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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast/Brunch

    How To Make Creamy Porridge

    Published Mar 17, 2017, modified Oct 31, 2022 by Nicole Shroff / This site uses cookies. See the privacy policy linked in my footer. This site generates income via ads/ Leave a Comment

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    A great way to start the day with a quick and simple delicious creamy oatmeal porridge.

    Porridge in green bowl with fruit and nut toppings.

    As a delicious quick breakfast or healthy snack, porridge is good for you, easy to make and will keep those hunger pangs away.

    We know you will love our easy to make creamy porridge for a healthy and nutritious breakfast, post work-out snack or a winter warmer.

    Garnish it with any combination of our suggestion below.

    Have a look at our post on the Health Benefits of Oats.

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    • Ingredients
    • Steel cut vs rolled oats
    • Do you need to soak oats overnight?
    • Tips for making porridge
    • Water or milk?
    • How to make it
    • Ideas for garnishes
    • More breakfast ideas
    • You may also like …
    • 📋 Recipe

    Ingredients

    ingredients for oatmeal porridge.

    Here’s what you will need:

    • oats – either steel cut or rolled oats
    • water
    • whole milk – for creaminess
    • sugar
    • pinch of salt – doesn’t actually make it salty, just enhances the flavour.

    Steel cut vs rolled oats

    So whats the difference between steel cut oats and rolled oats?

    They are the least processed oats on the market having similar health benefits, however steel cut oats are lower in the glycemic index and therefore will keep you feeling full for longer.

    Do you need to soak oats overnight?

    Oats do not require soaking overnight and can be cooked straight from the packet.

    Tips for making porridge

    Toasting the oats first brings out a delicious nutty flavour. Some people also add a pinch of salt but if you are adding sweet garnishes it isn’t necessary.

    Water or milk?

    You could use water to cook the oats, just milk, or a combination of water and milk. Adding milk gives a lovely creamy richness to the porridge, and makes it more dense.

    How to make it

    1. Toast the oats in a warm skillet.
    2. Transfer the oats to a small saucepan, adding the water and milk (and salt if using) and stir.
    3. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for around 5 minutes, stirring continuously.
    4. Turn off the heat and cover, allowing to steam for another 5 minutes.

    Porridge will thicken slightly on cooling so you may wish to add some milk to loosed it slightly.

    Ideas for garnishes

    Allow the porridge to cool slightly before adding fresh fruit or add any of these delicious combinations:

    • baked bananas with a sprinkling of demarara sugar
    • caramelized apples with cinnamon, honey and crème fraîche.
    • honey roasted pecans
    • bliss balls
    • chopped dates or prunes
    • figs or mango purée and cardamom
    • peanut butter and strawberries
    • maple syrup and a small knob of butter
    • pumpkin purée and sunflower seeds
    • pomegranate seeds and pistachio nuts
    • fresh berries
    • honey
    • nutella
    • Nut butter, seeds and and crushed nuts

    How do you like your porridge?

    Porridge with fruit garnish in green bowl next to bottle of maple syrup.

    More breakfast ideas

    • Masala Tea
    • Potato & Broccoli Frittata
    • Cardamom & Sultana Tea Loaf
    • Easy Banana Bread

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    📋 Recipe

    Porridge garnished with fruit, nuts and seeds.

    How To Make Creamy Porridge

    Nicole Shroff
    A great way to start the day with a quick and simple delicious creamy oatmeal porridge.
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    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine All
    Servings 2 people
    Calories 192 kcal

    Ingredients

    Metric | US Customary
    • 80 grams jumbo oats 1 cup
    • 450 millilitres water 2 cups
    • 120 millilitres milk ½ cup
    • pinch of salt optional

    Instructions
     

    • 80 grams jumbo oats
      Heat a small skillet over medium heat and toast the oats till they are fragrant.
    • 450 millilitres water, 120 millilitres milk, pinch of salt
      Transfer the oats to a small saucepan, and on medium heat, add the water, milk (and salt if using) and stir.
    • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring continuously. After approximately 5 minutes, or once the porridge looks creamy and has the desired consistency, turn off the heat and cover allowing to steam for another 5 minutes. Garnish as you wish.

    Notes

    If adding fruit, allow the porridge to cool slightly first.
    Porridge will thicken slightly as it cooks, so you may need to add a little milk to your desired consistency.
    Cover and store in the fridge for up to 3 days then heat through with a little milk before serving.

    MEASUREMENT NOTES

    The ingredients here on EOTF are set out in grams & milliliters and in US cups & spoons.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 192kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 8gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 93mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 103mgIron: 2mg
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