Perk up your porridge

Porridge provides a hearty, warming start to the day. It’s slow releasing energy keeps us filled until lunch and it can be used as a base for some healthy and tasty toppings.

Porridge provides a hearty, warming start to the day.  It’s slow releasing energy keeps us filled until lunch and it can be used as a base for some healthy and tasty toppings.

Spice it up – stir in a teaspoon of nutmeg and/or cinnamon.  Sliced banana also works well with the spice.

Stir in some butternut squash, pumpkin, apple or pear puree to ramp up your 5-a-day intake.

Go nutty – sprinkle chopped brazil nuts, almonds, walnuts, pecans, sunflower and/or linseed.  Alternatively, add a dollop of natural peanut butter.  Nuts are packed with heart-healthy fats, protein, and disease-fighting vitamins and minerals.

Berry Blast – for a topping filled with anti-aging antioxidants, toss in a mixture of frozen or fresh berries a few minutes before the end of cooking to sweeten up the entire dish.

Granola and honey – team a low sugar tablespoon of granola with a drizzle of honey.

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