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A bowl of Irish porridge topped with fresh raspberries sits on a white embroidered napkin, beside a bowl of raspberries and a floral teacup filled with tea. A vase with green leaves is in the background.
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Easy Irish Porridge Recipe

Irish Porridge, also known as stirabout, is a rich and creamy 3 ingredient breakfast packed with nutrients and delicious flavors! This recipe is inspired by the way my Irish grandmother made her morning porridge.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings (2-4)
Calories: 155kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

  • 1 cup steel-cut oats like Irish oats or pinhead oats
  • 3 ½ cups water or milk
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • pinch salt

For Serving

  • cream
  • honey or brown sugar
  • knob of butter (the Irish way)
  • fresh berries

Instructions

  • Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Once it boils, add the steel cut oats, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
  • Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally and as needed.
  • If the oats are firmer than you like, stir an additional ¼ cup of water until the desired texture is reached.
  • Ladle porridge into bowls, add cream (and or butter if desired,) and sweeten with a drizzle of honey and fresh berries.

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 0.003g | Vitamin A: 0.4IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg