Reconnect with Nature

comfort porridge

Serves: 1

Preparation Time: 10mins.

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Ingredients:

• 80g rolled oats

• 150ml plant milk (e.g. oat, almond, cashew or coconut)

• 100ml water

• ½ teaspoon per spice: turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla, ground ginger

• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds

• 1 tablespoon chia seeds

• 1 tablespoon raisins and/or 2 dates for some sweetness

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Possible toppings:

• Grandad's granola

• Chopped banana

• Handful of berries

• Chopped or grated apple

• 1 teaspoon maple syrup

• 1 tablespoon almond or peanut butter

• 1 tablespoon coconut yoghurt

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Method:

1. Pour the porridge oats into a medium sized saucepan and add the plant-milk and water. Stir through.

2. Turn up the heat to medium and gently simmer for 3mins.               ​

3. Add the spices, chia seeds, flaxseeds and raisins/dates and mix well into the creamy oats. Cook together for another 2mins.

4. Pour in a bowl and add any of the toppings you like.             

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Penny recommends:

• Careful not to overcook the porridge as you want a creamy (non-stodgy) texture so leave some of liquid surrounding the oats as they simmer.

• As a variation/if you're short on time you can skip cooking the oats and just pour warm or cold milk over the oats & other ingredients directly in a bowl or reusable takeaway container and you're good to go!