This recipe for perfect porridge needs amazing toppings

Porridge is a healthy breakfast recommended by nutritionists and dietitians, but it can be surprisingly difficult to master Here’s how to make a perfect breakfast and what to top it with.

Go stir-crazy and add your favourite topping for the perfect porridge.

To make the perfect bowl of porridge follow these easy steps.

Step 1: Combine oats, milk, water and salt in saucepan.

Step 2: Cook, stirring, until mixture thickens enough to coat spoon.

Step 3: Spoon into bowls and add topping.

You can make perfect porridge in three simple steps. Picture: Ben Dearnley

Ideas for toppings

• Top porridge with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/4 cup brown sugar. Drizzle with pouring cream.
• Top porridge with 1/3 cup vanilla yoghurt, 1/3 cup chopped pistachios and 1 tablespoon honey.
• Stir 2 grated granny smith apples into porridge after removing from heat. Sprinkle porridge with ground cinnamon or mixed spice to serve.
• Add 1/3 cup sultanas, 1/3 cup chopped dried apricots and 1/3 cup craisins to mixture at the start of step 1.

Top with your fave fruits.

• Place 6 chopped rhubarb stalks in a roasting dish. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup brown sugar. Drizzle with 20g butter, melted, and 1/4cup cold water. Cover with foil and bake in a 190°C oven for 10 minutes or until soft. Top porridge with rhubarb mixture and sprinkle with toasted slivered almonds to serve.

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