Heart-Healthy Creamy Oats Porridge
Start your day on a nourishing note with this Heart-Healthy Creamy Oats Porridge, a wholesome breakfast packed with flavor and nutrition. Made with old-fashioned rolled oats simmered in creamy, unsweetened almond milk, this comforting dish gets an added boost of fiber and omega-3s from chia seeds. A touch of ground cinnamon and pure maple syrup lends natural sweetness and warmth, while crunchy sliced almonds and juicy fresh berries create a delightful texture and bright finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick yet satisfying recipe is ideal for busy mornings and appeals to anyone seeking a nutritious start to their day. Perfect for vegan and dairy-free diets, it’s a heart-healthy breakfast option you’ll keep coming back to.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 0.5 cup fresh berries (e.g., blueberries or strawberries)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the old-fashioned rolled oats, unsweetened almond milk, chia seeds, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Step 2
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
Reduce the heat to low and let the porridge simmer for about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until the oats are soft and the mixture has thickened to your liking.
Step 4
Once the porridge reaches your desired consistency, remove it from the heat and stir in the pure maple syrup for a touch of sweetness.
Step 5
Divide the porridge into serving bowls and top each with sliced almonds and a generous portion of fresh berries.
Step 6
Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your heart-healthy, creamy oats porridge.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (686.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 604.6 |
| Total Fat 24.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 886.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 84.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.3g | |
| Protein 18.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 175.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1033.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 791.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories