My creamy almond milk porridge with banana and blueberries

Some mornings call for a fresh, vibrant breakfast; others call for something warm, soft and comforting. This almond milk porridge is exactly that: a simple creamy bowl, brightened by the beautiful colours of blueberries and banana.

I warm the oats, almond milk and chia seeds together in a saucepan. Within minutes, the mixture turns wonderfully creamy. All that is left is to add the fruit and a spoonful of almond butter that slowly melts into the warm porridge.

Ingredients for one generous bowl

• 50 g rolled oats
• 200 ml almond milk, plus an extra splash if you prefer a looser porridge
• 1 teaspoon chia seeds
• 1 small banana
• A generous handful of blueberries, about 60 g
• 1 tablespoon almond butter

Method

1. 01Add the oats, almond milk and chia seeds to a small saucepan.
2. 02Cook over a low heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring regularly, until beautifully creamy.
3. 03Add another splash of almond milk if the porridge becomes thicker than you like.
4. 04Spoon into a bowl, then top with the sliced banana and blueberries.
5. 05Finish with the almond butter. Let it melt into the warm porridge for a few seconds, then enjoy.

A warm bowl, a little fruit and a swirl of almond butter: sometimes the simplest mornings feel the best.