Mince Pie Porridge

Preparation Notes

Plus 10 mins steeping time

Ingredients

• 80g pinhead oats (sometimes called steel cut oats)
• 160ml boiling water
• 200-275ml dairy or non-dairy milk
• 2 generous pinches of salt
• 50g sultanas
• 30g cranberries
• ¼ tsp mixed spice
• 2 tbsp thick cut marmalade
• 1 tbsp agave syrup
• 1 large shortbread biscuit
• ½ tsp demerara sugar

Method

1. In a small saucepan, add the boiling water to the oats and leave to steep for 10 minutes.
2. Add 200ml milk and the salt. Bring to the boil. Turn to a low simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring regularly. 
3. Add the sultanas, cranberries, mixed spice, and marmalade. Stir well and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring regularly and adding more milk if necessary.
4. Stir in the agave syrup.
5. Split into 2 warm bowls and garnish with the shortbread biscuit and demerara sugar.
6. Serve immediately.