Hearty Rolled Oat Porridge with Apple & Walnuts
The sound of rain against the glass is the soundtrack of autumn in Tallinn. I remember my university days in Tartu, facing long mornings of lectures with just a coffee. My energy would crash by 11 a.m. It was during one of those damp October mornings, in my tiny apartment near the Emajõgi river, that I discovered the secret wasn't just *eating* porridge, but *how* you build it. The technique is to cook the diced apple directly with the oats, letting it break down and release its sweetness into the entire bowl. This transforms a simple breakfast into a deeply satisfying meal that provides stable, lasting energy. It’s proof that cooking is caring for yourself, especially when the sky is grey.
8Ingredients
- 80 g Rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)
- 400 ml Water or milk of choice (almond, oat, dairy)
- 1 Medium apple (like Gala or Fuji), cored and diced
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 pinch Pinch of sea salt
- 1 tbsp Chia seeds
- 30 g Walnuts, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp Plain Greek yogurt or skyr, to serve
Nutrition Facts
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the rolled oats, water or milk, diced apple, cinnamon, sea salt, and chia seeds.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to low.
Let it simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are creamy and the apple pieces are tender. The porridge should be thick but still pourable.
Remove from the heat and let it rest for a minute.
Divide the porridge between two bowls. Top each with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of the chopped walnuts. Serve warm.
Chef's Tip
For a deeper, nuttier flavor, toast the walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant before chopping them. This small step makes a huge difference in the final texture and aroma.
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Hearty Rolled Oat Porridge with Apple & Walnuts
Ingredients
- 80 g Rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)
- 400 ml Water or milk of choice (almond, oat, dairy)
- 1 Medium apple (like Gala or Fuji), cored and diced
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 pinch Pinch of sea salt
- 1 tbsp Chia seeds
Toppings
- 30 g Walnuts, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp Plain Greek yogurt or skyr, to serve
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the rolled oats, water or milk, diced apple, cinnamon, sea salt, and chia seeds.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to low.
- Let it simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are creamy and the apple pieces are tender. The porridge should be thick but still pourable.
- Remove from the heat and let it rest for a minute.
- Divide the porridge between two bowls. Top each with a dollop of Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of the chopped walnuts. Serve warm.
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