Oatmeal with linseed, dried figs, and apricots is a delicious and energizing breakfast, perfect for a healthy and satisfying start to your day.
Start your day right with a delicious and healthy breakfast of Oatmeal with Linseeds, dried Figs, and Apricots. For a truly nutritious choice, consider adding dried fruit such as apricots, figs, and flaxseed. This combination not only adds a delightful, nutty aftertaste but also positively impacts your digestive system.
How to choose the best ingredients for Oatmeal with Linseed, dried Figs, and Apricots
Rolled oats: Instead of rolled oats, you can choose porridge. These are oat grain products: rolled oats are rolled, flattened whole grains, and porridge is pieces of oats, rolled or chopped. Porridge boils less than rolled oats, and you don't have to pour hot water overnight.
Flaxseed/Linseed, with its amazing digestive benefits, is an ideal addition to your diet. While consuming it alone may not seem appealing to some due to the jelly-like consistency, it transforms porridge into a delicious and nutritious meal.
Milk: Choose the perfect milk for you, whether it's cow's milk or plant-based milk. The choice is yours!
Dried figs/ Dried apricots: When choosing the healthiest dried fruit for our porridge, it's best to opt for varieties that contain only fruit. Unfortunately, such options are pretty rare. Many dried fruits on the market contain added sugar, sulfur dioxide, sunflower, cottonseed, palm, and acidity regulators such as malic acid.
While a small amount of sugar is generally acceptable in a balanced diet, excessive consumption can be harmful. Palm oil is particularly concerning among these ingredients, as it contains trans fats due to hydrogenation and is unsuitable for our health.
I avoid sulfur dioxide due to allergies and asthma, as it has adverse effects on my health. The origin of the best-dried figs is crucial, and those from Turkey are known to be delicious. Ultimately, the choice is yours.
Top Tip for Success
If you're going to make this recipe, make sure to follow this top tip!
• If you prefer a creamier texture, cook the oatmeal a little longer or add a splash of milk at the end.
• Soak the dried figs and apricots in warm water for a few minutes before adding — they’ll become softer and more juicy.
• Add the linseed at the end of cooking to keep its nutrients and texture.
• If the oatmeal gets too thick, just stir in a bit of hot water or milk to loosen it.
• For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or a little vanilla.
• You can swap dried figs or apricots for dates or raisins if that’s what you have on hand.
• Toast the linseed lightly before adding for a slightly nuttier flavor.
• This oatmeal is great for meal prep — just store it in the fridge and reheat with a splash of milk.
• If you like it sweeter, drizzle a little honey or maple syrup on top.
• Add some yogurt or nut butter on top for extra creaminess and protein.
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Oatmeal with Linseed, dried Figs, and Apricots
Ingredients
Method
- Pour the petals and linseed with hot water in separate bowls. We wait for about 15 minutes until the flakes are perfectly saturated with water, and the flaxseeds turn into jelly.
- Put the flakes with water into a saucepan and boil them until a gruel is formed. If necessary, add half a cup of water. When the flakes are ready, add the milk and bring it to a boil again, stirring. We take off the saucepan and the cookers and add flaxseed. We mix and layout the prepared porridge in a bowl.
- Cut the dried figs and apricots into 0.5 cm wide slices.
- We decorate the porridge with dried fruit.Bon Appetit!
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