Coffee for breakfast? How about coffee with your breakfast?
Many of us know the morning ritual all too well. The alarm clock rings, and the first stop is the coffee machine. Without a strong caffeine boost, nothing often works in the early hours. At the same time, the body needs a solid foundation to really power through the first half of the day.
- 250 ml milk
- 150 ml freshly brewed coffee
- 80 g rolled oats (quick-cooking)
- 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1. The Mandelmus
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 20 g dark chocolate
- 1 tbsp flaked almonds
- 1 tsp Cocoa nibs 🛒
- Put the milk and coffee in a small saucepan and heat both over medium heat without bringing them to a boil.
- Stir in the rolled oats, cocoa powder, salt, and cinnamon. Let the porridge simmer gently for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until it becomes creamy.
- Remove the pot briefly from the heat and stir in the almond butter. Sweeten the porridge with maple syrup.
- Roughly chop the dark chocolate and add it to the hot porridge until it partially melts and forms light chocolate threads.
- Divide the coffee porridge between two bowls. Garnish with almonds and cacao nibs.
Recipe for coffee porridge
Oatmeal has enjoyed a meteoric rise in popularity in recent years and is now an indispensable part of modern kitchens. For a long time, it was considered rather bland, until trends like cold-fermented oatmeal from the refrigerator breathed new life into it. These prepared versions are undeniably convenient, as they soak overnight and are ready to eat in the morning. However, on some days, the body craves something warm. Freshly cooked porridge warms you from the inside out and fills the kitchen with a wonderful aroma even while you're preparing it. This is precisely where warm coffee porridge shines.
The great advantage of rolled oats lies in their wonderful versatility. They naturally possess a very subtle and slightly nutty flavor, but never overpower it. This restraint makes them the ideal canvas for bolder flavors. Depending on whether you use quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats, the texture of your breakfast will change. Quick-cooking oats dissolve more quickly when cooked, resulting in a particularly creamy consistency, while old-fashioned oats retain a bit more bite. For a silky mouthfeel, stir the mixture constantly over medium heat. This releases the starch from the oats and binds the liquid into a smooth porridge.
The depth of flavor comes from a carefully balanced combination of the remaining ingredients. A strong espresso or robust filter coffee forms the aromatic foundation. This is complemented by unsweetened cocoa powder and a touch of cinnamon. These two spices harmonize beautifully with the coffee notes, lending the dish a comforting warmth. A dash of maple syrup provides the necessary sweetness, its subtle caramel notes fitting perfectly into the autumnal profile. Finally, a spoonful of almond butter introduces valuable fats. Fat is an excellent flavor carrier, ensuring that the coffee and cocoa aromas can fully develop on the palate.
Many cooks overlook a crucial detail when preparing sweet dishes: a small pinch of salt makes a huge difference. At first glance, this might seem unusual for a sweet breakfast, but from a culinary perspective, salt fulfills an important function. It balances the various flavor components. On the one hand, it softens the natural bitterness introduced by the coffee and unsweetened cocoa. On the other hand, it subtly enhances the sweetness of the maple syrup without requiring you to add more sugar. This intensifies the chocolate notes and allows the cinnamon to fully develop its flavor. The result is a well-rounded and perfectly balanced taste experience that is guaranteed to sweeten your start to the day.
Porridge offers endless creative possibilities. Try yogurt porridge with berries and nuts, an apple and nut porridge with cinnamon, or a white chocolate porridge.
