Nourishing Ashwagandha Sweetcorn Porridge

Overall Benefits of the Porridge

The above porridge is a hearty nourishing meal that can be served as a breakfast, lunch or brunch. You can just boil the Ashwagandha in the Oat Milk and strain to create a lovely nourishing milky drink that you can sweeten with honey and add cinnamon, ginger or nutmeg. From the milky Ashwagandha drink you can make a succulent filling porridge which is exactly what I did. When I first tasted the milky Ashwagandha drink I thought this is just like the base of the Carribean porridge I had in my childhood. I thought the milky Ashwagandha would be nice as a base to a corn porridge. It inspired me to create the below Ashwagandha and Corn Porridge and my mom and children loved it. It is a meal that gives you energy that lasts, and it is filling and hearty.

Ingredients

2 tbsp Ashwagandha Root
1 can of Sweetcorn
1 cup of Oat milk/Cows milk/Coconut Milk etc
A few pieces of a Cinnamon Stick or 1tsp Cinnamon Powder/Powdered Nutmeg or Ginger
Condense Milk
Flour
Water


Other ingredients you could use include flavoured syrups, your favourite warming spices. I have Ginger and Vanilla syrup shown in the image but I didn't use those.

Add 2 table spoons of Ashwagandha root to 1 cup of Oat milk or preferred in a saucepan.
Add 1 and a half cups of water to the milk and Ashwagandha.
Bring to the point just before it boils and turn it down to low heat.
I added x 5, 1cm pieces of Cinnamon to the liquid add nutmeg powder. Allow to simmer until the liquid has reduced by half. (Or simmer for 20-30 minutes)
Strain the Ashwagangha infused Oat/milk.
Rinse pan and pour the infused milk back into the pan.
Add the sweetcorn and sweetened condense milk (condense milk is optional) and cook for 5-10 minutes until sweetcorn is soft.
Add more sweetened Condense Milk to preferred taste (optional) if needed.
Put 2-4 tablespoons of plain flour into 1 third of a cup of water. Add the water to the flour whilst stirring simultaneously to create a thickner. Pour the thickner into the porridge and then (optional) add to blender and blend.
Pour the porridge back into pan and cook on a low heat for further 5 minutes.



Benefits of the Ingredients
  • Adaptogenic & calming: Supports the body in adapting to stress and calming the nervous system.
  • Energizing without overstimulation: Provides steady, slow-release energy from complex carbs and plant fats.
  • Digestive-friendly: Creamy, blended texture is gentle on the stomach and easy to digest.
  • Hormone & adrenal support: Ashwagandha’s adaptogenic compounds nourish the HPA axis (hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal system).
  • Immunity & vitality: Nutrients from sweetcorn, ashwagandha, and oats strengthen immune function and overall resilience.
  • Warm & grounding: According to Ayurveda, warm, soft foods pacify Vata and promote emotional stability.

Ingredient Benefits

1. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

  • Adaptogen: Helps the body adapt to stress and balance cortisol levels.
  • Nervous system tonic: Calms anxiety, improves sleep quality, and supports mental focus.
  • Energy & stamina: Boosts vitality without overstimulation — supports thyroid and adrenal health.
  • Anti-inflammatory: Contains withanolides that help reduce systemic inflammation.
  • Immune modulation: Supports immune strength without overactivation.
  • Reproductive system: Traditionally used for enhancing reproductive health in both men and women.

Why infusing it in oat milk is effective: The fat content in oat milk helps extract ashwagandha’s fat-soluble compounds, enhancing absorption.


2. Oat Milk

  • Beta-glucans: Soluble fiber that supports heart health, lowers cholesterol, and balances blood sugar.
  • Minerals: Contains magnesium (relaxation and muscle health) and iron (oxygen transport).
  • Gentle on digestion: Lactose-free and light, making it good for sensitive stomachs.
  • Calming effect: Oats are a mild nervous system relaxant — in herbalism, they’re used for anxiety and stress support.
  • Vegan-friendly fat source: Helps with the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and herbal compounds.

3. Sweetcorn (Maize)

  • B-vitamins: Supports energy production and nervous system function.
  • Antioxidants: Rich in carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin for eye health.
  • Fiber: Promotes healthy digestion and balanced blood sugar.
  • Minerals: Provides potassium (for blood pressure regulation) and magnesium.
  • Natural sweetness: Offers gentle, grounding energy without refined sugars.

Why This Combination Works Well

  • Flavor synergy: Sweetness of corn + creaminess of oat milk + earthy adaptogenic depth of ashwagandha creates a balanced comfort food.
  • Nutrient synergy: Complex carbs + plant fats + adaptogens = steady energy, calm mind, and balanced hormones.
  • Emotional nourishment: Warm, creamy, slightly sweet — ideal for calming an overactive mind or soothing emotional stress.

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