Try a twist on your regular porridge in the morning with this healthy blackberry and apple oat bake. Serve with milk or yogurt and maple syrup
Prep:15 mins
Serves 6
500ml semi-skimmed milk2 small cinnamon sticks6 cardamom pods, bashed2 Gala apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1cm cubes200g jumbo porridge oats1 egg, beaten1 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp baking powder100g pecans, roughly chopped320g blackberriesmilk or fat-free yogurt and maple syrup, to serve
STEP 1Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the milk, spices and apple in a small saucepan. Cover, gently bring to the boil and simmer for 10-12 mins. Set aside to infuse for at least 15 mins.STEP 2Remove and discard the spices, then pour the apples and milk into a large bowl and roughly crush the apples with the back of a fork. Mix in the oats, egg, vanilla, baking powder, pecans and blackberries.STEP 3Tip into a 2-litre ovenproof dish and bake for about 30-35 mins until piping hot in the middle. Serve with milk or yogurt and maple syrup, if you like.
