Golden Porridge

(SERVES 2)

• 40 g/1 ½ oz 1/3 cup porridge oats
• 200 ml/7 fl oz/scant 1 cup water
• 4 ready-to-eat dried apricots, chopped
• Artificial sweetener granules (optional)
• Skimmed milk (optional)

Mix the oats with the water and fruit in saucepan. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and cook for 3 minutes, stirring. Add the apricots and continue cooking for a further 2 minutes. Spoon into serving bowls and add sweetener and skimmed milk, if liked.

Serving suggestions : A small glass of tomato juice; coffee or tea.