Description
A simple and healthy raspberry oatmeal porridge made with steel cut oats, chia seeds, and frozen raspberries. This comforting breakfast dish is flavored with cinnamon and vanilla, cooked on the stovetop to create a creamy and nutritious start to your day. Serve with optional toppings like nut butter, Greek yogurt, or maple syrup for extra flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups unsweetened milk of choice (almond milk recommended)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups frozen raspberries (approx. 320 grams or 11 oz.)
Optional Toppings
- Nut butter
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Seeds
- Nuts
- Fresh fruit
- Maple syrup
- Honey
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add steel cut oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to a large saucepan. Stir the mixture gently to ensure even distribution of these dry ingredients.
- Add Milk and Vanilla: Pour in your choice of unsweetened milk and add vanilla extract. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the liquid to a boil uncovered, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Cook with Raspberries: Lower the heat to low, add frozen raspberries, and continue to cook the porridge while stirring frequently. Cook for about 15 minutes for regular steel cut oats until the liquid is mostly absorbed and the oats are tender. If using quick-cooking steel cut oats, reduce the cooking time to approximately 7 minutes. Add more milk as needed to reach your preferred creamy consistency.
- Serve and Garnish: Once cooked, serve the porridge hot. Add your favorite toppings such as a dollop of nut butter, a spoonful of plain Greek yogurt, seeds, nuts, fresh fruit, or a drizzle of maple syrup or honey. Stir well before enjoying for a thick and creamy finish.
Notes
- This recipe uses steel cut oats, which require longer cooking times compared to rolled oats but offer a chewier texture and more fiber.
- Adjust the amount of milk for desired consistency; add more for a creamier porridge or less for a thicker texture.
- Frozen raspberries can be substituted with fresh raspberries or other frozen berries as preferred.
- Optional toppings provide versatility and additional nutrients; customize to your taste or dietary needs.
- For quicker preparation, quick-cooking steel cut oats may be used, reducing cooking time to about 7 minutes.
