Spiced Berry Porridge
Snuggle up on Christmas morning with a steaming, creamy bowl of spiced berry porridge.
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 435.76kcal
Ingredients
For the compote
- 100 g mixed berries
- 1 tbsp orange juice
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1 star anise
For the porridge
- 50 g jumbo oats
- 300 ml milk
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
To make the compote
- Add the fruit, orange juice, sugar and spices to a saucepan and place on a medium heat.
- Stir until the sugar has dissolved.
- Turn the heat up high until the liquid starts to simmer, stirring regularly until the berries start to burst.
- Place to one side while you make the porridge.
To make on the hob
- Add the oats to a saucepan along with the milk and salt.
- Bring to the boil and simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring regularly to make sure it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan and to help the oats break down.
To make in the microwave
- Mix the porridge oats, milk or water and a pinch of salt in a deep microwaveable bowl.
- Microwave on 'high' for 2 and a half minutes.
- Remove the porridge from the microwave and stir well.
- Place back in the microwave and heat on 'high' for another 2 minutes.
- Let the porridge stand for a minute before serving.
To serve
- Spoon the porridge into a bowl and top with the berry compote.
Nutrition
Calories: 435.76kcal | Carbohydrates: 63.09g | Protein: 16.77g | Fat: 13.85g | Saturated Fat: 6.22g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 172.14mg | Potassium: 681.57mg | Fiber: 8.2g | Sugar: 25.54g | Vitamin A: 570.59IU | Vitamin C: 11.23mg | Calcium: 386.36mg | Iron: 2.84mg