Ingredients
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk and 1 cup water
- 2/3 cup grated apple
- 1/3 cup raisins or dried fruit of your choice
- 2 Tbsp honey, golden or maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp fresh walnuts or hazelnuts, roughly chopped
- Pouring cream for serving (optional)
WARMING OATS
Method
- In a medium saucepan, add the oats and cook over a gentle heat until the oats toast lightly, add 1 cup water and 1 cup milk, cinnamon, and salt; bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat and cook 3 minutes
- Stir in the grated apple, raisins and 1 tablespoon honey or syrup, cook for a further 3-5 minutes
- Divide oats between 2 serving bowls
- Drizzle remaining honey over top and sprinkle with nuts
- Serve with a little pouring cream if desired
Comments
Oats really are a winter staple, not only do they fill you up, they are economical and they take on any flavour you wish to add. This recipe is a great base for you to make your own. Serves 2
Thanks to WILLOWBROOK ORCHARD for providing the apples used in the cooking demonstration at the Otago Farmers Market
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