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6 Perfect Porridge Recipes

by Lottie Huckle

published on 28 September 2016, last updated on 24 January 2022

Enjoy a cosy start to your day with one of our nourishing porridge recipes. From decadent, chocolate flavoured varieties to more humble affairs, there’s a porridge for everyone on this list. 

Blueberry Porridge

Blueberry Porridge

by Alex Hely-Hutchinson

Easy to make and even easier to eat, this porridge from 26 Grains makes for a moreish breakfast, combining tangy berries, sweet maple syrup, and creamy oats.

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Alex Hely-Hutchinson

Chocolate Porridge Greek Yoghurt & Fresh Seasonal Fruit

Jamie Oliver’s Chocolate Porridge Greek Yoghurt and Fresh Seasonal Fruit

This recipe from Jamie Oliver’s Super Food Family Classics can be made in advance, so your morning routine doesn’t have to be a rush. Whizz up a batch at the weekend to enjoy, hassle-free, over the week. 

Porridge

Porridge

Looking to perfect your basic porridge? Follow this recipe from Perfect Too for, you guessed it, perfect results every time. Plus with three choices of topping, you’ll never get bored of this dish for breakfast. 

Baked Oats with Ginger Beer Bacon

Baked Oats with Ginger Beer Bacon

by Michael Zee

Porridge doesn’t have to be plain with this stunning recipe. Oats are layered with nuts and dried cranberries, topped with crunchy apple and finished with that all important ginger beer bacon.

Buckwheat Porridge

Buckwheat Porridge

Keep your porridge simple and nourishing with this easy recipe. It’s transport-friendly, too, so is just the thing for breakfast al desko.

Fig and Cinnamon Quinoa Porridge

Fig and Cinnamon Quinoa Porridge

by Indy Power

Swap rolled oats for quinoa in this recipe from The Little Green Spoon. This protein-packed option is delicious topped with seasonal fruit and a swirl of honey. 

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