Why doesn’t porridge smell or taste like I remember?….

Hi everyone. Thanks for all those messages. It’s definitely not our tastebuds or noses, or the hotel versions wouldn’t taste so nostalgic. We normally do use the Aldi organic oats for the reason someone said, and it is lovely but just NOT like our memory or the porridge in some hotels. This morning’s was Scott’s but no better taste than the Aldi bag. Will try those other brands mentioned soon too, just in case. Thanks again everyone 😊

hamster58. I think hotels would just use full fat milk. That’s probably the difference. People nowadays use all different milks semi, skimmed, soya, oat etc. hotels wouldn’t be messing about with all that. Also that tiny bit of salt ma big difference.

Have you tried oatbran? That’s lovely, a much finer texture and quite a creamy taste. It’s also supposed to be really good for you, as are porridge oats of course.

Try cooking your oats slowly on a low heat, which allows the flavors to develop more fully. Overnight soaking can also improve the texture and taste.

I'm eating my porridge now! I make it with oaty milk as I don't do dairy. I add fruit and nuts too.
I think some hotles add cream, salt and maybe other things.
Oats are oats and don't have much flavour in themselves. They are mostly texture.
Next time you tast the hotel one why not ask? They are often happy to share tips.
Soaking overnight may also help, as others have said.

I make my porridge with coconut milk in the microwave . Tastes and smells lovely. The coconut milk gives it a lovely texture and doesn't taste of coconut. No need for sugar or honey to sweeten. I sometimes make double the amount and let half go cold and have with fruit for after my dinner. 😋

I make porridge in a double saucepan so I don’t have to keep stirring. I use oat milk and eat it with blueberries and Greek yoghurt and a little drizzle of agave nectar which I prefer to honey.

Sets me up for hours!