Porridge is a warm, comforting, and versatile breakfast dish enjoyed around the world. It’s a simple dish at its core, typically made by boiling oats in water Porridge [1] is a food made by heating, soaking or boiling ground, crushed or chopped starchy plants, typically grain, in milk or water. It is often cooked or served with added flavourings such as sugar, honey, fruit, or syrup to make a sweet cereal, or it can be mixed with spices, meat, or vegetables to make a savoury dish. It is usually served hot in a bowl, depending on its consistency. Oat porridge , known as oatmeal in North America, is one of the most common types. Gruel is a thinner ... This porridge recipe is the classic Scottish way to make oatmeal. If you think you don't like oatmeal, this is for you! This creamy porridge made with rolled oats, bananas, and cinnamon makes a warm and satisfying breakfast to get your morning off to a good start!