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Coconut Milk Porridge

Published: Apr 17, 2023 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · Leave a Comment

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A cozy warming breakfast, this creamy coconut milk porridge will fast become a family favorite! Easy to make with pantry staples, it's a vegan and gluten free oatmeal that comes together in just 10 minutes.

Have a peek at my oat milk porridge for another quick and easy breakfast idea!

coconut milk porridge topped with fruit in a cream bowl with a wooden spoon in it next to pears and a cup of tea.

Making this coconut milk porridge recipe is so easy, yet it feels quite special with its indulgent creamy taste. Perfect for both a quick weekday breakfast or a more leisurely weekend brunch during the fall and winter months, it goes down well with kids and adults alike!

Much like my popular apple porridge and berry porridge, this recipe is super simple and uses ingredients most of us have in the pantry or are on our weekly shopping list. You can of course add fun toppings, and I've given some suggestions below.

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  • ⭐ Why this recipe is so good
  • 🥥 Ingredients
  • 🍎 Suggestions for toppings
  • 📖 Swaps and variations
  • 🔪 Step by step instructions
  • 💭 Expert recipe tips and notes
  • 📋 Frequently asked questions
  • 🍽 How to serve coconut milk porridge
  • 📖 Freezing guidance
  • 🥣 More breakfast recipes
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

⭐ Why this recipe is so good

Creamy and indulgent. Coconut milk has the best creamy, slightly sweet and comforting taste, and gives the oatmeal so much flavor.

Pantry staples. We use just 5 ingredients to make this porridge, or 3 if you prefer to leave out the spices!

Easy to make. As such an easy breakfast idea, and a one pot recipe, it's so good for a weekday family treat to start the day.

🥥 Ingredients

individually labelled jug of coconut milk and bowls of oats, ginger, cardamom and maple syrup.

All the ingredients and their quantities are set out in the recipe card below.

Some notes to help guide you:

  • Oats - I suggest to use rolled oats rather than steel cut oats or quick-cook oats. They have the best texture for making oatmeal, and of course use certified gluten free oats if you have that dietary requirement.
  • Coconut milk - while you can use light coconut milk that comes in a can, this porridge is better made with the pouring or drinking kind of coconut milk that comes in a carton and is often called 'coconut drink'.
  • Ground ginger and cardamom - these are optional, but do give the porridge a lovely spiced flavor.

🍎 Suggestions for toppings

While this porridge is delicious as it is, you can always make it extra special with some additions:

  • Fresh fruit
  • Mango coulis or rhubarb sauce
  • Apple and pear compote, mango compote or rhubarb compote
  • Nuts or seeds, such as pumpkin seeds or chia seeds
  • Desiccated coconut

📖 Swaps and variations

Swap coconut milk for another non-dairy milk. Of course, it wouldn't make this a coconut milk porridge, but you can use oat milk or other milk if you're out!

Swap the spices. If you prefer the taste of nutmeg, a little pinch would work as a nice swap, perhaps alongside cinnamon if it works for you (some readers may wish to have a read of my low histamine spices post for more on this topic!).

🔪 Step by step instructions

Making this creamy oatmeal with coconut milk is very easy to do with minimal ingredients, and just a few steps.

Full instructions are given in the recipe card below, but these photos should help guide you.

oats, milk and spices in a pot on a stove top labelled number one.

Step 1: Combine porridge ingredients.

Add the oats, coconut milk and spices to your pot (image 1).

porridge in a pot on a stove top labelled number two.

Step 2: Cook the coconut porridge.

Bring the porridge to a light simmer, and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently (image 2).

Adjust with more milk if you prefer a thinner consistency, then spoon into your bowls and drizzle over maple syrup.

💭 Expert recipe tips and notes

  • Don't let it boil. There is always debate as to whether you should boil porridge or not. Personally I think it has a better taste and texture to simply bring to a light simmer, not a boil.
  • Keep stirring the porridge. To get a deliciously creamy porridge it's best to stir quite frequently.
  • Adjust the texture. We all like our porridge to a different consistency, whether very thick or thinner. This recipe makes a fairly thick porridge, so pour in more milk to thin, to preference.
  • Up the spice! For a spiced porridge, you can always sprinkle in a little more ginger or cardamom, or add some other spices too.

