Description
This Simple, Healthy Raspberry Oatmeal Porridge is a warm and nutritious breakfast option made with steel cut oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, and fresh frozen raspberries. Sweetened naturally with fruit and customizable with your favorite toppings like nut butter or yogurt, this comforting porridge is easy to prepare on the stovetop in just 25 minutes, serving four people.
Ingredients
Scale
Oatmeal Base
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Liquids and Flavorings
- 2 cups unsweetened milk of choice (e.g., almond milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Fruit
- 2 cups frozen raspberries (approx. 320 grams or 11 oz.)
Optional Toppings
- Nut butter
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Seeds
- Nuts
- Fresh fruit
- Maple syrup
- Honey
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add steel cut oats, chia seeds, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to a large saucepan. Stir well to distribute all the dry ingredients evenly.
- Add Liquids and Vanilla: Pour in the unsweetened milk of choice and add the vanilla extract. Heat the mixture over medium-high heat, uncovered, and bring it to a gentle boil.
- Simmer with Raspberries: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the frozen raspberries. Continue cooking the porridge, stirring frequently, until the liquid is absorbed and the oats have softened—about 15 minutes for regular steel cut oats or around 7 minutes if using quick-cooking steel cut oats. Add more milk if needed to reach your desired creamy consistency.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the hot oatmeal porridge immediately. Add your favorite optional toppings such as a dollop of nut butter, plain Greek yogurt, a drizzle of maple syrup, or fresh fruit. Stir the toppings in for a thick and creamy texture. Enjoy your healthy and hearty breakfast!
Notes
- You can substitute almond milk with any other unsweetened milk alternative like oat, soy, or cow’s milk depending on preference.
- Adjust the cooking time if using quick-cooking steel cut oats to avoid overcooking.
- To make it vegan, avoid adding yogurt and choose vegan-friendly toppings like nut butter and seeds.
- Add extra sweeteners like honey or maple syrup to suit your taste.
- Leftover porridge can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated with added milk.
