The glory of porridge (merged)

Gingham_Ribbon

Fresh sliced apple is lovely. But when DS was younger, I grated it in and it was lovely and sweet like that. Works with pear too.

I add it when I add the milk. Right at the start. Goes nice and soft and the flavour goes right through.

competitionscafe

I grate my apple in but only right at the end - when the oats are cooked, I turn the stove off, then grate an apple, add a drizzle of honey and a handful of chopped hazelnuts - yum!

Curry_Queen

I asked him what it is he doesn't like about porridge and he said it's the thick gloopy texture which makes him gag after a few mouthfuls, rather than the actual taste/flavour. I've said I'll try a few different options with fruit and stuff and at least he's willing to try it

Lyndsay_21

my two children LOVE porridge for brekkie normally i do 1/2 cup oats to 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup water then when its thickened add some sugar and thats it.... however i HATE porridges yeuch yeuch yeuch it the texture i dont like however the kids like it and i refuse to buy sugary cereals so its eaither porridge or toast in our house...

competitionscafe

Curry_Queen wrote:

I asked him what it is he doesn't like about porridge and he said it's the thick gloopy texture which makes him gag after a few mouthfuls, rather than the actual taste/flavour.

Have you tried something like Oatmeal of Alford (available at Lakeland and Tesco) - this has a more nutty taste and a coarse, grainer texture which he might prefer?? If you go to http://www.lakelandlimited.com and do a search for oatmeal it gives you some info about it.

"Food
Organic Oatmeal of Alford

The best-kept secret north of the Border!

In an age where mass-produced foods monopolise the supermarkets, it’s heart-warming to know that a traditional mill, founded in 1884, is continuing to produce its specialist oatmeals.

Kiln dried and stone ground, resulting in a real old-fashioned, crisp, ‘nutty’ flavour, and completely natural, without additives or preservatives.

Medium ground. 1kg £1.60 "

Curry_Queen

I have actually got some oatmeal in the cupboard for Parkin but didn't think to make porridge with it, so thanks! :T

rubytuesday

Allexie wrote:

Golden syrup...a sprinkle of demarara sugar (for the crunch)...and full fat milk!!!

Yum!! Yes it has to be with Golden Syrup

GIRLPOWER_2

My 14 year old used to love ready break which is about as far as I have ever got to making it.......

Please help... a simple thing to most but would love to know what brand and how do you make yours??????

catznine

In a large dish in the microwave, 1 cup value oats with just under 2 cups milk or milk and water. We like ours with demerara sugar on the top.

nick_b

I use Mornflake oats. We got a massive bag from the C&C. I like to soak the oats overnight (one cup oats, one cup of water) and then the next day add one cup of milk. Tastes great with a sliced banana in it.