Cozy Oat Porridge Bowl (Printable Version)

A creamy oat breakfast bowl with cinnamon, topped with fresh berries, banana, and crunchy nuts.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 cup rolled oats

02 - 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)

03 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

05 - Pinch of salt

06 - 1/2 cup fresh berries (e.g., blueberries, raspberries)

07 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)

08 - 1 small banana, sliced

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine rolled oats, milk, ground cinnamon, and salt.

02 - Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

03 - Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently until oats are creamy and tender.

04 - Remove from heat and stir in honey or maple syrup.

05 - Divide the porridge evenly between two bowls.

06 - Top each serving with fresh berries, banana slices, and chopped nuts.

07 - Serve warm immediately.

01 -

It takes just 15 minutes from empty pot to warm bowl, making it easier than most people think.
The texture is creamy but not gluey, and somehow it tastes indulgent even though you're eating something genuinely good for you.
You can eat it the same way twice or customize it wildly depending on what's in your fruit bowl that morning.

02 -

Stir the pot frequently once it's simmering, or the bottom will scorch and everything will taste a little burned—I learned this the hard way on day two.
If your porridge seems too thick when you finish, don't panic; just stir in a splash more milk until it reaches the consistency you want. Oats keep absorbing liquid even after you turn off the heat.

03 -

Toast your oats in a dry pan for 2 minutes before adding milk if you want a deeper, nuttier flavor that feels more sophisticated.
Use a wooden spoon instead of metal—it glides through the oats more gently and the whole process feels less hurried.