Beetroot and apple porridge

Method

• 1
  Place beetroot, milk and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes or until beetroot is tender.
• 2
  Meanwhile, coarsely grate 1 apple.
• 3
  Stir oats, salt, mixed spice and maple syrup into beetroot mixture. Cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes or until oats have softened and thickened. Stir in grated apple.
• 4
  Core remaining apple and cut in half. Cut into thin slices. Divide porridge among serving bowls. Top with apple, pepitas and blueberries. Drizzle with extra maple syrup, if using. Serve with extra milk.