Porridge

I know it seems silly to call this a recipe and write it down, but from one winter to the next, I can't remember the proportions. This is the quantity for one adult, or two child-sized portions. I make this in the evening, and put it in airtight jars in the fridge to be quickly reheated in the morning with a splash of water.

Ingredients

  • 40g porridge oats
  • 300ml milk
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla paste
  • 1/2 an apple or pear, peeled and chopped (if you can get away with it)
  • Top with honey, butter, jam, fruit purée or banana

Method

  1. Place the oats, milk, salt, cinnamon, vanilla, and apple or pear in a small saucepan. On a medium heat, bring to a simmer stirring constantly.

  2. Stir constantly for 5 minutes while it simmers.

  1. If eating straight away, pour into a bowl and add toppings of your choice. If making ahead, halve into little containers and store in the fridge.

Tags

  • Recipe
  • Breakfast
  • Make ahead
  • Easy
  • For children