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    Oat Porridge

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    Oat Porridge is a healthy, delicious breakfast that's great for all ages. This homemade porridge is fragrant with warm, comforting notes of maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon — the most perfect way to heat up on cold winter mornings. It's creamy. It's rich. It's just plain cozy.

    Oat Porridge is a healthy, delicious breakfast that's warm, comforting, cozy, and great for all ages. A quick easy recipe to warm you up on cold mornings. | aheadofthyme.com

    Plus, it's quick and easy to make oatmeal porridge from scratch. In just ten minutes you can whip up enough hot porridge for your whole family, using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. It takes no time at all to get breakfast ready with this recipe, so you can focus on getting everyone ready for the day ahead.

    Why You'll Love this Oat Porridge

    • Quick and easy breakfast. Hot porridge makes a fast, wholesome breakfast that can be whipped up on even the most hectic mornings. It takes only five minutes to prep the ingredients and five minutes to cook! Plus, oat porridge gives me the energy boost I need to make it through my mornings.
    • Naturally vegan and gluten-free. This particular oatmeal porridge is made with almond milk, making it perfect for vegans and vegetarians without any substitutions. It is also gluten-free but you have to make sure that you are using certified gluten-free oats to be sure.
    • No processed sugar. Unlike a lot of the ready-made mixes, this quick homemade porridge is sweetened using maple syrup (or honey) instead of processed sugars. In fact, you leave out the sweetener completely, or adjust it to your desired level of sweetness.
    • Great for winter mornings. With cozy and warm flavors, this oatmeal porridge is a perfect for cold fall and winter mornings, especially Christmas morning! To make the perfect Christmas morning breakfast, decorate this porridge with some cinnamon powder. You can create a christmas tree, heart, or a happy face garnish and put an instant smile on your children's faces.
    • Easy to customize. The combination of milk, cinnamon, and vanilla just does something amazing to your taste buds. These ingredients were made for each other! And the best part is that you don't have to ever get sick of this porridge because there are so many ways to change up this recipe. Use this recipe as a base for a basic porridge and experiment with different combinations of nuts and fruits.
    Oat Porridge is a healthy, delicious breakfast that's warm, comforting, cozy, and great for all ages. A quick easy recipe to warm you up on cold mornings. | aheadofthyme.com

    Ingredient Notes

    To make this quick and easy Oat Porridge, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements in recipe card below):

    • rolled oats - make sure to use rolled oats (whole oats) and not quick oats. You could use quick oats but it will change the consistency and make it more mushy. Also, use certified gluten-free oats if someone in your family is celiac or has a gluten intolerance.
    • milk - you can use other dairy or non-dairy milk. Try almond milk, soy milk, or cow's milk.
    • water
    • maple syrup - you can also use the same measure of honey, brown sugar, or white sugar to sweeten the oatmeal porridge. Use maple syrup or sugar to keep the recipe completely vegan. You can also adjust the amount to suit your level of sweetness, and can even leave it out completely if you wish.
    • salt
    • vanilla extract - vanilla bean paste can be used in place of the vanilla extract at a 1:1 ratio. You could also leave this out completely if you wish.
    • ground cinnamon - you can use store-bought or grind your own at home.
    • walnuts - this is optional to sprinkle on top. You can also use other nuts such as pecans, pistachios, or almonds.

    You will also need measuring cups and spoons and a medium saucepan.

    Oat Porridge is a healthy, delicious breakfast that's warm, comforting, cozy, and great for all ages. A quick easy recipe to warm you up on cold mornings. | aheadofthyme.com

    How to Make the Best Oat Porridge

    1. Combine ingredients. In a medium saucepan, add oats, milk, water, honey, salt, and vanilla. Stir well and heat over medium heat.
    2. Simmer. Bring mixture to a simmer, and continue to for 5 minutes, stirring often.
    3. Serve. Divide into serving bowls and serve with your favorite toppings such as a sprinkle of cinnamon on top and chopped walnuts.
    Oat Porridge is a healthy, delicious breakfast that's warm, comforting, cozy, and great for all ages. A quick easy recipe to warm you up on cold mornings. | aheadofthyme.com
    Oat Porridge is a healthy, delicious breakfast that's warm, comforting, cozy, and great for all ages. A quick easy recipe to warm you up on cold mornings. | aheadofthyme.com
    Oat Porridge is a healthy, delicious breakfast that's warm, comforting, cozy, and great for all ages. A quick easy recipe to warm you up on cold mornings. | aheadofthyme.com

    Porridge Variations

    • Add fruit. You can add fresh, frozen or dehydrated fruits into your porridge. You can also add them on top as a garnish and mix in slowly as you eat. Try it with apples, banana, and berries.
    • Change the spices. We adding cinnamon and vanilla, but it is completely optional. Some other spices to add to your oatmeal include pumpkin pie spice blend, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom, or almond extract.
    • Add sweet treats. Add in some chocolate chips or sprinkles. This is also a great way to get the kids to eat porridge. You can also customize the sprinkles based on any holiday that you are celebrating.
    • Make it nutty. We topped our porridge with walnuts, but you can use any nuts that you like. Try almonds, pistachios, pecans, or hazelnuts.

