Bright Oat Porridge Fruit (Printable Version)
Creamy oats combined with fresh berries, seeds, and citrus zest for a nourishing, energizing morning start.
# What You'll Need:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
→ Sweetener & Flavor
03 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - Zest of 1/2 lemon
→ Fruits
06 - 1/2 cup fresh mixed berries (e.g., blueberries, raspberries, strawberries), plus extra for topping
07 - 1/2 banana, sliced
→ Seeds & Nuts
08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
09 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
→ Garnish
10 - 1 tablespoon toasted coconut flakes (optional)
11 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest (for finishing)
# How To Make:
01 - Combine rolled oats and milk in a medium saucepan. Bring gently to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
02 - Stir in honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture is creamy and the oats are tender.
03 - Add berries and sliced banana to the porridge. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until fruit is just warmed through.
04 - Remove from heat and fold in chia seeds and pumpkin seeds evenly throughout.
05 - Ladle porridge into serving bowls. Top with extra berries, toasted coconut flakes, and a sprinkle of lemon zest. Serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in the time it takes to brew coffee, but feels like actual breakfast instead of obligation.
- The brightness from lemon zest and fresh fruit cuts through the richness in a way that makes you feel awake.
- You can keep it simple or get creative with whatever's in your fruit bowl, so it never gets boring.
02 -
- Add seeds after you remove the pan from heat—if you stir them in while cooking, they absorb liquid and lose their pleasant crunch.
- The lemon zest matters more than you'd think; it's the difference between a bowl that feels nourishing and one that tastes truly bright.
03 -
- Keep toasted coconut flakes and extra lemon zest ready in small bowls so garnishing is effortless and the toppings stay fresh instead of getting soggy.
- If your berries are particularly tart, add an extra quarter teaspoon of honey, but taste first—you might like it that way.