Rhubarb Porridge

Makes 2 servings (1 cup per serving)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk (1%)
  • ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats 
  • 2 tbsp ground flaxseed 
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice 
  • 1 tsp grated orange zest 
  • 1 cup fresh rhubarb, cut into ½-inch pieces 
  • 1 tsp cinnamon 
  • 1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup 
  • 2 tbsp chopped pecans 

Preparation

  1. Combine milk, oats, flaxseed, orange juice, orange zest, rhubarb, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil. 
  2. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer, stirring frequently, until mixture is thickened and liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. 
  3. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. 
  4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl stir together plain yogurt and vanilla yogurt.
  5. Add maple syrup to cooked oatmeal, stirring to combine. Top with chopped pecans and Greek yogurt. 

 

Nutritional analysis per serving: 427 calories, 13 g fat, 20 g protein, 60 g carbohydrate (52 g available carbohydrate), 8 g fibre, 188 mg sodium 

My Viva Servings: 2 grains, 2 proteins, 1 fruit, 1 fat, 1 dairy