Description
A simple and healthy raspberry oatmeal porridge made with steel cut oats, chia seeds, and frozen raspberries, flavored with cinnamon and vanilla. This creamy, nutrient-packed breakfast is perfect for a wholesome start to your day and can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups unsweetened milk of choice (almond milk recommended)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 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 the ingredients to distribute them evenly, ensuring a balanced flavor base.
- Add liquids and bring to a boil. Pour in 2 cups of your milk of choice along with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Heat the mixture over medium-high heat until it reaches a gentle boil, keeping the pot uncovered.
- Simmer with raspberries. Reduce heat to low, stir in the frozen raspberries, and let the porridge cook until the liquid is mostly absorbed and the oats become tender. Stir frequently to prevent sticking. Regular steel cut oats require about 15 minutes cooking, while quick-cooking oats need around 7 minutes. Add more milk as necessary to achieve your desired creamy consistency.
- Serve with toppings. Once cooked, serve the porridge hot. Add your preferred toppings such as a dollop of nut butter, plain Greek yogurt, a sprinkle of seeds or nuts, fresh fruit, and a drizzle of maple syrup or honey. Stir everything together until thick and creamy, then enjoy a comforting and healthy meal.
Notes
- Use quick-cooking steel cut oats to reduce cooking time to approximately 7 minutes.
- Adjust milk quantity to get the porridge thickness you prefer.
- Frozen raspberries can be substituted with fresh raspberries or other berries.
- Optional toppings add flavor, texture, and nutritional value—try combinations to suit your taste.
- This porridge can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated with a splash of milk.
