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Pumpkin Spice Porridge

By OcadoLife
Recipe writer, food stylist and chef Esther Clark has devised this Pumpkin Spiced Porridge, a nourishing, veg-boosted treat for autumn that is sure to be a hit with both little ones (who’ll enjoy the spooky decoration,…
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Ingredients

6 total
  • 80 g of quick-cook oats or fine oatmeal
  • 50 ml of milk (any type)
  • 1 tbsp of maple syrup
  • 1 pinch of of ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 4 tsp of extra thick double cream (optional)
  • 100 g of pumpkin purée

Method

4 steps
  1. Step 1

    Cook the oats in a small pan over the hob as per pack instructions.

  2. Step 2

    Stir in the pumpkin purée and milk, then sweeten to taste with maple syrup and a little cinnamon.

  3. Step 3

    Divide the porridge between 2 bowls and, working quickly, drizzle a spoonful of cream over each in at least three concentric circles.

  4. Step 4

    Drag a cocktail stick or knife tip through from the centre a few times to create a spider’s web effect; serve immediately.