Overnight Protein Porridge with Cinnamon, Turmeric, and Cacao

I pack my overnight oats with two key anti-inflammatory spices, cinnamon and turmeric. Soaking increases the digestibility of the oats and the cacao a...I pack my overnight oats with two key anti-inflammatory spices, cinnamon and turmeric. Soaking increases the digestibility of the oats and the cacao and hemp seeds provide a nice dose of protein. To add even more protein, you could use an unflavoured protein powder or even collagen, but I prefer to boost it with a healthy dose of pumpkin seeds or crunchy peanut butter. Have fun with this one. You can make a few jars at a time and they’ll keep nicely in the fridge for a high-fibre, high-protein grab-and-go breakfast. A dollop of natural yoghurt or kefir is a beautiful contrast to the rich chocolatey-ness. Read more I pack my overnight oats with two key anti-inflammatory spices, cinnamon and turmeric. Soaking increases the digestibility of the oats and the cacao and hemp seeds provide a nice dose of protein. To add even more protein, you could use an unflavoured protein powder or even collagen, but I prefer to boost it with a healthy dose of pumpkin seeds or crunchy peanut butter. Have fun with this one. You can make a few jars at a time and they’ll keep nicely in the fridge for a high-fibre, high-protein grab-and-go breakfast. A dollop of natural yoghurt or kefir is a beautiful contrast to the rich chocolatey-ness. I pack my overnight oats with two key anti-inflammatory spices, cinnamon and turmeric. Soaking increases the digestibility of the oats and the cacao and hemp seeds provide a nice dose of protein. To add even more protein, you could use an unflavoured protein powder or even collagen, but I prefer to boost it with a healthy dose of pumpkin seeds or crunchy peanut butter. Have fun with this one. You can make a few jars at a time and they’ll keep nicely in the fridge for a high-fibre, high-protein grab-and-go breakfast. A dollop of natural yoghurt or kefir is a beautiful contrast to the rich chocolatey-ness.

Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Healthy
fats
Nuts &
seeds
Contains
Dairy, Nuts, Gluten
Ingredients
Serves 1
shelled hemp seeds
Rupy uses jumbo oats
cacao powder (raw)
cinnamon (ground)
crumbled
desiccated coconut
milk (dairy)
Swaps: milk (plantbased)
prunes
roughly chopped
water
To serve
Swaps: peanut butter, almond butter, mixed seeds

Ingredients

Serves 1
shelled hemp seeds
Rupy uses jumbo oats
cacao powder (raw)
cinnamon (ground)
crumbled
desiccated coconut
milk (dairy)
Swaps: milk (plantbased)
prunes
roughly chopped
water
To serve
Swaps: peanut butter, almond butter, mixed seeds

Method

1. Add all the dry ingredients together to a large glass jar. Screw the lid on and shake vigorously to mix all the components together.

2. Remove the lid and stir in the milk, water and the prunes. Replace the lid and place in the fridge overnight.

3. In the morning, add a splash more milk if needed, and serve topped with the berries, pumpkin seeds or nut butter and yoghurt.

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