Porridge pot recipe

Porridge pot

12 ratings

Prep Time:3 mins

Cooking Time:5 mins

Serves:1 Adult

We've found a way to liven up your morning oats with this delicious porridge recipe! We normally think of porridge as a winter warmer but we've found a way that you can enjoy it all year round!

About this recipe

We think this porridge recipe is a win! It's perfect for those early morning starts and with a cooking time of only 5 minutes there is no excuse for skipping this important meal!

Ingredients

60g / 2oz. of porridge oats
4 tablespoons of semi-skimmed milk
120ml / 4fl oz. of water
1 small kiwi, peeled and chopped
5 strawberries (75g / 2½oz.), chopped
2 tablespoons of low-fat Greek yoghurt
1 tablespoon of flaked almonds

Method

Combine the porridge oats, milk and water in a bowl and microwave as per the porridge packet instructions.*
When your porridge has cooked, remove from the microwave and stir in the Greek yoghurt and top with the freshly prepared fruit and almonds.

*Alternatively, if you do not have a microwave, combine the porridge oats, milk and water in a saucepan and cook over a low to medium heat, bringing it to the boil gradually and stirring all of the time.

What you will need

Chopping board
Chopping knife
Cutlery
Mixing bowl

Serving suggestions

Serve with fresh fruit and nuts.

"If you don't like almonds try pistachios, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews or pecans."

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