How Jamaicans Make Oats Porridge

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

oats

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: barley

Quinoa is a nutritious alternative, while barley is often cheaper.

Pre-soak 1 cup of old-fashioned oats in 2 cups of water for 5 to 7 minutes.

After soaking, transfer the oats to the stove and set the flame to medium.

Grate a little fresh nutmeg into the oats.

Add 1 and 3/4 cups of milk (or almond milk) to the pot with the oats and nutmeg.

Stir the mixture and let it come to a boil, stirring occasionally.

Once it reaches a boil, lower the flame and continue to stir as it thickens.

If desired, adjust the consistency by adding more liquid (water or milk) as needed.

Once cooked to your liking, turn off the flame.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract and stir it in.

For sweetness, add 1/4 cup of sweetener and mix well.

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