Orchard Apple Carrot Porridge

Ingredients

• 2 Cup rolled oats - 2 (cups)
• 3 Cup milk - 3 (cups)
• 1 Cup water - 1 (cup)
• 2 Count medium apples, cored and diced - 2 (count), cored and diced
• 1 Cup carrots, grated - 1 (cup), grated
• 3 Tablespoon honey - 3 (tablespoons)
• 1 Teaspoon ground cinnamon - 1 (teaspoon)
• 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract - 1 (teaspoon)
• 0.25 Teaspoon fine salt - 1/4 (teaspoon)

Instructions

1. Prepare the produce

   1. *Dice the apples* and *grate the carrots* before starting the stovetop cooking.

2. Warm the liquids

   2. In a medium saucepan, combine *milk, water, and salt* over medium heat and warm until *gently steaming*.

3. Add oats, fruit, and spices

   3. Stir in *rolled oats, diced apples, grated carrots, cinnamon, and vanilla* and bring to a *gentle simmer*.

4. Cook until creamy

   4. Cook for *8 to 10 minutes*, stirring often, until the oats are tender and the porridge is *thick and creamy*.

5. Sweeten and rest

   5. Remove from heat, stir in *honey*, and let the porridge rest for *2 minutes* to settle.

6. Serve warm

   6. Spoon into bowls and serve warm for a *cozy second breakfast* with *orchard-garden sweetness*.