Recipe: Mediterranean Breakfast Porridge
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Published: January 5,2012
Summary: Just about everyone is familiar with the concept that a healthy breakfast is the best start to any day. This task can be difficult to fit in during a busy lifestyle. Here is a recipe that can make it easier.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oat bran
- 2 tablespoons wheat bran
- 1 tablespoon wheat germ
- 1 tablespoon flax seed
- 1 pitted prune, chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon raisins
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by bringing the water, raisins, and chopped prune to a boil.
- Let them cook together for three minutes.
- Add the oat bran, wheat bran, wheat germ, flax seed, and the honey.
- Stir well, then remove from heat.
- Best if served while still hot.
Quick notes
This quick and easy meal is packed full of nutritious ingredients that will keep you going longer. The hardiness will fight off hunger, helping you to resist the temptation of less savory snacks. As for those who are striving to do something good for their heart, the zero cholesterol found in this porridge makes it a heart-smart breakfast. Lowering cholesterol through diet can be difficult; having an arsenal of recipes like this can be a great tool to success.
Preparation time: 5 minute(s)
Cooking time: 5 minute(s)
Diet tags: Low calorie, Reduced fat
Number of servings (yield): 1
Calories: 181
Fat: 4.9
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Can I make a big batch of this, and keep it for a few days???