Porridge With Apricots & Toasted Almonds

Low fat, Low Gi, heart friendly breakfast.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• 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.