Christmas Porridge

Elevate your holiday mornings with this comforting Christmas Porridge, a warm, spiced breakfast that perfectly captures the festive spirit. Made with wholesome rolled oats simmered in milk and water, this creamy porridge is infused with the cozy flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, creating a scent reminiscent of freshly baked holiday treats. Sweetened with brown sugar or maple syrup and studded with juicy dried cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and fresh diced apple, every bite delivers a delightful blend of textures and seasonal flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy and customizable recipe makes for the perfect holiday breakfast or brunch centerpiece. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon and an extra handful of cranberries for a visually stunning and irresistible dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups rolled oats
• 2 cups milk (or plant-based milk)
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or maple syrup)
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 0.25 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1 medium fresh apple, diced
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter (or vegan alternative)
• 0.25 teaspoon additional cinnamon (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, milk, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, salt, and vanilla extract.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the brown sugar (or maple syrup), dried cranberries, and diced apple. Let the porridge simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired thickness.

Step 4

In the final few minutes of cooking, stir in the chopped walnuts, if using.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter until fully melted and incorporated.

Step 6

Spoon the porridge into serving bowls and garnish with a sprinkle of additional cinnamon, chopped walnuts, or a few extra dried cranberries, if desired.

Step 7

Serve warm and enjoy this cozy, festive breakfast!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1193.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1471.7

Total Fat 50.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 70.4mg	0%
Sodium 831.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 218.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.4g	0%
Total Sugars 117.2g
Protein 42.4g	0%

Vitamin D 257.1IU	0%
Calcium 786.0mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 1695.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.4%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 58.3%