Seeking advice about porridge oats

Scots porage oats for me, glad I found them

I just buy bog-standard Asda Smartprice, when they’ve got them. Always seem fine to me - I make it in a pan, 1 part oats to 2 of milk. Takes just minutes.

pS will also look out for the organic ones.

Thanks so much for advice! I had decanted the oats from the packet , and now understand they must be the Jumbo sort. I had not known there was such a thing ! So I will be careful to read the packet in future.

I’ve always like Quaker rolled oats, in porridge and flapjack but having listened to the latest Zoe podcast on organic versus non organic I’m definitely going to change to Aldi organic oats or similar. Professor Tim Spector says non organic oats are one of the worst culprits for the bad stuff and he’s very convincing.

Aldis organic oats in a green paper bag are the best. The flakes are quite large but not jumbo or powdery, they cook into a nice creamy texture. I cook them with almond milk in the microwave for 2 minutes, stirring after 1, add some chia seeds , top with berries or banana, a blob of Alpro plain yoghurt and some crushed nuts . Yum.

I’m a fan of Quaker jumbo oats cooked in the microwave. Use half milk, half water and add fruit, nuts, seeds etc. Am planning to start buying organic oats as I recently discovered that the non organic ones are sprayed with pesticide just before harvesting. As I eat them on a daily basis I feel it may be worth paying the extra.

I can’t be bothered doing assorted fancy things to the humble oat, I don’t even cook them. I pour on boiling water, wait a couple of minutes then eat. Definitely no milk. Supermarket’s own brand oats, dirt cheap and full of goodness.

I forgot to add, we usually buy Flahavans and we add blueberries and a tbs Greek yogurt. Honey/sweetener.

Another one for Flahavans here! I know they might be a little bit more expensive than shop brands but its one thing I won't be cutting back on.

I use Jumbo oats and soak them in almond milk overnight. Then cook in the morning. My grandfather always put salt on his, but I add berries, apple, nuts etc . Plus cream or maple syrup.

I have Scott’s porridge oats blue box I make them with water bubbling gently on the stove. Top them with milk and a spoon of sugar perfect every time.

I always cook jumbo oats. They just need a bit longer. The flavour is much better and hopefully more of the goodness is left after processing. Best made with whole cream milk.

I mix Quaker Jumbo and rolled oats together, I’d say a quarter Jumbo, three quarters rolled.
We find all Jumbo is too chewy, all rolled too glutinous.
I make it in the microwave with semi skimmed milk and a little salt. Blueberries on top.

I like the Fahavans multiseeded porridge oats. Becomes creamy after 3 minutes on the hob, with the added bite of seeds.
When I am feeling naughty I bury a teaspoon of Nutella in the bowl when served!

Indeed don't buy the Jumbo ones- DH loves them but they indigestible to me. I use them for making flapjack topping for crumbles though. I am a prole when it comes to porridge. I like the instant stuff with honey.

P.S. I pass the Mornflake factory on my way to the golf club - the lorries block the narrow lane - bit like the jumbo oats and my husbands elementary canal.

We use Flahavan's Irish porridge oats, and mix in all sorts of deliciousness. You can microwave it or cook on the hob.

I use 50:50 oat milk to water. Think that there might be a few less calories, and still get a good result. I agree with what's been said about jumbo oats, much rougher texture. I don't soak overnight, just while I'm making tea etc. , Then microwave in a glass jug. Works every time.

Lidl simply porridge oats with semi skim milk, cooked in the microwave. Topped with a little honey, dried fruit, flaked almond or whatever’s in the cupboard. Cranberry and flaked almonds I’d my favourite topping.

I buy Lidl’s porridge oats, and cook on the hob. Always creamy with milk & water (plus honey, fruit & yogurt added afterwards.)

Tesco and Sainsburys are both ok. Must try Lidl's.
Whites are too glutinous imo. Jumbo don't soften easily.
i much prefer them cooked on the hob, 1/3 milk.

I use Aldi oats. Left to soak in boiling water overnight, then just 60 - 90 secs microwave next morning.

I use Aldi organic oats, usually use water ,occasionally milk, but they cook down creamy either way I find.

What aggi said but I use Sainsbury's gf.

I use Lidl porridge oats , cooked in the microwave , I use water , but milk is a lot creamier