Seed Oil Free Oat Porridge
Warm, creamy, and deeply comforting, this oat porridge is the kind of breakfast that makes getting out of bed feel worthwhile. The secret to its silky texture is a combination of water and whole milk, plus a finishing stir of real unsalted butter — no refined vegetable or seed oils anywhere in sight. That matters more than it might seem, since many packaged instant oats and flavored porridge products sneak in canola or sunflower oil as a filler or coating. Here, every ingredient earns its place. Rolled oats thicken naturally as they cook low and slow, so you get that luscious, spoonable consistency without any shortcuts. A drizzle of honey or maple syrup and a handful of fresh fruit or nuts on top means you can customize the bowl to whatever sounds good that morning. It's simple, honest food done exactly right.
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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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