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    Perfect Oatmeal Porridge For Breakfast - Stove Top Oatmeal

    Last Updated : Oct 10, 2023. This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Oatmeal porridge or perfect oats porridge for breakfast is easy to prepare on stove top, microwave or using instant pot! This simple and easy to make oats porridge is also creamy in texture and tastes delicious!

    oats porridge recipe

    If you prepare the oatmeal porridge in advance you can save it in the refrigerator or even freeze it and use later for busy weekdays or weekend morning breakfast. This best, easy and perfect oatmeal porridge recipe is for stove top preparation and as I mentioned, its so creamy and delicious on its own even if you enjoy it as a plain oatmeal porridge.

    You can also top with fresh fruits like apples, bananas or dried fruits or nuts as you like.

    Contents hide
    1 what is porridge?
    2 porridge vs oatmeal
    3 can you make porridge with rolled oats
    4 toppings for oatmeal porridge
    5 how to make oatmeal porridge?
    6 ingredients to make oatmeal porridge
    7 step by step instructions
    8 can you make oats porridge vegan?
    9 if you love oatmeal porridge, see more oatmeal recipes here:
    10 Perfect Oatmeal Porridge For Breakfast - Stove Top Oatmeal
    10.1 Ingredients
    10.1.1 Few Recommendations For Toppings (optional)
    10.2 Instructions
    10.3 Video
    10.4 Notes
    10.5 Nutrition

    what is porridge?

    Porridge is a popular breakfast dish made using grains like oatmeal, cornmeal, semolina etc in different parts of the world. A porridge is usally a creamy mixture made using cooked grains, milk, sweetener etc although sometime savory porridge without sugar is also made.

    The simple of definition of porridge says it's a dish made using grains or cereal which are cooked by boiling in water or milk. In some porridges, sweetened condensed milk is used to sweeten the porridge.

    You can also use sweeteners like honey, maple syrp etc to sweeten the porridge. Sometimes fruits, cream, nuts, cinnamon etc are also added to porridges. Porridge made using oats, known as oatmeal porridge, is one of the most popular, easy to make, tasty porridges in the world!

    porridge vs oatmeal

    You might wonder what is the definition of porridge or what is the difference between and oatmeal. It is very simple. Oatmeal is a kind of porridge made using oats, be it quick cooking oats or rolled oates.

    There are other kinds of porridge as well, as you can make porridge using different grains. I have also made this popular and delicious semolina porridge using semolina flour!

    We can also make porridge using cornmeal, broken wheat and other grains!

    can you make porridge with rolled oats

    I used thisΒ old fashioned rolled oats (from Quaker oats) to make this oats porridge. You may use quick cooking oats or rolled oats to make oats porridge. The only thing is that rolled oats will take slightly more time to cook and will have a more chewy texture.

    It is so easy to make the oatmeal porridge whether you use porridge oats or rolled oats.

    perfect oats porridge recipe for breakfast

    If you love oats porridge, it makes an easy, quick, delicious breakfast option which mostly kids will also like. Oatmeal prepared from wholesome grain oats is great for breakfast or snack and you can read more information on oats and types of oats here.

    The best thing about oatmeal porridge is that it is so flexible to prepare it based on what you like or what you have in hand, even to suit the liking of each family member as you can add everyone's favorite topping to the basic porridge that you prepared, as they like.

    best oats porridge recipe

    toppings for oatmeal porridge

    What Are The Different Kinds Of Popular Toppings For Oats Porridge?

    If you prepare the basic oats porridge, you can add different kinds of toppings and add even different flavors, sweeteners or even make it savory if you wish, to accommodate individual preferences. While I love the apple cinnamon oatmeal the most, I know there are many of us who love a lot of different other toppings for their oatmeal.

