Cinnamon Oat Porridge
A warm and comforting bowl of porridge, gently spiced with cinnamon and fresh ginger. Packed with fiber from oats and healthy fats from walnuts and flax, it's a perfectly balanced and nourishing start to your day.
For 1 serving
Combine ingredients in a saucepan.
In a small saucepan, add the rolled oats, low-fat milk, water, grated ginger, cinnamon powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir everything together.
Cook the porridge.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Once simmering, reduce the heat to low.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are soft and the porridge has thickened to your liking.
TIPStir every minute or so to prevent the porridge from sticking to the bottom of the pan.Stir in the sweetener.
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the honey until it's fully incorporated.
Garnish and serve.
Pour the porridge into a bowl. Top with the chopped walnuts and ground flax seeds. Serve immediately while warm.
What to keep in mind.
4 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.
- 1For a creamier texture, you can soak the oats in the milk and water mixture overnight in the fridge.
- 2If the porridge becomes too thick while cooking, simply add a splash more milk or water to reach your desired consistency.
- 3Feel free to add other spices like a pinch of cardamom or nutmeg along with the cinnamon.
- 4Ensure your flax seeds are ground; whole flax seeds may pass through the body undigested, preventing you from absorbing their nutrients.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, this porridge is excellent for a PCOS-friendly diet. It's rich in complex carbohydrates and fiber for stable blood sugar, and contains healthy fats from walnuts and flax seeds which are beneficial for hormone regulation.
