Danish Grod Recipe | Oat and Chia Porridge | Cook's Hideout (2024)

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Looking for a quick and easy breakfast recipe?? Then you have to try this vegan Danish grod recipe aka oat and chia porridge. It takes just 10 minutes to make this creamy, healthy and 100% vegan Danish breakfast.

Chia seeds help to thicken the oats to make the creamiest grød. Serve with cardamom flavored berries for a tasty morning treat. Top with your favorite toppings like chopped nuts, fruit and customize this oat bowl to your liking.

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  • About the recipe
  • Ingredients
  • Instructions
  • Expert Tips
  • You might also like
  • Recipe Card

About the recipe

I love oats and can have them for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I use them in quite a few different recipes like this quinoa oats idli, oats khichdi and this tomato dosa with oats.

Today’s chia and oat porridge is a hearty Danish breakfast. It is so popular that there is a very popular restaurant with the name Grød in Copenhagen.

Grød means porridge in Danish and it can be either savory or sweet. In this version of Danish grod, chia seeds are used along with rolled oats. Chia adds both texture and nutrition to this dish.

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The best part of this recipe is that it is quick and easy to make, just 10~15 mins total. Also this is oatmeal porridge is creamy and perfect breakfast to start any day. The cardamom flavored berries are a great addition to this yummy vegan porridge.

This Danish porridge recipe is adapted from Whole Bowls cookbook by Allison Day. It is one of my go-to breakfast porridge that sticks to your ribs and is absolutely delicious.

Ingredients

For the details of the exact quantities of each ingredient and the list of ingredients needed, check the printable recipe card below.

Here are the ingredients you need to make this delicious Danish grid recipe:

  • Rolled Oats. Quick cooking oats will not work because they won't hold their shape and will become too mushy.
  • Non-dairy milk - I use unsweetened almond milk. Any non-dairy or dairy milk will work in this recipe.
  • Chia seeds - this superfood is a great addition to your daily diet. They help to thicken the porridge*.
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The other ingredients to make this healthy breakfast:

Optional topping ideas:

Instructions

For the detailed instructions on how to make the recipe with exact timings, check the printable recipe card below.

Here is how to make easy Danish grod recipe:

In a medium size saucepan, combine oats, non-dairy milk and salt. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to medium-low and cook stirring constantly, about 3~5 minutes.

Stir in the chia seeds and cook stirring for another 3~5 minutes, or until the mixture thickens.

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In a small saucepan, combine berries, maple syrup and ground cardamom. Cover and cook till the berries are warmed through and turn soft, about 3~5 minutes.

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To serve, divide the oats porridge equally between the two bowls, top with the berries and Enjoy!!

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Expert Tips

  • Quick cooking steel cut oats are also great to make Danish porridge.
  • Ground flaxseeds are good substitute for chia seeds, but the texture and taste will not be the same.
  • If you are not vegan, then use regular milk.
  • Any of your favorite unsweetened non-dairy milk will work. I love almond or oat milk in my grød recipe.
  • Customize your Danish oatmeal bowls with your favorite toppings. I love adding peanut butter or almond butter and chopped nuts.

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Recipe Card

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Danish Grod | Chia Oats Porridge

Quick and easy to make Danish Grød. Oat and Chia Porridge is served with cardamom flavored berries. Get the recipe for this yummy breakfast!!

Author: Pavani

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Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 15 minutes mins

Total Time: 20 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast, brunch

Cuisine: American, european

Servings: 2 Servings

Ingredients

For the Oats:

  • 1 cup Rolled Oats (or quick cooking steel cut oats)
  • cups Unsweetened Almond Milk*
  • Pinch of Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Chia seeds

For the Topping:

  • 1 cup Mixed Berries, fresh or frozen
  • 2 teaspoons Maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Cardamom
  • As needed Chopped Nuts, optional
  • As needed Non dairy yogurt, optional
  • As needed Banana slices, optional
  • As needed Nut Butter, optional

Instructions

  • In a medium size saucepan, combine oats, milk and salt. Bring to a boil, lower the heat to medium-low and cook stirring constantly, about 3~5 minutes.

    1 cup Rolled Oats (or quick cooking steel cut oats), 2¼ cups Unsweetened Almond Milk*, Pinch of Salt

  • Stir in the chia seeds and cook stirring for another 3~5 minutes, or until the mixture thickens.

    1 tablespoon Chia seeds

  • In a small saucepan, combine berries, maple syrup and ground cardamom. Cover and cook till the berries are warmed through and turn soft, about 3~5 minutes.

