Porridge
Description
Porridge is a cereal-based dish, typically made with oats, cooked in milk or water until it reaches a creamy consistency. It is a balanced and nourishing meal for breakfast or snacks.
Preparation
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Soak your rolled oats overnight in a bowl of water. Optional, see comments.
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In a saucepan, mix the rolled oats, plant-based milk, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
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Cook, stirring frequently, for about 20 to 25 minutes, until the mixture is thick and creamy.
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Remove from heat and add natural sweetener to taste, such as maple syrup if desired.
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Serve warm or refrigerate for several hours and serve chilled.
Ingredients
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Whole oat (with the husk)
1 cup (240ml) -
Vegetal milk of choice
2 cups (500ml) -
Ground chia seeds
1 tablespoon -
Cinnamon
1 teaspoon -
See salt
A pinch -
Toppings: fruits, seeds, nuts, compotes...
As you desire
Breakfast
10 mn
20-30 mn
2
A word about this preparation...
What's great about porridge is that it can be adapted into many different versions. All you need to do is vary the toppings that accompany your cereal base.
If you want a low glycemic index porridge, make sure your oats are whole and avoid adding quick sugars (syrup, sugar, chocolate, caramel...).
Soaking oat flakes in water before preparation helps to remove phytates, which make it more difficult to absorb the nutrients contained in the oats. These compounds are also found in many foods, including whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, and this is one of the main reasons for soaking these types of foods.
Here are some topping ideas:
Fresh fruit pieces
Peanut butter, almond, sesame, cashew spread...
Shredded coconut
Spices (cinnamon, cardamom...)
Seeds (sunflower, pine nuts, flax...)
Vanilla, cocoa...
Fruit compote
Nuts (walnut, cashew, pecan...)
Toasted almonds
Date paste
Ginger
Freshly squeezed lemon juice
Dried fruits (raisins, goji berries, cranberries, prunes, apricots...)