Creamy coconut milk porridge
A Hormone-Friendly Breakfast for Women Over 50
it’s one of those breakfast meals you either love or hate.
I find people who hate it usually have a childhood horror story about something awful they were forced to eat – that their mother called porridge!
And while I can’t fix that, I can tell you that my porridge recipes are nothing like the gluggy, claggy, flavourless goo from your past.😂
This Creamy Coconut Milk Porridge supports hormonal balance, sustains energy, and satisfies the soul.
Whether you’re easing into the day or refuelling after a morning walk, this porridge is a versatile base. Top it with fresh berries for antioxidants, a sprinkle of flaxseeds for omega-3s, or a dollop of Greek yogurt for an extra protein boost.
Let’s talk nutrition
Oats are an excellent inclusion in a healthy diet; they have a myriad of health benefits, especially for midlife women.
Oats are a good source of fibre and antioxidants, and they help stabilise your blood sugar levels — which is even more important during and after menopause, when your body can become less responsive to insulin.
Stabilising your blood sugar also helps with reducing belly fat, managing cravings, and keeping your energy steady throughout the morning.
The richness of coconut milk in this recipe provides healthy fats, while the fibre from the oats aids digestion and promotes satiety.
The best thing about this porridge recipe is that it doesn’t need any added sugar. The cinnamon and vanilla give this porridge a natural sweetness, without the need for added sugars.
Topping it with fresh fruit also adds more delicious, natural sweetness.
Should you make porridge with water or milk?
I actually make it with both! 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.
Just follow the directions in the recipe card below, it’s easy.
I use this recipe as a base for my porridge, then I create variations with different ingredients and toppings. Keep scrolling and you’ll see links to some of my other porridge recipes you really should try too.
For the best tasting porridge – and to get the most nutrition – you should use whole rolled oats. Cook it on the stovetop, as described in the recipe instructions.
This coconut milk porridge will taste best if you cook the oats in water for about 10 minutes first. After the water’s been absorbed by the oats, add the cinnamon, vanilla extract and coconut milk, then simmer for a few minutes more.
Of course, you can substitute any milk you prefer, and you’ll still get a delicious bowl of porridge. I’ve just found that coconut milk gives the creamiest taste.
You’ll get two generous serves from this recipe.
Make sure you also try these other porridge variations:
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COCONUT MILK PORRIDGE RECIPE
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats
- 2 cups water
- ½ - 1 cup coconut milk
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Add the oats, salt and water to a medium sized saucepan, and bring to the boil.
- Turn down the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, until the water is absorbed.
- Take the saucepan off the heat and add the cinnamon, vanilla and coconut milk.
- Simmer again for 2-3 minutes, whilst stirring and thoroughly mixing to a smooth creamy consistency.
- Pour into bowls immediately and top with your favourite fruit and other toppings.
Notes
- fresh fruit, such as banana, berries, pear, peaches, etc.
- chia seeds, ground flaxseed
- nuts such as walnuts or almonds
- almond or peanut butter
- dark chocolate chunks
- Greek yoghurt
Nutrition per Serve
NUTRITION NOTE
Nutrition information should be used as a guide only
I roughly halved the recipe which made the perfect amount for me and topped it with Blueberries and flaxseed mix. Delicious! I think I only added a tablespoon of coconut milk and I used a drop of maple syrup instead of vanilla. I’d probably add another bit of coconut milk next time as it got lost in the cinnamon.
Sounds awesome! I love hearing the different ways that people adapt my recipes. It means you enjoy them more and gives others ideas 🙂
I didn’t do the water part just straight coconut milk. Only managed to eat 1/3 as it was very filling.
Thanks for your review, and I’m glad to hear you liked the porridge!