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Porridge in the Instant Pot

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This is a sponsored post for Potter’s Porridge (Gluten-free, sugar free, preservative free). After trying this delicious porridge, I reached out to them asking if I could promote their product and host a giveaway. All opinions about the product are my own. Recipe included with option using your own ingredients if you can’t find Potter’s Porridge in your area.

Porridge topped with berries and bananas served in a white bowl

I recently discovered this fabulous, gluten-free porridge called Potter’s Porridge from The Bread Brothers. Thanks to a good neighbor who was giving Potter’s Porridge for her neighbor gifts at Christmas (thank you, Cindy!), Potter’s Porridge is a regular in our house. Gluten-free, high in protein, fiber, and iron-  those things are all excellent of course and it’s absolutely delicious. But the best thing about Potter’s Porridge is…

Potters Porridge package

For every single porridge purchase that you make, The Bread Brothers donates the equivalent amount to a local food bank. How awesome is that?! The Bread Brothers’ “buy one give one” mantra makes it easy to buy and feel good about the purchase, over and above the fact that the porridge is so good for you.

First, read this little excerpt from Ben and Bert about how The Bread Brothers got started and what their mission really is-

The Bread Brothers — Our Story
Bert Compton and Ben Behunin began working together in 2009. Ben is a potter and a writer. Bert is a graphic designer and interpretive dancer (in his mind). Ben needed help designing his first book. Bert has awesome design skills. That project led to many others and a great friendship that has lasted more than a decade.

Just a sampling of Ben’s beautiful pottery. You can actually purchase it on Potteryboy.com!

As is the case with many men when they reach a certain age and find themselves contemplating the meaning of life, Ben and Bert both experienced mid-life crises. “I really wanted to work on more meaningful projects,” Bert said. “I was working for big corporate America and felt like I was stuck in a velvet-lined rut. I was comfortable, but going nowhere, working for the man, not feeling like I was making much difference in the world. I wanted more.”

Having grown up on hot cereal—mostly cracked wheat and oatmeal, Ben was always looking for a cereal that satisfied his desire for something hearty, healthy and tasty. After a long and fruitless search, he began working on his own recipe in 2014. Over the years he developed what came to be known as Potter’s Porridge as soon as he began sharing it with family and friends. This became the first official offering that The Bread Brothers produced together, selling over eight hundred packets in less than a three weeks from Ben’s studio in 2018. “I just can’t get enough of it. I eat it three meals a day and I’ve never been so regular. It’s just plain awesome,” said one admiring fan, Josephine Adams, who shared Potter’s Porridge as neighbor gifts at Christmas time.
A Thought on Giving Back
When we began talking about a joint business venture, we both knew we wanted to do something different. We were fortunate enough to have been born in one of the richest countries in the world. We were able to afford an education. We had opportunities to dream and then follow those dreams. But we know that not everyone shares in those blessings. There are children and adults who go to bed hungry every night, even in our own community. We don’t like that. And so we decided we wanted to do our part to help improve the lives of others. After all, it’s hard to dream big when your belly is empty.

So, when you buy a Bread Brother’s product, you’re not only feeding your family healthy food, you’re also helping to provide healthy food to people in your own community. Look for the Buy One, Give One symbol on all our products.  It’s a powerful idea with powerful ramifications.

Cheers to the aroma of fresh bread, Ben and Bert -Read the full story about how Potter’s Porridge came to be and to see more pottery that you can purchase as well as some of Ben’s books at Potterboy.com.
Three Potters Porridge packagesThese guys have a great story with a selfless message of giving back, which I loved. So, I reached out to them to see how I could spread the word in my little sphere of influence.

About the porridge-

Made with whole seeds and gluten free grains, no sugar, no preservatives, Potter’s Porridge is super filling as well as delicious. Each package contains 6 servings but I’m able to get even more out of it when I make the porridge in my Instant Pot. The Bread Brothers give instructions for making it in a rice cooker or on the stove, which takes about 35 minutes. For 4 servings made in your Instant Pot or other stove top pressure cooker, do the following-

Place 2/3 cup porridge with 2 cups water in the pressure cooker (I first place 1 teaspoon coconut oil in the pot to prevent any sticking, but if you skip this step, it’s still easy to spoon out of the pot). Cook on High for 15 minutes and then do a quick release. This method makes 4 servings of about 1/2 cup each. Then I top it with fruit, milk of choice and a drizzle of honey.

Close up of porridge with berries and bananas in a white bowl

About the giveaway- (Update- Giveaway has ended but you can purchase Potter’s Porridge @ https.potterboy.com)

So, how can you win some Potter’s Porridge for yourself? You can either leave a comment on this post, that counts as one vote. And you can also win by going to my Instagram account @gooddinnermom and find the post with the porridge featured and follow the instructions there (which are to follow me on Instagram as well as Bread Brothers Unlimited, and place a comment on the post tagging a friend.) One vote here on my blog, but you can enter as many times as you like on Instagram. The giveaway will close on Monday, April 1, 2019 at 7am, MDT.

A spoonful of porridge

Oh and the porridge isn’t just good eaten as shown here. I’ll be sharing a quick bread recipe that I think you’re going to love here very soon as well! Good luck and happy winning! I wish you all could win, but you all can buy the porridge and support this great cause to help feed others in need.

