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May 6, 2018 By Janice Pattie 62 Comments

How to make Perfect Scottish Porridge (Oatmeal)

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Bowl of Scottish Porridge

I’m going to show you how to make the Perfect Scottish Porridge. Porridge (Oatmeal) is the ultimate healthful breakfast and Scotland is the home of porridge So, along with Hamlyn’s of Scotland I’m sharing my recipe for Scottish Porridge. 

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Hamlyns of Scotland Perfect Scottish Porridge

Porridge Oats have been grown and eaten in Scotland, since medieval times and is still a very popular breakfast. 

Although eating porridge didn’t ever go away, it’s now more popular than it has been for many years. I really think porridge has come back fighting and flexing it’s not inconsiderable muscles! 

What are the Health Benefits of Scottish Porridge?

Oatsbenefit your health in lots of ways, they are 100 percent whole grain,  high in energy and low in fat.

An average bowl of porridge made with water is only 171 calories. Oats also release their energy slowly as they have a high content of complex carbohydrates and soluble fibre. This means you will stay fuller for longer.

My Perfect Scottish Porridge 

As a child, I really didn’t like porridge, it was always made with water and salt and served in a pool of milk.  There was no option to add sugar or fruit or seeds or nuts, so I rejected porridge until just a few years ago.  

Now I am a total porridge convert, my favourite sweetener is maple syrup.  I also love to add different seasonal fruits to my porridge including dried fruits like prunes and dried apricots.

How to make Perfect Porridge (Oatmeal)

Your Perfect Scottish Porridge

Given that I’m a relatively recent convert to porridge, I’m not going to dictate how you should make and eat your porridge.

Instead, I am going to do is introduce you to the different kinds of oats you can use to make your Perfect Scottish Porridge and offer up the recipe I use for my porridge. 

oatmeal and porridge bowl

Scottish Porridge Oats: Nearly everyone is aware of porridge oats, they are rolled oats for making porridge. They are quick and easy only 3 or 4 minutes on the hob or in the microwave and you have a delicious, creamy filling porridge. 

Scottish Oatmeal:  Made with premium Scottish oats, which are stoneground, using traditional milling stones. Milled to a medium grade, which makes a superb smooth porridge that can be made in a pot or in the microwave.

Hamlyns Scottish Porridge Oats and Bran:  This Scottish Porridge Oats variety contains 10% wheat bran. The wheat bran gives the porridge a distinctive taste and helps to further aid digestion. 

Scottish Porridge Oats & Bran can be used in any recipe which includes porridge oats but is particularly good for biscuits, flapjacks and fruit crumbles.

Hamlyns Scottish Pinhead Oatmeal: The most traditional oatmeal. It’s made from the whole grain. The outer husk is removed before the inner groat is cut into three pieces.

Pinhead (also known as ”steel-cut’ oatmeal makes a substantial, nutty porridge. There’s no need to soak the oatmeal overnight, but it’s best cooked in a saucepan and takes around 25 minutes to cook. Longer to cook than porridge oats or stoneground oatmeal but definitely worth it. 

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How to make Perfect Porridge (Oatmeal)

My Perfect Scottish Porridge

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A  quick and simple recipe for Scottish Porridge Oats, that’s creamy and makes the perfect base for you to make it your own. 
3.38 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 7 mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Scottish
Servings 2
Calories 188 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 100 g Scottish Porridge Oats
  • 500 ml milk

Instructions
 

  • Put the Scottish Porridge Oats and milk into  a large non-metallic  bowl or jug
  • Cook in the microwave at 900 wats for  2 minutes, then stir.
  • Put back into the microwave and cook for another 1  minute, then stop and stir again. 
  • Put the porridge back into the microwave and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Stir and serve with the toppings of your choice. 

Notes

Cooking times will vary according to the wattage of your microwave. 
You can also cook the porridge in a saucepan on the hob, stirring as the porridge cooks. 

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 9gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 365mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 405IUCalcium: 283mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Victoria Prince says

    May 6, 2018 at 3:23 pm

    Ooh this is right up my street! I absolutely adore my porridge, I have a bowl every day for breakfast – and sometimes two because I’ll have another one for tea too…I suppose there are worse vices?!

    I almost always make it with water and my favourite and most common addition is mixed seeds. At the moment I’m using sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, brown linseed and golden linseed.

    I am, however, massively experimental and have yet to find something that DOESN’T work! Some of my experiments include beating an egg and mixing in (this makes a lovely creamy porridge), grated carrot, cheese, yogurt, all manner of types of fruit and all kinds of spices (most commonly ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg or any combination thereof)

    Porridge is just fabulously versatile 🙂

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    • Janice Pattie says

      May 6, 2018 at 5:14 pm

      Goodness, you put me to shame. So many creative ideas. Good luck.

