Slow Cooker Fig & Almond Porridge
FOOD + DRINK
Slow Cooker Fig & Almond Porridge
Recipe by : Abel & Cole www . abelandcole . co . uk
Prep time : 8 minutes Cook time : 2 - 8 hours Serves : 4
Ingredients :
• 150g jumbo porridge oats
• 1 litre almond milk
• 100g dried figs
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 cardamom pods
Optional toppings :
• Toasted flaked almonds
• Toasted pumpkin seeds
• Toasted sunflower seeds
• Chia seeds
• Ground flaxseed
• Dairy-free yoghurt
• Maple syrup
• Fresh fruit such as fresh figs , blueberries , bananas and apples
Method :
1 . Tip the porridge oats into your slow cooker . Pour in the almond milk and add 500ml cold water . Using a pair of scissors , snip in the dried figs . Drop in the cinnamon stick , bay leaves and cardamom pods . Stir to mix everything together .
2 . Pop the lid on the slow cooker and turn it to its lowest setting just before you go to bed . Depending on your slow cooker , it should take 6 - 8 hrs to cook , but can be ready in a little as 2 - 4 hrs ( see our tip below on working out the timings ). If your slow cooker has a timer or switch off setting , set that .
3 . When ready to serve , give the porridge a good stir . A skin or crust may have formed around the outside . This can be stirred into the porridge or discarded , whichever you prefer . Pluck out the cinnamon sticks , bay and cardamom pods if you spot them .
4 . Spoon the warm , creamy porridge into bowls and garnish with your chosen toppings . We like a mix of nuts , seeds , fresh fruit and a drizzle of maple syrup .
5 . Other dried fruits also work well in this porridge . Try dates , apricots or sultanas . You can also experiment with spices , such as apple pie spice mix or mixed spice , or just leave your porridge plain .
TOP TIP : When you ’ re making porridge in the slow cooker , always use the lowest setting . After 2 hours the porridge should be able to be eaten , but you can continue cooking it for up to 8 hours . The porridge may develop a crust around the sides and on top . This is pretty tasty and is good stirred into the porridge . To stop the porridge sticking to your slow cooker , lightly rub the sides with spread or butter before adding the oats and milk .
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