Here Is Belle’s Classic Winter Porridge Recipe

*Belle’s Classic Winter Porridge*

*One of Belle’s favourite breakfasts is a warm spiced porridge with brown

sugar and dried fruits. She even picks the berries herself! *

*Ingredients*

*4 cups milk*

*2 cups old fashioned oats*

*1 1/2 cups dried fruit mix (like raisins, apricots, and cranberries)*

*1 1/2 teaspoons tsp cinnamon*

*1/2 tsp ground ginger*

*1/4 tsp nutmeg*

*1/4 tsp ground cloves or allspice*

*1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract*

*1/4 cup brown sugar*

*2 cups water*

*chopped nuts for topping*

*Directions*

*1. With an adult’s help, warm the milk over medium heat in a large

saucepan. Stir in the oats and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring

constantly.*

*2. Stir in the fruit, spices, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and water.

Turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer for 5 more minutes.*

*3. Portion out into 4-6 bowls. Top with additional dried fruit and chopped

nuts.*

*Tip: You can add a tablespoon of your favourite jam or even a splash of

eggnog for different flavours!*