Warm and fruity oats with berries, a comforting breakfast perfect for cooler mornings.
There’s something comforting about the simplicity of oats and berries on a cool morning warm, sweet, and full of colour. This quick recipe costs less than £1 and can be made in a small foil tray or oven-safe dish perfect for one or two servings.
Ingredients
Water
1 handful oats
1 small bag summer fruits (fresh or frozen)
Method
Place all ingredients into your container or foil tray.
Mix well to combine.
Cook for 15 minutes until the fruit softens and the oats thicken.
Serve warm, or let it cool for a chilled, fruity porridge. Add a drizzle of honey or a spoon of custard for extra sweetness.
Health Benefits
Oats help regulate blood sugar and keep you full longer.
Berries are rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, and fibre.
Water keeps it light and easy to digest no milk needed.
A simple breakfast that tastes like summer and keeps you going through the colder days.
Warm apple and berry dessert with custard, perfect for cozy mornings.
The mornings have turned cool again the kind that make you crave something warm and gentle before the day begins. I had just one apple left, a few frozen berries, a scoop of oats, and a little custard in the fridge. It wasn’t much, but it became something lovely.
As it baked, the scent of apples and berries filled the kitchen tart, sweet, and homely all at once. The custard thickened around the oats, turning everything creamy and golden at the edges. It’s one of those quiet recipes that reminds you comfort doesn’t need to be complicated.
Perfect for slow mornings, or as a simple dessert after a long day kind on the budget, kind on the stomach, and kind on the soul.
Ingredients:
1 small apple, sliced
Handful of blueberries
Handful of raspberries
3 tbsp oats
2–3 tbsp custard (no-added-sugar if preferred)
A splash of water or milk
Method
Combine the fruit and oats in a small ovenproof dish or foil tray.
Add a little water or milk to soften, then stir in the custard.
Bake or microwave until the fruit breaks down and the oats are thick and creamy.
Serve warm comfort in its simplest form.
Nutritional & Diabetic Note
This dish is naturally sweetened by the fruit, and using no-added-sugar custard keeps the sugars low. Oats provide slow-release energy to help balance blood sugar levels. Ideal for anyone wanting a gentle, satisfying start to the day or a lighter pudding in the evening.
Hearty Samhain Hearth Bowl featuring sausages, minced beef, beans, and mixed vegetables, embodying comfort and simplicity.
By E. L. Hewitt – Solaris Kitchen
As the nights draw in and the air turns crisp, there’s something comforting about a meal that feels both ancient and homely. This Samhain Hearth Bowl brings together the warmth of sausages, the heartiness of mince, and the earthiness of beans and garden veg — all cooked in simple foil trays.
It’s an easy, budget-friendly feast inspired by old harvest suppers, where everything came together around the fire.
Ingredients
A foil tray filled with mixed frozen vegetables including peas, carrots, green beans, and corn, ready for a hearty Samhain meal.Prepare sausages in a foil tray for a comforting Samhain Hearth Bowl meal.
(Serves 2 — ready in 30 minutes)
2 sausages (any kind you prefer)
100 g minced beef
150 g frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, green beans, corn)
½ tin baked beans (about 200 g)
Optional: sprinkle of cheese or herbs to serve
Cost Breakdown
Ingredient Amount Cost Sausages 100 g £0.50 Mince beef 100 g £0.80 Mixed veg 150 g £0.30 Baked beans ½ tin £0.25 Seasoning / oil £0.05
Total cost: £1.90 Cost per serving: ~£0.95
Simple, filling, and under £1 per plate true Solaris Kitchen cooking.
Method
Preheat the air fryer to 200 °C.
Place sausages in one foil tray and mixed veg in another. Cook for 10 minutes.
Drain the veg if needed, then add baked beans to the same tray.
Add mince to the sausages’ tray and cook both for another 10 minutes.
Once everything is cooked through, mix the mince, sausage, beans, and veg together.
Split into two trays and return to the air fryer for a final 5 minutes to blend flavours and soften any remaining crunch.
Serve warm, and if you like, top with cheese or herbs. It’s perfect for an evening by candlelight or just when you need something hearty that reminds you of home.
Nutritional Info (per serving, approx.)Nutrient Amount
Calories 380 kcal Protein 26 g Carbs 30 g Fibre 7 g Fat 18 g Saturated fat 7 g Salt 1.4 g
Balanced, protein-rich, and slow-burning energy ideal for diabetic-friendly, everyday eating.
Serving Suggestion
Best enjoyed with crusty bread or a small baked potato. If celebrating Samhain, add a little apple cider or herbal tea on the side a quiet nod to the season of change.
Dietary Notes
This recipe is diabetic-friendly and gluten-free when made with no-added-sugar baked beans and gluten-free sausages.
Notes from Solaris Kitchen
This dish is part of my “Ancient Hearth Meals” recipes that honour simplicity, sustainability, and warmth. If you enjoy this, you might also like:
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