Healthy oat and flaxseed porridge

Start the day right with a healthy, energy-boosting breakfast.

Porridge is a low-cost, healthy alternative to many of the refined, sugar-packed cereals on today’s market. Treat the whole family to warm, comforting food to start their day.

Serves 4.

Healthy oat and flaxseed porridge

4 cups water (or half water, half milk)
1⅓ cups quick-cooking oats
¼ cup raisins
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup freshly ground flaxseed (grind flaxseed just before use)
Sliced banana, or other fresh fruit to serve

1. Pour water into a medium-sized saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in oats, raisins and cinnamon. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Remove from heat and stir in ground flaxseed.

3. Serve, topped with sliced banana. Drizzle with maple syrup if desired.