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Jamaican Pumpkin Porridge

Learn how to make some delicious pumpkin porridge for breakfast. This porridge is rich, creamy, vegan friendly and incredibly tasty using only a few ingredients.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Jamaican
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 234kcal
Author Charla

Ingredients

  • 14 oz full fat coconut milk (400ml)
  • 2½ cups pumpkin (290g)
  • 2½ medium carrots (152g) sliced
  • ½ cup ground oats (40g)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (2g)
  • ½ teaspoon ginger (1g)
  • ⅛ teaspoon cloves (0.62g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla (4g)
  • water, if needed
  • coconut condensed milk to taste

Instructions

  • Combine the chopped pumpkin and carrots with the coconut milk to a high speed blender.
  • Blitz to make a smooth paste/puree (it should be on the thicker side, but add a splash of water if needed).
  • Pour the liquid into a medium sized saucepan on medium heat.
  • Bring the saucepan to a rolling boil then reduce to low heat.
  • Stir in the ground oats.
  • Allow to simmer for a further 15 minutes, stirring throughout.After the given time, add the vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger cloves and pink salt.
  • Finally sweeten with condensed milk to taste (I only used a very small amount).
  • Serve accordingly.

Notes

  • Don't leave the porridge unattended, you will need to stir it throughout the given time so it doesn't burn, stick or become lumpy.
  • Any leftover porridge should be refrigerated when completely cool. You can leave it in a bowl wrapped with plastic wrap for up to 3 days.
  • You don't want the porridge to be too thin, you are aiming for a puree/thick consistency.
  • If you don't have ground oats, use whole oats but add it along with the pumpkin and carrots in the blender.
  • Use 1tbsp tapioca starch with 2 tablespoons of water and stir that in as a grain free alternative .
  • Feel free to use another plant based milk such as cashew, brazil nut milk etc...
  • Have some coconut milk/water on standby in case you need any more.
  • Oats are naturally gluten free however, if you are sensitive to trace then you will need certified gluten free oats.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 592mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 12543IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 4mg