Although the size is not too large, I find it deal and it easily copes with a 500g of soup tin with it being about half to two thirds full. I also like to add a splash of vanilla extract to my porridge, it gives a hint of sweetness without adding sugar.

Robert Dyas Holdings Limited T/A Robert Dyas is an appointed representative of Product Partnerships Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 626349). This BPA- and phthalate-free piece of microwave cookware is dishwasher-safe when placed on the top rack, microwave-safe with the vent open, and safe for storing in fridges and freezers. For a healthy breakfast, top porridge with fresh fruit such as sliced banana, chopped peaches or mango, grated apple or berries.he pours in boiling water and then puts the top back back on, allows it to sit for few minutes to soak up the water and soften. To both of these bowls I added 4 heaped tablespoons of oats and 270ml of cold milk, just like the back of the pack porridge instructions. To make a vegan version of this, swap the milk for a plant based milk like almond or cashew (or coconut milk to make it extra creamy) and swap the honey for maple syrup.

Every microwave cooks differently, so your porridge might be a little thicker or thiner than what ours looks like. The bowl is too small for porridge, it bubbles up and ends up all over the microwave and dripping down the exterior of the bowl. I like to cook my porridge until it is thick, but again, it's really down to personal preference so if you prefer your porridge runny, just cook it for a little less time. Reheating implies the maximum short term service temperature of a Sistema container is 165°F followed by a cool down period. Maybe it would be okay microwaving sweetcorn or other solid foods for every day cooking but not for porridge or anything else with liquid I would say.If you are looking for more ways to eat oats, then why not try our Healthy Flapjacks, Overnight Oats, Easy Baked Oats, Pumpkin Oats or Banana Oat Muffins. Try to stick to fruit, nuts and seeds as things like chocolate spread can really bump up the calories and sugar.

Maybe you pour in the porridge and milk then take that around with you until you find a microwave but then you only have so long until the milk goes bad and……you end up with something a little like this…. My microwave is high up, so it was awkward to grab a hot bowl out of my microwave using oven glove or tea towel without getting the contents on my oven glove or tea towel. How to cook porridge in the microwave - my tried and tested 5 minute microwave porridge recipe makes the perfect quick and easy healthy breakfast! Ensure the containers are secure on the top rack, this prevents them from contacting the heating element and avoids melting.

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Full fat cows milk makes a deliciously creamy porridge, but semi-skimmed or skimmed is fine as well.A hearty and filling breakfast is a must in our house and whilst we do love making porridge the traditional way when we have a little more time, this 5 minute microwave porridge has been a life saver for us.