Slow cooker porridge

Slow cooker porridge
Prepare
less than 30 mins
Cook
over 2 hours
Serve
Serves 4

This easy porridge can be prepared just before going to bed, making it a joy to wake up to in the morning.

By Anna Shepherd

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Ingredients

To serve

  • Favourite toppings such as cream, honey, blueberries, bananas, toasted nuts or dried fruit
Recipe tips

Method

  1. Add all of the ingredients for the porridge to your slow cooker and mix really well.

  2. Turn the slow cooker on to its lowest setting and cook the porridge for 6–7 hours. If possible, stir the porridge once or twice during this time.

  3. Just before serving, give the porridge a good stir to break up any crust that’s formed on top. Add a splash of milk and stir well if you find the porridge is too stiff.

  4. Ladle into bowls and scatter or pour over your favourite toppings. Serve immediately.

Recipe tips

Adding a knob of butter to the mixture prevents the oats from sticking to the side of the slow cooker as the porridge cooks. If you’re making a vegan version, use a 'whole' plant-based milk and replace the butter with coconut oil.