Porridge and Plum Compote

Now that the cooler weather has quickly come upon us all. Breakfast certainly calls for
warming porridge with compotes. Porridge is one of the healthiest ways to start your day as it
has a very low Glycaemic Index, which means it is slowly absorbed into the bloodstream, allowing for
the long gradual release of energy and keeping you full for much longer. It is also believed to boost serotoin
and keep away the blues in the dark winter months.

We try to add a seasonal fruit compote to our porridge in the mornings. Below is our latest favourite
with Victoria Plums now in season.

Porridge Oats with Plum Compote

Soak porridge oats overnight in water ( put on before going to bed)
In the morning cook relatively slowly on a medium heat, stirring well.
When cooked, keep the lid on before serving.


Plum Compote
6 ripe plums
1/2 lemon (juice squeezed)
2 tablespoons of demerara sugar

Half plums and pick out stones.
Place in a pan and add the juice of  half a lemon.
Add sugar and let bubble for 4-5 minutes.

Spoon over porridge and keep the leftover in a container in the fridge.