Whole Oats Porridge

whole oat groats in their natural state (above)whole oat groats porridge with cinnamon, nutmeg, toasted pecans and dried cranberries

Porridge made from oats is one of my favorite breakfast foods. I like to make them from whole oat groats for a richer and creamier porridge.

Rolled oats come from steam rolled Whole Oat Groats. And steel cut oats come from the whole oat groat as well.

Oat groats take some time to cook, which is probably why they aren't as common, but the delicious taste more than makes up for it - and I have a great cooking method!

Before you go to bed, take 1 cup whole oat groats and add 6 cups water. Bring to a boil. Add a few pinches sea salt, turn off heat, and cover.

In the morning, bring your porridge up to a boil again. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, adding a little water if your porridge gets too thick or starts to stick to the bottom of the pot. You can even simmer for 1 hour if you have the time. The longer you simmer, the creamier it gets!

You can store it in the fridge and re-heat all week for a delicious and healthy breakfast! This recipe makes A LOT of porridge. It's way more economical than buying rolled oats too.