Porridge With Apricots & Toasted Almonds

Submitted by kelly in TO

"Low fat, Low Gi, heart friendly breakfast."

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 2

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.