Bring water or milk to a shimmer in a pot.
Add the oats, cardamom and salt (if using) to the pot and stir together.
Let the oats cook until they are soaked and the texture has thickened. Stir occasionally.
Meanwhile heat the almond milk for the topping in a separate bowl on low heat.
Mix the almonds (but keep about 1/2 dl to top) and dates with just a little bit of water in a high speed blender until desired texture. I like to keep some crunches left.
Combine the whipped coconut cream with some cinnamon.
Remove the porridge from the heat and let it sit for a few minutes with the pot covered with a lid.
Divide the porridge between two bowls. Pour the warm almond milk over the porridge and top it with coconut cream, almond paste, roughly chopped almonds and some more cinnamon.