Spiced Carrot Cake Porridge

This is porridge that tastes like carrot cake. Grated carrot cooked into the oats with cinnamon, ginger, and a touch of maple syrup. Topped with walnuts and a dollop of yoghurt. It's warm, comforting, and feels like a treat without being one.

Ingredients (Serves 1):

• 50g rolled oats
• 250ml milk of choice
• 1 small carrot, grated
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp ground ginger
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• A handful of chopped walnuts
• A dollop of Greek yoghurt to serve

Method:

1. Put the oats, milk, grated carrot, cinnamon, ginger, and salt in a small saucepan.
2. Bring to a gentle simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5–7 minutes until thick and creamy.
3. Stir in the maple syrup.
4. Pour into a bowl. Top with walnuts and a dollop of yoghurt.

Why it's gut-friendly: Oats and carrots both provide soluble fibre. Cinnamon and ginger are anti-inflammatory. Walnuts add omega-3s. Yoghurt provides probiotics.