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(The best) Coconut Citrus Porridge w/ Caramelised Oranges

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I am going to be really honest with you, I like porridge. But I definitely have never been this person dying for porridge. It was good but never wow. Until. Until I discovered this and (not exaggerated) it changed my whole breakfast game.

Creamy, fresh deliciousness at its finest. You are getting all the tropical vibes you need to get through till summer and all the energy + tastiness you need to start into your day. Why is this porridge SO MUCH BETTER than all the other ones you tried before? The coconut flakes in it make it a lot lot better, plus, now comes the game changing part, the citrus juice. Orange and Lemon juice respectively. I do not know why but I know hooow big and good of a change it is.

What is special about this dish?

As already mentioned, it is not your average porridge cooked in milk and water (life really is too short to be eating average food tbh). It does not taste like plain pulp but it actually is good. Instead of only using water and milk to cook it, we are adding the juice of an orange and a lemon. Sounds like a small change but makes a huge difference. It somehow brings out the flavours a lot more, makes it fresher and more delicious.

That is it as far as our base goes but a porridge never really is a porridge without its toppings. And here we cannot be average either. So. What we are doing is sweet, maple caramelised oranges. No, this is not too many oranges but this is really, really good!

Is this dish healthy?

Yep, yep, yep. Actually citrus fruits are super healthy and beneficial for you, especially in winter. Their high content of Vitamin C helps strengthen your immune system and prevents you from getting sick or getting a cold. So they are good for you. Also, in German we say „sauer macht glücklich“, which means „sour makes happy“, so lemons are supposed to make you happy. Apparently this is being said because lemons, which are sour, have a positive impact and are good for our gut. And our gut has a tremendous impact on our emotional state of being. Therefore, sour makes happy. So, the citrus fruits in here do not only make you healthy, but also happy.

Besides our citrus star, we have got some more health nerds. The oats for example. basically a bomb of carbohydrates, fibre, vitamins and minerals. One of the oldest and still most nutrient-dense foods. They are just incredible to have in the morning because they will fill you up, keep you full and give you all the energy you need!

How to make this dish?

Easy peasy lemon squeezy. But for real, it is. It comes down to simmering the oats, coconut shreds and chia seeds with water, plant based milk and lemon + orange juice. Next we cut up the oranges into slices and caramelise them. You can either carefully filet them, so there are no white skins (which is a bunch of work – for the tutorial you can check my insta highlights) or just cut them regularly. We heat up the maple syrup in a pan and fry them in there on both sides till golden, brown, and caramelised.

Now we only need to finish everything up. To make it even creamier and coconutier (this very likely is not a word – although it would be really cool if it was), we are adding in a dollop of creamy, canned coconut milk. Then we serve it all up in a bowl, add some more plant based milk and that is it. Your breakfast game will bee changed forever.

How & when to best have it?

The Great thing about this dish is that it is perfect for mealprep. The base can be cooked and stored in the fridge for several days. When you want to enjoy it, you can either heat it up in the microwave or on the stove with a bit more plant based milk. As for the oranges, I would recommend to caramelise them freshly but what you can do beforehand is to cut them up and store in the fridge.

I personally love this as a breakfast but also a brunch or lunch would be perfect. And, not to forget, it actually is a really good dessert. Just as coconut mango rice but with oats and oranges. So very different actually, except for the coconut, but you get the concept right?

I hope you’ll enjoy this as much as I do (and I really do enjoy it) and make this on repeat until we really have those tropical vibes outside that we have on the inside when eating this bowl. Have a wonderful and delicious day!

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(The best) Coconut Citrus Porridge w/ Caramelised Oranges

This is at least 10x better than your average porridge! Fresh, tropical and citrusy vibes in a warm, creamy and comforting bowl of coconut oats topped of with perfectly craamelized oranges. It is called heaven on earth.

Course Breakfast, brunch, Dessert
Prep Time 5 Minuten
Cook Time 15 Minuten
Total Time 20 Minuten
Servings 2 servings

What you will need

  • 100 g rolled oats fine rolled oats work best here
  • 4 tbsp coconut shreds
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
  • 100 ml water
  • 150 ml (plant based) milk
  • 1 heaped tbsp coconut milk from the can
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 1 orange
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • a pinch salt

How to

  1. To a pot add the oats, coconut shreds, chia seeds, plant based milk, a pinch of salt and water. Heat it up and let simmer on medium heat stirring constantly until thickened.

  2. In the meantime sliceup the orange into wedges. If tehre is some juice running out and remaining on the cutting board, add it to the porridge. Zest the lemon and add this zest along with the juice of half of the lemon to the porridge.

