Peanut butter & Jam Oats

Oats are such a great start to your day especially with the right toppings - PB & J is such a classic combo and works so well in porridge, this recipe is quick easy and delicious!

Time: 10 minutes

Makes: 1 porridge bowl

Ingredients

Porridge

40-50g (GF) oats

220-50ml unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice

Jam

Handful of fresh or frozen berries - I used blueberries and raspberries*

2 tbsps water

Additional ingredients

1 tsp peanut butter

1 egg white (optional)

Dollop of yoghurt of choice (optional)

*Recommend making extra jam so you have it to enjoy throughout the week. It also works great stirred into plain yoghurt.

You will need

2 pans

A stove

Method

1. To make jam: combine berries and water in a pan. Simmer on a low heat, stirring occasionally for approx. 5-8 mins. Add more water if begins to stick.

2. Add porridge and milk to a pan and simmer on a low heat stirring occasionally, cook until reach desired consistency.

3. When porridge is near to desired consistency (literally 30 seconds away), add your egg white and stir in for 30 seconds whilst cooking, until the egg white has turned white and then take off the heat.

4. Once cooked add your jam, peanut butter and yoghurt if you choose (adds creaminess) to your porridge – stir!

Enjoy x

p.s. this recipe is low FODMAP - it is always recommended to seek advice from a health professional when following!

Low FODMAP guidance

Milks: if you have been advised to avoid lactose, you can try lactofree milks or a variety of nut milks such as almond, hazelnut or macadamia - make sure they are calcium enriched!

Yoghurts: if you have been advised to avoid lactose, you can try lactofree yoghurts, coconut yoghurts or soya yoghurt (e.g. alpro plain; <125ml).