A step-by-step recipe for making porridge from whole oatmeal.

whole oatmeal - 1 cup,

water - 2 glasses

salt to taste.

Oats   - An annual plant belonging to the Cereals family. Oats are one of the main crops in Russia, Poland, Canada and Finland. The most commonly used type of cereal is ordinary oats, or sowing oats. From these types of oats are made oatmeal, cereal and flour.

Many of us know how to make oatmeal porridge from oatmeal, but not many know how to cook porridge from whole oatmeal.

Whole oatmeal porridge   considered one of the most useful among dishes prepared from cereals. This cereal is distinguished from other cereals by a high content of very valuable vegetable proteins and vegetable fats. Porridge also contains many vitamins and salts of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and iron.

Many traditionally cook porridge from whole oat and wheat for the Christmas menu. This dish is called - Kutia. "Kutia" from whole oatmeal is cooked sweet.

Whole oatmeal porridge is an exceptionally nutritious and healthy dish. The whole oatmeal porridge recipe is pretty simple. Make porridge from oatmeal using our photo recipe and you will be satisfied.

Cooking porridge from whole oatmeal.

In order to cook porridge from whole oatmeal, you need to boil the right amount of water and salt it.

Then fill in the washed oatmeal. Cook porridge on low heat for about 35-40 minutes. Then remove from heat and let the porridge infuse a little.

In the article, we discuss the decoction of oats, talk about its useful properties and contraindications for use. You will learn how to cook and how to drink broth for weight loss, cough and oncology. Following our tips, you will learn how to prepare products for the treatment of the liver, kidneys, stomach and pancreas.

The healing properties of a decoction of oats

Appearance (photo) of oat grains. Oats are a grassy cereal plant. It is cultivated as a sowing crop along with wheat and barley.

Decoctions are prepared from oat grains, which are widely used in traditional medicine.

For the preparation of broths, whole grains, cereals and dry grass of the plant are used.

A decoction of oats has a general strengthening effect on the body, restores strength and purifies the blood. Normalizes the work of the gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular system and eliminates joint pain.

The tool has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, gently calming it. The broth helps with insomnia and increased anxiety.

The drink has a diuretic and laxative effect. It is used to treat diseases of the genitourinary system and constipation.

Oat broth has an antipyretic effect. The tool is used to treat colds and flu.

Oat broth is used externally for various skin diseases. It eliminates inflammation and enhances cell regeneration. With its help, eczema, diathesis, trophic ulcers are treated.

In addition, a decoction of oats is used to quit smoking and alcohol. The product produces a persistent aversion to alcohol and eliminates cravings for nicotine.

The benefits and harms of oats for the body

The benefits and harms of a decoction of oats are enclosed in its composition. Excessive drinking leads to disruption of the gastrointestinal tract. The daily rate is no more than 1 liter of funds.

The grain contains phytic acid - a substance that removes trace elements from the body, inhibits the action of enzymes and prevents the absorption of phosphorus. In order for phytin to have a beneficial effect on the body, oats must be soaked or sprouted before use.

Sprouted oats

  Sprouted oats. A photo. Germinated oats are most valuable to the body. In this form, the minerals, proteins and vitamins that are part of the composition are better absorbed. In the seedlings, the phytase enzyme is activated, which breaks down phytic acid.

For the germination of oats, a holoserous culture is chosen.

Grains are sorted, washed and soaked in a small amount of water for 12 hours.

After that, the oats are washed again, laid out on wet gauze and put in the refrigerator.

After 1−2 days, sprouts appear, and grains can begin to be eaten.

The composition and calorie content of oats

Oatmeal contains:

• vitamin A;
• vitamin E
• vitamin PP;
• proteins;
• fats
• carbohydrates;
• magnesium;
• potassium;
• calcium;
• phosphorus;
• essential amino acids.

Calories 100 gr. whole oats - 389 kcal, decoction - 316 kcal.

