Oat Porridge

“This is nor’ how you make porridge”, or is it the perfect porridge for a healthy way to start the day???

Oat porridge is a traditional porridge in northern Europe and has been found in the stomachs of 5,000 year old Neolithic bog bodies in Scandinavia. At present rolled oats is a very important part of athletes' diets given oatmeal's high content of complex carbohydrates in addition to water soluble fiber with the purpose of encouraging slow digestion and stabilizes blood glucose levels. Oatmeal porridge also contains more B vitamins and calories than other kinds of porridges.

Ingredients serve 2 - 4

1½ cups quick porridge oats (150 g)

2 cups milk (500ml)

2 cups water (500ml)

1 tbls honey

Method

Place oats, milk, water and honey in a saucepan and bring to the boil occasional stirring. Simmer for approx 3 minutes while stirring make sure the porridge does not stick to the bottom of the saucepan. Serve with fresh or dried fruit, honey, yoghurt and toasted coconut.

Note: Make a big portion of porridge and place in covered containers and store in the fridge. Reheat the required amount of porridge in a microwave proof container and heat for 2 minutes on high.