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Creamy Cinnamon Oats

Creamy Cinnamon Oats

Fazila Olla-Logday
Start your day with a bowl of this Creamy Oats Porridge infused with the warmth of cinnamon and vanilla. It’s a quick, easy and healthy breakfast that's warm and comforting for the whole family! Made with quick-cooking oats simmered with water, chia seeds, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt, this porridge has a creamy smooth texture.  The oats provide healthy complex carbs while the chia seeds add fiber to keep you full all morning. Make it your own by adding your favourite fruit, nuts or spices to create a personalized flavour.
 
Different Types of Oats
The length of time your porridge will take to cook depends on which oats you are using.
Steel Cut Oats — Yields a chewy and nutty texture. They are whole grain hulls that have been cut once or twice with steel blades hence the name. Steel-cut oats are often considered the most nutritious due to their higher fiber content and lower glycemic index. They take at least 20 minutes to cook through. 
Rolled Oats — These are made by steaming and flattening oat groats with large rollers, creating thin flakes that cook relatively quickly while retaining their hearty texture. They take 10-15 minutes to cook through. 
Quick Cooking Oats — These are made in a similar way to rolled oats, but the groats are cooked for longer before being flaked and dried. These oats yield a more silky smooth texture and take about 5 minutes to cook. This is my favourite type to use. 
Instant oats —These have been pre-cooked and pre-dried for immediate use. They are the most processed form of oats available. They're thinner, precooked, and are the fastest to prepare. These oats are generally sold in sachets and are usually microwave friendly and take about 1 minute to cook.
Ingredients Needed to Make Oats
Oats — Choose from the options above and use your preferred cooking oats
Water — Cook your oats with water instead of milk. Save the milk by adding a splash at the breakfast table.
Sweetener: This is optional, but I add some honey or brown sugar to sweeten the oatmeal if desired or skip it if you’re looking to avoid added sugars..
Flavouring — Cinnamon, Cardamom, salt and vanilla extract provide additional flavour to the oatmeal. Adapt according to your personal taste.
Chia Seeds—These little seeds absorb liquid and expand, creating a thick, creamy texture. Just be sure to add them early in the cooking process so they have time to do their magic.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine South African
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Cups Water
  • 1 Cup Oats (Rolled or Quick) See Notes
  • 2 Tbles Chia Seeds
  • 2 Tbles Brown Sugar or Honey
  • 1/2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 Tsp Ground Cardamom
  • 1/4 Tsp Salt

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Stir in the oats, chia seeds, sweetener, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom and salt.
  • Reduce the heat to low and let the oats cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10-15 minutes, or until they reach your desired creamy consistency.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in any additions, such as milk, mashed banana, or any other fruit of your choice.
  • Spoon the oatmeal into bowls and top with almonds or walnuts or any of your favourite toppings.
Keyword Oatmeal, Oats, Rolled Oats
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