Porridge with blueberries and almonds is a tasty breakfast made from traditional porridge oats. It's a simple perfect start to the day. Packed full of fibre and energy, it keeps you fuller for longer!

Hello Folks! Welcome to my first recipe of the year. This porridge with blueberries and almonds.
After all the indulgence from Christmas and New Year it's good to get back to normality isn't it?
So this tasty blueberry almond porridge is the first in a series of 5 different breakfast porridges for this week.
I hope you enjoy them!
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Why You'll Love This Porridge With Blueberries And Almonds
I’ve always been a huge fan of this traditional porridge and indeed one of my very first blog recipe postings was my perfect porridge recipe.
Plus there are still some variations in that recipe, as well as the pinhead oatmeal recipe you could try anyway.
I prefer to keep my porridge ingredients to a minimum.
That's why there's not that many ingredients to this porridge with blueberries and almonds breakfast.
That way I can carry them to work and microwave them there after a gym session.
All my porridge recipes are made with convenience and simplicity in mind but with getting the maximum nutritional benefits, especially after a workout, from the tastiest fruits and nuts.
If you check out the details on the Nutrition Label above you’ll see that one bowl alone of this porridge with blueberries and almonds breakfast is providing you with 53% of your recommended daily dietary fibre plus 34% of daily protein recommendation.
What a great start for your body for the day!
Can you be sure your packaged breakfast cereal looks after you the way this one does?
Ingredients
- Rolled Oats/Porridge Oats/Oatmeal - don't use instant oats
- Milk - I use skimmed milk. You can use whole milk if you want but the nutritional label will not be valid.
- Flaked Almonds
- Blueberries - I use fresh but you can use defrosted frozen ones.
- Flax Seeds (optional)
- Chia Seeds (optional)
- Runny Honey (optional)
See recipe card for quantities.
How To Make Blueberry Almond Oatmeal
Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below. But here is a quick step by step guide of how to make this blueberry porridge recipe:
On the stove:-
- Place oats into a small saucepan along with the flax seeds and chia seeds. Add the milk.
- Bring to the boil. Turn down to simmer, stirring continuously until the milk has been absorbed by the oats or until a desired consistency is achieved.
- Top with blueberries, almonds and runny honey.
In the microwave:-
- Place oats into a microwaveable dish along with the chia seeds and add the milk.
- Microwave on full power for two minutes, stir and then microwave for one more minute. (Microwave times may vary so watch the porridge does not boil over).
- Remove the cooked porridge to a serving bowl.
- Stir in the flaked almonds, blueberries and flax seeds.
- Drizzle the runny honey over.
Equipment
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FAQ's
Do Blueberries And Almonds Go Together?
Yes, blueberries and almonds go perfectly together! The natural sweetness of the blueberries pairs perfectly with the rich, nutty crunch of almonds. These flavours and textures together taste amazing!
How Many Calories Are In This Blueberry Almond Porridge?
There are 485 calories per serving.
Is Porridge With Blueberries Healthy?
Yes in many ways. For example the oats contain fibre which aids digeston and helps to keep you fuller for longer. Blueberries are also rich in vitamin K which can help to promote heart health.
How Can I Make Blueberry Almond Porridge Overnight?
Place the oats, milk, blueberries and chia seeds in a bowl. Mix together well. Cover, place in the fridge overnight and in the morning top with extra blueberries, almond flakes and runny honey.
How Can I Make This Almond Oatmeal Recipe Vegan?
Use Almond milk for your milk and maple syrup instead of honey.
What Other Toppings Could I Use?
Why not try the toppings from my next 4 porridge recipes on this blueberry almond porridge?
Vary the fruits and nuts and if you find the porridge not sweet enough then add a little more honey (already included in the Nutrition Label calculation) or a sweetener like Stevia. Not sugar!
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Ingredients
- 25 g rolled oats/porridge oats
- 175 ml skimmed milk/other milk of choice or water
- 20 g flaked almonds
- 80 g blueberries
- 1 tablespoon flax seeds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon runny honey (optional)
Instructions
Stove:-
- Place the rolled oats/porridge oats into a small saucepan with the chia seeds and add the milk.
- Bring to the boil and then simmer, stirring continuously until the milk has been absorbed by the oats or until a desired consistency is achieved.
Microwave:-
- Place the rolled oats/porridge oats into a microwaveable dish with the chia seeds and add the milk.
- Microwave on full power for two minutes, stir and then microwave for one more minute. (Microwave times may vary so watch the porridge does not boil over).
- Remove the cooked porridge to a serving bowl.
- Stir in the flaked almonds, blueberries and flax seeds.
- Drizzle the runny honey over.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition Label
Nutritional information provided below is calculated using paid for online tools and the exact ingredients and quantities used above.
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If you’ve made this porridge with blueberries and almonds, or any other recipes on Neil's Healthy Meals, then please let me know.
Susie @ SuzLyfe
I love love love love oatmeal. I just really wish I liked it with milk! How about we have an oat/porridge date, and you can have your milky oats and I will have my egg white oats?
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
I'm a total addict when it comes to oatmeal Susie. So 100% agree with you!
Do you know what, I've never tried egg white oats. ๐ฎ So I'd be up for trying that with you. ๐
Cat @ Breakfast to Bed
I eat oats every morning for brekkie in the winter. It is just so warming and homey, you know?
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
There's just something about oats isn't there Cat? ๐
And, especially on a cold winters day, yep, they feel just like a big warm hug!
Coco
Those are fantastic blueberries! As an American, I had to see where you are from to call this porridge! ๐
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
Hi Coco, so glad you stopped by, thank you! ๐
Yeah I did struggle for a while as to whether or not to call it "Oatmeal with Blueberries and Almonds" as you would probably better recognise it. But in the end, I stuck with "porridge" as I have a lot people here in Scotland checking out my recipes, who are not bloggers, they might not understand porridge and oatmeal are the same! ๐
lindsay Cotter
i just made my husband a big bowl of this, but with almond milk. YUM! love your combos
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
Hi Lindsay. I love it when people try my recipes. And you just made my day!! ๐