Eggs in porridge

[Yourethebeerthief]

I came across a recipe online that stirred an egg into porridge. This sounded vile to me at first but the recipe insists you can't taste the egg. My toddler is quite a fussy eater but one thing he loves is porridge and will eat it with almost anything mixed in: mashed banana, grated carrot with raisins and cinnamon, grated apple and a spoonful of peanut butter, raspberries mashed through with honey, etc.

I can mix a lot of things in that he wouldn't eat if they were given to him otherwise. He'd never eat apple or carrots for example. I also mix chia seeds and flax seeds through. It's great bang for my buck given the rest of his meals can be tricky.

Has anyone ever mixed an egg into porridge before? Is it utterly vile? I hope it works as it's another easy way to get e and nutrients into him!

Egg in porridge works well. Can't tell it's there!

Also OP something about the way you described your toppings made me really want to try porridge made those ways! You have a touch of the food writer about you!

Good point about carbonara. I'm definitely trying this tomorrow morning.

Wish me luck! I will report back!

I love the way you dismiss this without looking it up.
Yes, world renowned, best selling author,. You do know that just because you haven't heard about him doesn't mean there is nothing to know.

Has been used as expert witness in legal court battles to do with food. The person is an expert.

I put an egg in porridge to try it, I really like it and it adds protein and other vits. Whey is also a good addition.

Are you joking?

😂 thank you. I'm mental for porridge so I'm really chuffed that my son likes it. I also eat it in these ways (I'm Scottish so it should only be eating with a pinch of salt but honestly fuck that!)

My favourite though is with those massive golden sultanas cooked in right from the start so they go nice and soft, then topped with mixed seeds and a generous spoonful of Bonne Maman hazelnut spread. Or with sugar and lots of lemon squeezed on top.

Can't eat those ones around my son though 🤫

Fantastic! I'm feeling optimistic. Just need to not fuck it up now and make scrambled porridge 🤢

@Yourethebeerthief it will just be a matter of the timing. i make my porridge with milk so i would beat the egg into the milk before cooking. like others have hinted, custard and carbonara.

This has got to be a joke. Funny that you’re that only one that seems to believe this rubbish…. Eggs are one of the best things we can eat (I could find you the research for this but frankly I think you must be a troll trying to wind us up so don’t want to waste my time).

He cites all his sources. It's completely backed up.

You just don't like the truth. (I get it, boo hoo I wanna eat myeggs!!!)

One of my favourite dishes is eggs on yoghurt (Cilbir) so that may be worth a try although you'd have to temper down some of the ingredients I think.

Another porridge lover here too - we used to eat it cold with golden syrup :-)

Trying to figure out which way is best. Beat into the milk like you say, and then cook porridge on low heat?

Or cook porridge as normal and then plonk the egg in at the end when it's just about finished cooking and stir in well?

I think just the yolk would do?

Anyone can call themselves a ‘nutritionist’.

This is completely wrong. Eggs raise cholesterol and increase risk of heart disease.

Yes I used to eat an egg in porridge most days! I stirred the white in while it was cooking and the yolk at the end, and it's nothing like you would imagine it's delicious and the yolk gives it a lovely rich taste. I agree for a small person and therefore a small portion just don't bother with the white but put the yolk in, great way to get some protein and vits into your little one. 😋

@Yourethebeerthief i feel you need to create a porridge cookbook, endless possibilities!

@TheLittleRedDragon are you aware of the criticism of his research and his increasingly worsening reputation from health experts?

That's not say he u wrong about anything/everything but you should at least research the people you champion.

@TheLittleRedDragon

Yes, world renowned, best selling author,. You do know that just because you haven't heard about him doesn't mean there is nothing to know.

If nobody has heard of him, it kind of does mean he isn't world renowned 🤣

@TheLittleRedDragon

Can you let it go? I've a young toddler who doesn't eat a wide range of food. I'm trying to get the most nutrition I can into him.

We've seen your link and everyone can read it if they want. Just give yourself peace now.

You really need to widen your reading pile. All the major UK heart charities (inc BHF) fundamentally disagree with your statement and even go so far as to calling it outdated

Yes, You Should Cook an Egg into Your Oatmeal Recipe | Extra Crispy | MyRecipes
How Adding Egg In Your Oatmeal Makes It Way Healthier + A Recipe | mindbodygreen

Hooray! I feel like I've stumbled on the world's best kept secret 🙌🏻

You know better than the guy who has devoted his life to studying the effect of food on humans?

🤣

Er... sure thing buddy. You keep eating those eggs, don't you worry yourself about the heart disease, cholesterol and increased risk of cancers.

I'm totally doing this for the family come breakfast time tomorrow. Thank you!!