OVERNIGHT SUPER PORRIDGE WITH FRUIT

We have all heard about 'super foods' now. This is truly a super breakfast and one of my favorites! Try to buy organic ingredients, as much as possible. Start the oats the night before and the oats will cook in just 8 to 10 minutes in the morning. Add any of your favorite fresh and/or dried fruit. This would be great for your children on school days, just add a hard boiled egg for protein, and this will keep them full until lunch.

3 cups water

¾ cup Scottish or Irish steel-cut oats

Pinch nutmeg

Pinch ground ginger

Pinch ground cinnamon

Soak the oats overnight.

Bring water to a boil.

Add the oats, nutmeg, ginger, and cinnamon. 

Simmer 1 minute. 

Cover pot, let cool, and then store overnight in refrigerator.

The next morning cook the oatmeal on low for 8 to 10 minutes; stirring occasionally.

4 dried figs, thinly sliced

4 dried apricots, thinly sliced

4 dried plums (prunes), thinly sliced

½ apple, diced

2 T dried cranberries

¼ cup chopped walnuts

Fresh blueberries (when in season)

2 t ground flax seeds

2 t chia seeds

2 t flax seed oil

2 t raw unfiltered honey (preferably organic)

Spoon the oats into 2 to 3 bowls and evenly divide with the rest of the ingredients.

Serves 2 to 3