6 Porridge recipes to warm up cold winter mornings

Porridge is a popular staple in most South African homes – it is affordable, comforting and once you have the base sorted you can make it your own with all your favourite toppings!

But if you’re feeling a little bored with your go-to porridge, here are six recipes to try that will have you sorted for cold winter mornings.

This simple porridge recipe is spiked with mature cheddar, topped with crispy bacon and finished with a generous drizzle of honey. It really is the perfect sweet ’n savoury way to spruce up your morning mielie meal.

For a decadent start to the day, this dark chocolate mielie-meal porridge is just what you’ll reach for when you’re in the mood for dessert-style breakfast. It’s loaded with cocoa powder, nut butter and cinnamon for the ultimate healthy comfort treat.

Baked oats in the air fryer aren’t only comforting, they’re super convenient, especially for when you might be feeling a little tired of your regular morning oats! Try these choc chip peanut butter baked oats for a wholesome loaded-banana-bread feel to start the day.

While ting, or brown sour porridge, is not a hard porridge to make, it does require some patience, but the results are so worth it! Ting is a traditional breakfast staple that is best enjoyed with brown sugar, to make your mornings a little sweet and a lot more comforting.

If you’re looking for a lower-carb high-protein alternative, this almond porridge is a must-try. Loaded with ground almonds, cream and eggs it’s super creamy and perfectly suited for a protein-packed hot breakfast option.

This cinnamon porridge recipe sees maize meal cooked in the traditional way with a sneaky last-minute ingredient addition. It is super rich and creamy, and best topped generously with cinnamon sugar for a nicely spiced and sweet finish.