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Cinnamon Porridge with Cranberry and Plum Compote

Christmas in Porridge form! Not only is this Cinnamon Porridge with Cranberry and Plum Compote so much healthier than traditional Christmas breakfasts, it’s so much yummier too! And it’s gluten free, dairy free and vegan, meaning almost everyone can enjoy it!!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 373 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

Compote
  • 200 g cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 4 plums roughly chopped
  • Juice of 2 oranges
  • 4 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 4 cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick (or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon)
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
Porridge
  • 240 g porridge oats (gluten free oats, if you need this to be gluten free)
  • 1 litre almond milk (or any milk you prefer)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
To Serve
  • pecan nuts (optional)
  • maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

Compote
    Cup of Yum
  1. Place all the ingredients in a pan, stir thoroughly and bring to the boil. Then simmer for 10 – 15 mins until the fruit is soft and the compote has thickened slightly
Porridge
  1. Place all the ingredients in a pan, stir thoroughly and simmer gently for 5 minutes or until the porridge is your desired consistency.
  2. Serve with a generous blob of the compote. Scatter with pecans and drizzle with more maple syrup.
  3. Any leftover compote can be stored in a clean jam jar in the fridge for up to a week, or frozen for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • Not suitable for freezing (except the compote on its own IS suitable for freezing).
  • Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

Nutrition Information

Calories 373kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 77g (26%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 8mg (0%) Potassium 527mg (15%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 405IU (8%) Vitamin C 48mg (53%) Calcium 106mg (11%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 373

% Daily Value*

Calories 373kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 77g 26%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Potassium 527mg 11%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 405IU 8%
Vitamin C 48mg 53%
Calcium 106mg 11%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.