Nearly every morning, my husband prepares a soaked oatmeal porridge. It’s evolved over the years, from an overly sweetened oatmeal to a version that’s sweetened only by dried fruit like raisins. It’s important to soak oatmeal prior to preparation. Doing so increases the digestibility of oats as it does and it enables the nutrients found in the grain to be better absorbed by your body. Oats, like all grains, contain phytic acid which can inhibit the proper absorption of minerals link zinc and iron.
soaked oatmeal recipe
We like to serve these oats with seeds, nuts, dried fruit and yogurt or diary kefir.
Print Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Rolled Oats
- 1-2 Tbsp Raw Cider Vinegar Whey, Yogurt, Lemon Juice or Kefir
- 1 Cup Whole Milk
- Pinch of Salt
- 2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 Cup Nuts and Seeds
- 1/4 Cup Raisins
Instructions
- Soak rolled oats, seeds and nuts overnight in enough water to cover – adding lemon juice, kefir, whey, yogurt or cider vinegar to the water.
- In the morning, drain oats and rinse them well.
- Add milk to a pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Immediately turn down heat and add remaining ingredients.
- Stir frequently and continue to simmer until oatmeal has thickened to your liking.
- Serve with yogurt, kefir and natural sweetener of your choice.
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So, the other day I made this super simple Coconut Rice Breakfast Pudding instead. And it’s magical - creamy, sweetened with the lightest swirl of maple syrup, perfumed by cardamom and topped with plenty of seasonal fruit. Berries and plums work well in summer, but roasted pears would be dreamy for autumn.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You start by warming coconut milk and maple syrup together with salt and cardamom, then toss in some of @lundbergfarms ready-to-heat Organic Coconut Rice. [ad] Simmer, and then toss in some fruit.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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1 can light coconut milk⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1/4 cup maple syrup⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 package Lundberg ready-to-heat Organic Coconut Rice⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Fruit and Nuts or Seeds⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Warm the coconut milk, maple, salt and cardamom together over medium heat. Then break up the rice, open the package, dump it in and stir about 10 minutes. Let it stand about 5 minutes to cool, and then top with fruit, nuts or seeds.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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P.S. The ingredients in the coconut rice are SUPER simple. If you're curious, check out the link in my profile. ❤️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#simplyperfect #nourishedkitchen #realfood #easybreakfast #nationalricemonth](http://scontent-mia3-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/c392d1a9abdb958328e658e31e2ecf57/5E1BF173/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/c0.135.1080.1080a/s640x640/67958602_450065365608402_9159300571819856555_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.cdninstagram.com&_nc_cat=106 "Need a simple (FAST!) breakfast? Of course you do. 💛⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Every morning, my toddler wakes up starving. That means I’ve got about 20 minutes (or less) to get food on the table before he completely loses his cool⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Most mornings it’s pan-scrambled eggs, avocado and sourdough toast. And, as you can imagine, that gets boring pretty quickly.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
So, the other day I made this super simple Coconut Rice Breakfast Pudding instead. And it’s magical - creamy, sweetened with the lightest swirl of maple syrup, perfumed by cardamom and topped with plenty of seasonal fruit. Berries and plums work well in summer, but roasted pears would be dreamy for autumn.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
My grandmother made rice pudding - but it would take HOURS. This one? Less than 20 minutes. I promise.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
You start by warming coconut milk and maple syrup together with salt and cardamom, then toss in some of @lundbergfarms ready-to-heat Organic Coconut Rice. [ad] Simmer, and then toss in some fruit.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
EASY!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Now, I’m usually a harcdore DIYer, but from time-to-time it’s really nice to have something fast and wholesome that you can pull out in a pinch. Plus they’re a 4th generation producer that uses organic and eco-positive farming methods. 💚⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Here’s what you need:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 can light coconut milk⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1/4 cup maple syrup⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1 package Lundberg ready-to-heat Organic Coconut Rice⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Fruit and Nuts or Seeds⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Warm the coconut milk, maple, salt and cardamom together over medium heat. Then break up the rice, open the package, dump it in and stir about 10 minutes. Let it stand about 5 minutes to cool, and then top with fruit, nuts or seeds.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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P.S. The ingredients in the coconut rice are SUPER simple. If you're curious, check out the link in my profile. ❤️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#simplyperfect #nourishedkitchen #realfood #easybreakfast #nationalricemonth")
Do you soak the nuts and seeds you use here, and in general, since they also contain phytates?
Thanks!
Sometimes, but not usually.
Hi, I’m new to this site and enjoying all the information! I’m wondering if it’s necessary to rinse the oats? For example, if I soak the oats in almond milk and add yogurt can I just heat them up in the morning?
Hi Nicole,
It’s not necessary to rinse the oats; food phytate is deactivated through enzymatic activity.
Hi Jenny! Thanks for this post. I have been making this recipe for our breakfasts each morning but going off of The Healthy Home Economist’s tutorial which doesn’t have you rinse the oatmeal in the morning. It makes sense that it should be rinsed though, according to your instructions. What are your thoughts on this?
Hi Katie,
I think the flavor is improved by rinsing.