How to make a decoction of oats

For the preparation of a decoction of oats, whole grains or cereals are used. There are many folk recipes, each of which is suitable for the treatment of a particular ailment. Most often, a medicinal drink is made from crude oats. Before cooking, it is sorted and washed. Below we consider the most popular recipes.

Oats for liver treatment

Oat broth is used to cleanse the liver of toxins and toxins. The drink restores organ cells after taking antibiotics or alcohol.

Ingredients:

1. Unpeeled oat grains - 2 cups.
2. Water - 3 liters.

How to cook:   Rinse the grains, fill with water and simmer for 3 hours. Stir the broth periodically so that the oats do not stick to the bottom of the pan. Remove from heat, cool and squeeze through a double layer of gauze.

How to use:   Take half a glass 2 times a day half an hour before meals. The course of treatment is 2-3 weeks.

Result:   A decoction cleanses the liver, removes toxic substances from it and restores the organ after prolonged use of medications. An alternative prescription is used to treat hepatitis C.

Oat broth for kidneys

The drink relieves inflammation, eliminates pain and normalizes kidney function. The broth removes sand and small stones, has an antispasmodic and antipyretic effect.

Ingredients:

1. Oat grains - 500 gr.
2. Water - 2 liters.

How to cook:   Rinse the grain, fill with water and put on a minimum fire. Cook, stirring, for 30-40 minutes. Catch oats with a slotted spoon or filter the broth through cheesecloth. Grind the grain with a blender or mince. Put the resulting slurry in the broth, cover and let it brew for 2 hours. Strain the cooled drink through cheesecloth.

How to use:   Take half a glass before each meal. The maximum daily rate is 1.5 liters. The course of treatment is up to 3 months.

Result:   The broth eliminates pain, enhances the excretory function of the kidneys.

Decoction of oats for the stomach (with gastritis)

Oat broth is used to treat diseases of the gastrointestinal tract: ulcers, gastritis, colitis. The drink restores the damaged mucosa, eliminates inflammation and pain. The tool is suitable for the treatment of chronic forms of gastrointestinal diseases.

Ingredients:

1. Whole grain oats - 100 gr.
2. Water - 1 liter.

How to cook:   Rinse the grain, dry it and grind it into flour with a coffee grinder. Pour boiling water over it, mix, put on a minimum fire and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and infuse the drink in a thermos for 5 hours.

How to use: Drink ½ cup before each meal. Take the broth warm.

Result:   The drink effectively eliminates aching pain and relieves inflammation.

Oat broth in milk

With exacerbation of gastritis or inflammation of the kidneys, it is best to prepare a decoction of oats in milk. It gently acts on the irritated mucosa, carefully enveloping it.

Ingredients:

1. Oat grains - 200 gr.
2. Milk - 1 liter.

How to cook:   Pour the washed grain with milk, put on a minimum heat and cook, stirring constantly for 10 minutes.

How to use:   Take half a glass 3 times a day half an hour before a meal.

Result:   The broth quickly eliminates acute pain, relieves inflammation, and soothes the gastric mucosa.

Oat broth with honey

Honey enhances the beneficial properties of oats. A decoction based on these components has a general strengthening effect. Honey is added to the cooled broth to preserve all the beneficial substances.

Ingredients:

1. Oat grains - 200 gr.
2. Honey - 3 teaspoons.
3. Water - 1 liter.

How to cook:   Pour the washed grains with water, boil over low heat and cook for 10-15 minutes. Remove from the stove, cover, wrap with a towel and insist for at least an hour. Dissolve honey in a cooled drink.

How to use:   Drink half a glass 3 times a day before meals.

Result:   A decoction of oats and honey strengthens the immune system, cleanses the body and treats colds and flu.

Oat broth with wild rose

A rosehip drink is used to cleanse the liver. In addition, the decoction increases the production of bile, which promotes the breakdown of fats.

Ingredients:

1. Oat grains - 1 cup.
2. Rosehip berries - 70 gr.
3. Water - 2 liters.

How to cook:   Boil the cereals in 1 liter of water for 15 minutes, cover and let cool at room temperature. In another pan, boil a liter of water, drop the rose hips and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and leave overnight. In the morning, mix both broths.

