Ferrero Style Overnight Oats

Cold porridge is my go-to option when it comes to preparing a healthy, nutritious, and nutrient-packed breakfast. Besides being easy and quick to prepare, it offers a wide variety of healthy and delicious ingredient combinations. If you’re vegan and looking for an original idea to make your breakfasts more indulgent and protein-packed, this recipe is for you!

Today, I’m sharing a vegan, protein-rich porridge with a Ferrero Hazelnut flavor! It’s so indulgent that it can also be enjoyed as a dessert or post-workout snack.

What is porridge, anyway?

Porridge is a type of hot cereal, usually consumed for breakfast. It’s made by cooking grains in water or milk (ideally plant-based). This dish can be prepared with oatmeal, quinoa, chia seeds, rice, semolina, or buckwheat. It’s especially popular in Anglo-Saxon cultures.

Today, porridge continues to be appreciated for its health benefits, versatility, and simplicity. It can be prepared in either savory or sweet versions in a variety of ways and complemented with fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, chocolate, and spices.

Why is it good for your health to eat protein porridge for breakfast?

First of all, porridge is made from oats, a cereal rich in soluble fiber, which helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels and regulate digestion. In addition, oats are an excellent source of complex carbohydrates, which provide energy throughout the morning and reduce cravings until lunch.

By adding plant-based proteins to overnight oats, you can also increase their amino acid content, supporting muscle development and maintenance, as well as a healthy immune system.

Moreover, porridge can be personalized according to your dietary preferences and enhanced with a variety of fruits and nuts to add vitamins and minerals, helping to prevent nutrient deficiencies.

It’s very easy to prepare: Porridge can be made in just a few minutes, whether in the morning, the night before, or even one or two days ahead. So it’s a great meal prep option for busy and stressful mornings. With some planning, there are no excuses for not eating healthily in the morning.

Lastly, eating porridge in the morning provides a strong sense of fullness, keeping you satisfied for several hours. You’ll feel less hungry and less likely to snack between meals. This tends to reduce the number of calories consumed throughout the day, leading to long-term weight loss, especially fat, without major effort.

What ingredients are used to make Ferrero-flavored vegan porridge?

As you might guess, to make Ferrero Rocher-style overnight oats, we need hazelnuts and a hint of chocolate! For the base, we’re using our staple oats, either whole or as oat flour (I blend mine, which is much cheaper than buying oat flour), along with organic plant-based protein powder. For the mixture, we’ll also need plant-based milk. Homemade oat milk, for example, works perfectly. For sweetness, you can choose between maple syrup, cane or white sugar, or even stevia to cut calories. For the topping, I use vegan dark chocolate with 80% cacao. As for the garnish, I love using hazelnut flakes for a real Ferrero Rocher effect! Just thinking about it feels like Christmas…

How to make a Ferrero-flavored vegan protein porridge?

I’m probably repeating myself, but it’s both delicious and easy! In a bowl, simply mix the oats (blended or not), protein powder, sliced or chopped hazelnuts, and plant-based milk until you get a smooth paste. Here, it’s up to you whether to melt some chocolate in a double boiler or microwave to cover everything in melted chocolate. You can then let the mixture rest in the fridge for at least 15 minutes or overnight. When you’re ready to enjoy it, just add some hazelnut flakes as a topping and enjoy! It’s a perfect way to start the day with a luxurious breakfast.

How many calories are in a Ferrero protein porridge?

And how does it compare to a store-bought Ferrero Rocher? Here’s the nutritional value chart for 100g of Ferrero compared to our healthy recipe for the same quantity:

Nutrients	This porridge	Normal Ferrero	Difference
Fats	8g	42,7g	-81%
Carbs	22,3g	44,4g	-50%
Proteins	12,6g	8,2g	+54%
Calories	216	603	-64%

The numbers speak for themselves once again.
2/3 fewer calories for the same taste, more nutrients, fewer harmful substances for your health, and it’s all vegan, prepared in just a few minutes.

How to choose plant-based protein for a Ferrero-flavored porridge?

Last year, I discovered a French protein brand that offers organic, delicious options, and most importantly, without synthetic sugars. For this recipe, I use their chocolate hazelnut protein. However, feel free to use another one as long as it’s whey-free. A chocolate flavor can also work, although the hazelnut taste may be less pronounced. Using a neutral-flavored protein (like soy isolate) is also an option, but you’ll likely need to add a touch of syrup, stevia, or sugar, along with some cocoa to make the mixture more indulgent.

How to store vegan chocolate hazelnut porridge?

This lactose-free alternative to traditional porridge can be stored more easily. You can prepare multiple breakfasts and keep them in the fridge for 3 to 4 days without any problem. Personally, I find that porridge tastes even better after a day as the layer under the chocolate becomes creamier.

What toppings to add to my Bounty-style porridge?

As always, let your imagination run wild—the combinations are endless. For me, it’s finely shredded coconut, and sometimes a bit of my homemade nut protein muesli for extra crunch. Experiment with nuts, dried fruits, dates, peanut butter, more chocolate—customize your porridge however you like.

Times

• Preparation time: Less than 5 minutes
• Cooking time: None
• Rest time: Overnight

Equipment

• Kitchen scale
• Bowl or jar

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