On days like these...
Food needs to be hearty, warming and above all comforting, so what better way to start the day than with a bowl of steaming hot creamy porridge.
Porridge must be one of the cheapest breakfasts you can make whether you use rolled oats or oatmeal. I had stoneground oatmeal left over from making raspberry cranachan during the now largely forgotton summer, so that is what I used. I made my porridge with water then topped it off with creamy whole milk and a generous dollop of honey - Yumm
The list of things you can add to porridge is endless, but here are just a few ideas:
- Mashed up banana, if you're trying to lose weight you may find that you don't need any added sugar with this one!
- Grated or diced fresh apple, or stewed apple.
- Blueberries.
- Strawberries .. in fact any fruit you can think of!!
- Golden syrup
- Cream - golden syrup or honey and cream is my all time favourite.
- Peanut butter
- Spices especially cinnamon or nutmeg with apple.
- Hazelnuts, again I like these chopped and added with a little diced apple and cinnamon.
How do you eat yours?
I'm actually not a fan of porridge, but because it has benefits in reducing the effects of PMS I've been trying to get into the habit of eating it most days. I make it with skimmed milk and sweeten with honey.
ReplyDeleteI love porridge, yum yum yum!
ReplyDeleteHope you are keeping nice and cosy.
Helenxx
Not for me, thanks!
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My brother used to eat two big bowls full for breakfast!!! when I struggled to eat anything at that time of day.
ReplyDeleteSue Xxx
I absolutely love porridge but it doesn't love me, too much milk!
ReplyDeleteBut your post is making me crave it, I think when the boys school text to say they are closed due to snow in the morning, it will be porridge all round xx
I like porridge for breakfast in winter too. This is definitely a time for homemade pies, casseroles and soups - all hearty, warming and comforting as you say.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love porrige and eat it as often I can. I use rolled oats which i put in the liquidizer and turn it on until it becomes a fine grain. I make mine with skimmed milk. Try this it is wonderful.
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