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Three easy but delicious porridge oat recipes
23 Nov 2022 • 3 min read
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Porridge oats are one of nature’s secret superfoods – they can help lower cholesterol, they’re a rich source of vitamin E and B vitamins, and they taste good too!
You can create a simple porridge using oats, milk and water, or try one of our three tasty recipes below to add a bit of ‘oooh’ to your oats.
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This article has been adapted from longer features appearing in Healthy, the Holland & Barrett magazine. Advice is for information only and should not replace medical care. Please check with your GP before trying any remedies.Apple and Cinnamon Porridge
Good for: spicing up your everyday breakfast Serves 1Nutrients per serving:
Ingredients
- 25g porridge oats *
- 150ml milk
- ½ apple, peeled and grated
- A pinch of cinnamon *
- 1 tsp flaxseed oil *
- 2 tbsp probiotic yoghurt
- Drizzle of honey * or maple syrup *
Method
Step 1 Put the oats in a saucepan; add the milk, apple and cinnamon. Step 2 Bring to the boil and simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring from time to time. Or you can try this in a microwave: mix the oats, milk, apple and cinnamon and microwave on medium power for 5 minutes. Step 3 Stir in the flaxseed oil. Pour into a bowl, spoon yoghurt on top and drizzle with honey.Oat, Quinoa and Manuka Porridge
Good for: boosting your immunity Serves 1Nutrients per serving:
Ingredients
- 200ml almond milk *
- 15g quinoa *
- 15g porridge oats *
- 1 tbsp sultanas *
- 1 tbsp chopped almonds * or walnuts *
- 1 tsp manuka honey *
- 1 tsp toasted pumpkin seeds *
Method
Step 1 Put the almond milk and quinoa in a saucepan and boil for 10 minutes. Step 2 Stir in the oats, sultanas and nuts, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes or until the milk has been absorbed – you may need to add a little more. Step 3 Serve drizzled with manuka honey, which can also help boost your immune system, and sprinkled with pumpkin seeds.Fig and Plum Porridge
Good for: a weekend treat Serves 1Nutrients per serving:
Ingredients
- 25g rolled oats *
- 1 tsp ground flaxseed *
- Pinch of cinnamon *
- 2 ready-to-eat figs * roughly chopped
- 150ml semi-skimmed milk
- 1 plum, sliced
- Honey * to drizzle
Method
Step 1 Soak the oats, flaxseed, cinnamon and figs in the milk overnight. Step 2 Cook the mixture in the microwave for two minutes. Step 3 Remove, then stir in the plum slices, and drizzle with a little honeySign up for exclusive offers
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