    Some of the popular toppings include fresh fruits like apples, strawberries (or any kind of berries like raspberries, blackberries etc), bananas, peaches etc. You can add dried fruits like raisins, apricots, dried peaches, dates etc which will all add natural sweetness to the prepared oatmeal.

    oats porridge topping with chopped apples and chia seeds

    Instead of white sugar, you may use brown sugar, maple syrup, honey etc to add more sweetness to the oatmeal. You can also add a variety of nuts and seeds to make your oatmeal crunchy, if you like a crunchy texture for your oatmeal.

    oats porridge topping with strawberries and honey

    Some popular choices of nuts and seeds for oatmeal include walnuts, cashews, almonds, pistachios, toasted pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, the chia seeds or flax seeds etc. You may also add in nut butters like cashew butter, peanut butter, sunflower seed butter etc if you like.

    You can also add toasted coconut flakes if you like and add fruits like pineapple (fresh, canned or dried), if you want a tropical flavor!

    oats porridge for toddlers with raisins

    Or you can always enjoy it just plain as it is which is very delicious on its own!

    oats porridge recipe on stove top

    So here is how you can make easy delicious, creamy oatmeal porridge at home.

    how to make oatmeal porridge?

    how to make plain oats porridge on stove top

    We use the following ingredients to make the perfect, delicious oatmeal porridge.

    ingredients to make oatmeal porridge

    • 1.5 cups oatmeal (I used old fashioned steel cut oatmeal)
    • 1 cup water
    • 2 cups milk
    • 3 tablespoons sugar adjust as needed
    • Β½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
    • chilled milk as needed, optional

    Few Recommendations For Toppings (optional, use any of them)

    • chopped apples as needed
    • raisins, chopped nuts, cut strawberries, bananas etc as needed

    step by step instructions

    • First add the oats, water and milk to a medium sized saucepan.
    oats in pan
    oats with added water
    oats with added milk
    • Also then add the sugar and cinnamon powder also to the pan and mix everything well.
    added cinnamon powder
    cinnamon powder stirred with oats
    • Heat the pan and bring the mixture to a boil, while you stir the contents to avoid the mixture burning at the bottom of the pan.
    cooking oats porridge
    bring the oats mixture to a boil
    • Make sure to stir frequently if needed, or the contents may burn.
    • Once the mixture starts to boil, reduce the heat to medium and cook for another three minutes or until the oatmeal is cooked and soft. Make sure to keep stirring!
    cook the oats until soft
    • Once the porridge is cooked, allow the oatmeal porridge to cool down a little and also you can add more chilled milk if the consistency is thick for your preference. It's that easy to make!
    oats porridge
    • You can always adjust the consistency of your oatmeal porridge by adding more milk if needed. Also you can add your favorite toppings like fresh fruits or dry fruits or chopped nuts etc (topping ideas given above in the post) or enjoy it plain if you like, as its very delicious! You may also top it with more cinnamon powder if you like!

    can you make oats porridge vegan?

    Yes! You may make this oatmeal porridge vegan if you wish. To make this oats porridge recipe vegan, you may cook the oatmeal using water and once the oatmeal is almost cooked, add you favorite vegan dairy free milk like coconut milk, almond milk, soy milk, cashew milk etc.

    if you love oatmeal porridge, see more oatmeal recipes here:

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    You can prepare the perfect, basic oatmeal on stove top following this easy, simple and perfect oats porridge recipe, so you can enjoy it as it is, or add your favorite toppings and enjoy it as you wish.

    Below you can get the recipe for perfect oatmeal porridge in detail.

    best oats porridge recipe
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    5 from 9 votes

    Perfect Oatmeal Porridge For Breakfast - Stove Top Oatmeal

    Best, perfect way to make oats porridge on stove top. You can enjoy the delicious oats porridge/oatmeal porridge as its own or add your own favorite topping be it fruit, nuts, dried fruits, seeds etc and use your favorite sweeteners. Oats porridge makes a quick, easy and quick option for breakfast for adults and kids which you can even make in advance if you wish.
    Prep Time2 minutes mins
    Cook Time8 minutes mins
    Total Time10 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: how to cook oats on stove top, oatmeal porridge, oats porridge
    Servings: 3
    Calories: 186kcal
    Author: Parvathy

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 cups oatmeal (I used old fashioned steel cut oatmeal)
    • 1 cup water
    • 2 cups milk
    • 3 tablespoons sugar adjust as needed
    • Β½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
    • chilled milk as needed, optional

