. Divide the porridge between two bowls and swirl through the Chai Syrup.

6. Spoon over a generous amount of the raspberry chia elixir, then finish the potion with a scatter of walnuts and goji berries.

Chai Maple Syrup

Ingredients:

• 150ml water

• 60ml maple syrup

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 0.35 tsp ground ginger 

• 0.25 tsp ground cardamom

• 1 pinch ground pepper

Method:

1. In a saucepan, add the water, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer gently for about 10 minutes. 

2. Take the pan off the heat, stir in the maple syrup while the liquid is still warm. 

3. Pour through a fine sieve lined with a coffee filter. Let it cool, bottle and keep in the fridge. Shake before using. 

Why we love this recipe 

Inspired by the intuition and ancient knowledge of witches, this recipe creates a comforting, enriched porridge. The Chai syrup is a great addition to your pantry this spooky season, and brings the autumnal spice to this spelt porridge recipe.

Adding in True Collagen to your breakfast, allows you to seamlessly replenish your collagen stores - found in the skin, hair and nails, as well as the joints, connective tissue and gut lining. Tasteless and odourless, meaning True Collagen will dissolve into your morning nourishment with ease.

We hope that you enjoy this recipe.