Honey, it’s Friday!

Posted on Friday 27 January 2012

Today, we’re thinking about porridge… because there’s nothing like it for brightening up a dark January morning. Dolloped with jam, drizzled with honey, scattered with seeds or bubbling with British berries – Bill Jordan himself calls it soul food. And the best thing about it is that there are no rules with porridge! You can have it exactly the way you like it. Join our discussion on Facebook and tell us how you make the perfect porridge, and if you email us at competitions@jordans-cereals.co.uk you could be one of the 20 lucky porridge lovers to win a pack of Quick and Creamy and a pack of Traditional Chunky Oats to see you through ‘til spring! In need of some porridge inspiration? This Honey and Yoghurt Porridge with Banana recipe will certainly tantalise your taste buds!

You’ve made it! Celebrate the arrival of the weekend with a bowl of this sweet and creamy Honey & Yoghurt Porridge with Banana recipe.

Ingredients (serves one)

50g jumbo oats – try our Chunky Traditional Porridge

1 ripe banana

50g 0% fat Greek-style yoghurt

350ml semi-skimmed milk

2 tsp clear honey

Method

Place the oats in a saucepan.  Mash half the banana. Put aside 1tbsp of yoghurt, then mix the mashed banana with the remaining yoghurt, milk and 1 tsp honey. Pour the mixture over the oats.  Heat to just below boiling, and simmer gently for 7-8 minutes, while stirring.

Pour into a bowl, slice the remaining banana and scatter on top. Add the remaining 1 tbsp Greek yoghurt and drizzle over the remaining honey.

Cook’s Tip: Swap the banana for raspberries when in season

For more delicious breakfast recipe inspiration and information about Farmhouse Breakfast Week go to shakeupyourwakeup.com.