Easy Oat Porridge Recipe
Servings 1
Calories 172kcal
Equipment
- Heavy-based cooking pot
- cooking spoons
Ingredients
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick (or ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon)
- pinch of salt (optional)
- ¼ cup milk of choice. (or ½ cup if you prefer thinner porridge)
Instructions
- Add the rolled oats to a small saucepan.
- Pour in the water and add a pinch of salt if using. Stir to combine.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat; add cinnamon, and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring from time to time.
- Cook for about 4-5 minutes until the oats soften and most of the water is absorbed.
- Stir in the milk. Use 1 half cup milk for a thinner porridge or 1 quarter cup milk for a thicker porridge.
- Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes while stirring, or until the porridge reaches your desired consistency.
- Remove the cinnamon stick, take the pot off the heat, transfer to a bowl, and serve warm with your preferred toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 2mg