Porridge

We are in the midst of lent and cravings for what we have given up are starting to set in. Some dive into the challenge of 6 weeks without chocolate, others perhaps try and better themselves as a person by going gossip free for 40 days. I, however, have decided to undertake a real personal challenge, giving up cereal for the whole duration of lent. Initially I thought I would make a swift transition from cereal to toast for breakfast, but then I remembered that I don't particularly enjoy eating toast every single morning. This has therefore led to the diversification of my breakfast choices, trying many vast and exciting breakfast foods. So, once a week, I intend to blog about a different breakfast option other than cereal for the whole 6 weeks of lent. After all, variety is the spice of life...

To ease me into this transition I have initially tried and tasted the pseudo-cereal, porridge. This is a hearty breakfast with slow release energy to keep you going until lunch time. It's versatility knows no limits as it can be made exactly to personal preference; it can be made with water, milk, as thick or runny as you like it. And once you have chosen your base you can start on the toppings. Some opt for a classic honey or maple syrup swirl, others like to add fruit and/or jam, and for those of you who believe less is more, porridge can be enjoyed simply as it comes. This morning I chose to have banana and honey upon my porridge and it was delicious. This combination adds a subtle sweetness to the simple base and you feel good because it counts towards one of your five a day. In my opinion, porridge is so great that it can be eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner. No matter how you choose to have your porridge, I can guarantee that you won't be disappointed; how could you when it's texture and flavour depends upon your own personal preference? I will certainly be eating a lot more porridge  in the coming weeks... 

I would give porridge an overall rating of 4.5/5