Creamy Porridge with Eggs

We need healthy, comforting, and energising meals when the temperature drops and cold weather sets in. And nothing beats a hearty bowl of oatmeal. Porridge is a favourite breakfast for many of us due to its slow-release energy, warmth, and delicious creaminess. 

A Portuguese dessert called Arroz Doce inspired me to create this porridge recipe. Don’t get me wrong, this porridge is definitely not loaded with sugar, but its creamy texture, lemon zest and warm cinnamon flavours really bring me good memories of my childhood.

Before you ask – no, you don’t feel the egg taste at all. The egg gives extra-creaminess to this healthy breakfast and is a good source of protein.

This porridge recipe is such a super breakfast that it deserves to be enjoyed with Lion’s King Ah Zabenya soundtrack. I got carried away, but it’s for a good reason.

What’s Good About This Recipe?

• This is not your usual porridge. This porridge recipe has extra fibre from the seeds and bran, more protein from the eggs, good fats rich in a-3 from chia seeds and hemp seeds, and plenty of flavour with the lemon zest and cinnamon vanilla and honey hints.
• The usual porridge recipes tend to be more carb-heavy and protein poor, contributing to energy fluctuations across the day and a decreased satiety. By mixing the egg into the porridge, you get extra protein to avoid this energy slump and control your appetite. 
• Oats are a very nutritious gluten-free whole grain with several health benefits, including decreased risk of cardiovascular disease, weight loss, and blood sugar control. They are a good source of complex carbohydrates and fibre, particularly the powerful fibre beta-glucan, and are also high in antioxidants. For added fibre in this recipe, I used rolled oats instead of oatmeal.

Creamy Porridge with Eggs

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• Author: Elisa Tricon
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Diet: Gluten Free

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Description

This is not your usual porridge recipe. The warm spices flavours and the mix of different types of fibre make this a super porridge to power your day!

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Ingredients

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• 60g Rolled Oats
• 10g Oat Bran
• 20g Hemp Seeds
• 10g Chia Seeds
• 450ml oat milk (or any milk)
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• 2 tsp Cinnamon Powder
• 1 Lemon Zest
• 2 eggs (room temperature)
• Honey to taste
• Pinch of Salt

 

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Instructions

1. Put the oats, seeds, lemon zest, vanilla and cinnamon in a saucepan, pour in the milk and sprinkle in a pinch of salt. Bring to the boil and simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring from time to time and watching carefully that it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
2. Meanwhile, whisk the eggs. Then gently pour a small amount of the porridge, mixing well to incorporate it well with the eggs. Gradually add more porridge to the egg mix. Don’t skip this step – this will ensure you don’t end up with scrambled eggs in your porridge.
3. To serve, sprinkle some cinnamon and drizzle with honey.

Notes

• This porridge is equally delicious if made only with rolled oats.
• I like to prepare all the ingredients ahead – I combine all ingredients (except the eggs) in a jar and store it overnight.
• This porridge tastes great the next day, so it is perfect to batch cook during our busy weekdays.

• Prep Time: 5
• Cook Time: 10
• Category: Breakfast

Keywords: porridge, gluten-free, oats, healthy breakfast