I know I scared you there for a moment didn’ t I? Don’t worry Dear Reader, this hasn’t turned into a health and well being blog. Rest assured I followed this brunch up with a slice of bacon and a poached egg. This is more my softly, softly approach to health and fitness although I should divulge my lack of credentials for this task. I’ve never been hired in a professional capacity to offer fitness advice – my inherent laziness prevents me from doing this. Not so much a code of ethics but a code of incompetence.
Case in point: we recently went to Jenolan Caves in the Blue Mountains over the Christmas break and there were three different leves of cave tours from easy tracks to strenuous. I leaned over and whispered at the the woman behind the ticket counter:
“Umm look I’m able bodied but very lazy. Tell me honestly, which level would suit me?”.
She laughed – perhaps she has heard this before, and gestured at the crowd in the line behind me. There were pensioners, the middle aged and small children.
“I think you’ll be fine with the strenuous level dear” she said chuckling.
It turns out I was totally fine but my legs ached as the muscles that are surprisingly not used sitting at a computer or baking in a kitchen were given a work out for the first time in a long time. Then this whole New Year’s Resolution thing reared it’s ugly head again and I thought that I ought to at least try to introduce a novel healthy meal more often, if only for curiosity’s sake. So this is my first for the year, a raw mixed berry oatmeal porridge. Raw because apparently Demi Moore and other Cougar/MILF hotties are on raw food diets and this is apparently the source of their ever youthful appearance (and not plastic surgery or young playthings). Porridge, because it’s terribly good for you and lowers cholesterol and is low GI. Berries, because they’re full of antioxidants and banana because it’s high in potassium and fibre.
I have to admit it’s not bad at all, quite pleasant in a raw kind of way and freakishly easy to make which makes it instantly more appealing on a Sunday when my legs ache from doing other health giving pursuits.
So tell me Dear Reader, are you still on the healthy New Year’s bandwagon, fallen off it or were you never on it in the first place?
Raw Mixed Berry Oatmeal Porridge
Serves 2
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (skim, soy, rice milk whatever you prefer)
- 1/2 cup of mixed berries and cherries
- 1 medium sized banana
- 2 tablespoons honey
1. Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
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I have also done porridges of that kind and I like them,and mind you, raw desserts are very yummy!
This porridge sounds pretty good, even if it is well, healthy ;D.
I’m still on the bandwagon. Not planning on falling off any time soon =D.
You made me laugh with the rendition of your bit of exercise for the year! This dish is beautiful, by the way. It’s such a pretty color!
I love to eat healthy foods, so I’ll try this one, definitely.
It’s posts like this that make me adore you and this site.
Now, I love a good walk and will try to get one in whenever I can, but it’s pretty much the only acceptable form of exercise for me. I have a couple of friends who are big gym fans and it’s such a mystery to me. I’ve told one that I’d need to be dragged kicking and screaming into a gym. The funny thing is she looked at me as if I had three heads when I suggested a 10-15 minute walk somewhere. Heh, I suppose that shows the difference between NY vs. California.
No resolutions for me. I don’t eat a lot of junk (fast food, no soda) and I feel this allows me to indulge in all sorts of homemade and high-quality restaurant decadence. I do enjoy healthy foods, but purely for their inherent tastiness, nor for their health benefits. Your porridge looks lovely and tasty.
Yum! I think that sounds great.
I’ve been good. As boring as it is. I’ve lost the 3kg I found over Christmas. Sunday is my day when I can eat two meals of my choice… so I’m happy. I’ve been eating so well all week, besides a trip to Ben and Jerry’s.
Ricotta hotcakes, with honeycomb butter… Hello!
I love oats porridge! This looks like something I’d definitely have for breakfast. And erm.. I was never on the healthy bandwagon!
Hmmm you don’t cook it? Well I love oatmeal with berries… and Demi Moore looks amazing… must try it!
Looks yummy actually. Will be giving it a try. I quite enjoy the taste of raw porridge
Looks nice and healthy. And very easy! I was looking around for easy healthy porridge recipes for inspiration – think I might just try this one!
