Sunshine Turmeric Porridge Bowl

A sunny bowl of turmeric porridge, sure to brighten up even the greyest of mornings with a creamy and nourishing plant-based breakfast.

You know those days when you wake up and the sky is cloudy and grey? I live in London, so I really know those days, and it’s on those mornings when a bowl of turmeric porridge is exactly what I need to brighten up my day. This is also one of the easiest ways I know how to make porridge. It takes minimal prep time, and the oats come out super fluffy every time! I almost go into auto-pilot when I enter my kitchen with this meal in mind.

• I go straight for the kettle, setting it to boil, so I can make my daily morning cup (of hot lemon water or a matcha latte), and pulling out a bowl at the same time so I can prep my porridge.
• I’ll add all the dry ingredients (oats, chia/flax seeds, spices) to the bowl, and once the water has boiled, pour it into both my mug and my bowl. I tend to eyeball and pour enough water to cover all the oats, plus a bit extra – it all gets absorbed brilliantly.
• Then I’ll leave the bowl on the counter, pick up my mug and go back to my room to carry on with my morning routine.

Half an hour later, my oats have had the perfect amount of time to get themselves ready! They’re actually ready in about ten minutes (nice of them to be so quick), but I like to give them extra time if I can, as I find the longer I leave them the fluffier they get. I’ll usually pour some plant mylk in at the end to add an extra creaminess to the oats, and then I pretty much always stick it in the microwave for a couple of minutes to warm it up again – cloudy days leave me wanting extra warm food.

Oh! A quick but important note: if you leave your oats sitting in boiling water for ten minutes or less and they’re still slightly warm, but you want to microwave them anyways (I always want my food extra hot, so I get you), please keep an eye on them in the microwave! I have been the culprit of waaaay too many overflowing bowls of oats in my microwave. You would think after the first several times I would learn, but somehow it still happens to me all the time…and there’s nothing more upsetting than losing half your breakfast because it spilled out of your bowl (I mean, of course there are more upsetting things, but mopping up a microwave of soggy oats definitely dampens your morning). So, learn from my mistakes and keep an eye out, they’ll only need about a minute in there to heat up.

Fast Five Reasons to Try – Sunshine Turmeric Porridge Bowl

1. A quick and effortless breakfast bowl that basically cooks itself on your kitchen counter.
2. Fluffy, creamy, and comforting – just as a porridge bowl should be.
3. Adds a dash of sunshine to a dreary day – I mean it’s yellow!
4. Nourishing and anti-inflammatory packed dish as turmeric is so so good for you.
5. Top your bowl with endless possibilities, with a base that is filling and delicious.

Next time you wake up craving some sunshine oats and want to do it the quick and effortless way (which is most days for me, let’s be real), I hope you try this recipe and method out! If you do, take a photo and tag me on Instagram @bitesbybekah. I’d love to connect with you and it always makes me so happy to see your creations!