How To Make Creamy Porridge
How to make the perfect creamy porridge every time. It's easy, filling, and customisable with your favourite toppings.
Servings: 2
Calories: 344kcal
Ingredients
Porridge
- ⅔ cup Oats Traditional cut, not microwave oats
- ¼ tsp Cinnamon or a combination of cinnamon and nutmeg or your favourite spice blend.
- 1½ cups MIlk I use low fat milk
Suggested Toppings
- 1 tsp Maple Syrup to taste
- 2 tbsp Candied Nuts, chopped https://applecakeannie.com/how-to-make-quick-and-easy-candied-nuts/
- 1 Banana sliced
Instructions
Porridge
- Place the oats in a small saucepan, mix in the spices, then add enough water to cover the oats. Set aside to soak for 5 minutes or so (you can soak them overnight, if you'd prefer)
- Add the milk, then place the saucepan over low-medium heat and stir gently but constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken (it will continue to thicken as it cools in the serving bowl). It should take around 5-8 minutes on the stove.
Toppings
- Once the porridge has thickened to your liking, pour into bowls and top with candied nuts, maple syrup and banana (or your favourite toppings).
Nutrition
Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 634mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 341IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 255mg | Iron: 2mg