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Raspberry Vanilla Oatmeal

When I called this oatmeal, Porridge today, the kids got a kick out of it. In TJ's best English accent he said, "Please sir, I want some more porridge." (Oliver Twist).

But in fact porridge is exactly what it is! According to Wikipedia, porridge is oats cooked in water or other liquid.  Just curious if anyone still calls it that? Anyone? Anyone?

raspberry oatmeal

So, we turned ours pink for a holiday Valentines post.  The great thing about the color pink, is no artificial colors necessary!  In fact, the entire pot was turned pink by raspberries alone.

Our Recipe:

 

Pinkalicious Porridge
Recipe Type: Breakfast
Author: Super Healthy Kids
Prep time: 2 mins
Cook time: 3 mins
Total time: 5 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 2 cups quick oats
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 TBL flax meal
Instructions
  1. Put all ingredients in a saucepan. Stir until begins to boil Keep stirring for 2-3 minutes, and remove from heat.

 

 

 

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What a perfect start to a great holiday!  Hopefully the fiber in this meal will offset the sugar rush they'll certainly encounter later in the day!
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Posted In Breakfast, Fruits and Vegetables, Holiday, Valentine's Day, Berries, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Blog | Feb 10, 2012
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eila @ the full plate blog
02/10/2012 10:49am
love this! just pinned it and bookmarked it as a perfect Valentine's Day breakfast...or any day, really!
FoodPlay Productions - FoodPlay Friday: Valentine’s Day
02/10/2012 11:57am
[...] Super Healthy Kids, Amy offers up this adorable Pinkalicious Porridge. Healthy Kids Challenge shares these Sweetheart Pinwheels and other delicious Valentine’s Day [...]
Heidi @ Food Doodles
02/10/2012 12:03pm
That's funny, I remember calling it porridge as a kid - and I'm not that old! Or English. Or any other reason I can think of for calling it that. I think it's just always what my gramma called it, and then my mom. It brings back yummy memories calling it that though, haha. Love the raspberries in yours :D
Kriste
02/10/2012 12:41pm
The pink is cute! But why have I never thought to put flax in with our oatmeal? Great idea!
Karen
02/10/2012 5:58pm
I'm in Australia and we all call it porridge over here :)
Jodi Hayward
02/10/2012 7:45pm
Yep, in Australia, we call it porridge, not oatmeal :)
Jodi Hayward
02/10/2012 7:48pm
Though we generally don't cook it with sugar, usually with water&milk...then add a sprinkling of sugar/honey, and/or fruit, yoghurt, etc :)
Jodi Hayward
02/10/2012 7:50pm
Shouldn't actually be a sugar rush because rolled oats are low GI and will give you a sustained level of lower blood sugar level?
Amy
02/10/2012 9:32pm
I meant the sugar rush from the Valentines Candy! lol
Jennie
02/10/2012 10:14pm
We actually ate this for breakfast this morning, except it was purple(from some blueberries and a few strawberries). I usually use frozen fruit, and cook it in a tad bit of water, just until it starts to break down, then add the remaining water and oats. This is delicious, and one of our favorite ways to eat oatmeal(although we do not usually call it porridge!)
Korin
03/05/2012 9:13am
I didn't have any flax seed so I did without. I used frozen organic raspberries and sprinkled it with a little sugar in the raw. It was tasty!
Valentines Lunch and Menu Plan
03/16/2012 5:59am
[...] got one more valentines idea for you tomorrow!  Also, check out our Valentines lasagna dinner, our pink porridge breakfast and treat [...]
amy@creativekidsnacks.com
02/06/2013 7:45am
Natalie, Love this idea! It's funny that I actually am sharing a Valentines Day Oatmeal today too over here http://www.creativekidsnacks.com/2013/02/05/heart-warming-oatmeal/ --- but I'll add a link at the bottom of the post for my readers to check yours out too! So sweet! Amy
kirsten
02/06/2013 8:52am
ye in England its called porridge....americans/ canadians call oatmeal

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