Quick porridge
Serves: 4
Time to make: 10 mins
Total cost: $0.40 / $0.10 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- 3 ¼ cups water (or 2 ¼ cups water + 1 cup skim milk for creamy oats)
- pinch salt
Instructions
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)
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Calories 110cal
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Kilojoules 460kJ
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Protein 5g
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Total fat 2g
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saturated fat N/S
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Carbohydrates 20g
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sugars N/S
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Dietary fibre 3g
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Sodium 50mg
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Calcium 4mg
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Iron 2.5mg
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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