My cardinal rule for mastering the microwave is don’t forget the stirring! Once halfway through, and then twice more before it's done.” I’ve made slow cooker porridge twice now, using two different methods. The first involved adding everything straight to the slow cooker pot and leaving it to cook that way, the other was placing the ingredients in a bowl and placing that within the slow cooker to cook. This was the method I was least convinced about. I couldn’t think of a time when it would make sense for me to use a slow cooker to make porridge. Cool Mug for Breakfast Lovers - Talk about having your breakfast and “drinking” it too! Each mug features easy-to-follow instructions. These mugs for women and men double as an oatmeal bowl or tea mug. There’s nothing quite like a comforting bowl of porridge to get the day off to a good start, and our Perfect Porridge Mug helps you get the proportions perfectly right. Just add oats and milk or water up to the fill lines inside and pop it in the microwave to have a healthy, warming, slow release energy boost in minutes.

To store extra cooked porridge leave it to completely cool down before covering it up and placing in an airtight container. Store it in a fridge for up to 2 days. Porridge In A Saucepan Overnight oats are another way to prepare a tasty and nutritious oat based breakfast. Although they are not cooked in the same way as traditional porridge, the soaking of the oats overnight make them really soft and creamy. You can also pop the jar of overnight oats in the microwave in the morning to heat it up – but actually, overnight oats tastes amazing chilled.These include a sweet and spiced Carrot Cake Porridge, a deliciously tart and fruity Apply, Lemon and Blueberry Porridge, and a savoury Mushroom Porridge – perfect for brunch lovers. When making porridge in a slow cooker you should try to use steel cut oats, or jumbo oats, as they can withstand the long cook time. I have tried it with rolled oats and the porridge was easily ready after 2 hours. Steel cut oats can withstand closer to 7 or 8 hours of cook time. Quaker has teamed up with TV baker and porridge aficionado Michael Chakraverty, to provide his top tips and recipes. The great thing about overnight oats is how you can make so many different flavours, depending on what you add in. Try adding, peanut butter, cocoa powder, chopped fruits, fruit syrups, cinnamon, honey – the combinations are endless! Elevating a basic porridge doesn’t need to be time-consuming – try toasting the oats in a saucepan until they're fragrant, before making your porridge as normal. This provides a smoky warmth to your porridge, which is perfect for the Autumn.”

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Cooking Notes

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Timings are also a challenge for the nation when it comes to making porridge, with nearly a third (30%) saying they either cook their porridge for too long, or not long enough. The unfortunate result of cooking porridge too long is an unappealing claggy texture, a problem that 16% of Brits contend with. High in both fibre and protein it has been proven to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease. Of course if you are seeking health advice, you need to consult your doctor or a dietician. You can add to the health benefits by adding berries or dried fruit to your morning porridge. How To Make Perfect Porridge There are around 178 calories in 50g of Scotts Porridge Oats. There are 85 calories in 165ml of semi-skimmed milk and 0 calories in the same amount of water. Top Tip: If your slow cooker doesn’t have a keep warm feature, you could also use a timer to set the slow cooker to start during the night so that it is ready for when you wake up.Scrape the mixture into a microwave-safe mug (one that’s around 250ml is ideal – try to avoid anything wide and shallow) and cook on High in a 900W microwave for 2 minutes. Leave to cool in the mug until just warm – it will sink a little as it cools.

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Microwave Porridge Or Hob?

Brits are coming a cropper when it comes to making the classic Scottish dish - amongst the nation’s most common porridge-making fails are wrong ratios, microwave mishaps and timing troubles. Quaker has uncovered that over a fifth (22%) of people simply can’t work out the right ratio of oats to liquid to create a smooth, creamy porridge. Additionally, 16% of Brits have experienced the dreaded and messy microwave explosion while preparing their oats for breakfast. Using a mason jar add in 50g of oats. You can add in some cinnamon and/or chia seeds to the oats too if you wish. Keep the mug for that purpose alone – you don’t want to lose it or break it now you have the prefect porridge mug! Overnight oats will last in the fridge for up to 5 days so you can batch make some for the week ahead!