If you usually have a coffee with your breakfast, why not combine the two and put coffee in your breakfast and make this Coffee Cake Porridge. It’s like dessert for breakfast, which a coffee kick.
Are you one of those people that just can’t function before coffee? Does the thought of leaving the house without at least 3 cups drunk give you the jitters? I feel you! Without that first cup of coffee, I think that most of us feel like a zombie and if you have been up half the night with a baby, then coffee isn’t even optional. No matter what the day holds, it starts with coffee.
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Now, whilst your day might always start with a big mug of coffee, what if you could include some coffee in your breakfast too? Don’t have time for that second cup? Have some in your breakfast! It’s kind of genius when you think about it, even if I do say so myself! Plus, it is National Coffee Week, so what better time for a coffee recipe?
I am almost ashamed to say that it was only about a year ago that I tried coffee cake for the first time (the same goes for carrot cake). I don’t eat a lot of cake, and when I do I usually go for chocolate cake. Wanting to be a bit more adventurous with my cake selection, I went for a coffee cake and I almost hit myself for waiting so long to try it. It. Is. Delicious. But you don’t need telling that, right? You have been eating it all along, which is why you are here, to see how to turn it in to porridge.
Well, it doesn’t have that cakey texture, but it does have the sweetness and coffee flavour that you know and love from coffee cake. It also has raisins, which I know aren’t always included in coffee cakes, but my favourite coffee cakes have been ones with dried fruit in them. The same goes for walnuts, if they are not scattered on top of a coffee cake, then I just don’t want to know about it. Well, maybe you could twist my arm.
I know it’s a bit odd seeing a Porridge recipe after the glorious weekend we’ve had here in the UK. The sun has been shining all weekend long and it’s been more smoothies than oats for breakfast. We have visited a couple of new (new to us, they are pretty old), country houses and explored the gardens. In fact, we have hardly been home all weekend! Avery LOVES being outside, so we are making the most of it before she becomes a stroppy toddler that says no to everything.
This is Chatsworth House in Derbyshire – you might recognise it from Pride and Prejudice. Over 100 acres of grounds to be explored and Lady Avery was right at home.
And this is Biddulph Grange in Staffordshire. Had it not been for our National Trust membership guide, we never would have known it existed, but it was the perfect spot for a picnic in the sunshine. Well, under the shade of the trees.
But, in true UK style, the nice weather can’t last. It has turned chilly again and that means porridge for breakfast. I remember always thinking that porridge was so boring when I was a kid, but that’s because a drizzle of golden syrup was about as creative as I got with toppings. There is so much that you can do with porridge and this coffee cake version is one of our favourite.
If you can’t quite bring yourself to go backwards towards winter breakfasts, then you could make this as overnight oats instead. Just mix some coffee in to your overnight oats mix and then top before eating. In fact, I am going to try that this week. Whichever way you decide to try it, I hope you find that it’s a new and delicious way to enjoy some java in the morning.
- 60 g / 0.6 Cup oats (I use rolled oats)
- 250 ml / 1 Cup milk (we used cashew)
- 125 ml /0.5 cup freshly brewed coffee
- A sprinkle of cinnamon, nutmeg and ground ginger (to taste)
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- Raisins and walnuts to serve (optional)
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Firstly, put the oats, milk, brewed coffee, maple syrup and spices in a pan and bring to the boil. Simmer for around 5 minutes, until starting to thicken.
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Finally, divide the raisins and walnuts between bowls and serve.
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Marieline says
Awesome recipe! I can’t wait to make one! By the way, the baby is so cuteeeeeeeeee!
Lucy Robertson says
Healthy as well as tasty. Love it simply delicious.bingo
Rachel says
Sounds Interesting!! I loved the concept 🙂
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Barbara Whitney says
It looks tasty! I would not mind trying it Dannii. I actually want to have some walnuts on top 🙂
Hope all is well with you and your loved ones.
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
What a great recipe! And that sweet baby face. She stole the show!
Laura H says
Can’t believe how simple this is! It looks like a delicious start to the day 🙂
Deli says
Sometimes (like today for example :-P) I just go to your blog to watch the next great photos!
Lindsey says
This looks great, I would never of thought to of combined the two before.
Samantha Lindley says
AHHH, I’m so glad I read this post. I am (weirdly enough) a massive fan of porridge, and the many ways that you can do it. No really, I’ve experimented! 😛
I’m not even a fan of coffee, but I am so tempted to add it to the list of ways to make porridge, that I may well give it a go. 😛
Olivia Thristan says
The photos in this post are INSANE, you’re so talented my love. I also love this recipe idea 🙂 x
Melanie Edjourian says
OMG what a fantastic idea and one I have to try. I might need to use a different milk as I don’t have the cashew one and have no idea where to find it.
Melanie Edjourian says
OMG what a fantastic idea and one I have to try. I might need to use a different milk as I don’t have the cashew one and have no idea where to find it.
Melanie says
Just been looking for a coffee cake reciepe so ideal timing thanks
tanya brannan says
This looks so tasty and I would never have thought about putting coffee in my porridge, but it is an inspired idea!
shannon says
I love coffee cake and I love porridge. Seems like a match made in heaven for me. Thanks, I can’t wait to try this!
NICHOLE Shirell says
Sounds interesting and it is presented so well in the pictures. The recipe seems very easy to follow also. Nice read.
Crystal Green says
This looks like a wonderful breakfast option. I have never tried porridge before, but it looks good.
Charlotte says
ooo this looks interesting! Definitely a strange combo but kind of perfect for some of the mornings I have been having recently haha! Just what I need
Jenni says
May have to make this coffee cake porridge for my partner as he does love his coffee 🙂
shannon ritchie says
I would have never thought of combing those two ingredients together, that looks yummy!
