Ingredients
2 cups almond milk
A pinches salt
1 cup whole grain old fashioned rolled oats
1 tablespoon flaxseed
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 cup blueberries
2 tablespoons almond butter
Instructions
1
Follow the instructions of your oats package. In a pot, bring the almond milk and pinch of salt to a boil. Add the rolled oats, flaxseed, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8-10 minutes
2
Add the blueberries and almond butter and cook until heated through. Pour in a bowl and top with whatever you like.
Key Points About Ingredients:
- Rolled oats are a whole grain powerhouse rich in beta-glucan fiber, which supports healthy cholesterol levels and keeps you feeling full longer.
- Almond butter adds a dose of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats along with vitamin E and magnesium, making this porridge genuinely nutritious.
- Flaxseed is one of the richest plant-based sources of omega-3 fatty acids and lignans, offering anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits.
- Blueberries are loaded with antioxidants, particularly anthocyanins, which support brain health, reduce oxidative stress, and give this porridge its beautiful color.
- Almond milk keeps this porridge dairy-free and lower in saturated fat than cow's milk, making it a great option for lactose-intolerant or plant-based eaters.
- Cinnamon not only adds warm, aromatic flavor but may also help support blood sugar balance when consumed regularly.
Key Nutritional Insights:
- This porridge provides a strong balance of complex carbohydrates, plant-based protein, and healthy fats, making it an excellent sustained-energy breakfast.
- The combination of oats and flaxseed delivers over 6g of dietary fiber per serving, supporting digestive health and satiety.
- Blueberries contribute vitamin C and vitamin K along with powerful antioxidants that help combat inflammation and cellular damage.
- Almond butter and almond milk together contribute meaningful amounts of vitamin E, magnesium, and calcium without any cholesterol.
- The added sugar content is minimal — just 2 teaspoons of brown sugar split between servings — making this a low added-sugar breakfast option.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size1
- Amount per serving
- Calories520
- Standard DV% Daily Value*
- Total Fat22 g72 g30.56%
- Saturated Fat2 g20 g10%
- Trans Fat0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat6 g
- Monounsaturated Fat12 g
- Cholesterol0 mg300 mg0%
- Sodium320 mg2300 mg13.91%
- Total Carbohydrate67 g275 g24.36%
- Dietary Fiber10 g28 g35.71%
- Total Sugars18 g
- Added Sugars4 g50 g8%
- Sugar Alcohal0 g
- Protein14 g50 g28%
- Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)50 mcg20 mcg250%
- Calcium480 mg1300 mg36.92%
- Iron4 mg18 mg22.22%
- Potassium620 mg4700 mg13.19%
- Vitamin A10 mcg900 mcg1.11%
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)7 mg90 mg7.78%
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)7 mg15 mg46.67%
- Vitamin K14 mcg120 mcg11.67%
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.3 mg1.2 mg25%
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.1 mg1.3 mg7.69%
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)1.2 mg16 mg7.5%
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)0.1 mg1.7 mg5.88%
- Folate30 mcg400 mcg7.5%
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)0 mcg2.4 mcg0%
- Biotin5 mcg30 mcg16.67%
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)0.5 mg5 mg10%
- Choline22 mg550 mg4%
- Phosphorus380 mg1250 mg30.4%
- Iodine2 mcg150 mcg1.33%
- Magnesium120 mg420 mg28.57%
- Zinc2.2 mg11 mg20%
- Selenium8 mcg55 mcg14.55%
- Copper0.4 mg0.9 mg44.44%
- Manganese2.8 mg2.3 mg121.74%
- Chromium2 mcg35 mcg5.71%
- Molybdenum10 mcg45 mcg22.22%
- Chloride80 mg2300 mg3.48%
