BHA & BHT Free Oat Porridge
Warm, creamy, and endlessly comforting, this oat porridge is the kind of breakfast that makes getting out of bed feel worthwhile. Many packaged instant oats and flavored porridge mixes rely on synthetic preservatives to extend their shelf life, which makes a from-scratch bowl like this a genuinely smart choice for anyone avoiding those additives. Every ingredient here — rolled oats, whole milk, butter, a pinch of salt — is straightforward and clean, with nothing hidden in a long label. The butter melts in at the end to give the porridge a silky richness, while honey or maple syrup adds just enough sweetness without any processed extras. Fresh fruit, nuts, or a dusting of cinnamon on top means you can customize every bowl to suit your mood. It's simple cooking at its best, and that simplicity is exactly what makes it 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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