Breakfast “N’oatmeal” Porridge

Name: Breakfast “N’oatmeal” Porridge
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 cup spaghetti squash, precooked, packed tight; ¾ cup coconut milk (or other nut/seed milk); 2 tsp maple syrup (or a few drops stevia); ½ tsp cinnamon; 1 pinch nutmeg; 1 pinch sea salt; 2 tbsp raisins or dates, chopped; 2 tbsp walnuts or pumpkin seeds, chopped; 1 cup apple or pear, grated (*see note); ⅓ cup coconut flakes

April 26, 2022 Andrea Wyckoff

I love this warm spaghetti squash Breakfast “N’oatmeal” Porridge. It reminds me a lot of starchy “rice pudding”. You can flavor this just like you would regular oatmeal. I like my “n’oatmeal” with cinnamon, raisin, walnuts, and apples. I love the versatility of this dish, as it can easily be made nut-free, coconut-free, or sugar-free. You can sweeten it with apple juice or add a little maple syrup. You can add in a grated apple, diced pear, or any of your favorite dried or fresh fruits. I have laid out a base recipe below, but I hope you will get creative here and try it a few different ways until you find one you really like!

Ingredients

spaghetti squash, precooked, packed tight		1 cup
coconut milk (or other nut/seed milk)		¾ cup
maple syrup (or a few drops stevia)		2 tsp
cinnamon		½ tsp
nutmeg		1 pinch
sea salt		1 pinch

Optional Ingredients (choose based on personal dietary restrictions)

raisins or dates, chopped		2 tbsp
walnuts or pumpkin seeds, chopped		2 tbsp
apple or pear, grated (*see note)		1 cup
coconut flakes		⅓ cup

Directions:

Pre-cook the spaghetti squash (see steps 1, 2, and 3 in the link for instructions), ideally the night before.
Dice pre-cooked spaghetti squash into small bits.
Add all ingredients to a saucepan and heat up over medium heat. I start by adding ½ cup of coconut milk or apple juice, then slowly add more liquid until I have the right consistency.
Stir over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until thoroughly heated, season to taste, and then serve.
If you’d prefer a less chunky Breakfast “N’oatmeal” Porridge you can use an immersion blender to blend it all together a bit more.