Healthy Recipe: Diabetes : Apple & Almond Porridge

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Ingredients:	Nutritional Information:
1 1/3 cups (125g/4oz) rolled oats 3 1/2 cups (875ml/28fl oz) low-fat milk 1/4 cup (60ml/2fl oz) water 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/4 cup (40g/1 1/3 oz) slivered almonds* (optional) 410g (12 1/4oz) can apricot halves in natural juice, drained 4 tablespoons low-fat vanilla yoghurt * Whole nuts are not suitable for children under the age of 5 years due to choking risk	Serving size: Nutrition Per serve Per 100g Energy 1375 kJ - Calories Protein Fat, Total 11g - Saturated 3g Carbohydrate, Total 43g - Sugars Dietary Fibre 4g Sodium 127mg Potasium GI low

Method:

1 Pre-heat oven to 180°C (350°F/Gas 4).
2 Put the rolled oats, milk, water and brown sugar into a pan.
3 Bring to the boil over a low heat, stirring constantly. 4 Reduce the heat and simmer for approximately 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the porridge starts to thicken.
5 Meanwhile, place almonds (if using) on a baking tray and bake for approximately 5 minutes, or until just browned.
6 Stir the apricots through the porridge until just heated through.
7 Remove from heat and divide evenly between 4 bowls. Top each bowl with 1 tablespoon of yoghurt.
8 Sprinkle with almonds (if using) and serve.
Serves 4