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What are your favourite porridge toppings?

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crazypenguinlady · 06/09/2017 07:54

Just that really. What to do you like to put on your porridge?

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PotatoesPastaAndBread · 06/09/2017 07:56

Honey
Sultanas
Blueberries
Jam
Prunes
Apple and cinnamon
Banana
Linseeds

OMG it's nearly porridge season! YUM!

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Cakescakescakes · 06/09/2017 07:58

Maple syrup

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tigerdog · 06/09/2017 08:03

Bananas, honey and cinnamon or maple syrup and pistachios. I also add some ground flaxseed. I also love summer porridge i.e an overnight oats/Bircher version with grated apple, natural yoghurt and berries, when it's not cold enough for hot porridge.

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sparklefarts · 06/09/2017 08:04

Cinnamon
Or brown sugar

Yum yum

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Slartybartfast · 06/09/2017 08:05

frozen fruits, mainly cherries and blackcurrents.

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EnglishGirlApproximately · 06/09/2017 08:05

Banana, honey and cinnamon or sultanas and honey, or maple syrup, or blueberries.
I love porridge, best thing about winter Grin

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LiveLifeWithPassion · 06/09/2017 08:05

I wonder if carrot porridge would work? Like carrot cake?

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HerOtherHalf · 06/09/2017 08:06

Cream or prunes, not together though.

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imnottoofussed · 06/09/2017 08:06

Pineapple and cherries

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everythingstaken123 · 06/09/2017 10:13

I'm on Slimming World so I grate courgette (quite a bit) into my oats (40g) and add Alpro Chocolate Soya drink (200ml). Weird as that is, I absolutely love it! The courgette doesn't really taste, just adds a bit of something and bulks it out and the chocolate milk is chocolatey without too many calories. I have it every day and feel a bit sad if I have to miss it!

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sparklefarts · 06/09/2017 11:48

Oh everything I may try that!
Do you grate the courgette in as the porridge is cooking?
How much? Half of one ?

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everythingstaken123 · 06/09/2017 12:12

Sparklefarts - It's really delicious (I think!). It's called Zoats in America (zuchini and oats - although I don't think they put chocolate milk in). It's hard to say how much courgette as they differ so much in size. Basically put it all in a pan and add the courgette then cook. Start off with a small amount and if you like it, add more in next time you make it. I have quite a bit nowadays because I love the fact that it bulks out my porridge and is at least 1 of my 5 (or is it 10) a day. If you are on SW, it counts as your Hex A and B.

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everythingstaken123 · 06/09/2017 12:15

And even nicer topped with a banana...

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QueenFuri · 06/09/2017 12:17

Apple and sultanas
Banana
Golden syrup
I love thick creamy sweet porridge.

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TakeMe2Insanity · 06/09/2017 13:35

Frozen raspberries
Banana
Almond butter
Blueberry powder

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TonicAndTonic · 06/09/2017 13:57

Generally I'm quite virtuous and stir frozen berries and mixed seeds into my porridge while I'm making it.

But my favourite would have to be a big spoonful of nutella Blush

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JDScrubs · 06/09/2017 14:25

Honey and frozen fruit cooked down.

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pastapestoparmesan · 06/09/2017 14:31

I had golden syrup and creme fraiche this morning, it was delicious.

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lynmilne65 · 06/09/2017 14:59

brown sugar and cream😄

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gottachangethename1 · 06/09/2017 20:11

I'm a porridge virgin in my 40s. I recently bought a bag of porridge oats. How do I prepare hot porridge?

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EnglishGirlApproximately · 06/09/2017 20:30

gotta that's a controversial question Grin I do oats then half milk half water, purists will tell you just water and salt then others will say all milk

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glorious · 06/09/2017 20:34

I sometimes mix in cocoa powder and add raisins
Tinned pumpkin and cinnamon and nutmeg
Banana and cinnamon
Frozen berries
Grated apple

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MamehaSan · 06/09/2017 20:45

Gotta my preference is for 1/2 cup of oats to 1 cup of milk. Heat slowly in a pan whilst stirring, so that the oats go soft and creamy. Much nicer than doing in in the microwave imo, I find that the oats don't soften as much. Add toppings / extras to suit.

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EnglishGirlApproximately · 06/09/2017 20:56

Agree definitely not in the microwave, stir and heat slowly on the hob to make extremely creamy

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RaininSummer · 06/09/2017 21:04

Carrot cake porridge is a wonderful thing (sadly I am low carbing so off my menu). Grate carrots, add to porridge with mixed spice, raisins and walnuts. Cook and enjoy.

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