As we all know breakfast is the most important meal of the day. A good breakfast kick starts the metabolism and should keep us satisfied until lunchtime. This low FODMAP fruit and porridge is a great start to any day, especially when following the low FODMAP diet. It’s not only filling, but nutritious too. It is full of gentle soluble fibre to help keep your digestive system healthy. For a change, try varying to fruit to make each day exciting.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (50 g) porridge oats
- 1 ½ cup (350ml) lactose free milk (cow’s, almond or rice)
- ½ kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 2-3 strawberries, sliced
- ¼ banana, sliced
- 1 tbspn chia seeds or milled linseeds
Method
Put the oats in a small saucepan and add your preferred lactose-free milk or water. Bring to boil and simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally and watching that it doesn’t catch the bottom of the pan. To serve, pour into a bowl and add your favourite topping from the list above.
Tips
- Try alternative toppings for your low FODMAP fruit and porridge: raspberries, blueberries, a tablespoon of mixed seeds or a few pecan or walnuts
- To add extra fibre, try adding ground flaxseeds
- If you enjoyed this low FODMAP fruit and porridge, try some other tasty alternatives: skillet weekend hash or low FODMAP breakfast ideas
Help with your low FODMAP journey
If you feel that the low FODMAP diet can help with your IBS symptoms, then help is at hand. The low FODMAP diet improves symptoms in over 75% of IBS sufferers. It’s a tricky diet to do alone though and the best results are seen in those who have advice and support from an IBS dietitian. Specialist advice from an IBS/FODMAP dietitian, can help you navigate the complexities of the diet and help to make the diet practical to fit in with your lifestyle. For more information about the low FODMAP diet and to help you decide it this is the right approach for you, see my webpage about IBS treatment.