      Reply
    • Nicki says

      May 9, 2018 at 7:04 am

      I adore banana,cinnamon,strawberries and chia seeds in my porridge

      Reply
      • Janice Pattie says

        May 10, 2018 at 7:07 am

        Sounds good.

        Reply
  2. sam macaree says

    May 7, 2018 at 5:55 pm

    i love it with nutella 😀

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    • Janice Pattie says

      May 7, 2018 at 6:50 pm

      Sounds totally delicious

      Reply
  3. Jane says

    May 7, 2018 at 11:02 pm

    Traditional – oatmeal and chunky porridge oats soaked overnight with a pinch of salt. Cooks in 5 minutes in the morning. Add some chopped nuts plus lots of non-homogenized whole milk – delicious.

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    • Janice Pattie says

      May 8, 2018 at 6:59 am

      Sounds wonderful, Jane.

      Reply
  4. Stephanie says

    May 8, 2018 at 8:21 am

    Yum – I love porridge! My favourite has to be apple and cinnamon, perfect in the colder months! Now its getting warmer I love overnight oats, my favourite combo is banana and peanut butter.

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    • Janice Pattie says

      May 8, 2018 at 7:08 pm

      Cinnamon and apple is a lovely combination

      Reply
  5. Heather Haigh says

    May 8, 2018 at 12:40 pm

    I like mine made with coconut milk, sweetened with maple syrup and topped with fresh fruit.

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    • Janice Pattie says

      May 8, 2018 at 7:07 pm

      That sounds very tropical

      Reply
  6. louise lumsden says

    May 9, 2018 at 7:13 pm

    I make mine on the stove with water on a medium heat stirring gently the way my grannie did, when it starts to huff and puff it’s ready to serve. I top with golden syrup, sultanas and a bit of milk all around the edge then sprinkle with cinnamon

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    • Janice Pattie says

      May 10, 2018 at 7:07 am

      What a lovely description!

      Reply
  7. Jacqueline Meldrum says

    May 10, 2018 at 7:38 pm

    We got a microwave so the wee boy could make his own porridge if he is up before us. Other than that we usually make it on the hob in a pot. I add cinnamon, flax seeds, raisins and then a mashed banana is mixed in when it is ready for sweetness.

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    • Janice Pattie says

      May 10, 2018 at 8:09 pm

      That’s great that your boy makes his own porridge, it is so easy to do. Those sound like great toppings.

      Reply
  8. Jemma says

    May 11, 2018 at 7:53 am

    Porridge is a firm staple in our house, we love it! It’s so versatile and can be made in so many different ways.

    Reply
  9. Kavita Favelle says

    May 11, 2018 at 8:43 am

    I love porridge, especially with honey and sliced fresh bananas! And it keeps me going for longer than many other breakfast choices. Not tried Hamlyns’ products before so am entering the giveaway!

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    • Janice Pattie says

      May 11, 2018 at 6:23 pm

      That sounds like the ideal start to the day 🙂

      Reply
  10. irene gilmour says

    May 11, 2018 at 7:08 pm

    i put a a spoon full of jam in at weekend as a treat yum

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    • Janice Pattie says

      May 11, 2018 at 7:25 pm

      Oh yes, jam is a nice way to add a little sweetness to your porridge.

      Reply
  11. Janine Phillips says

    May 11, 2018 at 7:08 pm

    I love mine with chopped dates or plain with maple syrup

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    • Janice Pattie says

      May 11, 2018 at 7:24 pm

      Dates sound like a great topping and I lvoe maple syrup.

      Reply
  12. melanie stirling says

    May 11, 2018 at 7:09 pm

    i have a bowl of hot steaming porridge every morning but I just have it plain.I occasionally have a chopped banana on top.

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  13. Dannii says

    May 11, 2018 at 7:32 pm

    Thanks for the tips. I love porridge, but there is always something not quite right when I make it.

    Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      May 11, 2018 at 9:19 pm

      I hope you will have another try. Maybe a different type of oats might help or try the pinhead oatmeal in the slow cooker overnight!

      Reply
  14. Margaret Gallagher says

    May 11, 2018 at 9:06 pm

    Love porridge made with milk – sometimes i add banana and raisons

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    • Janice Pattie says

      May 11, 2018 at 9:20 pm

      Sounds like my kind of porridge, Margaret!

      Reply
  15. Solange says

    May 11, 2018 at 9:19 pm

    I love it with banana, berries, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and cacao nibs.

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  16. Grainne says

    May 11, 2018 at 11:10 pm

    I love mine made with skimmed milk and a wee dash of sweet cinnamon.

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    • Janice Pattie says

      May 12, 2018 at 8:15 pm

      A very healthy option

      Reply
  17. Lyn Mackay says

    May 12, 2018 at 4:11 am

    I like mine with some blueberries or a little maple syrup

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    • Janice Pattie says

      May 12, 2018 at 8:14 pm

      I love maple syrup

      Reply
  18. Elaine Skye Clark says

    May 12, 2018 at 10:43 am

    We have porridge everyday. I usually serve it with blueberries and a drizzle of honey.

