Kruska bran porridge with apple sauce – a Swedish tradition

This porridge really “scratches” your insides. It will keep a slow belly regular or keep a fine belly well.

 

 

Ingredients

• 50 ml / 1 2/3 oz kruska bran (or kruska germ or wheat germ)
• 50 ml / 1 2/3 oz oatmeal
• 2 tbsp raisins
• 250 ml / 9 oz water
• 1 pinch salt

Serve with:

• 2 tbsp apple sauce
• 1 tbsp lingon berry sauce or cranberry sauce
• 200 ml / 3/4 cup milk

How to

1. Mix 50 ml / 1 2/3 oz kruska bran, 50 ml / 1 2/3 oz oatmeal, 2 tbsp raisins, 1 pinch salt and 250 ml / 9 oz water in a pot. Bring to a boil and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
2. Alternatively cook the porridge in the microwave on full effect for 2 minutes. Using the microwave 200 ml / 7 oz water is enough.
3. Serve with apple sauce, lingon berry sauce and milk.
4. Take a moment be mindful – to and appreciate that you took the time to cook something from scratch with fresh ingredients. Thank you, your body will thank you!

Nutritional value based on 1 portion of porridge:
Calories: 145
Carbohydrates: 29 g
Fat: 5 g
Protein: 4 g
2 spoons of apple sauce, 1 spoon of lingon berry sauce and 200 ml / 3/4 cup milk, 1.5% fat contain:
Calories: 164
Carbohydrates: 27 g
Fat: 3 g
Protein: 7 g