Oat Porridge
It's no secret that I love oats. I also love the holiday season! There is something about cuddling up indoors with loved ones that makes me feel so cozy inside. I make this dish throughout the year and it always reminds me of those special celebrations.
Notes
*Note: Chia seeds can be found in health food stores or online.
Ingredients
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 2 tablespoons oat bran
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds*
- 1 tablespoon cracked flaxseed
- 8 dates, chopped roughly
- 8 prunes, chopped roughly
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground clove
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch of sea salt
- Low-fat milk or milk replacement, for serving
Directions
Place all of the ingredients except for the milk in a medium-sized saucepan with 3 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Cook for 10 minutes for a chewier texture and 12 minutes for a softer texture.
Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 3 minutes. Serve hot with low-fat kefir, low-fat milk, or milk replacement, such as soy, rice, or almond milk.
Servings4
Calories Per Serving322
Total Fat5g7%
Sugar32gN/A
Saturated0.6g2.9%
Protein6g13%
Carbs72g24%
Vitamin A20µg2%
Vitamin B60.3mg14.9%
Vitamin C0.1mg0.2%
Vitamin E0.2mg0.8%
Vitamin K2µg3%
Calcium102mg10%
Fiber8g34%
Folate (food)21µgN/A
Folate equivalent (total)18µg4%
Iron3mg16%
Magnesium130mg32%
Monounsaturated0.9gN/A
Niacin (B3)2mg11%
Phosphorus233mg33%
Polyunsaturated3gN/A
Potassium671mg19%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1mg6.2%
Sodium33mg1%
Thiamin (B1)0.3mg17.9%
Zinc1mg10%
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