Creamy Oat Porridge
Start your mornings with the ultimate comfort food: Creamy Oat Porridge. This wholesome breakfast recipe combines rolled oats with a perfect blend of water and your choice of milk—whether rich dairy or creamy plant-based options—for an irresistibly smooth texture. Lightly sweetened with honey or maple syrup, every bite is a delicate balance of natural flavors, elevated by a touch of salt to bring out its richness. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this porridge is a versatile blank canvas for your favorite toppings, from fresh berries to crunchy nuts. Perfect for cozy mornings, this simple yet satisfying recipe is a nourishing way to fuel your day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of water and 1 cup of milk.
Bring the liquid to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Stir in 1 cup of rolled oats and 0.25 teaspoon of salt.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Cook for about 10 minutes or until the porridge reaches your desired consistency.
Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.
Divide the porridge into bowls and add your choice of toppings such as fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, or more sweetener if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
501 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.6 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 714 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.0 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.2 g | ||
| Protein | 21.8 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 378 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 724 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