📋 Frequently asked questions

Which type of coconut milk is best for making porridge?

I suggest using drinking coconut milk that typically comes in a carton and is often labelled coconut drink.

Is coconut milk porridge and coconut milk oatmeal the same thing?

Yes, they are the same breakfast! In the UK it is typically called porridge, whereas in the US it is called oatmeal.

Is this porridge gluten free?

If you are gluten free then you need to use certified gluten free oats to make porridge.

Is this porridge low histamine?

Coconut milk is given as low histamine on the SIGHI list. However, it is always best to check the ingredients label of all products to be sure you tolerate them. You may like to see my low histamine breakfast ideas round-up for more tasty ideas!

🍽 How to serve coconut milk porridge

Serve with these fun sides, toppings and drinks for an indulgent breakfast:

  • Top with fresh fruit, or perhaps my blueberry applesauce or blackberry apple compote for extra sweetness.
  • Serve with a cozy drink such as my honey milk, cardamon spice milk, nutmeg warm milk or lemongrass tea for caffeine free options. See my low histamine tea ideas for even more options!
  • Pair with a healthy smoothie or juice such as my pear apple smoothie or apple ginger juice for all the vitamins!

📖 Freezing guidance

It is possible to freeze porridge. Simply portion into a freezer safe container for up to three months, then reheat on the stove top. You may need to add extra coconut milk to adjust the texture to preference.

coconut milk porridge in a cream bowl topped with pears and blueberries with a cup of tea and pears in the background.

🥣 More breakfast recipes

Find lots of cozy warm breakfast recipes here, including my popular spiced pear porridge and oat milk rice pudding, as well as these tasty sweet and savory options:

  • mango oatmeal in a white bowl next to a glass jar of mango puree and a spoon.
    Creamy Mango Oatmeal
  • carrot cake baked oatmeal in a white ovenproof dish
    Vegan Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal
  • berry quinoa porridge in a white bowl with a spoon on a tea towel next to small bowls of nuts and seeds.
    Berry Quinoa Porridge
  • sweet potato corn on a white plate with two slices of bread next to a dish of hash.
    Sweet Potato Corn Hash

I'm always in the kitchen, so come join me on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest to be the first to hear of new recipes! And I love to hear from you - so please do leave a star rating ⭐⭐⭐ and comment if you've tried the recipe!

📖 Recipe

coconut milk porridge in a cream bowl with a wooden spoon next to blueberries and pears.

Coconut Milk Porridge

Claire
This creamy coconut porridge is cozy and warming, and so quick and easy to make for a weekday breakfast!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 2 minutes mins
Cook Time 8 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American, British
Servings 1 serving
Calories 244 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ cup oats gluten free, if required
  • 1 cup coconut milk*
  • ¼ teaspoon cardamom optional
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger optional
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup

Instructions
 

  • Tip the oats into your pot along with the cardamom and ground ginger, if using. Pour in the coconut milk. Stir and bring to a light simmer. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring often.
  • Spoon the porridge into your bowls, drizzle on the maple syrup and top with fruit, nuts or seeds if you like. Serve immediately.

Notes

*I suggest using the pouring type of coconut milk (or coconut milk drink, as it is often called) that comes in a carton. You can use coconut milk from a can, in which case I would recommend using the light version.
  • Don't let it boil. Bring to a light simmer, not a boil.
  • Keep stirring the porridge. For a creamy porridge it's best to stir quite frequently.
  • Adjust the texture. This recipe makes a fairly thick porridge, so pour in more milk to thin, to preference.
 
Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance
All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
  • coconut milk scores 0, but be mindful of any additional ingredients.
  • ginger, which scores 1.
  • cardamom scores 0, but has a note that some varieties may not be tolerated.

Nutrition

Calories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 175mgFiber: 5gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 0.1IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 129mgIron: 2mg
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Hi, I’m Claire. After a diagnosis of MCAS I began to follow a low histamine diet, which has helped me manage my symptoms. Here I hope to show that a restrictive diet can still be full of flavourful meals, and help you enjoy being creative in the kitchen.

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