Traditional Scottish Porridge

Name: Traditional Scottish Porridge
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: British,Scottish
Ingredients: 4 ounces rolled oats, about 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons; 9 1/2 ounces water, or milk, about 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons; 1 pinch kosher salt; 2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup, brown sugar, or golden syrup, plus 1 teaspoon jam or berries, and fresh cream, for serving

A healthy bowl of traditional Scottish porridge, made with low glycemic-index oats, offers a warming and easy start to the day.

⭐ 4.2 (335 reviews) Prep: 5 minCook: 12 minTotal: 17 minYields: 2 servings

Category Tags:

Breakfast

Cuisine Tags:

British Scottish

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Instructions

Combine 4 ounces rolled oats, 9 1/2 ounces water or milk, and 1 pinch salt in a small pan. Bring to a slow boil, stirring constantly until the porridge thickens.
Reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, or until thick and heated through.
Remove from heat; let stand for 1 minute.
Serve with 2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup, brown sugar, golden syrup, fresh berries, or 1 teaspoon jam, if desired.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 241 kcal

Carbohydrate: 45 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Fiber: 6 g

Protein: 7 g

Saturated Fat: 1 g

Sodium: 167 mg

Sugar: 7 g

Fat: 4 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g