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Porridge is an excellent source of dietary fibre and energy giving, complex carbohydrates to keep active children going throughout the day.

1 cup (100 g/31/2 oz) rolled oats
1 1/2 cups (375 ml/13 fl oz) low-fat milk
1-2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
1 ripe pear, diced
3 finely sliced sun-dried dates
1-2 teaspoons raw organic honey

In a small saucepan add oats and milk. Cook over a medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring well.
Add diced fruit and sunflower seeds and cook for another 3 minutes until porridge has a creamy texture and fruit is cooked through.
Take saucepan off the heat and stir through honey.
Serves 2-3.

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