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Warming Cherry Almond Porridge with Honey

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Creamy cherry almond porridge with warmed fruit and a quick topping for a comforting breakfast.

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15 min360 kcal2 base servingsBudgetComfortingQuick
ContainsMilk, Tree nuts
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Focus ingredients: cherries, almonds

Dietary fit: Vegetarian, Lower Sugar

Serving tip: For younger children, cool the porridge for a couple of minutes and loosen with extra milk before serving.

Cherry Almond Porridge plated and ready to serve.

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Ingredients

What you need

  • 100g rolled oats
  • 350ml milk
  • 120g cherries
  • 25g almonds
  • 1 tbsp honey

You'll also need

bowl, spoon

Method

Step by step

Up to 8 clear steps
  1. Cherry Almond Porridge cooking step 1: Get prepped.
    Step 1

    Prep the ingredients

    Halve and stone the cherries if needed, then roughly chop the almonds and keep a spoonful of fruit aside.

  2. Cherry Almond Porridge cooking step 2: Start cooking.
    Step 2

    Mix the sauce

    Put the oats and milk in a saucepan over a medium heat, then stir for 1 minute to combine.

    1 min
  3. Cherry Almond Porridge cooking step 3: Build the flavour.
    Step 3

    Simmer the porridge

    Simmer for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring often, until the oats are creamy and just thick enough to hold their shape.

    6 min
  4. Cherry Almond Porridge cooking step 4: Bring it together.
    Step 4

    Bring it together

    Stir through most of the cherries and almonds for the final 1 minute so the fruit warms without collapsing.

    1 min
  5. Cherry Almond Porridge cooking step 5: Finish the dish.
    Step 5

    Finish and serve

    Spoon into bowls, loosen with a splash of milk if needed, then finish with the reserved topping and honey.