Simple and healthy. Oats porridge. You can have this daily and never get bored of it. Infinite combinations of fruit, nuts, milk and spices- banana, blueberries, pear, apple, cacao, soy milk, almond milk, cows milk, walnuts, cashews, cinnamon, cardamom, fennel etc. Can be prepared every 3 days. You can sit down while stirring this from time to time if required.

Time to make: 10-15 minutes · Serves: 3

Ingredients

  • 750mL water (3 cups)
  • 1 cup oats (Woolworths macro quick cooking oats or Red tractor creamy oats)
  • 1 tablespoon (tbsp) oil to prevent sticking
  • Choice of the following: fruit/sweetener, spices, milk, nuts

Method

  1. Into a saucepan add 1 cup of oats and 3 cups of water
  2. Add oil to prevent sticking and bring to boil
  3. Once boiling, turn heat down and simmer for 10 minutes
  4. Separate into 3 portions and add milk, fruit/sweetener, nuts and spices

For exact times for different brands:

  • Woolworths macro quick cooking oats- 8 minutes
  • Woolworths macro rolled oats- 15 minutes

Any questions or to book in, feel free to contact Ahil at the Alexandria clinic on (02) 9341 5775 or by email at ahilnaturopath@gmail.com.


Ahil Ganesan offers acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, naturopathy, cupping, gua sha and moxibustion at Project Dao in Alexandria, near Redfern station.

This article is general information only and is not a substitute for individual advice from a qualified health practitioner. If you have a health concern, please see your GP or book a consultation.