Beetroot apple and ginger porridge
Add a pop of colour to your porridge by stirring in some fresh beetroot with this zingy beetroot, apple and ginger porridge recipe.
Beetroots contain a rich source of nitrates, which have been shown in sports nutrition research to improve athletic performance.
Apple gives a mild sweetness without a need for added sugar and the fresh ginger gives a spicy kick of flavour. Very enjoyable on a cold winters day both before or after training.
Beetroot apple and ginger porridge
Ingredients
1 raw beetroot, peeled & grated
1 large apple, cored and grated
1cm thick slice of fresh ginger, grated
1/4 cup oats
1/2 cup milk
Method
Combine the grated beetroot, apple, ginger, oats and milk in a small saucepan.
Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring regularly until the beetroot and apple is soft and the oats reach the desired consistency.
Add more milk to the porridge if too thick.
Pre-steamed beetroot can be used instead of raw beetroot, approx 50g (2x small cooked beetroot).
The flavour was remains the same but pre-cooked beetroot results in a dull red-brown coloured porridge instead of the bright red colour raw beetroot creates.
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Gemma
Gemma Sampson RD APD
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