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Every time I make porridge for breakfast, I wonder why on earth I don’t make it more often (much like pancakes on Pancake Day…). It’s quick, it’s much healthier than a bowlful of sugary cereal, and it only gives you one thing to wash up, especially if you eat it straight from the pan (…did I say that out loud?) – not to mention the fact that it’s absolutely delicious and keeps you satisfied all the way through the morning.
After discovering the wonders of topping porridge with fruit when I made my coconut oats with brown sugar bananas way back in January, I decided to try a different version – cinnamon plum porridge. Generally I prefer savoury meals to sweet ones, but when I’m craving a bit of sweetness, I think this may well be my…
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