    Few Recommendations For Toppings (optional)

    • chopped apples as needed
    • raisins, chopped nuts, cut strawberries, bananas etc as needed
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Add the oatmeal, water and milk to a medium sized saucepan.
    • Also add the sugar and cinnamon powder and mix well.
    • Heat the contents and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to avoid the mixture burning at the bottom of the pan.
      As the mixture gets heated and is nearing to boiling, you will need to stir more frequently. This will take around 3 to 4 minutes.
    • Once the mixture starts boiling, reduce the heat to medium and cook for another 3 minutes or until the oats is cooked and soft.
      Make sure to keep stirring or the oatmeal porridge may burn at the bottom of the pan.
    • Once the porridge is cooked, allow it to cool down a bit and if needed, you can add a little more chilled milk if its more thick for your preference (adding chilled milk will help with cooling down the oatmeal fast and also reduces the chances of thickening it further).
      Delicious oatmeal is ready to serve, you can serve the oatmeal warm with your favorite toppings for best results!

    Video

    Notes

    The porridge will thicken as it cools down, so you may add more milk as needed if you prefer a more thin consistency.
    If you use quick cooking oats instead of steel cut oats, you can follow the same method preparation, but the cooking time will reduce so just monitor while you cook the oats and you can stop the cooking once the oats is cooked.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 338mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 334IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Sylvie says

      September 12, 2021 at 11:31 am

      This is the best porridge I ever made. Reduced the cinnamon as I’m not a huge fan and added cold milk in our bowl. Next time hubby wants to add raisins.
      Thank you for sharing this great recipe 😊

      Reply
      • Recipe Garden says

        September 12, 2021 at 1:44 pm

        Hi Sylvie, I am so glad to hear that! Thank you so much for sharing your feedback, it's much appreciated. Adding raisins to the porridge will be great! Thanks again πŸ™‚

        Reply
    2. Lois says

      October 24, 2022 at 10:50 am

      I just saw your site yesterday and made this recipe today for breakfast. It was wonderful. Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Recipe Garden says

        October 24, 2022 at 11:44 am

        Hi Lois, I am so glad to hear the porridge turned out wonderful! Thank you so much for your feedback, much appreciated πŸ™‚

        Reply
    3. Ciaran says

      November 02, 2022 at 5:12 pm

      Soak raisins in gin overnight and add to the porridge.

      Reply
      • Recipe Garden says

        November 02, 2022 at 11:08 pm

        Interesting! Thank you!

        Reply
      • Naila says

        August 28, 2024 at 12:26 pm

        I've been making this breakfast for a while, and it always turns out delicious and creamy. I'm usually not an oatmeal fan, but this recipe takes it to a whole new level. Thank you so much for sharing it!

        Reply
        • Recipe Garden says

          August 29, 2024 at 12:53 pm

          Wow, I am so happy to hear your feedback Naila! It's exciting to hear that you are not an oatmeal fan but enjoys this recipe. Thanks so much for taking time to let me know, it's much appreciated πŸ™‚

          Reply
    4. Lilly says

      July 27, 2023 at 2:32 am

      Delicious! I loved the creamy texture.
      Thanks a lot 😊!

      Reply
      • Recipe Garden says

        July 31, 2023 at 1:09 pm

        Hi Lilly, Thank you so much for your feedback! I am so glad you loved the oats porridge πŸ™‚

        Reply
    5. Ashley says

      September 02, 2024 at 2:58 pm

      It comes out delicious every time, I do mine in a small 3 quart crockpot for about 6ish hours on low, and when I tell you I am obsessed I mean it. It’s easy, customizable, and makes for a nice quick easy breakfast. It makes about 5-7 servings depending on your portion size. 10/10 would recommend every time.

      Reply
      • Recipe Garden says

        September 04, 2024 at 12:01 pm

        Hi Ashley, Thank you so much for your feedback on the recipe πŸ™‚ I am so glad you enjoyed this! Yes, it's easy to make large batches as well. Thanks again!

        Reply
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