Cozy Turmeric Porridge (1 Pot!)

Delicious! I can’t wait to serve this to my family. I topped it off with toasted coconut and almonds.

Surprisingly delicious and very autumnal/Christmassy. Works well with maple syrup on top and nut butters. Really enjoyed this to switch up my porridge, definitely recommend if curious!

I make this regularly, and use frozen wild blueberries when serving. I usually don’t like sweetened oats, but the maple syrup adds just the right amount of sweetness with the turmeric and other spices, so I always include it.

Perfection!!!!! I used 2% milk, just bc I didn’t want to open a can of coconut milk… Thank you for another amazing recipe!

As an avid oatmeal consumer, I really enjoyed this recipe! I used coconut milk from a carton as that is what I had on hand, and it was still creamy and delicious. I also actually decided to make this recipe because I had not eaten a pomegranate in years and didn’t know what to do with it and I must say, fresh pomegranate really made this porridge. In fact, my rediscovery of the fruit may have been the best part of this recipe, although the porridge itself was also scrumptious.

Made this recipe this morning, and it was so good! I used the minimum amount of golden milk and maple syrup and full-fat coconut milk, and it was perfect. I also added pomegranate. I was nervous about tasting the black pepper or it otherwise having an overly turmericky taste, but it was genuinely perfect, a little sweet, and very cozy indeed!

I subbed rolled oats instead of steel cut. You can use the same amount of coconut milk/water as the recipe calls for since you don’t soak them. I loved it with the pomegranate!

Really delicious, followed the recipe to a T. Reheats so well and made for a yummy, filling breakfast. Always trying to get more turmeric into my diet!

I had turmeric oats for the first time from an Ayurvedic café in India in December 2019 and didn’t think I could ever replicate something so perfect…until today! Thank you for transporting right back to the home of Ayurvedic food with this bowl of warm, spicy, indulgent goodness. Topped mine with some extra coconut milk, nut butter and blueberries. Also so pleased to have a little jar of Golden Milk Mix on hand now for the future. You’ve done it again Dana!

I do this recipe a minimum of four times a week -although I’ve never soaked the oats before, but I will. Usually, I add lots of fresh ginger, turmeric and black pepper, and fruits like raspberries, kiwi and pomegranate. I grill some seeds like cashew, pumpkin, lignan and hazelnuts, and I add then to the oats. I do it more runny too, it’s nearly a soup. Can’t get enough of it!!

Update! I adapted a different baked oatmeal recipe and was pretty pleased with the results.

Dry: 2 cups old-fashioned oats, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 3 teaspoons golden milk mix, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 cup pomegranate arils.

Wet: 1 can coconut milk (full-fat for me), 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1 egg, and 2 tablespoons melted butter that I’d try omitting next time

Square pan, 375 degrees, 20-25 minutes. I think the arils got a bit dry, being in there for so long, and the butter was perhaps unnecessary — the end result definitely felt decadent, though that could also be using full-fat coconut milk.

Loved this recipe! I have been trying to find recipes to incorporate coconut butter and this was perfect. Will definitely make again.

FOR the record, I did not want to love this.

I’m a proud, judgy South Indian lady, and I never got behind the whole hipster-turmeric-in-everything trend…in my house, turmeric gets put in curries, and that is it.

But at this point, I’d trust you with my firstborn, so onward I forged.

I got the ratios a little wrong, and ended up slightly over-turmericing this bad boy…but it is so very snuggly and delicious and cozy that it’s my new forever recipe for the winter. I was miserably walking home in the rain after a night shift, and knew just what I HAD to have.

I had mine with banana, almond butter and chopped dates. Never. Going. Back.

This is so tasty! I eat oatmeal most mornings, but this was something completely new! It is an enticing and comforting flavor. Thank you for providing the single use Golden Milk ratio.

I make this at least once a week and love this combination of flavors! Even my husband loves this recipe, and he is extremely picky about his food.
I stir in about a tablespoon of cashew butter and coconut butter at the very end and let it melt, and then top with raspberries, blueberries, banana, flaxseed and hemp seeds.

First of all, I would like to say thank you for the many, many meals you have inspired in my home. I have been following you for quite awhile, and am forever recommending you to my friends. This is a perfect soothing breakfast. I have been making it in large batches and letting it last a few days at a time for breakfasts….the flavors get better as time passes. I also add fresh grated turmeric and ginger in addition to the golden milk spices for extra flavor and nutrition. I’ve done it without as well, but the bite and earthiness from the fresh variety are and additional punch:)

I’m so glad I’ve now got a porridge recipe that’s a bit more ‘savoury’ tasting! I used a teaspoon of honey instead of maple syrup. Also, a reminder to occasionally stir it so that it doesn’t stick to the bottom like mine did!