How to use:   Take half a glass 2-3 times a day before meals.

Result:   The broth has a general strengthening effect on the body, stimulates the gallbladder and cleanses the liver of toxins and toxins.

Oat broth for pancreatitis

A healing drink treats pancreatitis. The broth eliminates pain, relieves inflammation and normalizes the production of pancreatic enzymes.

Ingredients:

1. Sprouted oats - 200 gr.
2. Water - 1 liter.

How to cook:   Dry the oats, grind them into flour, fill with water and bring to a boil over low heat. Remove from heat after 3-5 minutes, cover and insist for an hour.

How to use:   Take the drug 150 ml 3 times a day before meals.

Result:   The broth quickly eliminates the symptoms of pancreatitis and prevents the transition to a chronic form of the disease.

Oat decoction for cough (from smoking)

Oat broth is used to treat paroxysmal cough, including asthmatic. The drink has a restorative effect. In addition, it can be used to quit smoking.

Ingredients:

1. Oat grains - 50 gr.
2. Rye - 50 gr.
3. Millet - 50 gr.
4. Barley - 50 gr.
5. Water - 500 ml.

How to cook:   Combine the cereals, fill with water and simmer for 10 minutes. Pour the drink into a thermos, close the lid and insist for at least 12 hours.

How to use:   Take half a glass up to 3 times a day.

Result:   The tool effectively eliminates a painful cough, removes sputum from the bronchi. With regular use, the decoction produces a persistent aversion to nicotine in 1−2 weeks.

Oat broth for oncology (for cancer)

The therapeutic drink is used in oncology. The broth cleanses the blood, restores strength and prevents the growth of cancerous tumors.

Ingredients:

1. Oat grains - 1 cup.
2. Water - 1 liter.

How to cook:   Pour the washed grains with water, bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Remove from the stove, cover, warm with a towel and let it brew for at least an hour. Filter the cooled drink and divide into three equal parts.

How to use:   Take 1 serving 3 times a day before meals.

Result:   The broth normalizes the metabolism, eliminates fatigue and stops the development of oncology.

Oat broth for cleansing and strengthening the body

Oat broth has a restorative effect on the body. A mixture with honey and milk strengthens the immune system and helps to resist infectious diseases during periods of epidemic, saturating the body with vitamins.

Ingredients:

1. Oat grains - 1 cup.
2. Milk - 300 ml.
3. Honey - 5 teaspoons.
4. Water - 1 liter.

How to cook:   Pour the grains with water, bring to a boil and cook over low heat until the consistency of jelly. Remove from heat, cool slightly and add milk. Return the pan to the stove and cook for another 2 minutes. Cool the drink and add honey to it.

How to use:   Drink a decoction of 1 glass 3 times a day.

Result:   The drink effectively strengthens the immune system. The tool helps not to get sick during the epidemic.

Oats for weight loss

Oats are often used in nutrition. It normalizes digestion and cleanses the body of toxins and toxins. This cereal breaks down fats and contributes to their complete absorption. For weight loss, use a decoction of oats.

Ingredients:

1. Oat grains - 1 cup.
2. Water - 1 liter.

How to cook: Sort and rinse the grains, fill with half the volume of water and leave overnight. In the swollen oats, add the rest of the liquid, put on a minimum heat and simmer under the lid for 1.5–2 hours. Cool the broth, strain, do not pour out the liquid. Grind the grains with a blender and combine with filtered water. Put on the stove, bring to a boil again and immediately remove from heat.

How to use:   Drink 1 cup of the drink 2-3 times a day before meals. The course of admission is 1 month.

Result:   The drink normalizes metabolism, breaks down fat cells and prevents their deposition.

Can I drink oat broth during pregnancy?

Oat broth is useful during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The drink is made from whole grains or cereal. The tool eliminates fatigue, strengthens the immune system and favorably affects the development of the fetus.

In order to prevent colds, take half a glass of decoction 2-3 times a day. You can also include oatmeal porridge in the diet of a pregnant woman.

