Why you should be eating Oatmeal Fufu! & How To Make Your Own Oat Fufu Video

Why You Should Eat Oatmeal Fufu

Oatmeal has far more nutrients and health benefits than any other food typically used to make fufu. For one, oatmeal is much higher in fiber than yams, cassava, corn, plantain, or even wheat. And this fiber is the key to much of oatmeal's health benefits which include several cardio-protective effects. 

One and a half cups of oatmeal contain 5 grams of fiber. Research shows that the fiber in oatmeal helps reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure and helps decrease LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol), thereby decreasing the likelihood of developing atherosclerosis and heart disease. Along with fiber, oatmeal is high in magnesium, which help regulate blood sugars(glucose) in the body. In general, added fiber in the diet can help prevent the development of Diabetes and also help aid in glucose control for those with Diabetes. So if you are diabetic and have not made the switch to oatmeal fufu you should think of doing it today! Oatmeal has a lower glycemic index than both wheat flour and plantain. Glycemic index is an index of how much a food raises your blood sugar. Both wheat flour and plantain are better alternatives than than yam flour or garri, but oatmeal comes out on top. Other benefits of eating oatmeal regularly are increased bowel motility and regularity, increased GI(gastro-intestinal tract) integrity, decreased chance of developing colon cancer, and aid in weight loss as higher fiber foods are more filling leading to less food eaten. To look further understand fufu nutrition check out my article HERE.

How to make oatmeal fufu

What you will need.

1. oatmeal
2. blender
3. water
4. pot
5. wooden fufu spoon
6. measuring cup
7. your favorite soup of your choice!

What next?

1. Measure out some oatmeal, for one serving I chose 1 cup of whole oat meal. 
2. Grind oatmeal in blender to a fine powder, to make a sort of oatmeal flour
3. Bring water to boil in a pot; sorry to say I did not measure the water, but it was around half of a quarter deep or a little less. I will say oatmeal needs more water than your typically fufu as the oatmeal will absorb more water.
4. Once the water is boiling turn fire off.
5. Slowly add oatmeal to hot water and begin stirring and pounding with the wooden spoon.
6. Add water or oatmeal as you see fit to get the right consistency and softness
7. Continue stirring and pounding until all oatmeal is smoothly together with no lumps
8. Serve with your favorite soup and enjoy!

When I first wrote this post several years ago Oat flour for fufu was not readily available for purchase in groceries stores. Now most african markets in the diaspora carry multiple brands of oat flour and it can even be purchased on amazon.

This is one brand I buy when I don't have time to make my own.

Mimi Oat Fufu (Whole Grain Oat Flour) 2lb