How do I make porridge less boring?

[Bromptonaut]

A spoonful of carnation tinned cream and a sprinkling of sugar - brown or granulated.

 

[coco69]

Put in it 2 sausages, 2 bacon, 2 eggs, 2 black pudding and some beans.....the boring problem solved

 

[GrumpyGregry]

I know the purists here will probably shoot me down in flames

But, after years and years of eating plain porridge made with either water or milk, I`m sick to death of it. I want to go on eating the stuff because it`s healthy. How does everybody else make it a bit more interesting??

I`m open to any ideas!

TL;DR

Berries
Chopped apple
Fruit puree
Jam
Marmalade
Golden Syrup
Nuts (walnuts are good)
et cetera

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Make it with gin...

Nice Highland Malt for Birthdays, Anniversaries and at Xtmas.

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Just started eating porridge again as part of my new years health regime

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

After a recommendation for cinnamon by @sight-pin I went out and bought myself some. Excellent. I see there have been a couple more posters recommending cinnamon since.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

After a recommendation for cinnamon by @sight-pin I went out and bought myself some. Excellent. I see there have been a couple more posters recommending cinnamon since.

 

[rich p]

9 pages on how to make porridge interesting. I love this place!

 

[mjr]

[QUOTE 3519324, member: 259"]Not to disparage cinnamon, but I can't stand it in savoury foods, and I really dislike it in porridge. But if it works for you...[/QUOTE]
It's beautiful in pork risotto You're mad!

 

[Basil.B]

A little cinnamon can help if you're only using water. Mix it with the oats before adding the water. Cinnamon is also very nice on buttered toast!

Hate cinnamon, stick with adding some honey!

 

[anotherDave]

Mix in some cocoa powder, peanut butter or nuts. Any fruit...fresh, frozen, dried or canned. Or if you want to be radical, salt!
How can you get bored?

I've just come across this cocoa idea elsewhere (apparently polish people have their porridge like this).

Intrigued!

I think I'm going to have to substitute grated/chopped chocolate, but I'm looking forward to tomorrow's breakfast. :-)

 

[postman]

Honey and a few nuts and raisins.I find it great for a start to a cycling day.