Breakfast Porridge Oats diffrent types?

[Foliage]

I just follow the instructions (50g oats, 300ml milk, 5mins in microwave), never had a problem apart from not using a large enough bowl and making a mess of the microwave.

[BoRED S2upid]

I prefer the cheapest oats you can find Tesco, Asda, sainsburys all do their value oats. Less processed gives a rougher textured porridge.

[Hoofy]

mrsshpub said:

I find that I need to use almost 50% more milk than the guidelines on the pack to make it how we both like it — i.e. not so solid that a spoon will stand up in it, just a nice, creamy consistency. 3 zaps in the microwave, with a really good stir in between each one.

Ah, yes, when I made it, it was a bit thicker than I thought it should be.

[HarryFlatters]

Hoofy said:

HarryFlatters said:

Replace water with milk, and that's what I'm having right now. Takes two and a half minutes in the microwave

I tried microwaving it once as someone said you're supposed to do that (because the Scots had microwaves in the 15th century). I ended up using it to fill a large crack in the external rendering.

Microwaves normally have a device attached to the front that allows users to vary the duration of cooking. I find it most useful for ensuring that my porridge is porridge rather than polyfilla

[Matt_N]

Ready Brek is a con, it's only 60% oats, the rest is basically flour.

No wonder it takes like wall paper paste.

Porridge is one of the cheapest, healthiest and simplest things to make.

Cheap oats are no problem either.

[jshell]

35g Oats, skimmed milk until oats well covered, 2 1/2 minutes microwave, stir, add blueberries and nuts, eat.

4 minutes to prepare start to finish.

[Hoofy]

HarryFlatters said:

Hoofy said:

HarryFlatters said:

Replace water with milk, and that's what I'm having right now. Takes two and a half minutes in the microwave

I tried microwaving it once as someone said you're supposed to do that (because the Scots had microwaves in the 15th century). I ended up using it to fill a large crack in the external rendering.

Microwaves normally have a device attached to the front that allows users to vary the duration of cooking. I find it most useful for ensuring that my porridge is porridge rather than polyfilla

Yes, I did it for 5 hours. How did you guess?

[zoom star]

Is the boxed Quaker Oats brand, proper rolled oats, or another version of Ready Brek.

[gifdy]

zoom star said:

Is the boxed Quaker Oats brand, proper rolled oats, or another version of Ready Brek.

Rolled oats but with a bunch of sugar and some flavourings.

My missus likes porridge made with milk and adds blueberries or banana and maple syrup. I have mine with water and a bucket load of salt - the proper way, not the southern softy, shandy drinker way. Porridge is not to be enjoyed, its there to be endured !

[Hoofy]

gifdy said:

My missus likes porridge made with milk and adds blueberries or banana and maple syrup. I have mine with water and a bucket load of salt - the proper way, not the southern softy, shandy drinker way. Porridge is not to be enjoyed, its there to be endured !

Why put salt, then? Today, mine was Tesco Value Porridge, pour boiled water in a bowl. Stir, wait, eat.

FWIW, adding milk, blueberries/banana and maple syrup sounds healthy and it's a great way of increasing your calorie intake in the morning. Is she bulking up?

[gifdy]

Hoofy said:

gifdy said:

My missus likes porridge made with milk and adds blueberries or banana and maple syrup. I have mine with water and a bucket load of salt - the proper way, not the southern softy, shandy drinker way. Porridge is not to be enjoyed, its there to be endured !

Why put salt, then? Today, mine was Tesco Value Porridge, pour boiled water in a bowl. Stir, wait, eat.

FWIW, adding milk, blueberries/banana and maple syrup sounds healthy and it's a great way of increasing your calorie intake in the morning. Is she bulking up?

You misunderstand - we're not talking a half teaspoon 'to taste'. I mean a bucket. Until the veins in my neck are popping. And what's all this indulgent nonsense about a bowl ? Pour it in a drawer and cut a slice when you need it (copyright Paw Broon)

Interesting point about the missus bulking up though. I'll ask her tonight and report back..... if I'm still alive

[bobbo89]

Hoofy said:

Why put salt, then? Today, mine was Tesco Value Porridge, pour boiled water in a bowl. Stir, wait, eat.

FWIW, adding milk, blueberries/banana and maple syrup sounds healthy and it's a great way of increasing your calorie intake in the morning. Is she bulking up?

I've never understood why people buy oat so simple etc when it's so easy to just chuck hot water over a bowl of basic oats! My bowl of porridge (made exactly as you do) probably costs about 6p!

[Hoofy]

gifdy said:

You misunderstand - we're not talking a half teaspoon 'to taste'. I mean a bucket. Until the veins in my neck are popping. And what's all this indulgent nonsense about a bowl ? Pour it in a drawer and cut a slice when you need it (copyright Paw Broon)

Interesting point about the missus bulking up though. I'll ask her tonight and report back..... if I'm still alive

Actually, oats in a firm format like that is an interesting idea.

As for your wife... it was nice speaking to you.

[Hoofy]

bobbo89 said:

Hoofy said:

Why put salt, then? Today, mine was Tesco Value Porridge, pour boiled water in a bowl. Stir, wait, eat.

FWIW, adding milk, blueberries/banana and maple syrup sounds healthy and it's a great way of increasing your calorie intake in the morning. Is she bulking up?

I've never understood why people buy oat so simple etc when it's so easy to just chuck hot water over a bowl of basic oats! My bowl of porridge (made exactly as you do) probably costs about 6p!

Marketing, innit.

[bobbo89]

Hoofy said:

Marketing, innit.

Yep, people are morons!

They actually make cuppa porridge now!

[Hoofy]

bobbo89 said:

Hoofy said:

Marketing, innit.

Yep, people are morons!

They actually make cuppa porridge now!

Yeah, I heard it's pretty awful if you prepare it in the ratios suggested. Better off pouring it into a bowl and doubling the suggested quantity of water...















... or binning it.

[ambuletz]

If I can't be bothered to eat a breakfast I throw in asda ready oats into a shaker bottle with milk or water, depending on my mood.

[rosie11]

The very best porridge has to be this one,
For extra creamy smooth porridge simply mix the oats and milk together then leave in fridge overnight,
Next morning simply cook then serve with golden syrup .