Creamy Porridge With Summer Berries
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 10-20 minutes
Serves: 2
Nutrition: Per serving
Energy
296 Kcal
Fat
5.4g
Saturates
0.9g
Sugars
7.9g
Salt
0.09g
Start your day with this nutritious, yet delicious, breakfast.
Oats are a great source of soluble fibre and the berries helps towards your 5 a day. Fresh, frozen, tinned and dried fruit all count.
Ingredients
600 ml (1 pint) water
125 g (4oz) porridge oats
150 ml (1/4 pint) skimmed milk
1 handful of fresh, frozen and thawed, tinned or cooked berries, such as raspberries, strawberries, blackberries or cranberries
Method
Place the water and oats in a saucepan and bring to the boil. Simmer for 10-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the skimmed milk, stir and simmer for a few more minutes.
Serve with your chosen berries.
OR YOU COULD TRY….
Sweetening your porridge with these other fruity combinations:
- blueberries, loganberries, blackcurrants or redcurrants
- raisins and sultanas
- apricots and figs
- bananas and walnuts
- prunes and a little honey