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Porridge in the Instant Pot

My favorite porridge to use for this recipe is Potter's Porridge by The Bread Brothers. You can use any porridge or steel cut oats as indicated in the ingredients list
Keyword Breakfast, Instant pot, Oatmeal
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 112
Author Sally Humeniuk

Ingredients 

For the porridge or oatmeal:

  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • ⅔ cup porridge, or steel cut oats
  • 2 cups water

Finish with toppings of choice:

  • fresh raspberries, strawberries, or blueberries
  • honey, agave, or brown sugar, to taste
  • chopped nuts
  • milk of choice

Instructions

  • Place 1 teaspoon coconut oil or butter into Instant Pot or other stovetop pressure cooker. Add ⅔ cup porridge (or steel cut oats). Add 2 cups water and give a quick stir.
  • Seal Instant Pot, set cook time on manual to 15 minutes on High. After pressure has been reached and cook time ends, do a quick release. Remove lid only when you can freely turn it and then stir oats again. Porridge will continue to thicken as it sits.
  • Divide cooked porridge into individual bowls and serve with desired fruits, nuts, sweetener, and milk. Get creative and add any fruit, or granola, if desired. 

Other Delicious Toppings:

  • Chia seeds, sunflower or pumpkin seeds, dried barberries or raisins.

Equipment

Instant Pot

Notes

  1. If you can't find Potter's Porridge and want to duplicate the ingredients as close as possible in this recipe, combine 1/2 cup each of steel cut oats, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and quinoa. Place in an air-tight container and scoop our 2/3 cup to place in your Instant Pot when making this recipe.
  2. Nutrition values are shown without toppings. Use whatever toppings you like or none at all.
  3. Any cooked porridge that's leftover can be refrigerated for one day and reheated to enjoy again the next morning.
Nutrition Facts
Porridge in the Instant Pot
Amount Per Serving (0.5 cup cooked)
Calories 112 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 6mg0%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Protein 4g8%
Calcium 17mg2%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Published on March 29, 2019

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  1. donna v says

    April 15, 2022 at 6:37 AM

    5 stars
    Very satisfying! It’s creamy and full of texture. A nice change for those on low calorie or Paleo diets 🙂

    Reply
  2. betty grey says

    April 15, 2022 at 6:35 AM

    5 stars
    This was really, really good! Added a pinch of pumpkin spice and used cashews and walnuts. Thanks Sally for the wonderful recipe.

    Reply
  3. mary s says

    April 15, 2022 at 6:33 AM

    5 stars
    I love porridge and never considered it in the insta pot. I added a little raw sugar to sweeten. This was really tasty, especially with crunchy walnuts. I will definitely make this more often! Thanks for the simple, new idea for breakfast!

    Reply
  4. Jaclyn says

    December 18, 2019 at 5:41 AM

    5 stars
    Trying this today!

    Reply
  5. Annette says

    April 1, 2019 at 8:14 AM

    I’ve never had porridge, but this looks so good and easy. I like that you made it in the IP. I’m always looking for new ideas for using it.

    Reply
  6. Renee says

    March 30, 2019 at 10:25 PM

    I’ve never heard of this before but it looks so good. I’d like to try it, so I’m going to look into it more.

    Reply
    • Sally Humeniuk says

      March 30, 2019 at 11:52 PM

      Hi Renee, It is a newer company. I love their product. You’re in the contest and good luck on winning!

      Reply
  7. Jenn says

    March 30, 2019 at 2:38 PM

    I’ve recently converted my husband from instant oatmeal packets to steel cut oats. I showed him your gorgeous photos and he said “That looks like a hearty breakfast. I’d try that tomorrow.” Sold!
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Sally Humeniuk says

      March 30, 2019 at 4:21 PM

      Jenn, well that just made my day! Thanks for the nice comment. Good luck!

      Reply
  8. Pauline Gudas says

    March 30, 2019 at 12:04 PM

    I love oats and this porridge seems to be a great fit to my life. Would love to try it

    Reply
  9. Rosie says

    March 30, 2019 at 11:01 AM

    That looks like a yummy breakfast!Rosie

    Reply
  10. Chantal says

    March 29, 2019 at 8:13 PM

    Beautiful action packed breakfast!

    Reply
  11. Katie says

    March 29, 2019 at 7:38 PM

    Such a hearty and delicious breakfast! So many ways to potentially flavor this, you could even go savory and put an egg on top. Can’t wait to try this out!

    Reply
  12. Neha says

    March 29, 2019 at 7:20 PM

    The porridge looks so tempting and sounds super filling and healthy. Can’t wait to read your post for your quick bread recipe!

    Reply
  13. Kim Cloward says

    March 29, 2019 at 7:15 PM

    Oooh… this looks fantastic! Can’t wait to try it!!

    Reply
  14. Mary Bostow says

    March 29, 2019 at 7:12 PM

    That porridge looks soooo good and I think I shall have it! It may become my new favorite. I can hardly wait.

    Reply
  15. Katherine Hackworthy says

    March 29, 2019 at 6:41 PM

    That porridge looks delicious, it is such a good breakfast choice.
    I love the mantra of buy one give one, giving products to food banks is so important. What a brilliant cause.

    Reply
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