Warm Oat Cereal
Warm Oat Cereal is a comforting, creamy breakfast porridge made by cooking rolled or steel-cut oats in water or milk until soft and thick. It's a staple morning meal in many Western countries, particularly the UK, Ireland, and North America, often customized with toppings like brown sugar, fresh fruit, nuts, or a drizzle of honey.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber, providing a steady release of energy. A typical one-cup serving with water contains around 150-200 calories and is a good source of minerals like manganese and phosphorus.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 27 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Iron | 10 mg |
| Magnesium | 60 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.5 mg |
| Copper | 0.2 mg |
| Manganese | 1.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, oat porridge has ancient roots and was a fundamental food for many historical societies. Nutritionally, it's celebrated for its soluble fiber, beta-glucan, which is known to support heart health and help maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
