Oatmeal Power Porridge
Oats are a delicious and healthy complex carb. Full of soluble fiber that not only fills you up, but also helps delay stomach emptying, so you feel full longer.The soluble fiber can help lower blood cholesterol and because they are low GI can provide lasting energy. Make sure to steer clear of the pre-flavored and sweetened varieties as they’re usually packed with sugar. Instead buy the plain steel-cut or the rolled variety and flavor them yourself with a little apple, banana and cinnamon.
Serves 1
1/2 cup rolled oats of steel cut oats
1 1/2 cups water
1 apple grated with skin
1/2 cup your choice of milk (dairy, rice, almond, coconut, soy)
pinch cinnamon + a little vanilla
1 tbsp ground golden flaxseed or chia
1 bananas to top it all off
1 few muscatel raisins and a little hazelnut, chopped or ground (optional)
To make the yummiest porridge you’ve ever eaten:
Combine the oats, cinnamon, vanilla, raisins, water and your choice of milk.
Cook for a about 5 – 10 minutes over a low heat until thick and creamy.
Add a little extra water or milk if needed.
Spoon into serving bowls and top with, flaxseed + sliced banana. Enjoy !
Additional hazelnut is delicious sprinkled over the top.
Nutrition made with reduced fat milk:
Protein: 17 g
Total Fat: 7.2 g
Saturated: 1 g
Carbs: 75 g
kilojoules: 1790
Calories: 428
NOTES: porridge can be topped with other seasonal fruits:
Try roasted rhubarb with a hint of raspberry and vanilla
poached apple or pear
prunes simmered in star anis and cinnamon
Hi teresa, your recipes are lovely! Just wondering where you can buy steel cut oats in Sydney (inner west)? Are they available at supermarkets, or do I have to go to a health food store to find them?
I love oats porridge! I add the date with the milk & oats so it sweetens while it cooks and just add a little banana, berries, trail mix and greek yoghurt afterwards… so delicious
I love steel cut oats. I make porridge with them in the slow cooker by adding 1 cup of oats to four cups of water in a bowl that will fit in the slow cooker. Then fill up slow cooker bowl with water to half way mark of the other bowl and cook overnight. Ready to scoop into bowls the next morning with a sprinkle of ground flaxseeds, a liitle honey and a dollop of plain yogurt with berries.YUM! Kids love it
hi Jemima, i love the sound of that! sounds delicious… how many people does that serve?
Hi Caitlin that amount feeds 2 adults and my 4 girls ranging from 11 – 2.makes for a nice quick and healthy school morning breakfast. Slow cooker on low!
what is the difference between steel cut oats and wholegrain rolled oats?
substitute water &/or milk for pure coconut water.. lovely sweet edge and the coconut waters has loads of goodies too
Is steel cut oats safe for someone who is gluten intolerant?
Hey Michelle, Oats still have gluten, I would be cooking up my quinoa porridge which is a great healthy option if you are gluten free: xx
quick question…do I still use 1/2 cup if I use rolled oats with this recipe?
This is delish and I eat it or a bircher version every morning! Never going back to rolled oats. Thanks – Lisa
I love this!!! It gives me a nice bug bowl after my morning work out that keeps me full with lots of nutrients and a sensible calorie amount. Teresa you are my inspiration!! These recipes are the best
Make that a “big” bowl rather than a bug one haha