Name: Oatmeal-Rhubarb Porridge
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups nonfat milk or nondairy milk, such as soymilk or almond milk; 0.5 cup orange juice; 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats; 1 cup 1/2-inch pieces rhubarb, fresh or frozen; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Pinch of salt; 2-3 tablespoons brown sugar, pure maple syrup or agave syrup; 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or other nuts, toasted (see Tip) if desired

Oatmeal-Rhubarb Porridge

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Perk up your morning oatmeal with the addition of tangy rhubarb. Using milk for this oatmeal gives it a calcium boost, but the recipe also works well with water--and you'll save about 60 calories.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 servings, 1 generous cup each

Nutrition Profile:

Heart Healthy Low-Calorie High Fiber Gluten-Free Vegetarian Vegan Low Sodium High Blood Pressure High Calcium Bone Health Healthy Aging Healthy Pregnancy

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups nonfat milk or nondairy milk, such as soymilk or almond milk
½ cup orange juice
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup 1/2-inch pieces rhubarb, fresh or frozen
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
2-3 tablespoons brown sugar, pure maple syrup or agave syrup
2 tablespoons chopped pecans or other nuts, toasted (see Tip) if desired

Directions

Combine milk, juice, oats, rhubarb, cinnamon and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, cover and cook at a very gentle bubble, stirring frequently, until the oats and rhubarb are tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in sweetener to taste. Top with nuts.

Tips

Tip: To toast chopped nuts, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use oats that are labeled “gluten-free,” as oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat and barley.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

336	Calories
8g	Fat
56g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Serving Size 1 generous cup
Calories 336
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 56g	20%
Dietary Fiber 6g	22%
Total Sugars 25g
Added Sugars 9g	18%
Protein 13g	26%
Total Fat 8g	11%
Saturated Fat 1g	6%
Cholesterol 4mg	1%
Vitamin A 567IU	11%
Vitamin C 36mg	40%
Folate 53mcg	13%
Sodium 153mg	7%
Calcium 302mg	23%
Iron 2mg	13%
Magnesium 152mg	36%
Potassium 772mg	16%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.