So yummy and comforting! one of my favorite breakfast recipes.

I really enjoyed this recipe! The first time I made it the proportions were off and it had a steely taste, but I gave it another go and added both the cloves and nutmeg! It had just the right spice! I also used powdered coconut milk as that’s what I had on hand, and it was creamy goodness! Thanks Dana!

This was delicious. I would start with a tablespoon of maple syrup because I didn’t think it needed much sweetness. I served with extra coconut milk and chopped dates and walnuts.

This is delicious, as is the golden milk just before bed time. Thanks for the recipe.
Ann from Aus.

I LOVED This (even though I typically find oatmeal kind of boring and unappealing)! The first time, I made the recipe with pomegranates, as recommended… but they are wildly expensive here right now, so I made the turmeric oats topped with a tiny bit of butter, walnuts, and dates; I loved it just as much!

I have also used the turmeric mylk mix as a nice change to my regular breakfast smoothie AND I re-vamped a vegan banana pancake recipe to be even more delicious w/ the turmeric mylk mix!

Easy, healthy and tasty!

I’m always wary of using ingredients that I associate with savory flavors ( I.e turmeric and black pepper for tofu scramble, etc.) but this turned out SO DELICIOUS. I’ve made it twice in the past three weeks with heaps of leftovers because I honestly cannot get enough. I add whatever fruits / seeds / nut butters I have that day and it never disappoints. Coziest breakfast of all time :)

Yummmmmm! This is real comfort food, can’t wait for winter to come. I added a crumble made from coconut, walnuts and maple…so good Thank you!!

This recipe is easy and tastes great! I have shared it with my family! Can’t wait to keep exploring Minimalist Baker recipes!

I made this, but used millet instead of oats and I had craisins on-hand so subbed those for the pomegranate arils. Came out great, thank you.

Delicious and comforting! I soaked the oats overnight which made them melt in your mouth once cooked. Added chopped dates and banana to add some additional sweetness (sweet tooth here!) along with all the little add-ons I typically put in smoothies (chia, hemp, goji, flax) and devoured it in minutes. I love that you can add different things each time to bring in some variety and are still getting that necessary dose of turmeric. Thanks Dana and team!

Hello Dana,
I made this for breakfast yesterday and I’m hooked! I love that this recipe is so healthy, so tasty, and so beautiful at the same time. I was wondering how to incorporate daily turmeric in my life and I now have the answer. This morning I made my oatmeal in an instant pot, using 2 cups oat milk and 1 cup water for 1 cup steel-cut oats, a pinch of salt, at high pressure for 4 minutes, then natural release, and it was still very creamy. Like many people, I sweetened it with a sliced banana and the pomegranate arils, and that was all I needed. A royal breakfast! A big thank you for this recipe!

Tried this recipe this morning and it was wonderful! I actually put my steel cut oats in the pressure cooker but everything tasted so good ? Didn’t have any pomegranate to put on top (LOVE pomegranate) So I just topped with my usual banana and blueberries. Yum! Thanks for the awesome recipe!

This recipe turned my usual steel cut oats morning glop into an AMAZING bowl of deliciousness! Recently, I drank my first cup of Golden Milk at a tiny place in Hanapepe, Kaua’i (Little Fish Coffee), and have been wanting to a Golden Milk recipe ever since. Enter your recipe for Cozy Turmeric Porridge! I made mine exactly as your recipe reads, with blueberries & banana for sweetener. Thank you for the deliciousness!

I have been eating turmeric and oatmeal for decades. I prefer a savory route and use a 1/4 tsp of turmeric and a like amount of ground cumin. Black pepper and Sea salt to taste. My secret twist is to add a slice of quality Swiss cheese when finished cooking and stirring into the oatmeal. I top it with a seeded and diced fresh tomato. If I’m looking for more protein I top it with a poached egg drizzled with EVO and garlic powder. If I’m in a hurry I use McCanns instant oatmeal. OJ is a great accompaniment.
Swiss and turmeric are a wonderful couple and should get married and have kids or not.

Made it this morning! Such a beautiful breakfast. and delicious, obviously. I used rolled oats so different texture I’m sure, but still awesome.