Spiced Pear & Autumn Berry Porridge

Maybe it’s because I’m Scottish but I could eat porridge every day of the year. In fact, creamy sweet oat porridge is probably one of my favourite things to eat!

I really recommend taking the time to the stewed pear & berries as it really adds another layer of warmth and comfort to this breakfast. Though not a necessary step, I also advise soaking your oats in water the night before. Not only does it make them easier to digest but I find it makes the porridge even creamier.

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SPICED PEAR & AUTUMN BERRY PORRIDGE

serves 2 • 15 minutes

Additional step here is to soak your oats overnight. Add the oats to a container with 250ml / 1 cup of water and leave them to soak overnight in the fridge. This isn’t an essential step but does make the oats extra creamy and easier to digest. 

In the morning, prepare the pear by chopping it into bite-size pieces and adding it to a small pan along with a splash of water, the spices and maple syrup. Gently cook over low heat for about 5 minutes until the pear has softened before stirring in the berries. Cook for another minute then remove from the heat and set aside while you make the porridge. 

For the porridge, take your oats (dry or soaked) and add them to a pan with 500ml / 2 cups water. Allow to gently cook over a low heat for about 5-10 minutes until you get a really thick porridge. Add in the oat milk to loosen it and cook for a few more minutes before removing from the heat.  

Divide the porridge into bowls and top with your warm pear and berries. Sprinkle over some cacao nibs and add more cinnamon, oat milk or maple syrup to taste.

100g / 1 cup rolled oats

500ml / 2 cup oat milk 

1 medium-size pear

handful of blackberries, fresh or frozen

handful of raspberries, fresh or frozen 

¼ tsp ground cinnamon 

2 whole star anise 

2 cardamom pods, split open 

2 tbsp maple syrup

cacao nibs (optional)