Seeds 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 they reach that thick, velvety consistency that coats the back of a spoon in the best possible way. A knob of butter stirred in at the end adds a subtle richness that takes it from simple to genuinely satisfying. For anyone avoiding seeds, this is a naturally safe base — no hidden seed oils, no sesame, no flax, just honest whole ingredients from start to finish. A drizzle of honey or maple syrup brings a gentle sweetness, and fresh fruit or a pinch of cinnamon on top lets you customize every bowl to your mood. It's the kind of recipe that works on a rushed weekday morning just as well as a slow, lazy weekend one.
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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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