Apple-Pie-Porridge

Apple pie porridge

  • Serves 2
  • Prep time: 5 mins | Cooking time: 15 mins

What better start to a chilly morning than a comforting bowl of porridge for breakfast, ribboned with apple and spiced with cinnamon. Double the recipe to make a big batch for your family!

Ingredients

  • 60g rolled oats

  • 200ml milk of your choice

  • 150ml water

  • 10g butter

  • 1 apple

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon + extra for topping

  • ½ tsp mixed spice

  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar

  • Pinch of salt

  • Honey or maple syrup and chopped nuts, to finish (optional)

Method

  1. In a small pot, combine the oats, milk, water and butter. Cut the apple in half. Grate half into the porridge mixture, then add the brown sugar, cinnamon, mixed spice and salt.

  2. Place over a medium heat and bring to the boil while stirring. Reduce to a low medium heat, and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the oats are thick and creamy.

  3. Once cooked, split the oats into two bowls. Thinly slice the remaining apple. Top the porridge with a sprinkle of cinnamon, drizzle of honey and apple slices.