Name: JAMAICAN OATS PORRIDGE
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 cups Water; 1 cup Quick Cooking Oats; ¼ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Cinnamon; ½ tsp Nutmeg; 1 tsp Vanilla; 1 Cinnamon Stick; ½ cup Milk; ¼-½ cup Condensed Milk

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There’s nothing quite like a warm, creamy bowl of Jamaican oats porridge to start the day! It’s comforting, and packed with flavor, thanks to a hint of cinnamon, nutmeg, and sweetened condensed milk. Best of all? It comes together in under 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy mornings. Whether you grew up on this Caribbean classic or you’re trying it for the first time, this quick and easy recipe will have you enjoying a taste of home in no time!

IS OATS PORRIDGE AND OATMEAL THE SAME?

Oatmeal refers to a dish made with only rolled oats or instant oats that is either eaten raw or cooked. Oats porridge is a broader term that encompasses any form of cooked oats such as steel cut, instant, rolled, or even oat flour.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR JAMAICAN OATS PORRIDGE

1. Oats – This recipe specifically calls for quick cooking oats.

2. cinnamon stick

3. Water

4. condensed milk

5. Cinnamon – The extra cinnamon is optional, but it does add additional flavour.

6. Salt

7. nutmeg

8. vanilla

9. milk

HOW TO MAKE JAMAICAN OATS PORRIDGE

1. Bring 2 cups of water, cinnamon stick, and salt to a boil on medium heat.

2. Add in cinnamon powder, nutmeg and oats. Lower the heat to medium low and cook for 5 mins.

3. Add in your milk, vanilla, condensed milk and cook for another 5 mins.

4. Remove from heat and enjoy.

HOW TO STORE IT

You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Porridge thickens after sitting, so add more liquid when reheating to achieve the same consistency.

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