Oat Fufu. This is a Nigerian swallow recipe that is high in fiber and takes less than 10 minutes to make. It pairs well with Egusi Soup, Oha Soup, Okra soup, and many other soup recipes.

Oat fufu has become a staple in West African countries since there has been a rise in high blood pressure and diabetes within the community.

Don't feel like you need to eliminate swallows all together to live a healthier lifestyle. Combining portion control and swapping in oatmeal flour will help in the long run.

pictured is one serving of oat fufu on a green plate

Is Oatmeal Fufu Good for Weight Loss?

Oat fufu has the same health benefits as oatmeal. The only difference is how you decide to eat it. Oats are one of the healthiest grains on the planet. It's whole grain, gluten-free, and has 4 grams of fiber per serving.

Increased fiber means you are full longer which aids in fat loss.

The antioxidants found in oats are known to lower blood pressure and reduce blood sugar levels.

Other swallow options are made from refined flour which doesn't provide the most nutritional value.

Ingredients Needed for Oat Fufu

Oatmeal flour. I made the oat flour from scratch by putting whole oats in a food processor. If you don't have time, you can buy already-made flour.
Water.

steps on how to turn oat meal into oat flour

Calories

These are the calories in one serving of oatmeal fufu.

Total Calories: 364

Protein: 13 grams

Fat: 8 grams

Carbs: 59 grams

How to Make The Perfect Swallow

Boil water. Set 2 cups of water to boil. Once the water is a rolling boiling, lower the heat to medium-low.
Mix in Flour. Gently pour the oat flour into the pot while stirring with a wooden spoon in a clockwise motion. Concentrate on lumpy areas to smooth out clumps of flour
Enjoy. When it becomes a smooth dough, remove from heat and enjoy. Wrap in aluminum foil or cling wrap and store for later.

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Oat Fufu

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: African, Nigerian

Keyword: oat fufu, oat swallow, oatmeal fufu, swallow, swallow recipe

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 3

Total Time: 8

Servings: servings

Calories: 364kcal

Author: Ogechi

Oat Fufu is also known as oatmeal fufu or oatmeal swallow. This recipe is easy to make and a great fiber filled option that pairs well with any soup.

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Equipment

1 small sauce pan
1 wooden spoon

Ingredients

1½ cups oat flour
2 cups water

Instructions

Set 2 cups of water to boil.
Once the water is a rolling boiling, lower the heat to medium-low.
Gently pour the oat flour into the pot while stirring with a wooden spoon in a clockwise motion.
Concentrate on lumpy areas to smooth out clumps of flour
When it becomes a smooth dough, remove from heat and enjoy
Wrap in aluminum foil or cling wrap and store for later.

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