How to make porridge
Learn how to make porridge using our foolproof recipe, then experiment with some tasty toppings. Try coconut and dried fruit, decadent chocolate and nut or simple berry and banana.
Ingredients
- 50g/1¾oz porridge oats
- 200ml/7fl oz whole milk
- 1 heaped tsp cocoa powder
- caster sugar, to taste
- handful chopped nuts, such as walnuts, hazelnuts or pecans
- 1 tsp grated dark chocolate
- ½ banana, sliced
- handful berries, such as blueberries, raspberries or strawberries
- ½ tsp runny honey (optional)
- 2 tsp dried cranberries
- 2 tsp chopped dried apricots
- 1 tsp coconut flakes or desiccated coconut
Directions
- Tip the oats into a small saucepan with the milk and 100ml/3½fl oz water. Slowly bring to the boil, stirring. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2–5 minutes, until thick and creamy, stirring regularly to prevent the oats from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- If you're making the chocolate and nut porridge, stir the cocoa and sugar (if using) into the porridge as soon as it’s cooked.
- Remove from the heat, cover with a lid and leave to stand for 3–5 minutes. Add your desired toppings and serve.
