Spiced Sunrise Porridge

This creamy, aromatic porridge is a morning ritual worth waking up for. It’s rooted in Ayurvedic principles… balancing, nourishing, and designed to gently awaken your digestion and mind for the day ahead.

Made with soaked steel-cut oats and quinoa flakes, this bowl is protein-rich and full of warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom to ignite your agni (digestive fire) and support a calm, focused start.

i like to make this recipe every second day (usually on tues and thurs when i have to go into the office).

You can personalise it with a swirl of nut butter, a sprinkle of seeds, or a drizzle of honey—just remember the key is to slow down and really savour each bite.

Why it’s great in the morning:

This porridge is grounding and stabilising, especially for Vata dosha. It’s easy to digest, full of complex carbs and gentle sweetness to keep blood sugar steady, and provides a comforting, warm start to your day… especially in cooler weather or when you’re feeling scattered or depleted.

don’t forget to check in with yourself before you start cooking… pause and ask yourself: what is my body actually needing right now?

Serving – 1

Ingredients

¼ cup soaked steel-cut oats (or rolled oats)

2 tbsp quinoa flakes (adds lightness + protein)

1 tsp ghee

¼ tsp cinnamon

¼ tsp nutmeg

¼ tsp cardamom

1–2 fresh medjool dates

1½ cups water

Optional

Dash of your preferred milk (oat, almond, dairy)

2-3 strands of saffron

Nut butter (like almond or peanut)

Chia seeds, hemp seeds, or crushed nuts

coconut flakes

Drizzle of honey or maple syrup

Method

1. In a small pot, melt ghee over medium heat.

2. Add spices and sauté gently until aromatic (around 30 seconds).

3. Stir in the oats and quinoa flakes, coating them in the spiced ghee.

4. Pour in water and bring to a boil.

5. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring often.

6. After about 5 minutes, add chopped dates and a spoon of nut butter.

7. Continue stirring occasionally until creamy (10–20 minutes total).

8. Add a splash of milk to finish. Stir, then remove from heat.

9. Serve in a warm bowl and top with seeds, nuts, or honey if desired.

10. Sit down, take a breath, smile—and enjoy it slowly.

Dosha Adaptation Guide

VATA ­– Ideal! Add extra ghee, serve warm, and feel free to use sweet dates and nut butter to make it even more nourishing.

PITTA – Use rolled oats instead of steel-cut, go light on the nut butter, and add a splash of coconut milk to cool.

KAPHA – Reduce ghee, skip the added sweeteners, and add fresh ginger or clove to boost circulation and lighten the bowl.