Porridge with Coconut, Persimmon and Pomegranate

Prep: 10min
| Servings: 4 | Cook: 5min
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The lactose‑free porridge with coconut, persimmon and pomegranate from Spoonsparrow provides a healthy and warming start to the day on cold mornings.

Ingredients

  • 2 persimmons
  • 160 g fine rolled oats
  • 120 ml coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 0.25 pomegranate
  • 4 dried dates (pitted)
  • 30 g peanut butter (2 tbsp)
  • 4 tsp chia seeds (3 g each)
  • 30 g pumpkin seeds (2 tbsp)
  • 20 g coconut chips (2 tbsp)
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Peel, wash and cut one persimmon into small cubes. Bring 800 ml water to a boil in a pot, add the oats and persimmon cubes and simmer uncovered over medium heat for about 5 minutes until the liquid has evaporated.

  2. 2.

    Stir in coconut milk, sweeten the porridge with honey and serve in bowls.

  3. 3.

    Separate the pomegranate seeds from the fruit. Cut the dates into pieces. Slice the remaining half of the persimmon thinly, quartering some slices.

  4. 4.

    Top the porridge with a spoonful of peanut butter, arrange persimmon slices on top and sprinkle with chia seeds, pomegranate seeds, pumpkin seeds, coconut chips and dates, then dust with cinnamon.