Porridge Fingers
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Porridge Fingers
Description
Porridge Fingers use rolled oats blended with whole milk and diced strawberries, optionally sweetened with honey. The ingredients are mixed and flattened in a baking dish before being microwaved briefly, allowing the oats to absorb liquid and set into a soft, cohesive form. Cooling the cooked mixture is essential before cutting it into fingers, ensuring they hold their shape when served.
The texture can range from slightly chewy to more tender depending on the oat preparation; lightly pulsing oats into a finer meal creates less chewiness while maintaining some texture. The natural sugars of strawberries complement the mild oatmeal base, while the honey adds optional extra sweetness.
This quick snack can be shaped in small microwave-safe containers for single servings, ideal for easy on-the-go eating. Using certified gluten-free oats assures the recipe suits gluten-sensitive diets as well.
Adjust microwave time based on your own appliance for best results, and avoid adding too many extra ingredients to maintain finger integrity during cooking and serving.
Ingredients
- 100 g rolled oats
- 100 ml milk whole
- 1 tablespoon honey optional
- 3 strawberries diced
Instructions
- Mix everything together in a baking dish and flatten it down with the back of a spoon.
- Put in the microwave for 3 minutes. Allow to cool fully and then cut into fingers.
Notes
- Microwave cooking times vary; adjust to avoid over- or under-cooking.
- Omit honey if making for children under one year for safety.
- Pulsing oats briefly creates a softer texture while preserving some chewiness.
- Small batches can be steamed in microwave-safe containers for convenience.
- Keep added ingredients minimal to ensure firmness of porridge fingers.
- Use certified gluten-free oats to ensure the recipe is gluten-free.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3fingers | |
| Calories | 110kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 143mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 51IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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