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Porridge
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Porridge is a great breakfast for any time of the year. Choose the topping of your choice for an energy packed start to the day.

  • Prep time: 2 mins

  • Cooking time: 5 mins

  • Serves: 2

  • Costs: Cheap as chips

Ingredients

  • 100g porridge oats200ml semi-skimmed milk
  • Pinch of salt
  • Extra milk to serve
  • Choice of toppings
  • Toasted nuts and seeds with golden syrup
  • Bananas and maple syrup
  • Stewed fruits.

Method

  1. Place the oats, milk, 300ml water and salt into a pan. Bring slowly to the boil, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon. Cook the porridge slowly for a couple of minutes, then pour into warm bowls (which will prevent it setting instantly).
  2. Pour extra milk around the edge, then add the topping of your choice and serve immediately.

Nutritional information per portion

  • Calories 235(kcal)
  • Fat 6.0g
  • Saturates 2.0g

This nutritional information is only a guide and is based on 2,000 calories per day. For more information on eating a healthy diet, please visit the Food Standards Agency website.

Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.

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