How to Make Porridge Using a Microwave

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Porridge, similar to oatmeal, can be enjoyed as a hot breakfast meal. Usually it's prepared on the stove top, but with these instructions, you can make it in the microwave.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup rolled porridge oats
  • 1 cup milk
  • Toppings of your choice (maple syrup, golden syrup, honey, chopped fruit, dried fruit, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg or anything you like)

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      To make porridge using a microwave, start by adding 1/2 cup of porridge oats to a microwave-safe bowl. Then, pour in 1 cup of milk and microwave the mixture for 2 1/2 minutes. Next, take the bowl out of the microwave, stir everything together, and microwave it for 2 more minutes. Finally, take the bowl out of the microwave and stir before serving. To learn how to add toppings to your microwave porridge, keep reading!

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