Peaches and Cashew Cream Porridge

My Dad loves buying flat white peaches as a treat in the summer. The last time he bought them I knew I had to use them in my porridge.

Cashew cream is simple to make and adds a subtle nuttiness to the porridge, which is delicious. You could of course use regular cream or yoghurt, but I think the cashews add something extra.

Ingredients

Serves 1

Porridge

• 1 peach, chopped

• 1/2 cup oats

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1/2 cup water

• 1 tsp honey

• 1/8 tsp ground cardamom

• Pinch of salt

Cashew cream

• 1/4 cup cashers

• 1/4 cup water

Topping

• Almonds

• Pinch of cardamom

• Drizzle of honey

(Notes on substitutions found below the method)

Method

1. The night before, place the cashews and water in a bowl, cover and leave overnight. In the morning, place the cashews and water in a blender and pulse until smooth and creamy.

2. Put half of the chopped peach to one side. Combine the other half of the peach with the remaining porridge ingredients and 1 tbsp of the cashew cream mixture. On the hob: place the ingredients in a saucepan, bring to boil and simmer for 4-5 minutes stirring regularly to make it rich and creamy. In the microwave: place the ingredients in a microwave proof bowl, then microwave on high for 1 minute, give it a good stir for 30s minutes. Put back in the microwave for 2-3 minutes stirring regularly to make it rich and creamy.

3. Top with the cashew cream, chopped peach, almonds, a drizzle of honey and a pinch of cardamom

Notes and substitutions:

• Oats: I use regular porridge oats, but you can use any type. Just adjust the cooking time.

• Milk: Any milk works, including soy and nut milks.

• Honey: You can replace with the same quantity of any sweetener (maple syrup, sugar etc)

• Cashews: Try with other nuts too

• Peaches: nectarines and apricots are delicious too, or any stone fruit really.