Scottish Oat Porridge with Berry Compote
Creamy steel-cut oats topped with a quick-simmered berry compote, a traditional Scottish breakfast. Ready in 20 minutes with just six ingredients.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 340
- Protein
- 8g
Ingredients
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 2.5 cups water or milk (dairy or plant-based)
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1.5 cups fresh or frozen mixed berries
- 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- ½ tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Bring water or milk to a boil in a medium pot over medium-high heat.
- 2
Stir in oats and salt. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until creamy and tender, about 15 minutes.
- 3
While oats cook, add berries, honey, and lemon juice to a small pot over medium heat.
- 4
Simmer, stirring occasionally, until berries soften and release juice, 4-5 minutes. The mixture should look syrupy and glossy.
- 5
Divide porridge between two bowls. Spoon warm berry compote over the top.
- 6
Serve immediately while porridge is hot and creamy.
Tools you’ll need
- medium pot
- small pot
- wooden spoon
- two bowls
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