Oatmeal Porridge With Raisins Apricots And Figs Recipes

OATMEAL PORRIDGE WITH RAISINS, APRICOTS, AND FIGS

Steps:

• Add water to a saucepan; bring to a boil.
• Stir in the oats, raisins, apricots, figs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt.
• Bring to a boil; lower heat to med-low; simmer, uncovered, for about 5-10 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the fruit softened.

OATMEAL PORRIDGE (WITH EGG)

Steps:

• soak the oats in 1/2 cup water overnight (i add a spoonful of plain yogurt to make more digestible).
• in the morning add the other 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil, stir in cinnamon and simmer about 5-10 minutes until thick and tender, stirring occasionally.
• at the very end turn off heat, crack the egg into the oatmeal and stir stir stir until smooth and creamy. the heat from the oats cooks the egg.
• add the sweetener of your choice and top with fruit or nuts if you want.
• *the soaking overnight is totally optional! i do to cut down on cook time.

PORRIDGE WITH QUICK BERRY COMPOTE, FIGS & PISTACHIOS

Steps:

• Put the oats, milk and 450ml water in a pan with a pinch of salt. Cook for about 5 mins until thick and creamy. Meanwhile, microwave the berries, orange juice and zest for 2-3 mins.
• Divide the porridge between bowls and top each with the berry compote, fig and pistachios.