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    • Janice Pattie says

      May 12, 2018 at 8:14 pm

      A lovely combination

      Reply
  19. Karen Barrett says

    May 12, 2018 at 2:24 pm

    I use raw milk plus a little sprinkle of sugar

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    • Janice Pattie says

      May 12, 2018 at 8:13 pm

      That sounds very good

      Reply
  20. Sheila Reeves @cakereev says

    May 12, 2018 at 4:59 pm

    I have porridge every work day – normally serve it with banana, blueberries – or marmalade!

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    • Janice Pattie says

      May 12, 2018 at 8:13 pm

      That’s good to hear, Sheila

      Reply
  21. Beverley Marsh says

    May 13, 2018 at 4:28 am

    I love creamy porridge with maple syrup or a light sprinkling of sugar. A great start to the day.

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    • Janice Pattie says

      May 13, 2018 at 9:43 am

      It certainly is, Beverley

      Reply
  22. Laura M says

    May 13, 2018 at 9:47 am

    I like it with blueberries, bananas and honey.

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    • Janice Pattie says

      May 13, 2018 at 10:16 am

      Sounds delicious

      Reply
    • Janice Pattie says

      May 13, 2018 at 9:12 pm

      Lovely fruits to top your porridge

      Reply
  23. Veronica says

    May 13, 2018 at 10:47 pm

    I like a little bit of honey or a little bit of maple syrup to sweeten it

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    • Janice Pattie says

      May 14, 2018 at 7:08 am

      I love maple syrup on my porridge too

      Reply
  24. AnneTomma Thompson says

    May 14, 2018 at 4:55 pm

    Fresh fruit, raspberries, blueberries, depending on time of year, or in winter with dried fruits, and a drizzle of honey

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    • Janice Pattie says

      May 14, 2018 at 9:21 pm

      We love dried fruit in winter too.

      Reply
  25. Katherine Lawson says

    May 16, 2018 at 11:14 pm

    I’m a big fan of peanut butter and banana overnight oats!

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    • Janice Pattie says

      May 17, 2018 at 7:04 am

      I haven’t tried that Katherine, but it sounds good.

      Reply
  26. Choclette says

    May 24, 2018 at 9:43 am

    How I’d like to serve it and how I actually do are two different things. In an ideal world I’d serve with a large spoonful of Cornish clotted cream. But I try to be good (most of the time) and make it with half water & half milk with a few chopped up prunes for sweetness.

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    • Janice Pattie says

      May 24, 2018 at 9:04 pm

      I hear you! I have great intentions of topping my porridge with all sorts , but mostly it’s bannana and maple syrup!

      Reply
  27. Cassandra D says

    May 26, 2018 at 1:22 pm

    With brown sugar,cranberries and walnuts.

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  28. Nayna Kanabar says

    May 31, 2018 at 11:56 am

    My family love porridge and enjoy it topped with fruits and honey. My personal favorite is a pinch of cinnamon and banana .However is a trick too get it the right consistency so this post is very helpful.

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    • Janice Pattie says

      June 1, 2018 at 8:18 pm

      Thanks Nayna. Stirring is definitely the answer to a great consistency

      Reply
  29. Sherri says

    September 17, 2019 at 3:54 am

    Are these gluten free?

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    • Janice Pattie says

      September 17, 2019 at 8:25 am

      Hi Sherri, the porridge oats I used were gluten free. However, I would recommend that you check the packaging of your own oatmeal to ensure that it is gluten free. The only other ingredient is milk so it should be easy to check.

      Reply
  30. Chloe Edges says

    September 18, 2019 at 3:25 pm

    I have a spurtle hanging on my kitchen wall but never use it! I should get on it. I like to use muscovado sugar as a sweetner and if not, i’ll join you with some maple syrup please!

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  31. Me Me Me says

    April 9, 2020 at 10:54 pm

    What’s with all this milk, and microwave stuff, I just want to make it on the rayburn, and always take my tea ( and coffee ) black, and whatever happened to the mannie on the scots porridge oats box? he looked different than that when I was a kid? !!

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    • Janice Pattie says

      April 10, 2020 at 9:12 am

      Unfortunately, I don’t have a Rayburn or an Aga despite living in a farmhouse. I think it’s great that everyone can have their own way of making porridge and enjoy it without judgement. I have to say I hadn’t noticed them wee mannie’ on the Scots Porage Oats box, but you are right, he has changed! Thanks for making me smile.

      Reply
  32. Annette says

    November 23, 2020 at 12:28 pm

    The Hamlyns website say they use fungicide and herbicides on their oat fields. So be careful using this brand. I would opt for an organic brand.

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    • Janice Pattie says

      November 23, 2020 at 2:04 pm

      Thanks for that information, Annette.

      Reply

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