Focus on Five
Rise and shine with these healthy bowel friendly breakfasts. The recipes are high in dietary fibre, low FODMAPs - ingredients that do not trigger bloating or excessive wind.

Focus on Five
A healthy start to your day with an oaty breakfast, 5 sources of fibre, a touch of red from cranberries to add in some zing. No heating up in the microwave or a pan on the stove needed, just your cereal bowl and a spoon. The cornflakes add crunch to each mouthful, or let them go soggy if you prefer a more porridge-like texture!
Makes: 1 portion • Fibre per serving: 8g
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp (15g) porridge oats
- 2 tbsp (20g) oat bran
- 1tbsp (12g) linseeds, whole or ground
- 1tbsp (15g) dried cranberries
- 20g cornflakes
Milk of your choice
How to make:
Mix all 5 dry ingredients together in your breakfast cereal bowl.
Add your own choice of milk – semi-skimmed or skimmed cow’s milk, or if plant-based, check that it is calcium-enriched.
Please note these recipes are not suitable for people who have been advised to follow a low fibre or low residue diet.