Oatmeal Fruit and Nut Porridge

Benefits of oats:

 Dietary fiber - oats are rich in a specific type of fiber called beta-glucan. This particular type of fiber is known to help lower levels of bad cholesterol. One cup of oats contains 16.5 grams of fiber, which is roughly half of a person's recommended daily intake of fiber.¹²

Minerals - oats contain manganese, selenium, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, and zinc. Oats are also rich in carotenoids, tocols (Vitamin E), flavonoids and avenanthramides - a class of polyphenols.

Calories - one cup of oats contains approximately 607 calories.

Prep time - under 15 min
Cook time - 10 min
Serves - 2 to 3
  
Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup reduced fat milk or soy milk
• 2 cup water
• 1/4 cup of mixed dried fruits(Badam,pistachios,Walnuts...)
• Fruits of your  choice(Apple,Grapes,Orange,Strawberry,Blackberry....)
• Honey as per taste

Method:
 

• Take water in a pan. When water is boiling, add oats bring to the boil,  and simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring from time to time and watching carefully that it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.(Oats will observe water, if need more water)
• Mean while chop mixed dried fruits and fruits.
• When oats are done switch off the stove.
•  Move cooked oats into serving bowls, add milk , honey and fruits.
• Sprinkle chopped dried fruits and serve hot or cold.