Vanilla Porridge with spiced cherry compote

Smooth vanilla oats with the warm, spiced compote are perfect for any time of the year. Plus, it looks so pretty!

Ingredients

Serves 1

Porrige

• 1/2 cup oats

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1/2 cup water

• 1 tsp honey

• Pinch of salt

• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Topping

• Large handful cherries (fresh or from a tin)

• 3 tbsp water

• 1 tsp honey

• 1/4 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tbsp almond butter (or any nut butter)

(Notes on substitutions found below the method)

Method:

1. For the compote: Place the cherries, honey, water and cinnamon in a small saucepan. I don't bother de-stoning them but you can if you wish to. Bring to a boil, then reduce and simmer for 10 minutes, until the cherries are soft.

2. Mix together the porridge ingredients. 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 almond butter and the cherry compote.

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: Any sweetener will do - maple syrup, sugar, agave etc.

• Cherries: Fresh or from a tin, but not glacé cherries.