Last updated on 7 January 2026 by Brisbane Livewell Clinic Editorial Team
If You Suffer from IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) then consider starting your day with this nourishing meal
Slow-cooked porridge is a warm, nourishing meal is a fantastic option to make ahead of time for a quick and easy breakfast meal. Simply prepare it the night before and set it to cook ready for when you get out of bed in the morning. Incredibly Slow Cooked Porridge is also high in soluble fibre and can also keep you regular and help with conditions like IBS
Slow-cooked porridge is an incredibly delicious meal, with oats being one of the healthiest grains on the planet. Oats are high in fibre, loaded with vitamins and minerals and are known to help lower blood sugar levels which helps with Diabetes and the risk of heart disease. It also helps lower Cholesterol.
Oats are also a portion of food you may want to consider including into your regular diet if you suffer IBS. Fibre is a fantastic source of soluble fibre. Generally, high fibre foods can decrease the symptoms of IBS in many IBS sufferers; however, this may not be the case in all circumstances. The relationship between IBS and fibre is not always straightforward and can be a little complicated.
Generally speaking though, if you suffer constipation associated with IBS you may find high fibre foods such as this delicious Slow Cooked Spiced Porridge to be your friend.
On the other hand, if your IBS causes frequent diarrhea you may want to discuss your consumption of fibre with one of our amazing Clinical Nutritionists or Naturopaths. Our experienced and qualified practitioners have a depth of knowledge around issues such as IBS and how to best treat your individual symptoms.
Slow Cooked Spiced Porridge
A delicious, creamy and sweet breakfast meal that is full of fibre, vitamins and minerals.
- 3 Cup Filtered water
- 2 Cup Milk (of choice)
- 1 Cup Rolled oats
- 1/3 Cup Dried dates (pitted and chopped)
- ¼ tsp Ground nutmeg
- 1 ½ tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch Ground cloves
- 1 pinch Ground turmeric
To serve:
- Ground cinnamon
- Raw honey
- Fresh fruit (of choice)
- Flaxseeds (or hemp seeds)
- Place all the ingredients in a slow cooker and stir together.
- Cook on low for 8 – 10 hours.
- The porridge will be nice and creamy and thick like a soup.
Spoon out into serving bowls when ready. Serve with a light dusting of ground cinnamon, a drizzle of raw honey, fresh fruit of choice and a sprinkle of flaxseeds.
Each slow cooker is a little different from others, so you may have to adjust the amount of water needed. If porridge is a little too thick prior to serving simply add a little more liquid and stir through.