Oats kvass

Kvass from oats quickly quenches thirst, has a laxative, diuretic and tonic effect. The drink is often included in the diet. Reviews of those losing weight indicate that kvass for a long time leaves a feeling of satiety.

Kvass from oats is harmful for peptic ulcer, increased acidity of the stomach and chronic gastritis. The drink should be used very carefully for diseases of the liver, gout and enteritis.

Ingredients:

1. Oat grains - 500 gr.
2. Water - 3 liters.
3. Sugar - 6 tablespoons.

How to cook:   Rinse and dry the grain, pour it into a three-liter jar, add 3 tablespoons of sugar and fill it with water. Cover the jar with gauze and leave it for 2 days at room temperature. Drain, pour the grains with fresh water and fill in the remaining sugar. Infuse the drink for another 12-15 hours.

How to use:   Kvass is drunk as a refreshing drink. Drink this volume in two days, otherwise it will ferment.

Result:   The drink refreshes, tones and restores strength.

The video shows how to cook kvass from oats at home:

Oat Kissel

Jelly from oats strengthens health, calms the nervous system and restores strength. The drink has no age restrictions, so it is suitable for both adults and children. It is used to prevent atherosclerosis and thrombophlebitis.

Oatmeal jelly is harmless and has no strict contraindications. Despite this, do not use more than 1 cup per day, so that mucus does not accumulate in the body.

Ingredients:

1. Oatmeal - 1 cup.
2. Water - 1 liter.

How to cook: Pour the cereal with water, let stand for 10 minutes, then put the pan on minimum heat and bring to a boil. Cook for at least 40 minutes, stirring constantly. Strain the drink through cheesecloth, grind the flakes with a blender or rub through a sieve, combine with the liquid and cook for another 5 minutes.

How to use:   Drink half a glass 2 times a day.

Result:   The drink gently calms, eliminates insomnia, normalizes the digestive tract and the cardiovascular system.

The video shows how to cook oatmeal jelly at home:

Contraindications

Despite the extensive list of beneficial effects, oats decoction should be taken strictly according to the instructions, without violating the dosage. With uncontrolled consumption of the drink, headache and nausea appear.

Contraindications to the use of oat broth:

• renal failure;
• cardiovascular failure;
• cholelithiasis;
• individual intolerance.

What to remember

1. Oat broth is widely used in folk medicine for the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, oncology and infectious diseases.
2. The drink cleanses the body, has a restorative, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.
3. Before using the product, you must familiarize yourself with the list of contraindications and consult a specialist.

If you want to taste the food that ancestors ate many centuries ago, cook oatmeal from whole grains. Of course, in those days there was no gas, let alone electricity, so the dish was cooked in the oven. If you have one, cook the porridge in it, and then 4-8 hours later, then the grain will become tender. If there is no brick stove, you can transfer the process to the oven.

Oatmeal according to an old recipe

Must:

1 liter of water;
   250 g of oat grain;
   1 teaspoon of sugar;
   70 g of butter;
   salt to taste.

How to cook:

Rinse cereals, put in a pan, pour a liter of boiling water, cover with a lid.

Leave it as it swells overnight.

After 8 hours, add sugar, salt, mix, transfer the contents of the pan into a pot.

Place it in an oven preheated to 100 ° C. Leave there to simmer and simmer for two hours.

Then remove the pot, add oil, mix and try a healthy dish.

You can cook such cereals on the stove. After the grain has been infused for 8 hours, put the pan on the fire. Stir the cereals periodically, cook it for 40-50 minutes.

Oatmeal with dried fruits

If you want to quickly cook a healthy dish, take crushed oatmeal. To make breakfast even tastier, add dried fruits.

Must:

200 g flattened oatmeal;
   650 g of water;
   5 pieces of dried apricots;
   2 tbsp. tablespoons of raisins;
   salt, sugar to taste.

TOak cook:

Rinse raisins, dried apricots, pour them in boiling water for 20 minutes. Be sure to sort out the cereals, remove impurities, rinse it in warm water.

