Oat Porridge with Berries

1 cup steel cut oats 

3 cups coconut milk 

1 tbsp maple syrup if needed

Topping –  berries, almonds, chai / flax / hemp seeds

[1] Add coconut milk and oats to a saucepan  over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. 

[2] Reduce the heat to a simmer for approximately 25 mins. 

[3] Add maple syrup.

[4] Serve with berries, nuts/seeds (or a handful of granola), a splash of kefir etc

Oats are high in a type of fibre called beta-glucans (important prebiotic for the gut bacteria) which may reduce diabetes-related inflammation and obesity.

Prebiotics help the healthy gut bacteria to flourish, which can help reduce inflammation. 

Berries are high in antioxidants, and blueberries are especially high in anti-inflammatory polyphenols called anthocyanins.