There is a way to make your porridge way more enjoyable in the summer months as the days get warmer and you are looking for a breakfast that is a bit more refreshing. Porridge is a classic breakfast that is normally made using milk or . Topped with things like fruit, honey and jam, it really is a hearty and that keeps us full for much of the day, especially in winter when we need that comforting sustenance.
But in the summer months, it might become less appealing as hot weather arrives. The temperature and weather change what we look for in our food, often seeking out more light and refreshing options rather than hefty and filling meals. This porridge recipe swaps milk for one thing and makes it a great summer take on the classic British breakfast. What's even better is that it takes one minute to prepare and only three minutes to cook, making it a quick and convenient mid-week breakfast.
You only need two ingredients to make it. When you swap out milk with yoghurt, you get a refreshing summer porridge that will go down a treat on a sunny July morning.
The recipe, shared by , shows all it takes is just three tablespoons (25g) of porridge oats and a 150g pot 0% fat probiotic yogurt.
To start, you just add 200ml of water to a small non-stick pan and stir in porridge oats, cooking over a low heat until it bubbles and thickens. Then, you stir in your yoghurt. You can stir in all of your yoghurt or just stir in half of it and use the rest of it for topping.
To finish, simply top it with whatever else you like to enjoy your porridge with, such as or nuts. According to Good Food, the particular porridge goes well with raisins, , almonds, pears, walnuts and cinnamon.
The recipe has received rave reviews from those who have tried it. One person wrote: "Really nice breakfast and so easy to prepare. I topped with sweet cherries, was delicious."
Another commented: "I really like this porridge for breakfast in the summer since it's less heavy and warming as traditional porridge. I like it with a small helping of raisins and a sprinkling of mixed spice. Yummy!"