Super Sonic Stiggly Porridge!

Breakfast Time

I love breakfast. For me it's really important to start the day with food that nourishes my body and gets me in a good groove for the rest of the day. I notice a difference in my eating habits and general mood and energy if breakfast is missed or rushed.
Generally I eat breakfast by myself after Mike has left for work - I use this time to ease gently into my day. I tend to eat my breakfast more slowly, and consciously than I eat other meals, and tune into an awareness of how this meal is serving me. The first beverage of the day is always a glass of good old tap water (filtered) and then I like a shot of aloe vera juice, followed by a lemon/cayenne/water.    Most of my breakfasts these days are smoothies, but some days I really want the warm chewy nourishing comfort of a bowl of porridge!  
Those of you who grew up in England in the 70's and 80's may remember that "Ready Brek Glow" and that's what this brings to me, a feeling of a protective barrier between me and a cold day.  It also keeps me going for hours.  The following recipe is a repost from three years ago, but always worth repeating.  I change it up all the time, so feel free to PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD! 
 
Sit down for breakfast, if you think you don't have time I say, you can't really afford, over the long term, to keep on eating standing up and in a rush, one of these days your body is going to say, hey slow down Mrs/Mr/Missy... and trust me it's better to do so before the universe starts yelling this same message at you!
So, eat your breakfast slowly, thoughtfully, intentionally - saying something like "I am eating this to nourish my blood and bones and organs and soul"  

Stiggly's Oatmeal:
you will need
herbal tea/water (see notes below on quantity of water to oats)
old fashioned rolled or steel cut oats* (try not to get instant but if that's what you have....ok, this time!)
black strap molasses or raw honey if you need a sweetener
goji berries
raisins
coconut flakes
cacoa nibs
ginger powder or fresh grated ginger
cinnamon powder
turmeric
black pepper (this helps the turmeric do it's thing, it's like a marriage)
seaweed
almonds or walnuts 
seeds of some kind (sunflower, chia, milk thistle (ground) flax (ground)... etc)
orange and/or apple

For a time saver, make this the night before, or at least get it boiling, turn off and cover.  * Steel cut oats take longer, and you need 3-4 times the liquid to oats, old fashioned oats the ratio is 2 cups water to 1 cup oats.   Bring the water, tea or vegetable stock to boil, add the oats. Turn off the heat, cover.

I like to cook my oatmeal in herbal tea instead of straight water, to give it just a little extra oomph, this is rather like using stock I suppose - this could be a tea blend you've prepared before if you are super organized, or a cup you make just ahead of time - give 10-15 minutes or so to steep. Sometimes I have used a fun spicey chai, sometimes a home prepared vegetable stock. A good ginger tea is great for this too.
You will need double the amount of liquid to rolled-oats, or if you are using steel-cut, three to four times the liquid.
Wash your oats by rinsing in a sieve under running water. 
Bring the liquid to a boil, add the turmeric and a little seaweed (remember seaweed really expands, so not too much), add the oats, and gojis - stir over the flame.
When it starts to boil bring the heat really low and put a lid on it.
NOTE IF YOU ARE PREPARING THIS THE NIGHT BEFORE, JUST TURN OFF THE HEAT AND LEAVE COVERED OVERNIGHT!
Depending on the oats you have, or if you have soaked them over night, and other variables, the cooking time might take 10-30 minutes (steel cut take the longest).
Stir occasionally to make sure it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan. 
Close to the end of cooking time, cacoa nibs, raisins, coconut flakes, ginger powder, cinnamon and nuts, and stir in well, keeping over the low flame as you do.
Take off the heat, put in a nice bowl. Add a teaspoon to a tablespoon of black strap molasses (a great source of iron though it is still very sweet) or honey.  If you like you can squirt the juice of half an orange on top of your oatmeal, this is a nice extra touch, and/or some slices of apple.
Now sit and eat, slowly, small spoonfuls (use a teaspoon) at a time. Put your spoon down between bites. Chew well. Imagine how this lovely meal is nourishing your whole being. Think about your day ahead and what you will do to make it a beautiful day for you (yes even if you are going to work).
Breakfast should be nutritious and delicious x
Feel free to share your favourite breakfast recipes with me
have a great day

An average portion size is quarter cup of the dry oats per person, so if you are making a cup full, this is good for four servings.  You may want to make a couple of days worth in one go?  Enjoy, and like i said, play with this recipe, omit those things you are unable to get, and add more that you fancy.