David Elliott says
The pouridge does look and sound yummy. It would be a bit odd after such a great weekend there. My one time out in the UK and I don’t remember too many blue skies, but I was there the wrong time of year. Looks gorgeous though. And it looks like you had a good time as well.
Harriet from Toby & Roo says
Oh wow, that sounds like such a cool combination! I have just rediscovered my love affair with porridge so I will have to try this!
Ana De- Jesus says
This porridge recipe makes me so happy as I freaking love porridge. I would love to try coffee style porridge, do you think it would work with coconut milk? xx
Stephen says
Well this is an interesting combination and a definite power food for the morning!
Janet Yarwood says
I’m not a porridge fan but I reckon my husband would love this. Chatsworth is such a lovely day out
Khushboo says
That is such an incredible breakfast idea. I would love to start my day with it 🙂
blair villanueva says
Though i find it weird, this coffee cake porridge is worth a try.. And i can’t help noticing your cute angel!
Whatlauraloves says
Right now, I couldn’t think of a more delicious sounding porridge!! YUM I could do with a bowl right now! xxx
Briana says
The weather is so bipolar where I’m at. So I totally get it. I will have to try this recipe.
Michelle says
This sounds great
Saidah Washington says
I could use a new yummy desert! I love that this has oats in it.
Deimarys says
Just the ginger and I’m like aaaaahhhhh I must try this! It sounds super healthy and delicious!
Dani says
This sounds so yummy and is a mix of two of my favourite things – coffee and porridge!
Will definitely be trying this out 🙂
Dani x
Joanna says
I’ve never thought to put coffee in porridge I love having porridge every morning do definitely going to try out this.
danasia fantastic says
This looks so good! It seems like it’s pretty easy to make and super healthy too which is always a plus.
Janice says
Just wait till I show this to my husband, he is going to go nuts! He loves his coffee, we both do, and he is the porridge maker in our house. I predict that this will be on our menu this Easter weekend, brilliant inspiration!
Rob Smith says
Hey, I love Coffee and I Like Cake, I can’t wait to try it out!!
joanna says
I really like coffee cake and if you say that this recipe tastes similar, I would love to try it. I am a big coffee lover and your recipe it’s quite intriguing, with the dried fruits added extra.
Sarah Bailey says
This sounds like such a delicious way to eat porridge and to get an extra serving of coffee! What a fun way to spend your weekend, I would love to visit Chatsworth House.
Baby Isabella says
We’d love to visit Chatsworth House! We’re not massive fans of coffee but the porridge looks lovely!
Choclette says
I’m not a coffee drinker, but for some strange reason the idea of coffee porridge is really appealing. It’s not something I’d have ever thought of, but I’m keen to try it now – cold weather or no cold weather. I’d love to go to both those houses. I don’t think I’ve been to any NT properties in the North.
Mersha says
I would add some chocolate chips to this too, but it sounds really good. I love walnuts.
MilicA says
What a great idea to combine my favorite beverage with all of these ingredients I like! Thanks for sharing!
Chelf says
Say no more, you had me at coffee! I will be makin this first thing tomorrow morning and for the rest of my life.
Abigail Talan says
Dannii! You have years of coffee cake eating to catch up on. It’s my favourite cake and I can’t believe you have turned it in to a healthy breakfast option.
Your photos are beautiful too! It looks so delicious.
Kirsty says
Would this work the same for carrot cake too?also, I would still need a cup of coffee to go alongside this 😉
Veena Azmanov says
I must admit I’m very boring when it comes to my porridge – I only make it place with cinnamon and fruits.! I think I must try some new flavors.. This sounds so good.
Christie says
I lived in the UK as a kid and your pictures and descriptions have brought it all back to me. At least I can enjoy the food through this recipe.
Amber Myers says
Mmm, this looks so delicious.
And what gorgeous buildings in this post. I love history, so looking at places like that excite me.
Diana says
I like the idea of making different flavoured porridge. I always go for a plain one with fruit and nuts, but might try a different flavour tomorrow.
Anna @AnnaTheApple says
Oooh nooo putting a coffee flavour in my oats just wouldn’t work for me! I’m not a coffee cake fan either so that’s probably why. Your photos do look gorgeous though. I love Chatsworth House. I have relatives in Staffordshire so I used to go up that way a lot and we camped nearby there when I was younger.
sara | belly rumbles says
I do love a coffee cake, and I can’t believe that you have only recently tried it. You have seriously been missing out. Love how you have brought some coffee cake goodness to breakfast, such a great porridge.
Tara says
Yum! So perfect for coffee week! Will definitely need to share this with my husband. He usually has a couple of cups in the morning. Absolutely love your photos!
Susie @ Suzlyfe says
I love coffee cake, I love porridlge, I bet this is perfection, though I will miss the struesel toping!
Lauren says
I love this post – sometimes it’s hard to go in depth with recipes but I like how you’ve included other bits too! Looking forward to checking out your other recipes!
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Emily Hughes says
Sounds delicious! Will be giving the recipe a try!
Mary Jeson says
I can’t believe you have only just had coffee cake. I am well known for my coffee cake and I am always asked for my recipe.
This looks like a lovely healthier way to enjoy the flavours of it.
Jessie says
This is definitely me. I am a right moody cow before coffee and my kids know not to bug me unless I have had 2 cups haha.
Stephanie Merry says
Although I’m not a fan of drinking coffee, I love coffee flavoured food and this looks fab! x
hannah says
I don’t like porridge, so i don’t think this would appeal to me. it does look like a good recipe though