Maple Seasonal Nut Porridge (Printable Version)

Creamy oats combined with seasonal fruits and mixed nuts, enhanced by pure maple syrup.

# Ingredient List:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 2 cups milk or non-dairy alternative

→ Sweeteners & Flavor

03 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

→ Nuts & Seeds

07 - 1/4 cup mixed seasonal nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds), roughly chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds (optional)

→ Fruit

09 - 1/2 cup seasonal fruit (apple, pear, berries), diced or sliced
10 - 2 tablespoons dried cranberries or raisins (optional)

→ Toppings

11 - Extra maple syrup for drizzling
12 - Additional chopped nuts to serve

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine rolled oats, milk, salt, and cinnamon. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
02 - Reduce heat and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the oats are creamy and tender.
03 - Stir in maple syrup, vanilla extract if using, half of the chopped nuts, and dried fruit. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes more to warm through.
04 - Remove from heat and fold in fresh seasonal fruit.
05 - Divide the porridge between two bowls. Top with remaining nuts, a drizzle of maple syrup, and additional fruit as desired.
06 - Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It fills the house with the kind of warmth that makes everyone appear in the kitchen without being called.
  • You can throw in whatever fruit or nuts you have, and it still turns out comforting every single time.
  • It takes fifteen minutes but tastes like you care, which matters on slow mornings.
02 -
  • Stir more than you think you need to, or the bottom will stick and you'll scrape burnt oats into your breakfast.
  • Add the fresh fruit at the very end so it keeps its shape and doesn't cook down into jam.
  • If it thickens too much while sitting, a splash of warm milk brings it right back.
03 -
  • Toast your nuts in a dry pan for two minutes before adding them, the flavor deepens and the kitchen smells like a bakery.
  • Make a double batch and store it in the fridge, it reheats beautifully with a splash of milk and tastes just as good the next morning.

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