Herbalife porridge: the official dates and cinnamon recipe
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The powders go in at the end, off the boil. That is the one thing to take from this page. Herbalife's own porridge recipe simmers the oats and dates first, then stirs in the Protein Drink Mix and Oat Apple Fibre once the pan is off the heat.
The recipe
10 min prep · 25 min cooking
- ½ serving (14 g) Protein Drink Mix
- 1 serving (7 g) Oat Apple Fibre
- 350 g rolled oats
- 200 ml water
- 30 g dates, chopped
- A pinch of salt
- A good pinch of cinnamon, plus more to finish
- A dash of maple syrup, sliced banana and a handful of berries, to serve
- Put the oats in a small pan with the water, a pinch of salt and the chopped dates.
- Bring to the boil, then turn the heat down, cover, and simmer 10–15 minutes until the oats are tender.
- Stir in the cinnamon, Protein Drink Mix and Oat Apple Fibre.
- Serve in a deep bowl with the toppings.
Source: Herbalife's official porridge recipe.
Why the powders go in last
Two reasons. Protein powders stirred into boiling liquid seize and go grainy, and the texture does not come back. And heat is not kind to some vitamins — Herbalife's own guidance is that when their products are used in recipes involving cooking, the levels of some vitamins can end up lower than the label values. Adding them off the heat limits both problems.
The dates do the sweetening
They go in at the start so they soften into the oats rather than sitting on top. By the time the porridge is tender the dates have half dissolved, which is why the recipe needs so little added sweetness at the end.
Not a meal replacement. This is a good breakfast with protein and fibre in it, but only Formula 1 prepared as its label instructs is a meal replacement. Porridge with a scoop stirred through is not the same thing.
Allergens
Protein Drink Mix contains soy and milk. Oats are declared on the Oat Apple Fibre. Full declarations are on each product page.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use milk instead of water?
The recipe uses water, and the Protein Drink Mix brings the creaminess. Milk works and makes it richer, but keep the heat gentle and still add the powders off the heat.
Why only half a serving of Protein Drink Mix?
Because the oats and dates are already substantial. Half a serving, 14 g, adds protein without making the bowl heavy.
What does the Oat Apple Fibre do?
It adds fibre from a different source to the oats themselves. It is a stir-in powder, so it dissolves into the porridge without changing the flavour much.
Can I make it the night before?
Cooked porridge reheats, but this one is better fresh. If you want breakfast made in advance, the overnight oats are designed for it.