  3. Add the maple syrup to a pan and heat it up. ONce it is bubbling, add the orange wedges and let them fry for about 2-3 minute son each side until golden brown.

  4. Before serving, stir the coconut milk into the porridge. Then divide onto the bowls, top with the oranges, more shredded coconut and also a splash of plant based milk.

  5. Serve and enjoy!

Love,
Katie // Une Petite Cuisinière

No-blending & easy 1 Bowl Healthy Apple Pie Baked Oats

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Baked oats – aka just a name for a dish that makes it sound reasonable to have oats for breakfast. And really, it is one of the best things ever. If you have never had it before and are wondering what it tastes like – kind of like oatmeal flavor-wise, but kind of goey and soft like a muffin texture-wise. Plus, those nice and soft cinnamony apples in the middle. So basically, like a mix of apple pie, oatmeal and muffin. Who would not want this?

Since I am not the biggest oatmeal fan I actually have never tried making this when it became a trend. And then one of you asked me whether I could create a recipe for a baked oatmeal. This pushed me out of my comfort zone, and leaving it was a great decision because this recipe turned out! So, also if you are not a huge oatmeal lover but you do like apple pie or muffins, you should still give this recipe a shot!

What’s special about this recipe?

It is not regular oatmeal and it´s not a regular muffin. It is way easier than a muffin and way more special than an oatmeal. Plus, you really only need one bowl to make this, which makes it a great dish for all those who want to avoid washing the dishes! Plus, you only need an oven and no stove, no constant stirring. You can just pop this into the oven, sit back and enjoy it half an hour later.

Is this dish healthy?

Yep, yep, yep! Let’s start with the oats! Oats are a real superfood actually. Loaded with carbs, fibre, protein and antioxidants. They keep you full for hours, give you energy and a bunch of protein to kick-start your day. Oats really are one of the best things you could have in the morning! Then we also use a bit of coconut sugar to sweeten the apples, which does still contain sugar, but also comes with other nutrients and fiber.

What else do we have in here?

Banana. The banana works as a natural sweetener in this recipe, and also adds even more fiber and vitamins to the dish. Besides, we have the apples, more fruits, so more fiber and vitamins, some plant-based milk, an egg for extra protein, and a bunch of cinnamon and cardamon. If you want to find out more about why cinnamon is so healthy, you can check out my December favorites! And last, which is optional but should not be left out, are the nuts! In here I would recommend using hazelnuts or walnuts, both are great sources of healthy fats and protein! So, all in all, really healthy!

How to make this dish?

As already mentioned, this is super simple. We start by chopping up our apple into small cubes. These are then tossed with some cinnamon, cardamon, oil & coconut sugar and pre-baked in the oven. This pre-baking makes them softer, enhances the flavor, and also gives us time to prepare the rest in the meantime!

Then we only need to combine the rest. For this we need to mash a banana, combine it with the egg, plant-based milk, spices, oats, salt & nuts. This can easily be combined in a bowl. If you want to have it really muffin-like you could also blend it with a blender, so you really have a smooth, cakey dough without chunks. If we are just mixing it in a bowl, it has more of an oatmeal vibe. This we can now add to the baked apple and give it a mix and then we’ll bake it for 35-40 minutes until it is crispy on the top.

When and how to best have it:

When I think is pretty irrelevant. It works great as a breakfast, a dessert, a snack, a breakfast for dinner kind of situation, just for whenever you want it. How to best have it depends a little on when you have it. I loveee it with some yoghurt and nut butter (like almond butter) or also some ice cream and whipped cream when having it as a dessert. You could even serve it with some more (sautéed or fresh) apple or banana if that’s what you want!

Also, very important; this dish works great for meal prep! So you can make it on a Sunday or in the beginning of a week and let it chill in the fridge. Whenever you then want to have it, you can just pop it into the oven for 10 minutes until it is warm and crispy again!

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1 Bowl Apple Pie Baked Oats

Like porridge just better. Imagine this as a crossover of apple pie, porridge and muffins but as a breakfast version. Really. really good and really, really easy! A must try!

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Prep Time 5 Minuten
Cook Time 45 Minuten
Total Time 50 Minuten
Servings 2 servings

What you will need

  • 1 apple
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • a pinch nutmeg
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 2 tsp coconut sugar
  • a pinch salt

For the oats:

  • 1 banana (the browner the better)
  • 1 egg
  • 100 g oats
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp honey (optional)
  • 75 g (plant based) milk
  • 1 tbsp nuts of choice (walnuts, hazelnuts,…)

For the toppings:

  • shredded almonds
  • coconut sugar

How to

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.

