Making Porridge like a Scotsman! BUT with a twist

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories while water is a cost-effective base.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is dairy-free.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is a lower glycemic option.

fresh fruit

🥗Healthier: dried fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Dried fruit is shelf-stable and often cheaper.

Take a saucepan and add 1 cup of porridge oats and 3 cups of water.

Add a pinch of sea salt to the saucepan.

Turn the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce the heat to a strong simmer (between medium and high).

Keep stirring while the porridge simmers for about 10 to 15 minutes until creamy.

After 10 to 15 minutes, when the porridge oats are broken down and creamy, pour in some milk and stir it through.

Taste the porridge and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of honey and stir through.

Turn off the heat and add a few tablespoons of double cream, stirring well to combine.

Adjust the consistency with more water, cream, or milk as desired.

Serve the porridge in a bowl and finish with a sprinkle of brown sugar or Demerara sugar.

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