Pecan ‘Porridge’

Pecan ‘Porridge’

Porridge is the Australian name for oatmeal and it used to be one of my favourite Winter breakfasts. For a long time I reserved it as a Saturday morning treat because it wasn’t great for my blood sugar. Then recently I had the brain wave to try low carb ingredients to make a porridge-style bowl of comfort. I’m so glad I did. This nut based version is just as soothingly warming and blood sugar friendly. Yay!

enough for: 1
takes: 10 minutes
1/2 cup whole pecans (60g / 2oz)
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
extra pecans & cream to serve

1. Whizz pecans in a food processor or spice grinder until finely ground. I like to leave a few chunks for texture.

2. Place pecans, milk and egg in a small saucepan. Cook on a medium heat, stirring frequently until thickened to a good oatmeal / porridge consistency. Be careful not to over cook as the egg will go all scrambled – I tend to err on the runnier side remembering it will still thicken after you take it off the heat.

3. Scoop into a bowl and serve topped with extra pecans and cream.

Variations

different nuts – pecans are my favourite for their sweet creamy flavour, but feel free to use whatever nuts you have.

seedy – feel free to play around with the whole and ground seeds. Sesame seeds, chia seeds, linseeds (flaxseeds), sunflower seeds and/or pumpkin seeds (pepitas) all make lovely additions.

spiced – add a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg or pumpkin spice. A little vanilla extract is also great.

sweeter – I like it with just the sweetness from the milk but if you need more, add a pinch of stevia or serve with your favourite sweetener (maple syrup would be my pick!)

dairy-free – use your favourite dairy-free milk.

Waste Avoidance Strategy

whole pecans – keep them in the pantry.

milk – best to use for another meal.

eggs – will keep in the fridge for weeks or use for another meal.

cream – unopened cartons will generally keep in the fridge for a few weeks. If you need to store for longer, just pop in the freezer in a sealed container. Or freeze in icecube trays so you can easily defrost just what you need.

Shelf Life / Storage

Best when freshly made. Can be stored in the fridge for 1-2 weeks if needed but not ideal!