Warm Spiced Squash Porridge
Updated Mar. 06th, 2023
This spiced squash porridge is the perfect any time breakfast. You’ll love the sweet, nutty flavours of butternut squash perfectly paired with chai spice and topped with some superfoods for an extra nutritional boost! It’s simple to make, and even provides a full serving of vegetables. Enjoy on a cold, autumn day with a cup of tea and good company!
- Gluten Free
- Dairy Free
- Sugar Free
- Vegetarian
Ingredients:
1 small butternut squash, halved and seeds removed | 1 teaspoon chai spice | 2 tablespoons shelled hemp seeds |
1 teaspoon coconut oil | pinch sea salt | 1 tablespoon roughly ground flax seed |
¾ cup non-dairy milk | 1 tablespoon chia seed |
Directions
Set your oven to 375F
- In a microwave-safe dish, heat up your coconut oil and then drizzle onto a baking sheet. Set aside.
- Place your halved and de-seeded squash face down into the coconut oil. Place baking sheet in the oven and for 40 minutes. Allow squash to cool before slicing.
- Combine your milk, chai mix and salt into a blender and pulse to combine. Next, add in your chia seeds, hemp seeds and flax. Pulse to combine and set aside.
- Now that your squash is cool enough to touch, take a spoon or ice cream scoop and divide into two bowls. Carefully trying not to mash your squash too much!
- Finally, top your squash with your milk mixture and enjoy warm! Sprinkle with some extra chai spice if you wish!
Make It This Way
For an added touch of sweetness, try adding a tablespoon of maple syrup to your milk mixture!
Acorn squash is also sweet, and naturally buttery in texture – it can be used instead of butternut if you prefer.
Make this with your favourite, non-dairy milk such as almond, hemp, soy, rice or coconut!
Try This
To ensure your dish stays warm, try lightly heating up your milk mixture before pouring on top of your squash! For some added crunch, why not top the porridge with some homemade granola or roughly chopped walnuts!
I love squash and never realized how versatile squash could be! I would not have thought to make it for breakfast but this warm spiced squash porridge is a brilliant idea to spice up your squash into a delicious breakfast or snack! I love how this can be eaten warm or cold to compliment whichever season you are in and I love how it is different than the traditional breakfasts I am used to eating so this can make it more exciting and not get you stuck in a rut.