“I’m a huge porridge fan – it’s a great way to set you up with lots of long-lasting energy. When it comes to beauty and skin support, refined sugar is the enemy, and antioxidants and collagen are the superheroes. This meal is designed to give you loads of beautifying goodness. Collagen is responsible for plumping and firming the skin, so that’s exactly what we’re looking for here!”
— Lola Berry
This recipe is incredibly low in sugar. Naturally sweetened with warming cinnamon, the berries gently burst in your mouth as you eat them, offering a punch of flavour and skin-loving nutrients.
The Ingredient Checklist
- 2 cups (200 g) almond meal
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- A pinch of salt flakes
- 1 tablespoon maca powder
- 2 cups (500 ml) coconut milk
- 1/2 cup (60 g) fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1/2 cup (75 g) fresh or frozen strawberries, quartered
- 2–3 drops of stevia (optional)
- 1/2 cup (80 g) fresh blueberries (to serve)
- A handful of chopped macadamia nuts (to serve)
- Fresh mint leaves (to serve)
Lola’s Pro-Tip: If you’re really craving sweetness (or are just starting to cut sugar out of your diet), adding a few drops of stevia is a brilliant way to sweeten this up without impacting your blood-glucose levels.
Method
1.Combine & Heat:Step 1.
Place the almond meal, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, maca, and coconut milk into a small saucepan over medium heat.
2.Thicken & Simmer:Step 2.
Slowly bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring continuously so it doesn’t stick. Boil for 1 minute, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for another 2 minutes.
3.Fold in the Berries:Step 3.
Gently stir in the raspberries and strawberries. Cook for 1 minute more (or 2 minutes if you are using frozen berries).
4.Sweeten & Serve:Step 4.
Taste the porridge. If you prefer a sweeter finish, stir in a few drops of stevia. Divide the warm porridge between two bowls, top with the fresh blueberries, scatter with the chopped macadamia nuts, and finish with a few torn mint leaves.
- Serves: 2
- Credits: Recipes and images extracted from Beauty Food by Lola Berry, published by Plum, RRP $24.99, available now.