LOVE the demi moore line. OF course it’s raw food!
This looks like it could be a great breakfast THICKshake =) And I’m great because I don’t do new year’s resolutions!
Hi Lorraine, Hats off to you for your pursuit of good health and fitness in 2010
This brekky looks quite yummy!
I tried out a gym yesterday as part of my new year decision to get more active – it was woeful!
What a great start to the day. And I’m glad you balanced it out with bacon!
Very healthy and so delightful!
Cheers,
Rosa
I’ve TRIED to eat healthier. There’s a box of rolled oats sitting in my pantry but I’ve only had it once. About 2 years ago to be exact when I first bought it. Perhaps it’s time to throw it out. Such a waste, I know
This year I am trying to eat food that makes me feel good and do exercise that makes me feel good too. I’m happier when I’m moving more and eating yummy fresh food, but as soon as I feel like I have to do it to lose weight, tone up, etc my mind instantly rebels. So hopefully I’ll be able to do it just because it makes me feel good. And I do believe eating that tasty looking porridge would achieve that
The best part of Sunday morning is that it seems to be an occasion that calls for a lavish breakfast.
Thanks for sharing, sadly there aren’t any gluten-free oats in Singapore.
This post made me smile! I still remember the time I was asked to see this patient who was unwell, and I was in a ward that was quite far away. Did a sprint over to the main building, ran up 3 flights of stairs, and when I finally got there was breathless and couldn’t even ask any questions/tell the nurses what I wanted. That was so embarassing, haha.
On another note – I do try to limit my unhealthy meals to 2-3 a week (by this I mean a meal where everything seems to be anti-weight watchers). As for the gym I’m afraid that doesn’t exist for me during the winter months as it’s errm… too cold and dark.
I do love oats though, and this looks yummy.
yum! Definitely one to add to the repertoire! So far I’ve completed almost a week of proper healthy eating and I do feel great for it.
So this is pretty much my perfect breakfast except add a huge spoon of peanut butter and…um… heat it up. Negating the raw benefits, sure, but I just love hot oatmeal!
That does look good, I’ll have it tomorrow morning! I am still on the wagon, though it is sometimes a bumpy ride. I have to remind myself how good it feels to be slimish and healthy.
I’ve never eaten raw, but this looks like a good recipe to start with. I’m sure I’ll be lookin like Demi in no time! xoxo Mum
I eat porridge everyday.. m-f at least.. I just add currants and cinnamon for flavor, low fat milk…good for our healthy and any butter or cholesterol I eat.. it helps rid of it.. this is a great recipe.. I’d like a variety.. and bananas.. sound perfect.
That does look awfully healthy.. my hubby loves porridge but might be turned off by the healthiness hehe.
Funny about you asking for the lazy level of trekking at Jenolan Caves! This is where children do come in handy
What a lovely colour this porridge is. I only tried making porridge once from scratch (normally i would buy pre flavoured packets if i eat it, which is not often). Mine didn’t come out this good LOL.
Have a wonderful weekend.
*kisses* HH
wow interesting, I’ve never tried oats this way before, looks great!
i didn’t even bother boarding that particular train this year. didn’t even buy a ticket.
lovely breakfast–the color rocks!
thats looks good . i like the colour very much plus its healthy right?..must try must try…
I’ve signed myself up for a 10 week gym program as the holiday eating was extremely damaging ( I lost my self-control along the way lol). Paying for it badly, the kilos just piled on, so I’ve decided enough is enough.
I’ll be reading your blogs just the same Lorraine but eating with my eyes only. Wish me luck
The colors are quite pretty. However, I still balk at the concept of raw food that doesn’t involve salads of any sort. Would it help to think of this as a creamy sort of salad with oats?
I think I’d cook the oatmeal the night before then blend in the morning, smoother and creamier but it would still be purple – a good antioxidant colour
Good to hear the bacon and eggs were still there though!
I am able bodied and extremely lazy as well. My boy mentioned that I have to be one of the most inactive person ever.
