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Classic Oat Porridge

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Rolled oats simmered with milk and water until thick and creamy, topped with fruit and a drizzle of honey — a warming, budget-friendly breakfast.

Classic Oat Porridge is an International porridge, ready in about 7 minutes and made with rolled oats and milk. It serves 2 and is rated beginner to cook.

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Prep
1 min
Cook
6 min
Total
7 min
Serves
2
Level
Beginner
Calories
230

Ingredients

2 servings

Equipment

Method

  1. Step 1

    Put the oats (opens in a new tab), milk (opens in a new tab), water and salt in a saucepan (opens in a new tab) and bring to a gentle simmer.

    A curry simmering in a pot
    How it looks · Photo: Bachir Mamud on Pexels

  2. Step 2

    Cook, stirring often, until thick and creamy, 4–5 minutes. Add a splash more liquid if it gets too stiff.

    • 5 min
    • medium-low heat

  3. Step 3

    Spoon into bowls and top with banana (opens in a new tab), honey (opens in a new tab) and a dusting of cinnamon (opens in a new tab).

    About this dish

    Origin
    Not attributed to one place · Origin uncertainAn everyday home-cooking preparation made in many countries; it has no single documented origin.Also popular in United Kingdom, Ireland, United States, Canada, Sweden, Australia
    Dish
    Breakfast · Porridge & cereals
    Cooking method
    Simmered
    Taste
    creamy, sweet, mild
    Diet
    Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · No nut ingredients
    All labelsVegetarian (lacto-ovo) · Eggetarian · Lacto-vegetarian · Pescatarian · Flexitarian-friendly · Whole-food focused · Egg-free · No nut ingredients · Alcohol-free · Pork-free · Beef-free · Low-fat · Low-sodium
    Without the optional extras: No added sugarWith the listed swaps: Vegan, Plant-based, Ovo-vegetarian, Dairy-freeWorked out from the ingredients. How labels work
    Good for
    Everyday · Budget-friendly · Child-friendly · One-pot
    Cook more with
    Rolled oats · Milk
    Techniques
    Simmering

    Allergens

    • Contains, can be adapted: Milkfrom milk
    • Contains: Glutenfrom rolled oats

    Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.

    Nutrition

    230 kcal per serving

    Calculated

    1 serving ≈ 294 g · recipe makes 2

    Where the energy comes from

    • Protein 16%
    • Carbohydrate 58%
    • Fat 26%
    Nutrition per serving and per 100 g
    NutrientPer servingPer 100 g*
    Energy230 kcal78 kcal
    Protein9.3 g3.2 g
    Carbohydrate33.3 g11.3 g
    Net carbohydrate29.2 g9.9 g
    Sugars6.9 g2.3 g
    Added sugars0 g0 g
    Fibre4 g1.4 g
    Fat6.8 g2.3 g
    Saturated fat2.8 g1 g
    Trans fat——
    Cholesterol13 mg4 mg
    Sodium138 mg47 mg
    Salt equivalent0.3 g0.1 g
    Vitamins & minerals per serving
    Potassium
    315 mg
    Calcium
    179 mg
    Iron
    1.7 mg
    Magnesium
    71 mg
    Vitamin A (RAE)
    59 µg
    Vitamin C
    0 mg
    Vitamin D
    1.7 µg
    Vitamin B12
    0.6 µg
    Folate (DFE)
    19 µg

    How these numbers were made

    • Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
    • *Per 100 g of combined raw ingredients; the cooked dish may weigh more or less.
    • Optional ingredients are not included: banana, honey, cinnamon.
    • “—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
    • Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

    Good to know

    Tips

    • A pinch of salt makes porridge taste fuller, even when served sweet.

    Common mistakes

    • Walking away — oats catch on the bottom of the pan quickly.

    Serve with

    • Top with berries, grated apple, nut butter, seeds or yogurt.

    Storage

    • Leftover porridge keeps in the fridge for 2 days.

    Reheating

    • Loosen with milk and reheat on the hob or in the microwave, stirring.

    Variations

    • Apple-cinnamon porridge: Stir in a grated apple and cinnamon for the last 2 minutes.

    Original editorial recipe · FriendsPantry editorial · Not yet independently reviewed · Added · Updated

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    What the dish is built around

    Main ingredient

    Used in steps 1, 3

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