Experience the Best Jamaican Porridge with Chef Ricardo!

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories while regular milk is more accessible.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds flavor and is a natural sweetener.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor and is dairy-free.

fresh fruit

🥗Healthier: dried fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Dried fruit is shelf-stable and can be more economical.

Boil water in a saucepan over medium heat.

Add oats to the boiling water and stir.

Reduce heat to low and simmer until oats are tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in coconut milk and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Add salt, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon; mix well.

Sweeten with brown sugar or maple syrup to taste.

Fold in raisins and allow to heat through for 1-2 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit for a minute to thicken.

Serve warm, topped with fresh fruit or additional sweetener if desired.

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