I love the recipe about the mixed berry porridge. I like it how the word porridge means different things in Australia and Asia.
Where I come from, porridge is a savoury meal usually eaten with meat, eggs and veggies. It’s like watered down rice.
But in Australia, it’s more like a sweet meal.
Thanks for the recipe! I would love to try it out one day.
I smiled at your post
The berry porridge looks divine!
Lorraine, I don’t know of anyone else who can make oatmeal look this gorgeous! I haven’t had raw oats, but as I am a lover of all things oat (porridge, cookies, pancakes, etc.) I will definitely be giving this a try!
I make smoothies with the same ingredients, just slightly less oats. They are delicious, filling, and a great healthy brekky on the run!
well that sounds intriguing. I could almost give that a go – given I like neither porridge nor bananas, but will eat things with oats, like muesli, and will eat banana if pureed.
The berries just top it off. That’s what makes it a winner for me.
im not sure if i like my oats uncooked..! but i sure do like the colour. did you use the quick oats or the normal ones?
I’m eating porridge as I read this! I’m sure I’ve read though that nutritionists recommend you soak/cook or cook oats to reduce the amount of phytic acid in them…? (I think phytic acid prevents your gut from absorbing nutrients) I have no idea how accurate this is but thought I’d mention it.
Regardless, this looks and sounds like a super tasty healthy way to start the day, and give you the energy you need to get to the cake shop
I made this this morning and it was good! =) Thank you and now Im still on the “wagon” teeheee
I just saw this, Conor there are lots of raw unsoaked uncooked mueslis at the supermarket so I think it might be ok =)
It’s a pretty colour, and it’s nice when something healthy tastes good too.
On the bandwagon for the sake of my hubby’s health. Trying to cut back on sugar – ouch. Still managed a sausage sanger at bunnings yesterday. It tasted better than the healthy cauliflower and apple scones I made.
girl, i’ve been eating a lof of oatmeal, but nothing that looks like this! Divine!
Hi yaelian -Ahh yes I thought of you Yaelin and your fabulous raw food!
Hi Lauren-hehe yes it was good even if it was healthy
Good work girl!
Hi MaryPoppinsinHeels-I’m so lazy it’s terrible
Thankyou so much! 
Hi Sairis-Aww shucks thankyou so much!
Ahh yes that;s not gently gently the gym is it? Not my style at all 
Yes it sounds like you had a good way of eating! 
Hi fat mum slim-Thankyou!
Fantastic and congratulations! That’s wonderful news and you’re the only person ever to have lost weight over Christmas so you are to be applauded! 
haah gotta love Sundays!
Hi Betty-Me too!
Haha you don’t need to be at all! 
Hi deana-Nope, you just blend it
Hehe yes that’s my motivation! 
Hi Minou-Thanks very much!
Ahh then I think you might really enjoy it! I’d love to know what you think of it!
Hi snacksgiving-Yes it’s so easy, it could even be a week day breakfast!
Hi brussellsprout-Haha I don’t believe it but I kind of want to
Hi mlle délicieuse-Ahh true! Although you might need a thick bubble tea straw to suck it up (could be fun!)
Hi Ladybird-Thankyou so much!
Ahh I’m sure it will get better! 
Hi john-Hehe thankyou! I figured no need to get hysterical and cut it out!
Hi Rosa-Thankyou so much!
Hi foodwink-Hehe well at least you have them! No?
Hi Alex-Yes I have to fight the innate laziness too! Fantastic, well I’d love to know what you think of it!
Hi Sweets at Vicky’s-Absolutely! Yes I think quinoa might do it though?
Hi Su-yin-Thanks!
Hehe good on your for sprinting! I never do things like that 
Yes there’s so much less motivation to do it in Winter!
Hi Reemski-Definitely!
Fantastic, that’s great to hear 
Hi Hannah-Ahh peanut butter! True true, that would be a nice addition indeed
Hi Amy-Fabulous! I hope you liked it
Absolutely, you’ve done SO well!
