Turmeric Oatmeal

Golden Porridge with Poached Plums

This golden porridge glows with anti-inflammatory turmeric and bursts with plant-based proteins from soy, nuts, and seeds. We topped it with poached plums for extra sweetness and a boost of antioxidants.

{Vegan, High-Protein} Turmeric Oatmeal

Info

Nutrition per serving
NutrientAmountRDA
Net Carbs37.3 g13.6%
of which Sugars17.1 g19%
Fibers8.8 g31.5%
Fats14.3 g21.9%
of which Saturates1.9 g9.6%
of which Omega 30.3 g28%
Proteins16.3 g35.4%
Calcium362 mg36.2%
Vitamin A139 mcg19.8%
Vitamin C20 mg26.3%
Iron4.3 mg28.9%
Potassium708 mg20.2%
Sodium76 mg3.3%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Kcal343 17.1%
Macro split
  • net carbs 49%
  • sugars 22%
  • fats 19%
  • saturates 2%
  • proteins 21%
  • fibers 12%
*RDA based on a 2000 kcal diet;
**Nutritional data sources: USDA, food labels.
KCAL
343 per serving
TIME
15m
HEALTH

How would you like a glowing high-protein and low-fat porridge for breakfast? Keep reading, and we'll show you how to make this "golden" turmeric oatmeal with sugar-free homemade poached plums.

Turmeric is such a cute little thing. It's a great source of precious vitamins and minerals, it makes your food glow like gold, and regular consumption can help against inflammation and depression[1].

Turmeric is pretty alright, but it doesn't make a complete breakfast. To start your day like a champ, you need fibres, carbs, and proteins. Oats take care of the first two, and we filled this recipe with lots of protein-rich ingredients, like:

  • Soy milk

  • Soy yogurt

  • Pumpkin Seeds

  • Almond spread

All the ingredients we used are plant-based, making this golden oatmeal perfect for vegans. And just like any other oatmeal, it's also gluten-free.

Moreover, we didn't use any added sugars. Instead, we took some ripe plums and poached them in water with a bit of cinnamon.

Ok so, here's some quick nutritional highlights from a bowl of this porridge. It gives you 33% RDI of proteins, 32%RDI of fibres, only 6% of saturated fats and a nice boost of slow-release energy with 367 calories. Make it in just 15 minutes following the steps below. Enjoy!

Ingredients

Adjustments
Serves
Measuring System
Poached Plums
Water120 mL
Cinnamon1/2 tsp
Plums4
Porridge
Soy Milk380 mL
Oats60 g
Turmeric1/2 tsp
Almond Butter1 tbsp
Toppings
Soy Yogurt100 g
Pumpkin Seeds15 g

Step 1

Let's start by preparing the poached plums.

Pour water in a saucepan and stir in the ground cinnamon. Then, add the plums, halved and pitted.

Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes covered. The plums will soften and release their juices which will turn into a delicious, purple syrup.

Poached plums with cinnamon

Step 2

Meanwhile, combine soy milk and oat flakes in a clean pot and bring to a boil over medium heat.

Then, lower the heat and cook the porridge for 5 minutes while stirring continuously to avoid the oats getting stuck to the bottom of the pan and burning.

Oats cooked with soy milk

Step 3

When the oatmeal has thickened, stir in the turmeric powder and almond butter.

Mix well to incorporate the ingredients and then remove the pan from the heat.

Turmeric and almond butter in the porridge

Step 4

Divide the golden porridge among bowls and spoon the soy yogurt over it.

Then, top with the poached plums and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.

Finally, drizzle the plum syrup over the oatmeal and serve warm.

Golden oatmeal topped with yogurt and pumpkin seeds

Tips

Add ground ginger to the poached plums for extra flavour and an anti-inflammatory boost.

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