Perfect Microwave Porridge

In Winter, I like to give my boys a hot breakfast before school.  There is something about a hot breakfast – it makes me feel good as a Mum, but it also seems to fill them up just that little bit more before school.  But I’m busy in the mornings (as we all are) – so this is one of my FAST AND HOT recipes – because porridge is cheap and filling – and I make it for the whole family.

My husband always makes porridge from scratch on the stove and it takes sooo long!  He thought that when I cooked it in the microwave it was cheating, that was until my eldest son said he actually PREFERRED my microwave version (hahaha!).

PS: I think the secret to a fantastic porridge is to have it very sweet, very salty and very gluggy.  That’s just me.  Feel free to adjust the salt, sugar and cooking time to suit how you like your porridge.

NOTE:  Make sure you use a deep bowl or a microwave proof container or you will end up with porridge boiled all over your microwave.

Perfect Microwave Porridge

Recipe by Stay at Home Mum

1.0 from 1 vote

Quick and creamy porridge made in the microwave, ideal for a warm and nutritious breakfast in minutes.

Course: BreakfastCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

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4

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

5

minutes

Calories

10

kcal

Total time

10

minutes

Cook Mode

Keep the screen of your device on

Ingredients

• 1/2 cups Rolled Oats (not quick oats)

• 2/3 cups Boiling Water

• Pinch Salt

Directions

• How to Make Perfect Microwave Porridge:
• Grab a large cereal bowl (or microwave proof container) – but something with a bit of depth to cook the porridge in.
• Add the oats, boiling water (or milk if you prefer) and the salt.
• Cook on HIGH for three minutes.
• Remove and stir well.  Place back in the microwave.
• Cook additional two – three minutes.
• Pour the porridge into a bowl and add milk, top with sugar and a few slices of banana and maple syrup.
• Enjoy!

Clare Whitfield Chief Editor

Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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