    1 cup Mixed Berries, fresh or frozen, 2 teaspoons Maple syrup, ¼ teaspoon Ground Cardamom

  • To serve, divide the oats porridge equally between the two bowls, top with the berries and Enjoy!!

    As needed Chopped Nuts, optional, As needed Non dairy yogurt, optional, As needed Banana slices, optional, As needed Nut Butter, optional

Video

Notes

  • Quick cooking steel cut oats are also great to make Danish porridge.
  • Ground flaxseeds are good substitute for chia seeds, but the texture and taste will not be the same.
  • If you are not vegan, then use regular milk.
  • Any of your favorite unsweetened non-dairy milk will work. I love almond or oat milk in my grød recipe.
  • Customize your Danish oatmeal bowls with your favorite toppings. I love adding peanut butter or almond butter and chopped nuts.

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 371mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 413mg | Iron: 2mg

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Srivalli Jetti

    I won't having that bowl right now Pavani. Nice choice for the theme.

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  2. Gayathri Kumar

    That is a wonderful bowl of creamy vegan porridge. The berry topping sounds fantastic Pavani.

  3. Anupama Chopra

    Thanks for sharing such a delicious recipe with us.

    Reply

  4. Varada

    I love the combination of topping you used for the oatmeal. Delicious!

    Reply

    • Lata Lala

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      If this is my breakfast I am not looking at other variations Pavani. This is so nutritious, filling, hearty and healthy bowl for brekky.
      The ingredients are simple but the outcome is delicious. Would love to try this asap.

      Reply

  5. Renu

    OMG that is such a colourful and healthy bowl. Would love to have this everyday for my breakfast.

    Reply

  6. Vaishali Sabnani

    That bowl looks gorgeous ! What a super healthy one for breakfast . I love chia and add them to my drinks , but one can add them to so many things .

    Reply

  7. harini

    Wow! that is a wonderful bowl of oats porridge, Pavani. I never thought of cooking chia seeds. This is a must try for me as I am oats lover like you.

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  8. Sandhya Ramakrishnan

    I love oatmeal for my breakfast and this is a wonderful one with chia as well. I have never really cooked chia before. I will try this soon.

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  9. Swati

    This is one healthy and delicious bowl to start the morning.. The crunch from the nuts and the flavourful berries is tempting me to make this soon for myself.

    Reply

  10. Suma Gandlur

    Love these kind of simple, fuss-free and healthy breakfasts. Great way to start the day.

    Reply

  11. Seema Sriram

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    Such a filling breakfast, will love it every day and yum!! that berries to add flavour. I dont mind it any day, any time.

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  12. Mayuri Patel

    Danish Grod Recipe | Oat and Chia Porridge | Cook's Hideout (19)
    That is one tempting bowl of Danish Grød. Such a healthy and filling breakfast and that too tasty. Love berries, maple syrup, cardamom and chia seeds. So this oatmeal is a perfect way to begin the day.

    Reply

  13. Bless my food by Payal

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    A healthy and filling breakfast is must to begin a day long hardships and what else is better than this yummy Danish Grod Recipe.
    And who Doesn't love a food which gets ready in less than 10 minutes...lol. 👍

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  14. Sandhya Ramakrishnan

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    Pavani, we use oatmeal very often for breakfast and this is a great recipe with chia and all the delicious berries. I will be using the steel cut oats to make this recipe. I have some quick cooking steel cut oatmeal and thanks for the suggestion.

    Reply

  15. Poonam bachhav

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    I can have that healthy and gorgeous looking bowl daily for breakfast. Oatmeal chia porridge with mixed berries and nuts is a wholesome meal.

    Reply

  16. Priya Srinivasan

    Danish Grod Recipe | Oat and Chia Porridge | Cook's Hideout (23)
    Oh my god pavani, that bowl of delicious Grød looks totally tempting ! Love that topping, i m literally salivating as i read through the topping recipe! It sounds so delish, i wouldn't mind this porridge as my meal anytime!!!

    Reply

  17. Noel

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    Wonderful creamy texture and delicious recipe. This is the breakfast dish I have been missing. Thank you!

    Reply

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FAQs

What does GRØD mean in Danish? ›

This branch of GRØD, which means porridge in Danish, focuses on take-away but you can also enjoy your meal at Torvehallerne and feel the good atmosphere. Expect colourful and tasteful porridge made on seasonal ingredients.

How do you eat porridge the Guardian? ›

Use a wide round soup spoon not an oval dessert spoon. The latter always feels a little stiff and prissy, if not odd in the mouth, when eating something that requires you to dig deep, like porridge. So, porridge.

