Amazing 9-Minute Spiced Hot Porridge with Maple Syrup
Warm up your winter mornings with this Spiced Hot Porridge. It is a comforting bowl of oatmeal that tastes like a memory, perfectly balanced with deep, familiar spices and a bright finish of maple syrup. This recipe brings the rooted comfort of the Spoon together with the fresh touch of the Sprout.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 9 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop Simmering
- Cuisine: North American / Comfort Food
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3 cups water or milk (or a mix)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of ground cloves
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the oats, water or milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt in a medium saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to low. Simmer gently for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until the porridge thickens to your desired consistency.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and the vanilla extract.
- Divide the hot porridge into bowls. Drizzle extra maple syrup on top before serving.
Notes
- For a richer base, use whole milk or a combination of half water and half milk.
- Taste the porridge before adding any extra sweetener; maple syrup sweetness varies.
- You can add a small knob of butter for extra richness if you wish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approx. 250
- Sugar: Approx. 12g
- Sodium: Approx. 100mg
- Fat: Approx. 4g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 48g
- Fiber: Approx. 6g
- Protein: Approx. 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg