Last week, my husband read an article about “porridge” on NPR’s site, sent it to me with a note that asked that I make him some. I told him I would make oatmeal. So, here is his special oatmeal breakfast, which he said is the best oatmeal he has ever had!
makes 2 big bowls
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup water
1 cup oat milk
2 tablespoons Earth Balance
1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder
Apple (I used a Gala apple)
Nut mixture (I used cashews, almonds, pecans, and walnuts)
Cinnamon, to taste
Maple syrup, to taste
In a 350 oven, toast the nuts for 7 to 10 minutes. Check them so they don’t burn! Chop up the apple.
In a small pot, combine the oats, water and oat milk. Bring to a boil and simmer until thick. Add the Earth Balance and vanilla powder and mix well. It is done with the oatmeal is thick and creamy.
Serve the oatmeal topped with apples, nuts, cinnamon (or not), and maple syrup. Enjoy!
Where do you get vanilla powder? I couldn’t find it anywhere!
i order it from amazon. i like it better than extract. i think the flavor is stronger and also there is no alcohol.
if you can’t get it, 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla powder is equal to 1 teaspoon of extract so that is always an option.