Apple, pear & orange zest porridge

February mornings got you down? This gut-approved porridge is more than just oats in a bowl—it’s cosy, comforting and full of tummy-loving goodness. Here’s why it’s so good:

Seasonal fruits: Apples and pears are late-winter favourites, adding natural sweetness and fibre.

Bright accents: Orange zest and pomegranate seeds or cranberries give your porridge a pop of colour and freshness—perfect for dreary February mornings.

Warming spices: Cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg make every spoonful feel like a hug for your digestive system.

Gut-boosting ingredients:

• Fibre from oats, fruit, and seeds
• Prebiotics from Chuckling Goat’s Complete Prebiotic

Add in crunchy walnuts, a drizzle of yacon syrup, and your breakfast is both nourishing and indulgent!

Ingredients (serves 1):

• 45g rolled oats
• 240ml unsweetened oat or almond milk
• ¼ TSP cinnamon
• ¼ TSP ground ginger
• Small pinch of nutmeg
• 50g chopped or grated apple
• 30g chopped or grated pear
• The zest of ½ small orange
• 10g chia or flaxseeds
• 10g Complete Prebiotic
• Optional toppings: walnuts, pomegranate seeds or dried cranberries, yacon syrup

Method:

• In a saucepan, combine the oats, milk, apple, pear, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and orange zest. Heat over a medium heat, stirring occasionally, until creamy and thick (5–8 mins).

• Stir in chia or flaxseeds for extra fibre and texture.

• Remove from heat and gently stir in Chuckling Goat’s Complete Prebiotic.

• Transfer to a bowl and top with walnuts, pomegranate seeds or cranberries, and a drizzle of yacon syrup.

Proof that gut-friendly food doesn’t have to be boring or restrictive: this apple, pear & orange zest porridge is warm and bursting with flavour, all while giving your digestive system a little extra love.

For more healthy comfort food inspo, check out Lynsey’s Gut-friendly one-pot stew.

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