Porridge with fruit compote

Warming and delicious, just what you need on a chilly morning

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20 minutes
Serves 2
1 of 5 a day

Nutrition: Per serving

Kcal278
Fat4g
Salt0.2g
Sugar22.1g

Recipe by: Rachel Clark | World Cancer Research Fund

Start the day glowing inside by tucking into this nutritious and filling breakfast. This tasty porridge is served with a warm dried fruit compote, which adds sweetness and a good range of nutrients.

Ingredients

For the fruit compote:

70ml apple juice
30ml water
Pinch grated nutmeg
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
2 cloves
50g dried fruit (eg prunes, apricots, pears, apples, raisins), diced if necessary
1 cooking apple, peeled, cored and diced
¼ lemon, zest only, finely grated

For the porridge:

80g quick-cook or rolled porridge oats
225ml skimmed milk
225ml water

Method

In a pan, warm the apple juice and water with the nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves.
Add the dried fruit, apple and lemon zest and simmer gently for about 20 minutes, or until the fruit is soft. Carefully remove the cloves.
Meanwhile, mix the oats, skimmed milk and water in a separate, heavy-based pan and gently bring to the boil, stirring frequently.
Simmer the porridge for about 5 minutes until the desired consistency is reached. Add more water if necessary.
Serve the porridge topped with fruit compote.