Heart-Healthy Classic Creamy Porridge
Start your day the heart-healthy way with this Classic Creamy Porridge, a nutritious and satisfying breakfast option packed with fiber, omega-3s, and essential nutrients. Made with hearty steel-cut oats simmered to creamy perfection in a blend of water and unsweetened almond milk, this recipe incorporates superfoods like chia seeds and ground flaxseeds for a boost of heart-friendly goodness. A touch of cinnamon adds warmth and flavor, while fresh fruit toppings—like sliced banana, juicy berries, and crunchy walnuts—add natural sweetness and texture. Quick to prepare with only 5 minutes of prep time, this wholesome porridge is perfect for two servings, making it an ideal way to start your morning on a nutritious, flavorful note. Enjoy this dairy-free, plant-based breakfast and nourish your heart with every spoonful!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Steel-cut oats
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon Ground flaxseeds
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 Banana, sliced
- 0.5 cup Berries (e.g., blueberries or raspberries)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped walnuts
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine steel-cut oats, water, and unsweetened almond milk. Stir well to mix.
Step 2
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low to maintain a simmer. Stir in the chia seeds and ground flaxseeds.
Step 4
Add the salt and cinnamon, and continue to cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring frequently, until the oats are tender and the porridge is creamy.
Step 5
If the porridge becomes too thick, add a splash more almond milk until the desired consistency is reached.
Step 6
To serve, divide the porridge into bowls and top each with sliced banana, berries, and chopped walnuts.
Step 7
Enjoy this heart-healthy, creamy porridge warm, knowing you're starting your day with a nutritious, heart-friendly meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1153.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1041.2 |
| Total Fat 30.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 756.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 170.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 30.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 30.6g | |
| Protein 30.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 87.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 663.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 870.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories