Emulsifier Free Oat Porridge
Creamy, warming, and made entirely from scratch, this oat porridge is the kind of breakfast that feels like a hug in a bowl. Packaged instant oats and flavored porridge sachets are notorious for containing additives and emulsifiers that have no business being in a simple morning meal, so making your own is genuinely the smarter move. Here, rolled oats are simmered low and slow in a combination of water and whole milk until thick and velvety — no stabilizers, no lecithins, nothing you can't pronounce. A knob of real butter stirred in at the end gives it a richness that's completely natural, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup adds just enough sweetness without any processed sweetener blends. Fresh fruit, a handful of nuts, or a pinch of cinnamon on top means you can customize every bowl to exactly what you're craving. It's proof that the cleanest ingredients often make the most satisfying food.
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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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