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Porridge - fruity

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Suitable to microwave Suitable to microwave
How to store Store covered in fridge (under 5°C)
Dairy Free Dairy free
Egg Free Egg free
Nut Free Nut free
Easy to swallow Easy to swallow
Low salt Low salt
Good source of: iron
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves: 2

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
3 cups water
2 teaspoons honey
4 tablespoons chopped dried fruit, such as prunes, apricots or raisins

Method:
1. Put the oats and water in a medium-sized saucepan and bring the mixture to the boil.
2. Reduce the heat, cover and cook over a low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring every now and then.
3. Serve drizzled with the honey and sprinkled with the fruit.

Notes: Tip: If you prefer you can microwave the porridge. Cook on High for 1 minute, then stir, and cook for a further 30 seconds.

Contributed by:

The Cancer Council Victoria
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Source: Lifetrack (1999), Eat! Enjoy! The Lifetrack cookbook, Melbourne.

This recipe was originally published as: Fruity porridge

 
Recipe publication date: 08/02/2001
Last reviewed: 23/05/2007
 

   
 
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