Low Sodium Classic Creamy Porridge
Start your day on a wholesome and heart-healthy note with this Low Sodium Classic Creamy Porridge recipe—a comforting breakfast option that's both easy to make and packed with flavor. Featuring rolled oats simmered to velvety perfection with water and low sodium almond milk, this porridge is light yet indulgent. Enhanced with unsalted butter, pure maple syrup, a hint of fragrant cinnamon, and vanilla extract, every spoonful is richly aromatic and satisfying. This recipe is low in sodium yet bursting with natural sweetness, making it an excellent choice for those mindful of their salt intake. Topped with a vibrant assortment of fresh berries, it’s not only nutritious but also visually enticing. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick and creamy porridge is ideal for busy mornings or a cozy weekend meal. Adjust the texture and sweetness to your liking, and create a breakfast tailored to your tastes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup low sodium almond milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup fresh berries
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the rolled oats and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the oats, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until thickened.
Stir in the low sodium almond milk, unsalted butter, pure maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes until the porridge reaches your desired creaminess.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the porridge sit for a minute to thicken slightly.
Serve the warm porridge in bowls and top with fresh berries or your favorite low sodium topping options.
Feel free to adjust sweetness with additional pure maple syrup or add more almond milk if a thinner consistency is preferred.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
532 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.3 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.2 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 50 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.4 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.7 g | ||
| Protein | 15.4 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 559 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 604 mg | 13% | |
*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.