Hi Barbara-I’m sure you will mum!
xxx
Hi so Spiffy -Oh you’re a good girl aren’t you!
I hope you like it! 
Hi Liss-hehe tell him it’s not healthy!
That’s work on me too 
Ahhh of course!
Hi Heavenly Housewife-Thankyou! I bet you could do this one darling! Xxx
Hi pigpigscorner-It’s so easy and takes hardly any time so that definitely helped
Hi grace-Haha you are too funny!
Hi zurin-Absolutely!
I think so with a colour like that!
Hi matilda-Good job! Hehe no problems at all, eating with your eyes is a good thing!
best of luck!
Hi Midge-Hehe absolutely!
Hi Moya-Haha you don’t like it raw?
I couldn’t do without! 
Hi BowsNHearts-Good to her I’m not the only one!
Yes true, congee is quite different isn’ it! 
Hi Velva-Hehe thankyou so much!
Hi Faith-Aww you are so sweet as always Faith!
Yes me too! Oatmeal cookies are fab aren’t they!
Hi Jess-Ahhh I see!
Great stuff!
Hi bells-Ahh well it’s pureed here but it’s definitely like a porridge
Cool!
Hi Betty-Just regular oats. Quick oats are just regular ones more ground up I think so you could use them too!
Hi Conor-Haha! I’m not sure about that but as Brianna mentioned below there are untoasted mueslis and I don’t think they are cooked. I know this as I don’t like untoasted muesli and that’s all I could seem to find!
LOL cake shop!
Hi Brianna-Oh that’s fantastic on both counts! Yes I always see so many uncooked ones whereas I like toasted muesli
Hi Arwen-Thankyou so much!
Hi jetlagmama-Good stuff! I guess it must be hard for him if no-on else is on it. Cauliflower scone? :O How were they?
Hi Bren-Hehe cool! Thankyou!
Now, this is a healthy breakfast option for me, Lorraine!! You know that I love healthy breakfasts!
Thanks for this unique recipe!
This sounds incredibly virtuous. I might have to try it some day.
Love your blog, keep it up!
I often make a breakfast smoothie with all the same ingredients bar the oats. I use yoghurt instead but the oats are more filling. Great idea.
Also, I have to thank you for the salted pretzel toffee recipe. That has been a real hit among my family and friends. Delicious.
x Ellise from Charles Whyte (http://charleswhyte.blogspot.com/)
I’m very glad to see this here Lorraine! AS you know, I’m an exercise and healthy food kinda gal – I’m very proud of you whipping this up!
My biological father used to make chocolate milk with rolled oats in it. Aside from cookies and such, that is the only way I will even have them in my mouth.
I find it..I don’t know, bland I think.
Hey- fair go! nothing wrong with health and wellbeing blogs!! haha! Laughing hysterically,(in a good way) at your descriptive post, and struggling to not correct or add snippets of health and wellbeing tips -but alas I can’t help myself- I must at least reiterate what Conor said- soaking of oats (and any grains) is extremely important to remove Phytic Acid for nutrient absorption
Oh and bacon and eggs are good for you! seriously!
Now, off to find that bacon wallpaper post! I am SO behind!
Hi Sophie-Yes I know, you’re so healthy which is great!
Hi Y-Cool! Let me know what you think about it if you do!
Hi Ellise-Thankyou so much!
Ahh fantastic. Oh good, I’m so happy that you liked it. It’s such a fab recipe and so moreish! 
x
Hi Christie-Haha yes this is like one of your breakfasts!
Hi Artemis-Ahh interesting! Good way of getting kids to eat oats
Hi Justine-Haha nothing at all, except I wouldn’t know what to write about on one
Yes they’re low carb! I’m going to research this but I heard of a raw oat smoothie like this from a nutritionist but I guess it’s all worth double checking! Hehe cool I hope you like it! 
If anyone can make porridge look inviting, it’s you!
Seriously! It’s not often I get a craving for porridge, of all things, but this one is so pretty looking that it’s impossible to resist.
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