Fruit porridge, just the way you like it

Some mornings call for a warm breakfast. All you need for this porridge is a small saucepan, a few ingredients and about ten minutes. Feel free to use whichever fruit you fancy.

Ingredients for one bowl

• 50 g rolled oats
• 200 ml milk or a plant-based drink of your choice
• 100 g fruit, washed and chopped
• a pinch of cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon plain yoghurt, optional
• a little water to adjust the consistency

How to make it

1. Put the oats and milk in a small saucepan.
2. Cook over a low heat, stirring frequently, until the oats soften. This takes around 5–8 minutes, depending on the size of the flakes.
3. If it feels too thick, add a little water or more milk.
4. Stir in the cinnamon, then spoon the porridge into a bowl.
5. Top with the fruit and yoghurt, if using. Serve freshly made.

Three easy variations

Apple and cinnamon: grate some of the apple into the porridge as it cooks, then dice the rest to put on top.

Berries: add fresh, washed raspberries or blueberries to the cooked porridge.

Banana: mash a little banana with a fork and stir it into the porridge, then slice the rest over the top.

The serving size is a starting point for the recipe. Adjust the amount to suit your appetite and individual needs. If you have a food allergy or intolerance, check the labels on your chosen oats, milk and yoghurt.