Porridge is a breakfast staple, but it doesn’t have to be plain and boring. Start the day with this comforting, high-fibre bowl that’ll keep you going until lunchtime.  

Break out of your breakfast routine and spruce up your oats with the addition of autumnal apples and an extra drizzle of sweet honey – the perfect breakfast for Bonfire Night. 

Hanenne Madi, from Rowse Honey, says this is is the perfect cosy breakfast recipe to make with your kids, no matter what age they are. “For those with young children, ask them to help you measure out the ingredients, break up the nut pieces, and drizzle the yummy honey at the end,” she says.

“If your child is a bit older, ask them to chop the apple pieces – but make sure you’re always there to supervise. Not only does getting the kids involved make them more likely to try new foods, it also helps them develop fine motor skills and improve their maths by learning about measurement units and numbers.”

The added dash of cream elevates this into luxury territory and gives the porridge a silky texture. Sounds delicious – and it’s pretty simple to make. 

Bonfire Night Toffee Apple Porridge

Serves: 4 | Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 25 mins  

Ingredients

120g of porridge oats

1 litre of milk

4 apples, cored and sliced

160g Rowse Honey

80ml/125g double cream

1 tbsp unsalted butter 

8 tbsp crushed pecans

1 tsp of sea salt. 

Method

1. Whisk honey, cream, butter and salt in a pan on medium to high heat until the mixture bubbles slightly.

2. Keep stirring for around 20-25 minutes – the mixture should reach around 120°C and become thicker.

3. Add the apple slices to the pan, stir to coat and turn the heat off. Leave to cool.

4. Put the oats in a non-stick pot with the milk and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes until thickened and the oats are soft. Turn the heat off.

5. Pour the porridge into 4 bowls, top with the honeyed apples, and sprinkle with pecans.