    How to Serve

    Serve this oatmeal porridge on it's own or add in your favorite mix-ins including fruits, nuts, and sprinkles, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup. I also like preparing a big batch as part of a lunch spread along with some other brunch favorites including:

    • Egg and Potato Breakfast Casserole
    • Pancakes
    • Fruit Salad
    • French Toast
    • Vegetable Frittata
    Oat Porridge is a healthy, delicious breakfast that's warm, comforting, cozy, and great for all ages. A quick easy recipe to warm you up on cold mornings. | aheadofthyme.com

    Recipe Tips and Tricks

    • Try also baking your oats. You can easily bake the cooked oat porridge (or leftover porridge) for a few minutes to create a chewy crust layer and a more casserole-like texture.
    • Pair with fresh fruit and bacon. Hot oatmeal porridge is great on its own, but it also makes a great companion to crispy bacon and bananas, strawberries, melons, blueberries, and apples.
    • Turn leftovers into a smoothie. You can take your leftover porridge and combine it with your favorite fruits (I like banana and berries), add some spinach, and thin it out with more water and milk. You can also just follow your favorite smoothie recipes and a spoonful of oatmeal for added nutrients and flavor.
    Oat Porridge is a healthy, delicious breakfast that's warm, comforting, cozy, and great for all ages. A quick easy recipe to warm you up on cold mornings. | aheadofthyme.com

    Storing and Freezing Instructions

    How to Store

    Once the oat porridge has cooled to room temperature, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate it for up to 6 days.

    How to Reheat

    You can reheat leftover porridge in the microwave or on the stove. To reheat in the microwave, place the oatmeal in a microwave-safe dish and heat on high for 1-2 minutes until warm. You can reheat in a saucepan on the stove over medium-low heat until warm, stirring occasionally. You may need to add a splash of water if the oatmeal has thickend too much when stored in the fridge.

    How to Freeze

    Spoon leftover oatmeal porridge into a freezer bag and freeze flat. When you’re ready to reheat it, thaw overnight in the fridge or use a warm water bath to release the oatmeal from the bag. I recommend freezing in portions for easy reheating just the amount that you want.

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    Oat Porridge is a healthy, delicious breakfast that's warm, comforting, cozy, and great for all ages. A quick easy recipe to warm you up on cold mornings. | aheadofthyme.com

    Oat Porridge


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    • Author: Sam | Ahead of Thyme
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    Oat Porridge is a healthy, delicious breakfast that's great for all ages. This homemade porridge is fragrant with warm, comforting notes of maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon — the most perfect way to heat up on cold winter mornings. It's creamy. It's rich. It's just plain cozy.


    Ingredients

    • 2 cups rolled oats
    • 2 cups milk, dairy or non-dairy
    • 2 cups water
    • 2 teaspoons maple syrup (or honey) (optional, to sweeten)
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
    • ½ cup walnuts, chopped (optional, for serving)

    Instructions

    1. In a medium saucepan, add oats, milk, water, honey, salt, and vanilla. Stir well and heat over medium heat.
    2. Bring mixture to a simmer, and continue to for 5 minutes, stirring often.
    3. Divide into serving bowls and serve with your favorite toppings such as a sprinkle of cinnamon on top and chopped walnuts.

    Notes

    How to store: Once the oat porridge has cooled to room temperature, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate it for up to 6 days.

    How to reheat: You can reheat leftover porridge in the microwave or on the stove. To reheat in the microwave, place the oatmeal in a microwave-safe dish and heat on high for 1-2 minutes until warm. You can reheat in a saucepan on the stove over medium-low heat until warm, stirring occasionally. You may need to add a splash of water if the oatmeal has thickend too much when stored in the fridge.

    How to freeze: Spoon leftover oatmeal porridge into a freezer bag and freeze flat. When you’re ready to reheat it, thaw overnight in the fridge or use a warm water bath to release the oatmeal from the bag. I recommend freezing in portions for easy reheating just the amount that you want. 

    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 5 minutes
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: oat porridge, homemade porridge, how to make porridge

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    Comments

    1. Cristie @ Little Big H says

      February 24, 2016 at 3:02 am

      Porridge is my favourite breakfast. Can't wait to try this version it sounds and looks really good.

      Reply
      • Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

        February 24, 2016 at 7:58 pm

        Thanks, Cristie!

        Reply
    2. Sarah says

      February 23, 2016 at 8:18 am

      Oh yum! This looks so cozy 🙂 Thanks for the idea.

      Reply
      • Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

        February 23, 2016 at 10:18 am

        Anytime, Sarah! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Elizabeth says

      February 22, 2016 at 10:17 pm

      I love a good bowl of porridge for breakfast, I do! This recipe sounds lovely!

      Reply
      • Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

        February 22, 2016 at 11:03 pm

        Thanks, Elizabeth! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Fareeha says

      February 22, 2016 at 9:01 pm

      Yummy.. this porridge looks so fabulous and awesome. I love the walnut twist in it as i am a huge walnut fan. I am gonna try this asap

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Martiza says

      January 01, 2016 at 5:53 pm

      Thanks for talking about it! Liked it!

      Reply
      • Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

        January 02, 2016 at 1:55 pm

        🙂

        Reply
    6. Gretchen says

      December 31, 2015 at 3:27 am

      This was so yummy!

      Reply
      • Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

        December 31, 2015 at 9:13 am

        I know, right? hehe!
        Glad you liked it! 🙂

        Reply
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