Paraben Free Oat Porridge
Warm, creamy, and deeply comforting, this oat porridge is the kind of breakfast that makes getting out of bed feel worthwhile. 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 melts right in for extra richness. Many packaged breakfast foods and flavored instant oats contain preservatives and additives that can be a concern for anyone keeping a clean, paraben-free pantry — this recipe sidesteps all of that with a short, recognizable ingredient list you can feel good about. The optional honey or maple syrup adds just enough natural sweetness without reaching for anything processed, and toppings like fresh fruit, nuts, or a pinch of cinnamon let you customize every bowl. It's simple, satisfying, and genuinely hard to improve on.
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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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