Put the oatmeal in the pan, pour 650 g of water, pour raisins, cut into pieces of dried apricots.

Bring the porridge over medium heat to a boil, reduce it to a minimum.

Cook, stirring, 25 minutes. After that, add sugar, salt to taste and you can taste it.

Oatmeal in a slow cooker

A slow cooker will free up the time of the hostess. This dish is also cooked in it. In this case, you do not need to stand by the stove to periodically stir the contents of the pan. Immediately put in the multicooker bowl all the products from the recipe.

Turn on the “Milk Porridge” mode for 20 minutes, after which you can enjoy a dish rich in healthy minerals.

Oatmeal with chocolate

Manufacturers produce instant oatmeal. Of these, you can cook not simple, but chocolate porridge on the water.

Must:

200 g quick-cooking oatmeal;
   450 g of water;
   salt, sugar to taste;
   1 tbsp. l cocoa;
   optionally - banana, nuts.

How to cook:

Pour the sorted and washed cereal with cold water, mix. Put the pot on the fire.

Do not miss the moment of boiling so that the porridge does not rise in the form of a hat.

Reduce the heat immediately, cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, add cocoa, sugar, salt, mix, hold on the burner for 3 more minutes.

Now you can add chopped banana, nuts to the dish, even those who did not like oatmeal before would like such food.

Porridge, or oatmeal, is called the dish of the English Lords, and even on the table of the royal family, it is an indispensable attribute of breakfast. Following the British, the whole world became addicted to this simple dish. With a very modest taste, oatmeal is recognized as one of the most healthy foods.

Oatmeal Recipes with Milk

Whole Oat Porridge

The most healthy morning food is best cooked from whole oatmeal. It is a steamed oat grain, freed from the shell.

Such porridge should be cooked for a long time, so the oatmeal is soaked for at least 5 hours, it is better to do it overnight.

Ingredients

• Whole oat grains - 1 cup (250 grams)
• Milk - 2 cups (0.5 ml)
• Salt - 1 pinch
• Butter - to taste

Cooking

1. Well washed pre-soaked oatmeal.
2. Pour milk into the pan, put on the ring, wait until it boils.
3. Pour oatmeal into boiling milk, stirring continuously. When the contents begin to boil, reduce the flame to a minimum.
4. We cover the dish with a lid, leave it on low heat and after about 40 minutes remove from the stove.
5. We wait 5 minutes until the porridge is infused, and the grains increase in size. Add butter, a little milk, mix, cover again and set it in the oven for another half hour.

Milk porridge is ready, we invite the family to the table!

If milk has too high a fat content, it is best to dilute it with water.

Classic english recipe

The British cook oatmeal in milk, after boiling the oatmeal in water.

Ingredients

• Whole Grain Oatmeal - 1 cup
• Water - 1.5 cups
• Salt to taste
• Milk

We wash the groats well, pour them into boiling water, salt, mix thoroughly and cook over low heat. After 40 - 45 minutes, remove from the stove and let the porridge brew for 5 minutes. After that, add hot milk (you can cold) and mix again. In this form, in deep plates we serve the dish on the table.

If you want to have breakfast like English aristocrats, you should know that a real bridge is prepared without sugar or any other additives.

Oatmeal Milk Porridge Recipes

  In modern cooking, flattened cereals or oatmeal are more common. They boil faster, so less time and effort is spent on making breakfast.

There are several types of oatmeal:

• Hercules
• Petal oatmeal
• Extra

Hercules is the most famous Russian brand that has gained wide popularity among consumers back in Soviet times. The name of this product itself evokes justifiable associations with strength and health.

Herculean Porridge Recipe

Ingredients

• Hercules oatmeal - 1 cup
• Milk - 2 cups
• Salt and sugar to taste
• Butter to taste

Cooking

Put the cereal in the pan, add salt and sugar. Boil milk in a separate bowl. After boiling, pour it into a bowl with cereal, mix and cook on a low flame for 15 minutes. Put the butter, wrap the pan with a thick kitchen towel and let the porridge brew. After 5 - 7 minutes we serve breakfast.

