How do YOU make porridge?

Merlin5 · 18 Oct 2018 at 12:08

I make it regularly with 50g from a 1kg bag of supermarket own Scottish rolled oats which tastes exactly the same as Quakers. As per the instructions on the bag, I add 300ml of milk per 50g of oats. In my case it's semi skimmed. I add a largish pinch of salt and a dessert spoon or so of sugar and microwave it for about 2 and a half minutes. I add sliced banana or dried apricots. The apricots work particularly nicely.

Recipes are varied. Some say milk and water half and half, one says add 350ml of milk and/or water to 50g of oats, and Jamie Oliver adds only water. I'm thinking of doing 50/50 with water next time. My porridge is nice but always comes out a bit thick and stodgy. Probably because I over microwave it and it probably needs that extra 50ml of milk or water.

Uncle Petey · 18 Oct 2018 at 12:17

Half a cup of oats (Flahavan organic Jumbo oats) with 1 cup of milk* and half a cup of water. I've always done a 3-1 ratio since i was a kid.
Done in 10-12 minutes on low gas.
Add a good sized spoon of peanut butter, a scoop of flavoured whey and half a tin of pineapple chunks.

*I make my own cashew milk. Dunno why. I just do. 50g cashews soaked in water for a couple of hours and then blended with 750ml of water.

Yaayuh! · 18 Oct 2018 at 12:23

Oats + Water + Salt.

Bosh.

Merlin5 · 18 Oct 2018 at 12:25

Uncle Petey said:
Half a cup of oats (Flahavan organic Jumbo oats) with 1 cup of milk* and half a cup of water. I've always done a 3-1 ratio since i was a kid.
Done in 10-12 minutes on low gas.
Add a good sized spoon of peanut butter, a scoop of flavoured whey and half a tin of pineapple chunks.

*I make my own cashew milk. Dunno why. I just do. 50g cashews soaked in water for a couple of hours and then blended with 750ml of water.

Eww, peanut butter porridge. Yuck.

Uncle Petey · 18 Oct 2018 at 12:29

Merlin5 said:
Eww, peanut butter porridge. Yuck.

lol if you don't like PB, then sure.
If you do, then it's good way to get some good fats and a bit of extra protein.

Shadowness · 18 Oct 2018 at 12:32

1/2 cup oats, 1 cup almond milk and 1 scoop whey. That's it for me.

I top it with PB or a healthy nutella alternative afterwards. Not tried stirring it in whilst cooking yet.

Avenged7Fold · 18 Oct 2018 at 12:47

Oats, Hazelnut milk, whey and nutella if i want it sweet.

Oats, semi skimmed milk, salt, pepper, chilli flakes. Sometimes i stirr in raw eggs, other time i have semi soft boiled eggs, bacon/chicken, avocado and cheese on top.

Porridge is surprisingly versatile

famas · 18 Oct 2018 at 13:25

Jumbo oats, semi skilled milk, crunchy peanut butter, chopped banana. Lovely jubbly.

robj20 · 18 Oct 2018 at 13:43

Oats
Some water
Sugar

That's it.

booyaka · 18 Oct 2018 at 14:13

oats, mainly water, splash of milk, peanut butter and some sugar free syrup

Merlin5 · 18 Oct 2018 at 14:15

Wow, I must be missing out then. Lots of folk here adding PB. I love PB, just doesn't sound appealing with porridge. Need to try it.

ttaskmaster · 18 Oct 2018 at 14:30

Maccy · 18 Oct 2018 at 15:40

40g oats
30g chocolate protein powder
20g flaxseed (I use linseed and grind it as it's cheaper though)
10g squeezy honey
10g cocoa powder
50g natural yoghurt
125ml almond milk
50-80g frozen fruit

Mix together and leave overnight.

Come at me bro.

silverblack · 18 Oct 2018 at 16:13

Scotts porage oats,milk micro for 3 mins then add creme freche,dollop of syrup and spoon of sugar.

Avenged7Fold · 18 Oct 2018 at 16:30

No one else has done a savory porridge before?

You guys are missing out

Admiral Huddy · 18 Oct 2018 at 16:33

Microwave milk for 2 mins, poor over oats and stand for 2 minutes.. I find cooking the oats in pan makes it too stodgy.. Honey or brown sugar.. Great stuff a few hours before Gym or running.

Scam · 18 Oct 2018 at 16:54

Uncle Petey said:
Add a good sized spoon of peanut butter, a scoop of flavoured whey and half a tin of pineapple chunks.

Sorry, what? :eek:

Can't think of anything worse in porridge and that's including the eggs and other nonsense posted above

Let alone with PB!

We tend to just do 1 cup oats, 1 cup of water, 1 cup of milk. Heat, pinch of salt and then maybe some banana and honey on top. I love PB but never tried it in porridge... Although now it's been mentioned I have a massive craving. Thanks guys

Uncle Petey · 18 Oct 2018 at 17:06

Well, ****... I'll make what you like next time.
If you can't think of anything worse than a type of fruit, then your imagination sucks

Relentless81 · 18 Oct 2018 at 17:14

Oats, Milk, Low fat Yogurt, Blueberries. Leave it to stand for an hour or so and eat cold. Add cinnamon if I remember to buy it

Kelt · 18 Oct 2018 at 19:23

I throw half a cup of oats into a pan and add a cup of half and half full fat (well, what passes for full fat these days) milk and filtered water. Add some cinnamon, stir and heat away.

Simmer for 4-5 minutes after bringing to boil.

Add some whole almonds, frozen fruit and Greek style yoghurt.

Keeps me going for ages.