Breakfast
Apple, Cinnamon & Chia Porridge
High Fibre
Nutrient-Dense
Refined Sugar-Free
Vegan-Friendly
⏱ 15 min total
🍴 Serves 1
Creamy porridge topped with warm cinnamon-spiced apple, chia seeds and walnuts.
Oats and chia seeds provide soluble fibre, while apple adds further fibre and natural sweetness. Walnuts contribute unsaturated fats and plant-based omega-3 fatty acids.
Ingredients
Servings
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- 50 g rolled oats
- 250 ml unsweetened milk or plant-based milk
- 1 small apple, diced
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 10 g walnuts, chopped
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp water
Method
- 1 Add the diced apple, half the cinnamon and water to a small saucepan.
- 2 Cook over medium-low heat for 5–7 minutes until the apple is soft.
- 3 Meanwhile, add the oats, milk, chia seeds, remaining cinnamon and vanilla to another saucepan.
- 4 Cook gently for 5–6 minutes, stirring regularly, until creamy.
- 5 Transfer the porridge to a bowl.
- 6 Spoon over the warm apple and finish with chopped walnuts.
For general information only. This recipe is for general information and is not a substitute for professional medical or dietary advice. Always talk to your GP, dietitian or healthcare team before making significant changes to your diet, especially if you are managing a gastrointestinal condition.