Porridge recipe without cooking

To save yourself from standing by the stove and save precious morning time, you can prepare an original milk breakfast in the evening. Extra oat flakes are very good for him. Cooking takes only 5 - 10 minutes, but the porridge will turn out to be unusually tasty and healthy.

Ingredients

• Extra oatmeal - 100 grams
• Currant Berries - 100 grams
• Liquid honey - 2 - 3 tablespoons
• Cinnamon - 1 tablespoon
• Milk - 0.5 liters

We lay all the components of our future breakfast in a glass or plastic jar, fill with milk, mix and close the lid. We put the jar in the refrigerator for the night, and in the morning we warm up our finished dish in the microwave. With a minimum of time and products, we get the most delicate delicacy with a unique taste and a full bouquet of vitamins and minerals.

Instead of "Extra" you can use other flakes. The recipe can vary, changing some ingredients each time.

What foods are oatmeal suitable for?

To diversify the dish well with various additives: sugar, honey, steamed raisins and other dried fruits, jam, cream, nuts, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, candied fruits, cinnamon.

You can cook oatmeal in milk with fresh berries, slices of apples, pears, oranges and other citrus fruits, bananas, kiwi. Everything depends on your invention and taste preferences.

Low calorie intake coupled with high nutritional value makes oatmeal an indispensable source of energy.

The main result of regular consumption of oatmeal in milk will be your health and beauty. You just need to remember that even such a healthy dish can not be eaten in unlimited quantities.

Whole Grain Oatmeal Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• Oat grains - ¼ cup
• Water - ¾ cup
• Milk - ¼ cup
• Cinnamon - 2 tsp
• Fruits or berries - 1/3 cup (blueberries, strawberries, banana, apple, peach, etc.)
• Honey or syrup - 1 tbsp.
• Butter - 1 tbsp.

COOKING

1. Soak oats overnight in water (optional)
2. In the morning, rinse the grains under cold water.
3. Pour ¼ cup of oat grains into the pan, add ¾ cup of water and ¼ cup of milk. We put on the stove over low heat, bring to a boil.
4. The time for preparing the grain depends on whether you soaked it overnight or not. On average, it takes about 35 minutes to cook the porridge. Be guided by grains, they should be soft.
5. If necessary, add a little milk during cooking to bring the porridge to the desired consistency.
6. Arrange the porridge in plates, add fruit or berries, as well as honey or syrup.
7. Put a piece of butter on top, mix the porridge. Enjoy your meal!

Whole-grain oatmeal on water

INGREDIENTS

• Oat grains - ¼ cup
• Water - 1 cup
• Cinnamon - 1 tsp
• Sugar - 1 tbsp (honey, fructose or syrup can be used)
• Butter - 1 tbsp.
• Fruits, berries and nuts to taste

COOKING

1. Oat grains are left in cold water overnight, so that they are slightly softened. This will speed up the process of making porridge in the morning.
2. We pour out water, and wash the settled grain.
3. Pour into a container for cooking ¼ cup of grains and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil over low heat.
4. Cook over low heat for 30-40 minutes. Grains should soften. If necessary, add water to the porridge to obtain the desired consistency.
5. At the end, add butter and cinnamon to taste, as well as your favorite fruits and berries.

Whole-grain oatmeal in a slow cooker

INGREDIENTS   (proportions can be changed)

• Oat grains - ¼ cup
• Milk - 1/2 cup
• Water - 1/2 cup
• Sugar - 1 tbsp
• Butter - 1 tbsp.
• Raisins, nuts, fruits - to your taste

COOKING

1. We wash oat grains in running water. Pour into the multicooker bowl.
2. Add half a glass of water and half a glass of milk.
3. Turn on the cooking mode.
4. Set the cooking time to 40 minutes, temperature 90C. Close the lid of the multicooker.
5. Periodically open the multicooker bowl to determine the readiness of porridge, and, if necessary, add milk.
6. At the end of cooking, about which a sound signal will notify you, add butter, sugar and other spices to the porridge to your taste. Enjoy your meal!