Nitrate & Nitrite Free Oat Porridge
Warm, creamy, and endlessly comforting, this oat porridge is the kind of breakfast that makes getting out of bed feel worthwhile. Every ingredient here is clean and straightforward — rolled oats, whole milk, water, butter, and a touch of honey or maple syrup if you want a little sweetness. There are no cured meats, processed additives, or preserved ingredients lurking anywhere in the bowl, which makes it a genuinely worry-free morning meal. The butter stirred in at the end gives it a silky richness, and toppings like fresh fruit, nuts, or a pinch of cinnamon let you customize without introducing anything questionable. It's the kind of recipe that proves eating carefully doesn't mean eating boringly — this bowl is deeply satisfying on its own terms.
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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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