Chai oatmeal

Down a healthy dose of fibre for breakfast with a bowl of oatmeal. This recipe is a new twist on an old breakfast staple.

Serves: 2

Nutritional content per serving

974 kJ | 12 g fat | 2 g saturated fat | 40 g carbs | 12 g protein| 4 g fiber | 251 mg calcium | 2 mg iron | 361 mg sodium

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups lowfat or nonfat milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon powdered cardamom
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
A pinch of saffron (optional)
A drop of vanilla (optional)
2 teaspoons light honey
3/4 cup rolled oats
2 tablespoons oat bran

Instructions:

Pour the milk into a medium-sized saucepan. Add all the dry seasonings (salt through saffron, if using), and whisk to blend. Place the pan over medium heat.

Just before the seasoned milk comes to a boil, lower the heat, and let it simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir in the vanilla (if using) and honey, and whisk until the honey dissolves. Sprinkle in the oats and oat bran, and stir once or twice. Cover the pan, and leave it over low heat for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

When the oatmeal has thickened to your liking, remove from heat. Serve the oatmeal

You can top it with any of the following, or a combination: raisins, pistachio nuts, chopped almonds, and yogurt.