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
- Into a saucepan add 1 cup of oats and 3 cups of water
- Add oil to prevent sticking and bring to boil
- Once boiling, turn heat down and simmer for 10 minutes
- 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.

