Porridge With Apricots & Toasted Almonds |
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Prep Time: 2 Minutes Cook Time: 3 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Low fat, Low Gi, heart friendly breakfast. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted |
2 1/2 cups water |
1 cup traditional rolled oats |
12 dried apricot halves, sliced |
1/4 teaspoon mixed spice |
dark brown sugar, to serve |
ground cinnamon, to serve |
milk or soymilk, to serve |
Directions:
1. Toast the flaked almonds in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring, for 1-2 minutes or until light golden. Remove from the pan.
2. Combine the water, oats, apricots and mixed spice in the pan and bring to the boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes or until thick and creamy (see microwave tip).
3. Stir in the almonds, then spoon the porridge into serving bowls. Sprinkle with a little sugar and cinnamon, and serve with milk or soy drink.
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