Citric Acid Free Oat Porridge
Warm, creamy, and deeply comforting, this simple oat porridge is the kind of breakfast that makes getting out of bed feel worthwhile. What makes it especially appealing for anyone avoiding citric acid is how genuinely clean the ingredient list is — rolled oats, whole milk, water, butter, and a pinch of salt, with no packaged shortcuts or hidden additives to second-guess. So many flavored instant oat products sneak in citric acid as a preservative or flavor enhancer, which means making porridge from scratch like this is really the smartest move. Cooking the oats low and slow in a mix of water and milk gives you that thick, velvety texture that no instant packet can replicate. A knob of butter stirred in at the end adds a subtle richness that takes the whole bowl up a notch. Finish it with fresh fruit, a handful of nuts, or a dusting of cinnamon, and you have a breakfast that feels indulgent without a single ingredient to worry about.
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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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