Description
This Simple, Healthy Raspberry Oatmeal Porridge recipe combines steel cut oats, chia seeds, and vibrant frozen raspberries cooked in unsweetened almond milk for a warm, nutritious breakfast. Enhanced with cinnamon and vanilla extract, this porridge is easy to prepare and customizable with optional toppings like nut butter, yogurt, or maple syrup, making it a wholesome, comforting start to your day.
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 almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Fruit
- 2 cups frozen raspberries (approx. 320 grams or 11 oz.)
Optional Toppings
- Nut butter (e.g., almond or peanut butter)
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Seeds (e.g., pumpkin or sunflower seeds)
- Nuts (e.g., chopped almonds or walnuts)
- Fresh fruit (e.g., banana slices, blueberries)
- Maple syrup
- Honey
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large saucepan, add the steel cut oats, chia seeds, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir these dry ingredients together to distribute them evenly.
- Add Liquids and Heat: Pour in the unsweetened almond milk and add the vanilla extract. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil uncovered, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Simmer with Raspberries: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the frozen raspberries. Continue to cook the porridge, stirring frequently, until the liquid is mostly absorbed and the oats are tender. This will take about 15 minutes for regular steel cut oats or about 7 minutes if using quick-cooking steel cut oats. Add more milk as needed to achieve your desired consistency.
- Serve and Add Toppings: Serve the oatmeal hot and add your preferred optional toppings such as a dollop of nut butter, a spoonful of plain Greek yogurt, and a drizzle of maple syrup. Stir well until everything is creamy and enjoy your wholesome breakfast.
Notes
- Use quick-cooking steel cut oats to reduce cooking time to about 7 minutes.
- Add more milk during cooking if you prefer a thinner porridge consistency.
- Optional toppings can be adjusted based on dietary preferences or availability.
- Frozen raspberries can be swapped for fresh raspberries or other berries if preferred.
- For extra sweetness, add a touch of honey or maple syrup during cooking or atop the serving.
