Cinnamon-Spiced Winter Silhouette Porridge
A comforting warm porridge scented with cinnamon and nutmeg, inspired by the stark beauty of winter tree silhouettes. This American recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, combines rolled oats, whole milk, and water into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup diced apple
- 1/4 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup rolled oats, 2 cups whole milk, 1 cup water, and 1/4 tsp salt. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Step 2: Reduce heat to low and stir in 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Simmer gently, stirring frequently for 10-12 minutes until thick and creamy.
- Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp maple syrup and 1/2 cup diced apple, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until apples soften slightly.
- Step 4: Serve porridge in bowls topped with 1/4 cup chopped pecans for crunch and extra warmth.