  2. Remove the core and cut the apple into 1cm sized pieces. Toss them with the cinnamon, cardamon, salt, oil and coconut sugar. Bake them in an oven safe dish for 10 minutes.

  3. In the meantime you can mash the banana till it's creamy, combine it with the rolled oats, egg, cinnamon, plant based milk, nuts and honey. If you want the baked oats to be really muffin-like, you could also blend this dough until it has no chunks left. If you do not blend it, it will me more like a porridge consistency.

  4. Once the apples are done, we can mix them into the remaining batter. Then we can pour it into oven safe bowls of any other oven safe dish and top it with the almonds and coconut sugar. Bake them for 30-35 minutes at 180°C until crispy and golden and enjoy!

I genuinely hope that you will enjoy this recipe as much as we do and that you’ll have a lot of fun making it!

Enjoy,

Love,
Katie

30-minute spicy Muhammara Breakfast Shakshuka (w/ NENI am Tisch)

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A creamy, spicy, tangy and so flavourful tomato sauce with muhammara. In it, perfecty baked eggs with runny yolks, set whites and topped off with some fresh Tahin and paisley. Dip it with some warm and soft pita bread and your brunch is perfect!

What is shakshuka?

Shakshuka is a dish that is believed to have originated in the Middle East, although it is not sure. It usually consist of olive oil, onion, garlic, tomatoes, peppers and sometimes cooked vegetables and minced meat. In this sauce there are poached eggs, which then are baked. It most of the times is sprinkled with a spice mixture of cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper and nutmeg. Today you can find it at many brunch spots or oriental restaurants.

What is special about this dish?

Instead of regular bell peppers, we are using Muhammara. What is Muhammara? This is a dip or spread made out of red bell peppers, walnuts and olive oil and it is SOSO good! It originally comes from Syria and now is very popular in oriental Cuisinie. Where do I get it? It is possible to make it yourself, but it definitely is easier, more convenient and quicker if you buy it ready! And there truly is no better one than the one from NENI am Tisch! You can get this at SPAR, EDEKA, Globus & tegut, so there are many supermarkets! If you do not have one of those near you – it is worth a little trip!

Besides our star of the show, it also is pretty spicy, although this is optional. If you like spicy, go for it (because chilli makes everything better) and if you don’t, just leave it out!

Is this dish health?

Yepyepyep. The muhammara is, as previously mentioned, made from roasted red peppers, and walnuts, which means you are getting a lot of Vitamins, healthy fats and protein. Besides, we have the tomato sauce, also high in vitamins and has some fibre. The extra onions and garlic do not only add more flavour but also more nutrients and the eggs add extra protein and healthy fats! That already is it – super simple!

How to make it?

Also not difficult! You start by frying the onions, garlic and chilli to the oil and let them sautés until soft. Next you add the Muhammara and stir it in so it cooks a little. Then we’ll add some canned (and crushed) tomatoes as well as tomato paste, water, salt and pepper and let it simmer for a few minutes to get really flavourful. If you want, you could now also add some kale or spinach to it to add some extra greens!

To poach the eggs, we are creating some mould in the sauce with the spoon. Then we’ll crack the eggs in and it already goes into the oven for 10-15 minutes until the whites has set and the yolks are still runny. To serve, we are just garnishing it with some parsley and dipping some pita! That is it – super delicious and super easy!

When to best have it?

This is great for a brunch with the family, as it is easy to prepare beforehand if you premake the sauce! Another great occasion is a quick lunch as it really comes together quite quickly and still is full of flavour. Or you could have it as a light dinner – I also really love that!

I hope you are enjoying this at least as much as we did, and that you’ll be making it on repeat! I would love to hear how you like it

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30-Minute Easy Muhammara Shakshuka

A delicious, spicy and creamy tomato – red pepper sauce (with the best Muhammara from NENI), along with some poached eggs and warm pita. Breakfast dreams coming true!

Course Breakfast, brunch, Main Course
Cuisine middle eastern
Prep Time 15 Minuten
Cook Time 15 Minuten
Total Time 30 Minuten
Servings 2 servings

What you will need

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 chilli (optional)
  • 1 package muhammara (125g)
  • 1 can tomatoes (400g)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3-4 tbsp water
  • 1 handful greens such as spinach or kale
  • 4 eggs
  • fresh pita to serve with

How to

  1. Finely slice the red onions and chop the garlic and chili and add them into a cold pan with the oil. Heat it up and fry for 2-3 minutes until soft and glassy.

  2. Add the Muhammara, stir in and let simmer for about 2 minutes.

  3. Add in the canned and crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, water, salt & pepper and let simmer for another 3-4 minutes.

