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This recipe was originally tested using metric measurements and has since been converted to cups.

  • ½ cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1⅓-1½ cups milk
    or water, or a mixture
  • Greek yogurt
    thinned with a little milk, and honey, to serve

Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal185
    low
  • fat5g
    low
  • saturates2g
  • carbs25g
  • sugars8g
    low
  • fibre2g
  • protein9g
  • salt0.24g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    Put the oats in a saucepan, pour in 1⅓ cups milk or water and sprinkle in a pinch of salt. Bring to the boil and simmer for 4-5 mins, stirring occasionally and watching carefully so it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan. Add more milk if needed. Or, do this in a microwave. Mix the oats, milk or water and a pinch of salt in a large microwave-safe bowl, then microwave on high for 5 mins, stirring halfway through. Add more milk if needed. Leave to stand for 2 mins before eating.

  • step 2

    To serve, pour into bowls, then spoon over Greek yogurt, thinned with a little milk, and drizzle with honey.

RECIPE TIPS
TOPPINGS
  • Nut butters, such as almond, hazelnut or cashew, give porridge a hearty depth.
  • Compote or fresh fruit
  • Toasted nuts, seeds or granola
  • Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg or mixed spice, or stir in vanilla extract, creamed or dessicated coconut or a touch of jam.
  • Honey, maple syrup or agave if you fancy a sweet drizzle, or add granulated sugar either at the start of cooking or sprinkled over before serving.
 
MAKING IT EASY

If you don't want to bother getting the scales out in the morning, you'll need 1 mug of oats and 2¼ mugs of liquid. (Any mug will do, as long as you use the same for both measurements)

Recipe from Good Food magazine, February 2003

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