Jamaican Oatmeal Porridge
Jamaican Oatmeal Porridge is one of the easiest breakfast porridges to make. This recipe uses only a few ingredients and can be ready in 10 minutes or less!
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup coconut milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup condensed milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Combine oats and water in a bowl, then set aside. Allow oats to soak up the water.
- In a medium saucepan, add coconut milk and salt over medium heat. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in nutmeg and cinnamon powder. Then, add soaked oats into the saucepan. Whisk consistently to prevent lumps.
- Sweeten your porridge with vanilla extract, sugar, and condensed milk. Remove from heat and pour into a bowl. Top with your favorite toppings.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Notes for Making Oatmeal Porridge
- Porridge may get lumpy during cooling. Add milk/water to your porridge and stir to form its original texture.
- Top with sliced bananas, fresh berries, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Jamaicans often enjoy their porridge with crushed crackers or torn bread on top.