Perfect porridge

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1. Put the oats in a saucepan, pour in the milk or water and sprinkle in a pinch of salt. Bring to the boil and simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring from time to time and watching carefully that it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan. Or you can try this in a microwave. Mix the oats, milk or water and a pinch of salt in a large microwaveproof bowl, then microwave on High for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through. Leave to stand for 2 minutes before eating.
2. To serve. Pour into bowls, spoon yogurt on top and drizzle with honey.

Making it easy

If you don't want to bother getting the scales out in the morning, you'll need 1 mug of oats and 2¼ mugs of liquid. (Any mug will do, as long as you use the same for both measurements)

Per serving

175 kcalories, protein 10g, carbohydrate 25g, fat 5 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 3g, salt 0.24 g

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  21 November 2007

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• emarkesh

  16 January 2008

  emarkesh commented on this recipe

  In the end of cooking I usually add dryed apricots (cutted into small pieces). It makes porridge more rich and testy.

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• Indiana 77

  16 January 2008

  Indiana 77 commented on this recipe

  Mashed banana does it for me. It's delicious with porridge! If you want a more wicked concoction, try chocolate drops. They melt and turn the porridge into a yummy breakfast.

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• Champa

  16 January 2008

  Champa commented on this recipe

  Hi. I dislike the taste and texture of porridge cooked in 5 minutes as described in your recipe, so I thought I'd share with you my "Christmas Pud" style porridge which I love. I soak a cupful of oatmeal or porridge oats overnight with a big handful of mixed dried fruit or raisins (for anyone who doesn't like the peel) and sometimes a couple of prunes and apricots for a change. In the morning I add a generous pinch of cinnamon and a good grating of nutmeg. I cook this (covered with a plate) for about 6 minutes on medium high in the microwave. Remove and stir and if all the water has been taken up, add milk or water (I use soya - it gives a lovely creamy taste). Put back in the microwave and cook on high for four or five minutes. Take out and stir well again. Serve with another splash of milk and a sprinkle of brown sugar or honey. You'll never want to eat plain porridge again!

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• Carmel

  17 January 2008

  Carmel commented on this recipe

  If you soak the porridge overnight, it tastes a lot better and cooks quicker too. I cook it in the microwave for 2 mins, take out stir and cook for another 2 minutes. I use Tesco Organic Sweetened Soya Milk and its yummy. When cooked i add a teaspoon of manuka honey. A good healthy breakfast!

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• vanessa

  26 January 2008

  vanessa commented on this recipe

  THIS IS THE QUICKEST WAY TO MAKE PORRIDGE - I mix my porridge oats + 2 tsp dried milk, with boiling water,strait from the kettle. Then microwave for 60 seconds,stiring halfway. Let it stand for 2-3 minutes then add pinch salt & cold milk. Serve with any chopped or dried fruit

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• Hope

  07 August 2008

  Hope commented on this recipe

  Porridge has always been my favourite breakfast. It's like the never-tiring baby food :P I love my porridge with a bit of cinnamon and grated apple. Simply perfect!

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Ingredients

• 50g porridge oats
• 350ml milk or water, or a mixture of the two
• Greek yogurt , thinned with a little milk and clear honey, to serve

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• 50g porridge oats
• 350ml milk or water, or a mixture of the two
• Greek yogurt , thinned with a little milk and clear honey, to serve

Per serving

175 kcalories, protein 10g, carbohydrate 25g, fat 5 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 3g, salt 0.24 g

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