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Cinnamon Porridge with Cranberry and Plum Compote
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Cinnamon Porridge with Cranberry and Plum Compote

Christmas in Porridge form! Not only is this Cinnamon Porridge with Cranberry and Plum Compote so much healthier than traditional Christmas breakfasts, it’s so much yummier too! And it’s gluten free, dairy free and vegan, meaning almost everyone can enjoy it!!
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine British
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 373kcal
Author Eb Gargano

Ingredients

Compote

  • 200 g cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 4 plums roughly chopped
  • Juice of 2 oranges
  • 4 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 4 cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick (or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon)
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg

Porridge

  • 240 g porridge oats (gluten free oats, if you need this to be gluten free)
  • 1 litre almond milk (or any milk you prefer)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

To Serve

  • Pecan nuts (optional)
  • Maple syrup (optional)
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Compote

  • Place all the ingredients in a pan, stir thoroughly and bring to the boil. Then simmer for 10 – 15 mins until the fruit is soft and the compote has thickened slightly

Porridge

  • Place all the ingredients in a pan, stir thoroughly and simmer gently for 5 minutes or until the porridge is your desired consistency.
  • Serve with a generous blob of the compote. Scatter with pecans and drizzle with more maple syrup.
  • Any leftover compote can be stored in a clean jam jar in the fridge for up to a week, or frozen for up to 3 months.

Notes

  1. Not suitable for freezing (except the compote on its own IS suitable for freezing).
  2. Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

Nutrition

Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 527mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 405IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 3mg