Fruit Topped Porridge (Printable Version)
Warm creamy oats topped with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and banana for a nourishing morning meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Porridge Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 2 cups whole milk or non-dairy alternative
→ Sweeteners and Flavorings
03 - 1 tablespoon honey or pure maple syrup
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Fresh Fruit Topping
06 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
07 - 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
08 - 1 small banana, sliced
→ Optional Garnishes
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped mixed nuts
10 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine rolled oats and milk in a medium saucepan. Place over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
02 - Reduce the heat to low and let the oats simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. Stir frequently until the oats are tender and the mixture has reached a creamy consistency.
03 - Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the honey, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract until fully combined and fragrant.
04 - Evenly divide the cooked porridge between two serving bowls, ensuring an equal distribution of the creamy oats.
05 - Artfully arrange the sliced strawberries, blueberries, and banana slices over the top of the warm porridge in each bowl.
06 - Sprinkle the optional chopped nuts and chia seeds over the fruit for added texture and crunch. Serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It's a canvas for whatever fruit you have on hand, so nothing ever goes to waste.
- The whole thing comes together in less time than it takes to scroll through your phone, yet tastes like you've been cooking since dawn.
- It fills you with real energy instead of that crash that comes an hour later.
02 -
- The porridge will continue to thicken after you remove it from heat, so don't let it get too thick on the stove or it'll be gluey by the time you eat it.
- The magic happens when you don't rush the simmering; those five to seven minutes aren't just about softening the oats, they're about building flavor and texture.
03 -
- If you find yourself with leftover porridge, store it in the fridge and reheat it gently on the stove with a splash of milk—it comes back to life.
- The best mornings are the ones where you taste each element separately before it all comes together: the warm grain, the cool berry, the crunch of nuts.