Winter Compte Stove Top Oatmeal

I always thought prunes were disgusting things. Before I realised they were just dried plums. And I love plums. I'm looking forward to when they really come back into season, so I can do more recipes with them.

 

 

The addition of yogurt to this recipe is completely optional, it just makes it more creamy. But the banana in the oats, is needed. Add one or just half, it bulks it out and gives great flavour. Just adjust to your preferred level of banana-eryness.

Winter Compote Stove Top Oatmeal

Ingredients:

1/2 Cup/40g Rolled Oats

Pinch of Salt

2/3-1 Cup Liquid of Choice, I use Almond milk

1/4 Tsp Cinnamon

1/2 Tsp Vanilla Extract

1/2 - 1 Banana, mashed

 

Optional: 1 TBSP Flaxseed

 

Compote:

1 Banana, cut into coins

Big Handful of Dried Prunes and Apricots, chopped in half

1 TBSP Maple syrup or liquid sweetener of choice

1/4 Tsp Cinnamon

2-3 TBSP Water

 

Optional: Yogurt, I used Greek 0% mixed with some Maple Syrup and Vanilla Extract

Method:

1. For the Compote: Put the Prunes, Apricots, Maple Syrup, Cinnamon and Water in a saucepan over a medium heat. Bring to the boil and reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes or till the fruit is soft. Check every now and then so it doesn't boil dry and add more water if needed. Once cooked add the Banana, stir and set aside.

2. For the Oats: Bring the liquid to the an almost boil, add the oats (And Flaxseed) and reduce the heat to medium.

3. When more of the liquid has absorbed add the Cinnamon, Vanilla and the Banana.

4. Once the oats reach a consistency you like pour into a bowl, top with yogurt if using and then the compote. Drizzle on some more Maple Syrup if desired. Enjoy!