Heart-Healthy Creamy Oat Porridge
Start your day with the wholesome goodness of Heart-Healthy Creamy Oat Porridge—an easy, fiber-rich breakfast that’s as delicious as it is nutritious. Featuring rolled oats cooked to creamy perfection in a blend of unsweetened almond milk and water, this recipe is enhanced with aromatic cinnamon, vanilla extract, and omega-3-packed ground flaxseed. Topped with crunchy sliced almonds, antioxidant-rich fresh berries, and a touch of optional natural sweetness from honey or maple syrup, this quick and satisfying dish takes just 15 minutes to prepare. Whether you’re seeking a heart-healthy breakfast or a comforting start to your morning, this oatmeal bowl is packed with flavor, texture, and essential nutrients. Perfect for anyone who loves simple and nourishing recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 0.5 cup fresh berries
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, unsweetened almond milk, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and add the ground cinnamon and vanilla extract.
Continue cooking the oats for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until the porridge reaches your desired creaminess.
Remove the saucepan from heat, then stir in the ground flaxseed for added fiber and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
Divide the creamy oat porridge into two bowls.
Top each bowl with a tablespoon of sliced almonds for a nutty crunch.
Evenly distribute the fresh berries on top of each serving for a burst of flavor and antioxidants.
If desired, drizzle a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup over each bowl for natural sweetness.
Serve immediately and enjoy a nourishing start to your day!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
598 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.5 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 301 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.1 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 22.0 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 989 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 774 mg | 16% | |
*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.
