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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Creamy Nutella Porridge

    Published: May 27, 2021 · Modified: Sep 13, 2022 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 5 Comments

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    Comforting and creamy Nutella porridge served with toasted chopped hazelnuts. Decadent, filling, and utterly delicious!

    It's the perfect treat or weekend breakfast for kids (and adults!) who LOVE Nutella, and best of all you only need 4 ingredients to make it! Try my creamy banana porridge too!

    A bowl of Nutella porridge with a jar of Nutella in the background.

    We do love experimenting with different porridge (oatmeal) flavours, and I'm pleased to report this creamy Nutella porridge is right up there, and on a par with my very favourite Biscoff porridge!

    Creamy Nutella melts into a warm batch of stovetop-made oatmeal, and is topped with freshly toasted chopped hazelnuts! The kids prefer their bowls topped with sliced banana, which is another great flavour combination.

    👩‍🍳 Have you seen my vegan peanut butter porridge? Protein-packed and perfect for a post-workout breakfast!

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    • ✔️ Why should you try it?
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Top tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ FAQs
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why should you try it?

    • Quick and easy to make.
    • Only 4 ingredients.
    • Keeps tummies full until lunchtime.
    • Perfect for a treat weekend breakfast.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Ingredients needed for Nutella porridge.
    • Nutella - or any other brand of chocolate hazelnut spread.
    • Oats - ordinary rolled oats work best in this recipe. Don't use instant or jumbo oats as they absorb the liquid differently.
    • Whole Milk - or use almond milk if you prefer.
    • Hazelnuts - toasted and chopped.

    🔪 Instructions

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    1. Place the oats and milk in a saucepan.
    2. Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat and cook for 3-4 minutes until cooked and creamy.
    3. Take the pan off the heat and stir through the Nutella.
    4. Serve with extra milk, chopped hazelnuts, and an extra dollop of smooth Nutella.
    Step by step photo instructions for making Nutella oatmeal.

    💭 Top tips

    • A great time-saving tip is to weigh the oats and measure the milk into a jug the night before. Don't forget to store the milk in the fridge!
    • Buy ready toasted and chopped hazelnuts, or toast them the night before, so you're all ready to go in the morning.
    • Feel free to add more milk to make the porridge the consistency you prefer. I prefer thick and creamy!

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    The Nutella porridge makes a delicious weekend breakfast served with a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice or fruit smoothie. My kids often request it as an after-school snack too, just like my overnight Weetabix recipe!

    📖 Variations

    • Top the Nutella porridge with fresh fruit such as sliced bananas, blueberries, or raspberries.
    • Stir in a spoonful of chia seeds for extra goodness.
    • Use plant-based milk (almond works well) instead of cow's milk, if you prefer.
    • Adapt the recipe to make slow cooker porridge.
    Creamy Nutella porridge with hazelnuts.

    🥡 Storage

    Porridge is best eaten fresh as soon as it is made!

    Leftover porridge can be reheated if required, but it will thicken on cooling so you will need to add a little extra liquid, (water or milk) and stir it well before reheating it in a pan or microwave.

    ❓ FAQs

    Is Nutella vegan?

    Nutella contains skimmed milk powder and is therefore not vegan. Some supermarket own brands of chocolate hazelnut spread are free of animal-based ingredients. Be sure to check the label.

    Is Nutella healthy to eat?

    Nutella contains a small amount of calcium but also quite a lot of sugars and fat. We, therefore, suggest eating this Nutella porridge as a special weekend treat breakfast, and not an everyday breakfast.

    Is porridge and oatmeal the same thing?

    Oatmeal and porridge are basically the same thing – it's what you get when you add milk or water to oats and cook them. In the UK we call it porridge, in the United States they call it oatmeal.

    🍽️ More family-friendly recipes

    Some more delicious breakfast recipes from the Effortless Foodie kitchen!

    • Creamy Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats Recipe
    • Easy Blackcurrant Compote Recipe
    • Easy Overnight Weetabix Recipe
    • Easy Apple Sauce Recipe

    Tried this recipe? Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ star rating in the comments!

    Recipe

    A bowl of Nutella porridge with chopped hazelnuts.
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    Creamy Nutella Porridge

    A comforting and creamy Nutella porridge served with toasted chopped hazelnuts. Decadent, filling, and utterly delicious!
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine British
    Keyword nutella oatmeal, nutella porridge
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings 2
    Calories 533kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Kitchen Scales
    • Measuring Jug
    • Saucepan
    • Wooden Spoon

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 70 g Rolled Oats NOT instant or jumbo oats
    • 350 ml Milk
    • 2 tablespoon Nutella or other brand of chocolate hazelnut spread

    For the topping

    • 50 ml Milk
    • 2 tablespoon Nutella
    • 25 g Hazelnuts toasted and chopped

    Instructions

    • Place the oats and milk in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat and cook for 3-4 minutes until cooked and creamy.
    • Take the pan off the heat and stir through the Nutella.
    • Serve in bowls with the extra milk (if required), chopped hazelnuts, and a dollop of smooth Nutella.

    Notes

    Top Tips:
    • A great time-saving tip is to weigh the oats and measure the milk into a jug the night before. Store the milk in the fridge obviously!
    • Buy ready toasted and chopped hazelnuts, or toast them the night before, so you're all ready to go in the morning.
    • Feel free to add more milk to make the porridge the consistency you prefer. I prefer thick and creamy!
     
    Variations:
    • Top the Nutella porridge with fresh fruit such as sliced banana, blueberries, or raspberries.
    • Stir in a spoonful of chia seeds for extra goodness.
    • Use plant-based milk (almond works well) instead of cow's milk, if you prefer.
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Creamy Nutella Porridge
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    533
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    27
    g
    42
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    15
    g
    94
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    20
    mg
    7
    %
    Sodium
     
    103
    mg
    4
    %
    Potassium
     
    626
    mg
    18
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    58
    g
    19
    %
    Fiber
     
    7
    g
    29
    %
    Sugar
     
    31
    g
    34
    %
    Protein
     
    15
    g
    30
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    328
    IU
    7
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    298
    mg
    30
    %
    Iron
     
    4
    mg
    22
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Shadi Hasanzadenemati

      May 27, 2021 at 1:39 pm

      5 stars
      So delicious! Thank you for this amazing recipe!

      Reply
    2. Natalie

      May 27, 2021 at 2:01 pm

      5 stars
      Gosh, Nutella in porridge sounds incredible. I haven't had Nuttela in ages. I could buy a jar to try your recipe. Thanks for this lovely idea.

      Reply
    3. Jen

      May 27, 2021 at 2:13 pm

      5 stars
      I love the idea of having prepped the night before in the fridge as sometimes it takes a bit for my brain to wake up in the morning, haha! I knew this would be a hit though. I mean, can you really go wrong with Nutella?! I think not. Absolutely delicious!

      Reply
    4. Michelle

      May 27, 2021 at 2:25 pm

      5 stars
      Yesss. It doesn't get any better than chocolate for breakfast

      Reply
    5. Toni

      May 27, 2021 at 2:30 pm

      5 stars
      This is really decadent! It quickly became a new favorite breakfast at my house!

      Reply

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