  4. Then grab a wooden spoon and make four molds into the tomato sauce. Crack one egg into each mold and then bake for 10-15 minutes until the whites set and the yolks are still runny.

  5. Take out of the oven, serve with some fresh Tahin and warm pita bread! Enjoy!

Happy cooking & enjoy,
Love,
Katie // Une Petite Cuisinière

Cinnamon Roll French Toast Sticks that Anyone Can Make

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This is beyond good. I am not even such a big French toast or sweet breakfast lover but this … this is some seriously addicting stuff. Cinnamon-sugar, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside bread, dipped in a berry compote. Just saying, if you are not trying this, you are missing out!!

When it comes to breakfast I pretty much ALWAYS go for savoury. The only times I do not choose a savoury one is when we do not have bread, avocado or eggs at home or when I come up with a new recipe. Even when I am out for brunch, I never order something sweet. BUT this recipe made me reconsider my decision and this French toast is about to compete with avocado toast. And that means a whole lot.

What is special about this dish?

Think of it as French toast meets cinnamon roll – what do you want more? You have all the classics you love so much about French toast – the soaked bread, the sweet marinade, the maple syrup – and then you also have what you love most about cinnamon rolls – the cinnamon sugar!

PLUS this recipe is super simple, easy to make, requires very, very few ingredients and is healthier than your normal French toast. It is perfect for those cozy Sundays in bed or for Christmas morning or brunch. Ideal for those mornings where you just want good food but do not want to go to the grocery store.

Is this dish healthy?

Healthy-ish. It still does contain sugar, otherwise it would barely be a French toast, but instead of white, refined sugar we are using coconut sugar, which also comes along other nutrients such as fibre and vitamins. Instead of white toast we are using sourdough bread, which not only tastes great in French toast but also is partially whole wheat (in most cases).

And instead of only serving it with maple syrup, which also would be too sweet in my eyes, we are serving it with some greek yoghurt and stewed, frozen berries, that balance out the sweetness perfectly.

How to make this dish?

This probably is the best part about this. Anyone can make this. This is so incredibly easy because lets be honest who wants to spend hours in the kitchen when their tummy is empty and already growling?

We start by slicing the bread into sticks that are about 1- 1,5cm thick and 3 cm wide. Now we need to mix the ingredients for the „marinade“, so eggs (could be subbed for chia egg), milk (you could sub for plant based milk) , honey and cinnamon. Now we let the bread take a little bath in the mixture, for about 5 minutes. That way they soak up a lot of flavour and become juicy when frying, which is our next step.

We heat up some oil/ butter and fry the sticks for about 2-3 minutes on each side. In the meantime we are preparing a cinnamon sugar cover by simply mixing cinnamon and coconut sugar. Once the bread is done in the pan, they get a good shake in the cinnamon sugar and they are ready to be eaten!! Delicious!

When and how to best have them?

Anytime, anyway with anything. Not kidding, you’ll want them all the time. I love them as a brunch, a breakfast, a breakfast for dinner kind of thing or even a lunch. Yes, they would also work great as a snack or dessert.

It is great to make this when you have some (stale) bread from the day before and do not know how to make use of it otherwise or when you just want an easy but fancy breakfast!

I hope that you will enjoy this recipe and make it over and over!

Have fun cooking & enjoy!
Love,
Katie // Une Petite Cuisinière

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Cinnamon Roll French Toast Sticks that Anyone Can Make

Delicious. Easy. Healthyish. Like a crossover of french toast and cinnamon roll. Perfect brunch in bed!

Course Breakfast, brunch, Dessert
Prep Time 10 Minuten
Cook Time 10 Minuten
Total Time 20 Minuten
Servings 2 servings
Calories 515 kcal

What you will need

  • 3-4 slices sourdough bread (about 1.5 cm thick)
  • 1 egg
  • 100 ml milk or plant based milk
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp oil or magarine/ butter
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 300 g frozen berries
  • 3-4 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 3-4 tsp cinnamon
  • some greek yoghurt to serve with

How to

  1. Cut the slices of bread into about 2,5-3cm wide sticks. In a large bowl combine the egg, milk, honey and 2 tsp of cinnamon. Add the bread slices into the mixture and let them soak it up for about 5 minutes.

  2. Heat up the oil in a pan and fry the sticks for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. In the meantime heat up the frozen berries with the lemon juice on medium high heat.

  3. To a bowl add the coconut sugar and remaining cinnamon and mix through. Once the bread is done frying, toss it in this mixture and add to a plate. Serve with greek yoghurt and the berries! Enjoy!