This spiced apple porridge recipe is based on a classic Ayurveda breakfast. I love spiced apples and anything cinnamon, so I wanted to add this to my favourite breakfast. Porridge.

Serves 1

For the spiced apple:

• 1 apple (peeled and sliced or chopped)
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 10 whole cloves

You can pour the leftover water (make sure to remove the cloves) into a mug for a spiced apple tea.

For the porridge:

• 1/2 cup of milk (your milk of choice, I prefer oat)
• 1/3 cup of porridge oats
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• ½ tsp cinnamon

How to make spiced apple porridge

1. Start by stewing your apple. Put your peeled and chopped apple into a saucepan with a small amount of boiling water, enough to cover the apple pieces. Add in the cinnamon and cloves and let simmer until the apple is soft (about 5-10 mins)
2. While the apples are cooking start the porridge. Put the milk into a saucepan and bring it to a boil.
3. Add the oats and turn down to a simmer, stir occasionally.
4. When the porridge reaches your ideal consistency, turn off the heat and stir in the cinnamon and the maple syrup.
5. Dish up and top with the spiced apple.