Description

Enjoy a wholesome and comforting meal with this Simple, Healthy Raspberry Oatmeal Porridge. Made with nutrient-rich steel cut oats, chia seeds, and vibrant frozen raspberries, this porridge is naturally sweetened and packed with fiber and antioxidants. It’s a warm and creamy breakfast option that’s easy to customize with your favorite toppings like nut butter, yogurt, seeds, or fresh fruit.

Ingredients

Scale

Base

1 cup steel cut oats
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt

Liquid and Flavoring

2 cups unsweetened milk of choice (I used almond milk)
1 tsp vanilla extract

Fruit

2 cups frozen raspberries (Approx. 320 grams or 11 oz.)

Optional Toppings

Nut butter
Yogurt (such as plain Greek yogurt)
Seeds
Nuts
Fresh fruit
Maple syrup
Honey

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Instructions

Combine dry ingredients: Add steel cut oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt to a large saucepan. Stir them together to ensure everything is evenly distributed, setting the base for your porridge.
Add liquids and heat: Pour in your milk of choice and vanilla extract, then place the saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil uncovered, allowing everything to come together and cook evenly.
Simmer with raspberries: Lower the heat to low, stir in the frozen raspberries, and continue cooking until the liquid is absorbed. Stir frequently to prevent sticking. This will take 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 preferred consistency.
Serve and garnish: Spoon the hot oatmeal porridge into serving bowls. Add your favorite toppings such as a dollop of nut butter, a scoop of plain Greek yogurt, or a drizzle of maple syrup. Stir gently to combine for a creamy, delicious finish. Enjoy warm!

Notes

Use quick-cooking steel cut oats to reduce cooking time to about 7 minutes in Step 3.
Feel free to swap almond milk for any other unsweetened plant-based or dairy milk depending on your preference.
Optional toppings can be customized based on dietary needs and taste preferences.
To maintain a smooth texture, stir frequently especially when adding frozen berries to avoid clumping.