Quick porridge

Author: Chrissy Freer - B App Sc Nut, Grad Cert Human Nut

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Serves: 4

Time to make: 10 mins

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups rolled oatsoatmeal uncookedX

3 ¼ cups water (or 2 ¼ cups water + 1 cup skim milk for creamy oatsoatmeal uncookedX)

pinch salt

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Instructions

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1 Combine oats in a saucepan with water (or water and milk for creamy oats). Bring to the boil, stirring occasionally, over a high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring constantly, for 5-6 minutes or until thick.

Variations

Serve your porridge with these delicious toppings for more antioxidants and fibre from the fruit, nuts and seeds – bonus!

Winter fruit medley
Apricot compote
Brown sugar nut clusters
Sunflower and linseed mix

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 110 cal

Kilojoules 460 kJ

Protein 5 g

Total fat 2 g

Saturated fat N/S

Carbohydrates 20 g

Sugar N/S

Dietary fibre 3 g

Sodium 50 mg

Calcium 4 mg

Iron 2.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

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