As the crisp autumn air settles in and the mornings grow darker, there is nothing quite as grounding as a warm, steaming bowl of porridge. It’s the ultimate comfort food for cool UK mornings, simple, deeply satisfying, and endlessly versatile.
Today, we’re sharing our favourite seasonal recipe: Spiced Caramelised Apple Autumn Porridge. Built on a foundation of jumbo rolled oats, warming spices, and skin loving ingredients, it's designed to give you sustained energy and a gentle, cosy start to your day.
The Recipe: Spiced Caramelised Apple Autumn Porridge
- Prep time: 5 mins
- Cook time: 12 mins
- Servings: 1
Ingredients
For the Spiced Stewed Apples:
- 1 medium crisp British apple (such as Braeburn or Cox), diced into small bite-sized cubes (keep the peel on for skin-loving polyphenols and fiber!)
- 1 tsp raw extra-virgin coconut oil or grass-fed butter
- 1/2 tsp ground Ceylon cinnamon (gentler on digestion and fantastic for blood sugar balance)
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom or ginger
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp pure maple syrup (optional)
For the Creamy Jumbo Oat Base:
- 45g jumbo rolled oats (gluten-free if needed; jumbo oats digest slowly to maintain steady energy)
- 150ml milk of your choice (barista-grade oat milk, unsweetened almond milk, or whole milk)
- 150ml filtered water
- 1 tbsp unflavoured or vanilla collagen peptides (or 1 scoop of your favourite plant or whey protein powder)
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseeds or chia seeds (for healthy fats and omega-3s)
- Pinch of fine sea salt (essential to unlock the natural sweetness of the oats)
Nourishing Toppings:
- 1 tbsp almond butter or pecan butter
- A sprinkle of hemp seeds
Method
- Caramelise the Apples: Heat the coconut oil (or butter) in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the diced apples, cinnamon, cardamom/ginger, and water. Cover and simmer for 5–6 minutes until the apples are tender and golden. Stir in the maple syrup for the last 30 seconds if using, then set aside.
- Toast & Simmer the Oats: In a separate small saucepan, lightly toast the dry jumbo oats over medium heat for 1 minute until subtly nutty. Pour in your chosen milk, water, and the pinch of fine sea salt. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low.
- Build the Creaminess: Stir frequently for 6–8 minutes as the oats become thick and silky. Whisk in the ground flaxseeds and collagen peptides (or protein powder) during the final 2 minutes of cooking.
- Assemble with Love: Spoon into a warm bowl. Swirl through half of the caramelised apples, top with the remaining apples, a generous drizzle of nut butter, and a dusting of extra cinnamon.
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