Vanilla Cinnamon Porridge

Serves 1

A quick and easy recipe, perfect on those days when all you need is a warm breakfast bowl that brings instant happiness and makes your day better.

• 50g (1.7 oz) porridge (fine) oats

• 240ml (8 fl oz) water

• 1 Medjool date, pitted and chopped

• Pinch of good quality salt

• ½ tsp of cinnamon

• ½ tsp of vanilla bean paste (or extract)

• 120ml (4 fl oz) plant milk of choice

1 Add all ingredients, besides the milk, to a small saucepan.

2 Bring to a simmer and cook for a couple of minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir frequently.

3 Add the milk and mix it into the porridge. Continue cooking until desired consistency (usually about 2-3 minutes).

4 Transfer to a bowl and serve warm with toppings of choice.

Recipe by Magda, Oatmeal Stories, myoatmealstories.com