4 Easy Vegan Porridge (Oatmeal) Recipes

What can I say other than I love porridge, therefore had to share 4 easy vegan porridge recipes with you which are healthy, gluten-free and delicious. What is your favourite breakfast? What gets you excited to start the day and gives you energy? Hands down my mega breakfast bowl of fruit and porridge every single day gives me energy, digests well, tastes yummy and I simply adore porridge.

Over the years I have dabbled with other breakfasts such as smoothies, lots of fruit, and homemade muesli, but they never satisfy and satiate the same way. I need both fruit and porridge, not just one of those, to enjoy and feel fully satiated afterwards. I have experimented enough to know my absolute favourite breakfast that ticks all the boxes for health, digestion, energy, satiety, delicious, nourishing, simple and family-friendly.

I make my beloved healthy vegan porridge, then keep it simple as it is or add another ingredient for a different flavour such as in these 4 easy vegan porridge recipes I am sharing with you. Once cooked I love to top it with a variety of fresh fruit and ground flaxseeds – yum! With a newborn in one arm and a child running around, these days I love to cosy back up in bed to eat this breakfast that nourishes my soul and body. It’s the little things mamas!!

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What is the ratio of oatmeal oat to water?

For 1 cup of oats, I use 1 cup of oat milk and then add a big glug of water to the pan. I add more water if needed during the cooking process. It really depends on the consistency of porridge you like and the type of oats you are using. I think adding oat milk (or any other preferred plant-based milk) is by far tastier than just using water to make porridge. The taste and texture are delicious!

What can I mix with porridge?

I absolutely love adding mashed banana to my porridge, it adds a subtle sweetness and creaminess. Other options for adding to the oats during cooking:

dates
applesauce
blueberries
raspberries
strawberries
blackberries
raisins/sultanas
maple or agave syrup
chia seeds
flaxseeds
peanut butter
almond butter
chopped nuts
flaked coconut
chocolate

Are porridge and oatmeal the same thing?

Yes, pretty much. Kinda. Generally speaking, the term porridge is used by us British folk and the term oatmeal is used by Americans. Going deeper than that, porridge is not only oats as it is a hot cereal including cooked foods such as corn, wheat, rice, buckwheat, quinoa and even potatoes. Therefore, oatmeal is a type of porridge due to the use of oats.

Tips to make porridge even better

As a porridge fanatic, I have found what works for me to enjoy every mouthful of my warming breakfast every morning, but you might need something else for that full oaty goodness! Adding mashed banana was one of the game changers for me, here are a few tips to make porridge better:

Add mashed banana to the oats
Use oat milk and water to cook the oats
Start with high heat when cooking to get the liquid bubbling then quickly turn down to a low heat
Keep stirring the porridge to create a creamy thick porridge (never walk away from the pan!!! ever.)
Once cooked always top with other yummy food – fresh fruit, seeds, nuts, dark chocolate, nut butter – whatever you love!