Hearty Oat Porridge with Apple, Pear & Vanilla
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Hearty Oat Porridge with Apple, Pear & Vanilla
Recipe Ingredient InformationMeta
Dairy-free, no added sugar. Allergens: Oats (choose certified gluten-free if needed); nuts (nut butter).
Ingredients
- Prepare fruit
- 2 apples, chopped (with peel)
- 2 pears, chopped (with peel)
- 2 tbsp water
- Cook porridge
- 125 g Oats (Jumbo, Gluten-Free)
- 600 ml water
- ½ tsp vanilla bean powder
- Finish
- ½ lemon juiced
- 1–2 tbsp hot water (optional)
- 2 tbsp Peanut Butter (or nut butter of your choosing)
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Water guide: A typical starting point is 1 part oats to ~2 parts water (porridge/rolled oats) and 1:2 to 1:2.25 (jumbo oats) by volume. For this recipe (125 g oats): use 550 ml for porridge oats or 600 ml for jumbo oats, then adjust thickness as you prefer.
Method
- Prepare fruit: Chop the apples and pears (leave the peel on).
- Simmer compote: Add the apples and pears to a small saucepan with the lemon juice and 2 tbsp water. Cover and simmer 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and juicy.
- Finish compote: Stir in the vanilla bean powder and the ground cinnamon (optional). Keep warm on the lowest heat or set aside with the lid on.
- Cook porridge: Bring the water and a pinch of sea salt to a boil. Add the oats, reduce to low, and simmer 10–12 minutes, stirring often, until creamy.
- Adjust + rest: If it thickens too much, add 1–2 tbsp hot water and stir. Rest 2 minutes off-heat to settle.
- Add nut butter: Stir in the Peanut Butter until melted through.
- Serve: Spoon into bowls and top with the warm apple–pear compote.
Serving ideas
- Add extra fruit on top (fresh or cooked)
- Make it thicker for “oat pudding” by cooking a few minutes longer
Body & Sensory Notes
- Odour profile: Light and sweet; fruit and vanilla are not typically associated with strong body odour.
- Dose notes: Higher fruit servings increase sugars; adjust portion if sensitive to glycaemic swings.
- Energy: Light, quick energy; pair with protein/fat for longer-lasting satiety.