Artificial Food Coloring Free Oat Porridge
There is something deeply comforting about a bowl of warm, creamy porridge in the morning, and this one delivers exactly that with nothing fussy or unnecessary. Rolled oats are simmered low and slow in a mix of water and whole milk until thick and velvety, then finished with a knob of butter that makes the whole thing taste rich and satisfying. A drizzle of honey or maple syrup adds just enough natural sweetness, and fresh fruit, nuts, or a pinch of cinnamon on top means you can customize every single bowl. Packaged instant oatmeal and flavored porridge products are notorious for sneaking in synthetic dyes — think those brightly colored fruit pieces or artificially tinted packaging gimmicks — so making it from scratch like this puts you fully in control. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is: whole, recognizable, and clean. It is the kind of breakfast that feels nourishing without requiring any label-reading anxiety or ingredient detective work.
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2 servings
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups water
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
For serving
- fresh fruit, nuts, or a pinch of ground cinnamon, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, milk, and salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- 2
Stir in the rolled oats and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring frequently, until the oats have absorbed most of the liquid and the porridge is thick and creamy, about 5–7 minutes.
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