So, I was suffering still a bit with *ahem* gut problems despite making significant changes to the way I eat and by switching food choices for healthier or higher fibre/wholemeal versions. This still wasn't cutting the mustard so I decided to add some bran to my diet. For fear of having to give up my beloved prune porridge for breakfast, I modified it. It's still quite low in calories but it's low GI, very filling, sweet and tasty. It's enriched with natural antibacterial honey - so helps ward off sore throats etc. Porridge oats are renowned for the cholestrol lowing properties. Skimmed milk adds a little fat, protein and calcium without going overboard. It helps make the porridge a bit creamier too. The prunes provide a good natural source of fibre and sugar and vitamins and the bran adds iron and fibre to the pot too.
Here is how I make it:
Ingredients:
40g 100% pure rolled oats - no thickeners or crumbly bits in this - I bought "Tesco Finest" which were on special at the time by chance!
100ml skimmed milk
100ml water
30g chopped prunes
10g bran flakes or All Bran
2 teaspoons - granulated sucralose based sweetener
1 teaspoon pure clear honey - or Manuka if you can afford it!
Method:
Basically, mix all these ingredients EXCEPT the honey together and soak overnight in the fridge - it's not essential but helps soften the bran more. Microwave or cook in a pan checking on it regularly for either method so it doesn't bubble over. Give a good stir if cooking in microwave half way through cooking and stir continuously. Once cooked serve with the teaspoon of honey to sweeten and add a lovely rich sweet taste.
Energy: 278 kCal
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fat: 3g
Protein: 9g
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