How much chia seeds to add to porridge? ›

Ingredients: Serves 2
  1. 80g of rolled oats.
  2. 360ml semi-skimmed milk.
  3. 1 tbsp. chia seeds.
  4. 1 tbsp. almonds.
  5. 1 banana sliced.
  6. 2 tbsp. Greek yoghurt.
  7. 50g fresh pitted cherries.

How to make porridge fill you up? ›

Fat does the best job keeping you fuller, longer. Protein helps curb the hormone ghrelin, which gets released when your body needs more fuel. So putting these two together into your fiber-packed oatmeal gives you a well-rounded breakfast that will keep you satisfied until lunch.

What is slang for hi in Danish? ›

1) Hej & Hej Hej

Saying 'hej' is the most common way to say hello in Copenhagen. Luckily, the pronunciation of the Danish greeting is exactly the same as the pronunciation of 'hi' in English. And, even better, 'hej' is also how you say goodbye in Danish (you can also say 'hej hej' for goodbye).

What is the Danish Word for sperm? ›

sæd. He has a low sperm count. biology. one of the fertilizing cells in this fluid. sædcelle.

What the heck is porridge? ›

Porridge is a dish of cooked whole grains, cereal or legumes. When we think of porridge in the U.S., we often think of it as a hot breakfast cereal made from cooked oats, quinoa or barley topped with honey, maple syrup, fruit and nuts.

What's the difference between porridge and oatmeal? ›

Oatmeal can be made into a type of porridge, and the two terms are often used interchangeably because oatmeal is so commonly used. Not all porridge, however, is made from oats. Porridge is a hot cereal that can be made from a variety of grains, vegetables, or even some legumes.

Is porridge healthy? ›

Regardless of the type, shape or size, all porridge oats are wholegrains and they all contain a soluble fibre called beta-glucan, which can help lower your cholesterol level if you have 3g or more of it daily, as part of a healthy diet. A 40g serving of porridge oats contains 2g of beta-glucan.

Is 2 tablespoons of chia seeds too much? ›

These tiny seeds can provide fiber that helps lower cholesterol, boost your heart health and reduce your risk of developing chronic disease. That said, because chia seeds are packed with fiber and are calorie dense, stick with no more than 2 tablespoons per day.

Should I soak chia seeds before adding to oatmeal? ›

To get the most benefit out of your chia seeds, soak them overnight in water before making your oatmeal with chia seeds. To do this, simply put your chia seeds in a small ramekin with 1/2 cup (125ml) of water, and stir.

Is 1 teaspoon of chia seeds enough per day? ›

If you're not used to eating a lot of fiber, though, consuming too many sources in one sitting may cause digestive issues like bloating or diarrhea. A standard dosing suggestion is 0.7 ounces (20 grams or 1.5 teaspoons) of chia seeds twice daily. Chia seeds may provide various advantages as part of a healthy diet.

What is porridge called in America? ›

It is known as simply "porridge" or, more commonly in the United States and Canada, "oatmeal". In the US, oat and wheat porridge can both be called "hot cereal". Rolled oats are commonly used in England, oatmeal in Scotland and steel-cut oats in Ireland.

What does porridge do to your gut? ›

Porridge oats contain a special type of fibre (beta-glucan) which is proven to help nourish and replenish levels of healthy gut bacteria as well as maintain normal levels of cholesterol.

Why am I always hungry after eating porridge? ›

While oatmeal does have some protein in it, it's not enough to keep you feeling full after your meal. Plus, without any fats in your bowl of oats, you'll likely feel hungry soon after eating breakfast. An easy solution to making your oatmeal healthier is by adding a fat source and protein source to your oatmeal.

What does Rup mean in Danish? ›

Toponyms ending in (d/t)rup mean village or hamlet. Surnames with such endings are derived from place names. The same ending can be found in most, if not all Germanic languages. Variants include torp, trop, thorpe, dorf, drop.

What does druk in Danish mean? ›

An informal noun stemming from the verb at drikke (to drink) via en drik (a drink) and drukkenskab (drunkenness), druk is the act of consuming a large quantity of alcohol. It doesn't have a direct equivalent in English, but perhaps “binge” describes a similar concept.

What do the Danish call themselves? ›

Danes (Danish: danskere, pronounced [ˈtænskɐɐ]) are an ethnic group and nationality native to Denmark and a modern nation identified with the country of Denmark. This connection may be ancestral, legal, historical, or cultural.

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