Den Sorte Havre: Norwegian Black Oats, Farm Heritage and Two Delicious Breakfast Recipes

A taste of Norwegian oat-growing heritage

A bowl of porridge can be wonderfully simple, but the grain you choose makes a real difference. Den Sorte Havre brings a traditional Norwegian oat variety to the breakfast table, with wholegrain flavour and two very different textures to explore.

Whether you enjoy a hearty bowl with a satisfying bite or a softer porridge for busy mornings, Steel Cut Black Oats 500g and Quick-Cooking Rolled Black Oats 500g offer two inviting ways to enjoy Norwegian black oats.

The story behind Den Sorte Havre

The name Den Sorte Havre means “the black oats” in Norwegian. The brand's quick-cooking rolled oats are made from a traditional Norwegian oat variety cultivated at Tveter farm, where oats have been grown for generations. That connection between grain, place and family farming is at the heart of their story.

Rather than turning breakfast into something complicated, these oats invite you to rediscover the character of the grain itself. The rolled oats have a distinctive, nutty flavour, while the steel-cut format lets you enjoy more of the grain's structure in every spoonful.

Steel-cut or quick-cooking: what is the difference?

Den Sorte Havre Steel Cut Black Oats 500g are wholegrain oat groats cut into pieces with blades rather than rolled flat. The result is a heartier porridge with a firm texture and satisfying chew. Choose these when you want to take your time over breakfast and enjoy a bowl with plenty of bite.

Den Sorte Havre Quick-Cooking Rolled Black Oats 500g are wholegrain flakes in a convenient quick-cooking format. They are a practical choice for everyday porridge and homemade oat-based baking. Choose these for a softer breakfast that fits more easily into a busy morning.

Recipe 1: Steel-Cut Black Oat Porridge with Warm Apples and Cinnamon

A comforting breakfast that pairs the texture of steel-cut oats with soft apples and a little spice.

Serves: 2. Allow approximately 25–35 minutes for cooking, or follow the cooking time on your package.

Ingredients

• 100g Den Sorte Havre Steel Cut Black Oats
• 400ml water, plus extra as needed
• 100ml milk or an unsweetened plant-based alternative
• A small pinch of salt
• 1 apple, cored and diced
• 1 teaspoon butter or a plant-based alternative
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, optional
• 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, optional

Method

1. Bring the water to a gentle boil in a saucepan. Stir in the steel-cut oats and salt.
2. Reduce the heat and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender but still pleasantly chewy. Start checking after 20 minutes and add more water if the mixture becomes too thick. Use the package directions as your guide.
3. Stir in the milk towards the end of cooking and heat gently until the porridge reaches your preferred consistency.
4. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small frying pan. Add the apple and cinnamon and cook over medium-low heat for 5–8 minutes, until softened. Add a splash of water if needed.
5. Divide the porridge between two bowls. Top with the warm apple, a little honey or maple syrup if desired, and the optional walnuts. Serve warm.

Kitchen tip: Steel-cut oats are all about texture. Taste as they cook, and stop when the balance of tenderness and bite suits you.

Recipe 2: Quick-Cooking Black Oat Porridge with Banana and Berries

A gentle, creamy breakfast with fruit for sweetness and a scattering of berries on top.

Serves: 2. Allow approximately 5–10 minutes for cooking, or follow the cooking time on your package.

Ingredients

• 100g Den Sorte Havre Quick-Cooking Rolled Black Oats
• 400ml milk or an unsweetened plant-based alternative, plus extra as needed
• 1 ripe banana
• A small pinch of salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
• 100g fresh berries, such as blueberries or raspberries
• 2 tablespoons plain yoghurt or a plant-based alternative, optional
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds, optional

Method

1. Mash half the banana and slice the other half for serving.
2. Put the rolled oats, milk, mashed banana, salt and optional cinnamon into a saucepan.
3. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until the flakes are soft and the porridge is creamy. Start checking after 3 minutes and follow the package directions. Add extra milk if you prefer a looser consistency.
4. Divide between two bowls and top with the sliced banana and fresh berries.
5. Add the optional yoghurt and pumpkin seeds, then serve immediately.

Kitchen tip: The mashed banana adds sweetness without needing syrup. Taste before adding any extra sweetener.

Make Norwegian oats part of your morning

These two recipes are starting points, not strict rules. Swap apples for pears, use your favourite berries, or keep your porridge simple with milk and a pinch of cinnamon. The steel-cut oats bring texture; the quick-cooking flakes bring everyday convenience. Both make the grain the centre of the meal.

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Explore

• Den Sorte Havre Steel Cut Black Oats 500g
• Den Sorte Havre Quick-Cooking Rolled Black Oats 500g

Find your favourite texture

Hearty and chewy: Choose steel-cut oats for a bowl with more bite.

Soft and convenient: Choose quick-cooking rolled oats for everyday porridge.

Two breakfast ideas

Steel-cut oats with warm apples and cinnamon.

Quick-cooking rolled oats with banana and berries.

Cooking times are approximate. Always use the instructions on your product package as the starting point.