No added sugar porridge oats

The problem is already solved!

Do please read the whole thread!

Plain porridge is sugar free , use an over ripe mashed banana , problem solved

Shinamae

RosiesMaw2

I think the point has been made that
1) porridge need not contain sugar
2) "instant" microwaveable sachets do exist and
3) are readily available in Tesco, Co-ops, and all supermarkets in N Devon and elsewhere at reasonable cost
So the apparent dilemma does not in fact exist

Thanks so much for pointing that out 😵‍💫
Hopefully tonight you’ll be able to get a good sleep 😂

Never had any trouble in that area.

I just buy shops own brand porridge oats no sugar in those. If you by ready to use oat pots or sachets they have sugar in those.

I use oat milk unsweetened to cook my porridge . 50g oats 250ml oat milk cooked in microwave. Put it on 3 mins first then another minute until cooked. Used to use coconut milk but my GP told me to stop using it. The oat milk gives a nice texture and no need for sweetening .

If I use skimmed milk have to use 15g of honey.

RosiesMaw2

I think the point has been made that
1) porridge need not contain sugar
2) "instant" microwaveable sachets do exist and
3) are readily available in Tesco, Co-ops, and all supermarkets in N Devon and elsewhere at reasonable cost
So the apparent dilemma does not in fact exist

Thanks so much for pointing that out 😵‍💫
Hopefully tonight you’ll be able to get a good sleep 😂

Jaxjacky

Shinamea perhaps wheat biscuits would’ve been a better idea 🙂
Just don’t do what I did once, took a tub of frozen soup to work for microwaving at lunch time - it was chicken stock..🤮

oh no, I’ve never had a Weetabix in my life just don’t like the look of them..
I wonder if that will start another debate 😂😂

Grannynannywanny

Shinamae your explanation of needing the sachets for a quick work break seems to be falling on deaf ears. I’m exasperated on your behalf. If I were you I’d save your breath for cooling your porridge 😆

😂😂 great idea thank you 🦋

I don't bother cooking oats. I pour boiling water over them and leave them to soak and cool for about 10 mins. I top them off with nuts/fruit/yoghurt etc. sometimes I do it the night before but only if I know I'll be pushed for time in the morning.

I think the point has been made that
1) porridge need not contain sugar
2) "instant" microwaveable sachets do exist and
3) are readily available in Tesco, Co-ops, and all supermarkets in N Devon and elsewhere at reasonable cost
So the apparent dilemma does not in fact exist

Shinamea perhaps wheat biscuits would’ve been a better idea 🙂
Just don’t do what I did once, took a tub of frozen soup to work for microwaving at lunch time - it was chicken stock..🤮

Shinamae your explanation of needing the sachets for a quick work break seems to be falling on deaf ears. I’m exasperated on your behalf. If I were you I’d save your breath for cooling your porridge 😆

NotSpaghetti

Shinamae - I did ask/suggest that...

I think you have not been treated very well in this thread to be honest.

Pleased you eventually found what you wanted. 👍

Water off off a ducks back 😂😂
But thank you anyway…🌻

Shinamae - I did ask/suggest that...

I think you have not been treated very well in this thread to be honest.

Pleased you eventually found what you wanted. 👍

Ever feel you are in a parallel universe?

Gummie

NotSpaghetti

Please come back and help us understand here...
I have never bought oats with sugar in.
Oats are just that... oats.

I agree. I don't know how OP has failed to buy sugar free oats in the supermarkets. Readily available on all the shelves.

Yes, I failed and failed miserably because I wanted the SACHETS for work….😵‍💫🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️
And that is the last time I will say that….😂😂

A bag of supermarket oats costs mere pennies.
I can’t be bothered to cook them so just pour on boiling water, wait a few minutes then eat. If I want a really fancy breakfast I’ll add oat milk.

NotSpaghetti

Please come back and help us understand here...
I have never bought oats with sugar in.
Oats are just that... oats.

I agree. I don't know how OP has failed to buy sugar free oats in the supermarkets. Readily available on all the shelves.

Quaker do sachets of plain oats too, although I don't know how they compare price-wise with buying a big box and measuring out a portion.

I saw porridge pots in Gregg's this morning.
One was plain others had fruit and probably sugar.
I didn't have time to do a taste test but was tempted.
I have never cooked porridge but may try in the microwave.
They were giving out free sachets of flahavans at the gym.
No added sugar in them.
Also Lidl do sachets in a box either with golden syrup or plain no sugar.

RosiesMaw2

Shinamae

RosiesMaw2

Didn’t know they used rupees in N Devon.
Seems a heck of a long way for Amazon Prime to deliver for free too

I wish I had posted it now, causing you this much worry about it 😂😂

But you did post it.
(Did you mean you wished you hadn’t posted it?
Judging by the responses, I was not alone in wondering why)

Yes, it should’ve said I wished I hadn’t posted it
I apologise profusely for causing you such angst about porridge
I will now be much more careful about what I post 😵‍💫😂

Jane43

Aldom

mabon1

What's the matter with you? Tesco and all other supermarkets sell plain porridge oats, I buy the Jumbo oats.

mabon1 *why so abrupt?Shinamae has explained that she takes the porridge to work for her 20 minutes break. She only has access to a microwave.*

We always make our porridge in the microwave.

So do I, so I'm hoping I won't be jumped on by the Porridge Police.

Aldom

mabon1

What's the matter with you? Tesco and all other supermarkets sell plain porridge oats, I buy the Jumbo oats.

mabon1 *why so abrupt?Shinamae has explained that she takes the porridge to work for her 20 minutes break. She only has access to a microwave.*

We always make our porridge in the microwave.

We buy a one kilogram bag of oats from Sainsburys or Aldi, costs around £1 and I make porridge with just oats and water, DH has half milk and half water. Neither of us adds sugar, sometimes we add fruit such as frozen raspberries, prunes or half a banana.

Shinamae

RosiesMaw2

Didn’t know they used rupees in N Devon.
Seems a heck of a long way for Amazon Prime to deliver for free too

I wish I had posted it now, causing you this much worry about it 😂😂

It worried me at first because I thought it was in £ and you were paying over the odds for oats! 😂

Shinamae

RosiesMaw2

Didn’t know they used rupees in N Devon.
Seems a heck of a long way for Amazon Prime to deliver for free too

I wish I had posted it now, causing you this much worry about it 😂😂

But you did post it.
(Did you mean you wished you hadn’t posted it?
Judging by the responses, I was not alone in wondering why)