Porridge

[Barsel]

Are you a porridge person?
I'm getting a bit fed up with my usual breakfast so thought I'd buy some porridge oats instead, but when I looked on the Tesco website, I was amazed at how many different brands and types there are.
If you like porridge and have tried different types, could you recommend any please?

[maggiebee]

I buy the cheapest "own brand" porridge oats from Aldi. Make it with water and salt in the microwave. I then add fresh fruit like blueberries, rasps or a banana and some milk. Love it.

[gingejbee]

^I agree..the cheapest own-brand (I've had Asda and Waitrose in a large plastic bag) gives just as good results in a microwave.

[rockyracoon]

I love porridge, especially with full fat milk and brown sugar. Agree with other posters about quality, I get Tesco own brand and it's fine.

[Jackdaw33]

I find own brand oats a bit coarse so I stick with Quaker. Salt is a must but milk is a no-no.

[jennyjoan]

I like it too and do it in the micro - but unlike some people - can take it quite lumpy or thin - preferably lumpy then a little fruit. all makes are good.

[Jackdaw33]

Avid the sachets, they are a total rip-off.

[jennyjoan]

Avid the sachets - full of sugar too

[barry1010]

There is no sugar in the sachets of porridge unless you buy the flavoured varieties. They are quick and convenient but not good value.

I buy the cheapest porridge oats and ding them in the microwave with half semi-skimmed milk and half water. I have it plain like that, every day. I enjoy it

[Barsel]

I did try Tesco porridge oats once but wasn't keen.
The nicest porridge I've ever tasted is the one you get in hospital believe it or not.
Probably not a brand you can buy in the shops.
Thanks for the tips of what to avoid.

[davebro]

I alternate porridge (done in microwave) with egg on toast or a bacon butty. I put fruit (chopped banana/blueberries/strawberries) & Greek style coconut yoghurt in the porridge.

I use Aldi's basic porridge oats.

[Cloverjo]

Yes, get the supermarket own brand and cook with water.
I bought a porridge from Starbucks or similar and had to throw it away it was so sweet.

[Barsel]

davebro I always have a small fry up at the week-end but during the week I have assorted berries or a banana and Greek yogurt.
Perhaps when I try porridge again I could could put berries in it.
You put yogurt in the porridge also?

[pastafreak]

I like porridge, but it just doesn't keep me going. When I used to have it, it would be rolled oats or jumbo oats. Something with a bit more texture.

[pastafreak]

Barsel, you could do overnight oats...oats, yogurt, seeds or nuts and fruit layered in a deep jar/container. In the fridge overnight. No cooking needed.

[-SharonA-]

I too buy Aldi oats. I make mine the old fashioned way on stove top with with almond or oat milk. A little sugar and fruit.
I also do overnight oats, covering oats with either yoghurt or orange juice then adding fruit in the morning.

[Gill1941]

Aldi own brand made with water in microwave.
Add their Greek yogurt, blueberries and grapes.
Every day except when I go on holiday.
Great, especially on a winter's morning.

[bednobs]

another tick for the cheap ow brand stuff - just as good imo.
you water and salt people are weirdos though ...

[cashier]

I use Morningflake Oats, touch of sugar and salt and made with milk. Just plain or with a dash of cream if I have any. Made on stove top. When I was in hospital, I loved the porridge they served.

[Jackdaw33]

Why stove top when the microwave does it in a fraction of the time and no sticky pans to wash.

[Barsel]

cashier. do you mean these? I might give those a go.
https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/301391980