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Pear and Honey Porridge with Toasted Walnuts

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Serves 2 · Easy · 15 minutes

Ingredients

100g rolled porridge oats
400ml whole milk, or half milk and half water
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1 ripe but firm pear
15g butter
1 1/2 tbsp honey, plus extra to serve
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
30g walnuts, roughly chopped
2 tbsp Greek yoghurt, optional
Flaky sea salt, to finish

Method

1. Toast the walnuts in a dry saucepan over medium heat 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
2. Core the pear and cut into thin slices. No need to peel.
3. Melt the butter in the saucepan. Add the pear, 1/2 tablespoon honey and vanilla. Cook about 5 minutes until golden. Set aside.
4. Add the oats, milk, cinnamon and a pinch of salt to the same saucepan.
5. Simmer gently 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thick and creamy.
6. Divide between two bowls. Top with pears, walnuts and yoghurt. Drizzle with honey and finish with flaky sea salt.