Description
This Simple, Healthy Raspberry Oatmeal Porridge is a warm and nourishing breakfast option made with steel cut oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, and vibrant frozen raspberries. Cooked slowly on the stovetop to achieve a creamy texture, it’s naturally sweetened and customizable with your favorite toppings, making it both nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Liquid & Flavorings
- 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 (e.g., 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 into a large saucepan. Stir well to evenly distribute all ingredients.
- Add Liquid and Flavor: Pour in 2 cups of your chosen unsweetened milk and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, keeping it uncovered.
- Simmer with Raspberries: Once boiling, reduce heat to low and add 2 cups of frozen raspberries. Cook uncovered, 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 approximately 7 minutes for quick-cooking oats. Add more milk if needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Serve and Top: Spoon the hot oatmeal porridge into bowls and add your preferred toppings like nut butter, plain Greek yogurt, and a drizzle of maple syrup. Stir together until creamy and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the liquid quantity depending on how thick or creamy you prefer your porridge.
- Quick-cooking steel cut oats can speed up cooking time significantly.
- Frozen raspberries are both convenient and maintain vibrant color and flavor when cooked.
- Optional toppings such as nuts, seeds, and fresh fruit add texture and nutrition.
- For a sweeter porridge, a small amount of honey or maple syrup can be added during cooking or as a topping.
