Start your day with a delicious twist on breakfast, this sweet miso porridge is creamy, comforting, and packed with flavour. The subtle saltiness of miso balances beautifully with the natural sweetness of maple syrup, creating a unique and nourishing bowl. Made with gluten-free oats and plant-based milk, it’s a wholesome way to fuel your morning. Top it with fruit and nuts for a warm, satisfying start to the day.
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Sweet Miso Porridge – A Deliciously Unique Breakfast
Miso for breakfast? Why not! While we usually think of it in savoury dishes, sweet miso adds a subtle richness to porridge, with hints of salted caramel or butterscotch. Paired with banana and pear, it creates a warm, comforting bowl that’s as delicious as it is nourishing.
One of the best things about this porridge is how versatile it is. I love it with pecans for a bit of crunch, but walnuts, almonds, or macadamias work just as well. You can also mix up the toppings depending on what you have: fresh berries in summer, stewed apples in winter, and a drizzle of maple syrup for a little extra indulgence.
Out of all the ways to make porridge, this has to be one of my favourites. It’s creamy, cosy, and packed with goodness, making it the perfect way to start the day. The miso adds just the right amount of umami depth, turning a simple bowl of oats into something really special.
Whether you’re a porridge fan looking to mix things up or just curious about using miso in sweet recipes, this is one to try. It’s simple, satisfying, and guaranteed to brighten up your morning.
Other Porridge Recipes To Try
- Blueberry Porridge
- Golden Overnight Porridge
- Whole Oat Porridge with Winter Squash and Ginger from “Whole Food Cooking Every Day” by Amy Chaplin
- Matcha & Coconut Overnight Porridge with Fresh Figs
I hope you enjoy this sweet miso porridge recipe as much as we do. If you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!
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Sweet Miso Porridge [vegan] [gluten free]
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 100 g rolled porridge oats
- 500 ml non dairy milk – almond or oat milk
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger powder
- seeds of 2 cardamom pods – crushed
- 1 Tbsp white sweet miso
- 1/2 tsp vanilla powder
TOPPINGS:
- 1 banana
- 1 pear
- handful of pecan nuts
- maple syrup
Instructions
- Put the oats, milk, chia seeds, ginger, and crushed cardamom seeds in a small saucepan.100 g rolled porridge oats , 500 ml non dairy milk – almond or oat milk, 1 Tbsp chia seeds, 1/2 tsp ground ginger powder, seeds of 2 cardamom pods – crushed
- Cook under medium/ high heat until the liquid has been absorbed and the oats are cooked.
- Remove from heat. Add the sweet miso paste and vanilla. Mix until well blended.1 Tbsp white sweet miso, 1/2 tsp vanilla powder
- Share the porridge evenly between 2 serving bowls.
- Add toppings such as sliced banana, pear and pecan nuts.1 banana, 1 pear, handful of pecan nuts
- Sweeten to taste with maple syrup.maple syrup
- Eat straight away
Nutrition
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Sweet Miso Porridge [vegan] [gluten free]
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