Pink Porridge (Masha)
Pink Porridge (Masha)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 3 cups milk, (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup beets, cooked and pureed (about 1 small beet)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup fresh berries
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon extra maple syrup
Instructions
- 1
If using a fresh beet, peel and chop one small beet. Boil or steam until very tender, about 15-20 minutes. Once cooked, puree the beet in a blender or food processor until smooth. You will need about 1/2 cup of beet puree.
⏱️ 20 min
- 2
In a large saucepan, combine the rolled oats, milk, water, beet puree, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, for 10-15 minutes, or until the oats are tender and the porridge has reached your desired consistency. If the porridge becomes too thick, add a splash more milk or water.
⏱️ 15 min
- 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired by adding more maple syrup.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Divide the pink porridge among four bowls. Serve immediately with your choice of toppings such as fresh berries, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or an extra drizzle of maple syrup.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Pink Porridge (Masha)
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 3 cups milk, (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup beets, cooked and pureed (about 1 small beet)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup fresh berries
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts
- 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon extra maple syrup
Instructions
- 1
If using a fresh beet, peel and chop one small beet. Boil or steam until very tender, about 15-20 minutes. Once cooked, puree the beet in a blender or food processor until smooth. You will need about 1/2 cup of beet puree.
⏱️ 20 min - 2
In a large saucepan, combine the rolled oats, milk, water, beet puree, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently, for 10-15 minutes, or until the oats are tender and the porridge has reached your desired consistency. If the porridge becomes too thick, add a splash more milk or water.
⏱️ 15 min - 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired by adding more maple syrup.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Divide the pink porridge among four bowls. Serve immediately with your choice of toppings such as fresh berries, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or an extra drizzle of maple syrup.
⏱️ 2 min