Xanthan Gum Free Oat Porridge
Warm, creamy, and deeply comforting, this oat porridge is the kind of breakfast that makes getting out of bed genuinely worthwhile. Rolled oats simmered in a mix of water and whole milk create a naturally thick, velvety texture — no thickeners or additives needed whatsoever. That matters more than it sounds, because many packaged instant oats and flavored porridge blends sneak in stabilizers that can be a real problem for anyone avoiding certain gums. Here, the oats do all the work on their own, absorbing the liquid and building that satisfying, spoonable consistency from scratch. A knob of butter stirred in at the end adds a subtle richness that takes it from simple to genuinely luxurious. Finish it with fresh fruit, a handful of nuts, or just a dusting of cinnamon, and you have a bowl that feels both nourishing and a little indulgent. It's proof that the most honest 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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