Is it just us or are the mornings starting to get slightly cooler?! We know it is only April, but us Brisbane locals get chilly! This creamy, healthier porridge by Lala's Plate is going to keep us warm and sorted all through winter. Hope you love it as much as we do!

Serves two.

INGREDIENTS

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Porridge:

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• 1 cup quick oats
• 1 tbsp coconut flakes
• 1 tbsp coconut sugar
• 1⁄2 tsp cinnamon ground
• 2 tsp honeycomb
• 1 pear (diced)
• 1 cup coconut milk (not canned)
• 1 cup water

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Caramelised Pear:

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• Pear (halved and cored)
• 1 tsp coconut oil + extra to cook
• 2 tsp coconut sugar

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Optional Toppings:

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• 2 teaspoons coconut sugar
• 2 heaped spoons peanut butter
• Sprinkle of coconut flakes
• 2 teaspoons honeycomb

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METHOD:

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1. In a small saucepan combine oats, coconut flakes, coconut sugar, cinnamon, honeycomb and diced pear. Mix well together with a wooden spoon.
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2. Add in coconut milk and stir well together. Add water and mix well.
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3. Add the saucepan to medium heat and cook until bubbling and thickened. Continuously stir until oats are thick and creamy.
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4. For the caramelised pear, add 1⁄2 teaspoon of coconut oil and 1 teaspoon of coconut sugar to each halved pear centre.
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5. In a small fry pan add coconut oil and add pears, one cut side down, and cook until browned, then reduce heat to medium, cover with lid and cook 3-5 minutes or until softened.
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6. To serve, equally divide porridge into serving bowls and top each bowl with caramelised pear, a teaspoon of coconut sugar, a heaped spoon of peanut butter, a sprinkle of coconut flakes and a teaspoon of honeycomb.
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7. Serve warm and enjoy.

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Want more recipe goodness? Try Lala's Healthy Snickers Bar and / or her Beetroot, Lentil & Pumpkin Falafels!

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