Creamy coconut milk porridge
Let’s get one thing out of the way straight up: most of us have strong feelings about porridge, or oatmeal for our American friends. It’s usually a love or hate kinda thing.
Soooo ….. if you’re looking at this recipe, and you think you don’t like porridge, based on your childhood memories, I’m here to encourage you to give it a go with fresh eyes – and adult tastebuds!
I’m sure you know that oats have many health benefits when they’re included as part of a healthy diet. They’re a good source of fibre and antioxidants and they can help to stabilise your blood sugar levels.
Have a bowl of this delicious porridge (oatmeal) for breakfast and it will keep you feeling full and satisfied until lunchtime.
Add some chia seeds for extra protein, or flax seeds for extra fibre. Then top it with some fresh fruit and you’ll power through your mornings without craving sugary snacks!
Porridge with coconut milk
The best thing about this porridge is that it doesn’t need any added sugar. The coconut milk gives the oats a delicious creaminess, and topping it with fresh fruit adds plenty of natural sweetness.
I use this coconut milk porridge as a base, and I create variations by adding different ingredients and toppings. Keep scrolling and you’ll see links to some of my other porridge recipes you should try.
Should you make porridge with water or milk?
I actually make it both ways! And I find that when I do make my porridge with milk, it tastes better and I get a better consistency when I start off with water.
For the best tasting porridge, you should always use whole oats, and cook it on the stovetop, as described in my recipe instructions below.
This coconut milk recipe will taste best if you cook the oats with water for 5-10 minutes first. When most of the water has been absorbed by the oats, then add the cinnamon, vanilla extract and coconut milk, and simmer for a few minutes more.
Of course, you can use any kind of milk you like, and you’ll get a delicious bowl of porridge. I’ve just found that coconut milk tends to give the creamiest taste.
You’ll get two generous serves from this recipe.
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COCONUT MILK PORRIDGE
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats
- 2 cups water
- ½ - 1 cup coconut milk
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- In a medium sized saucepan, at medium heat, bring the oats and water to the boil.
- Turn down the heat and simmer for five to ten minutes, until the water is absorbed.
- Take the saucepan off the heat and add the cinnamon, vanilla and coconut milk.
- Simmer again for two to three minutes, whilst stirring and thoroughly mixing to a smooth creamy consistency.
- Pour into bowls immediately and top with your favourite fruit and/or other toppings.
Nutrition
**NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION IS ESTIMATED AND SHOULD ONLY BE USED AS A GUIDE.
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