Cozy Turmeric Porridge (1 Pot!)
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Cozy Turmeric Porridge (1 Pot!)
Description
This recipe starts by soaking steel cut oats overnight in water with a pinch of salt and optional apple cider vinegar to improve digestibility. After draining, the oats are cooked in water and coconut milk until tender, then flavored with a golden milk spice blend including turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger. Maple syrup sweetens the porridge, balancing the gentle warmth of the spices.
The golden milk mix gives the dish a warm, earthy aroma with a hint of spice and mild bitterness from turmeric complemented by sweetness. Coconut milk enriches texture, creating a creamy consistency that contrasts with the chewy softness of steel cut oats. Soaking reduces cooking time and improves digestibility.
The porridge can be served with optional toppings like bee pollen, pomegranate arils, coconut butter, or cashew butter to add texture and flavor contrasts. This dish is suited to breakfast or a warming snack.
For those who prefer not to soak oats, an Instant Pot cooking method can be used as an alternative. Adjust spices and maple syrup to taste. Nutritional values vary based on ingredient choices and toppings.
Ingredients
OATS
- 1 cup steel cut oats (soaked overnight in cool water, or for at least 6 hours for improved digestion* // ensure gluten-free for GF eaters)
- 1 pinch salt for soaking // optional, sea salt
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (for soaking // optional)
- water to cover
THE REST
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1/2 cup coconut milk canned, full-fat or light
- 1 ½ - 2 tsp golden milk mix (or see notes for individual spices*)
- 2-3 Tbsp maple syrup (to reduce sugar, sub stevia to taste)
FOR SERVING optional
- bee pollen (omit if vegan)
- pomegranate arils
- coconut butter
- cashew butter
Instructions
- To improve digestibility and remove phytic acid from the oats, soak overnight by adding to a medium saucepan, covering with cool water by 1 inch, and adding salt and vinegar (both optional). Stir and cover. Soak at room temperature overnight or for at least 6 hours (24 hours max). Once soaked, drain and rinse. *See notes for no-soak Instant Pot oats method.
- Once oats are soaked and drained well, add back to medium saucepan with water and coconut milk. Bring to a low boil over high heat. Once a low boil is reached, reduce heat to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes or until oats are tender and the liquid is almost fully absorbed. Add more coconut milk or water as needed if oats appear dry or are sticking to bottom of pan.
- Add Golden Milk Mix (or individual spice — see notes*) and maple syrup and stir to combine. Then taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more maple syrup for sweetness or Golden Milk Mix or spices for more warmth / spice.
- Serve with additional coconut milk and enjoy as is or garnish with toppings of choice, such as bee pollen, pomegranate arils, coconut butter / flakes, or cashew butter.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 3-4 days and reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding more water or dairy-free milk to thin. Alternatively, store in the freezer up to 1 month. Freeze into individual serving sizes and thaw the night before or cook from frozen on the stovetop or microwave until hot, adding more water or dairy-free milk as needed.
Notes
- Soaking oats overnight improves digestion and reduces cooking time; vinegar and salt in soaking water help.
- For no-soak option, use the Instant Pot steel cut oats method as an alternative.
- The golden milk spice blend can be substituted with individual spices: turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, nutmeg, and clove.
- Adjust maple syrup amount to desired sweetness.
- Optional toppings like bee pollen, pomegranate arils, coconut or cashew butter add extra flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2(Servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 425 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1servings | |
| Calories | 425 | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 78.4g | 26% |
| Protein | 11.8g | 24% |
| Fat | 7.4g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 414mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 9.2g | 37% |
| Sugar | 12.8g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1.28IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 51.75mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4.64mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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