*** 'A Great British Cereal'***



---Why I Buy This---

I have always enjoyed a bowl of creamy porrdge - but it is not something that one always wants to do as you then have dirty saucepans to clean up.
However when my sons were young we came across the Mornflake brand which would provide the three of us with huge bowls of creamy porridge for a quick snack after we had been out for walks or building dens. This we would often eat as it was a quick meal that we all liked and it was also healthy.



---The Brand & Its History---

'Mornflake have been milling oats since 1675, making them the longest established miller of oats and cereal in the UK. 15 generations later, they are still independently owned and managed by the direct descendants of the original miller, William Lea.' (Mornflake website)



---Old Marketing - The Three Horses---

'A familiar image on Mornflake packaging in years gone by was a wonderful image of three horses pulling a 'binder' to cut the oats. Flossy, Metal & Bonnie were a prominent feature on the packs for over 5 decades and are still on many of the Mornflake export packs sold around the world.' (Mornflake website)
(Unfortunately the logo has now been 'improved' for the UK market.)



---The Product---

The 2kg bag that I am reviewing comes in a large clear plastic bag.
Called 'Superfast Oats' and with a Union Jack on the front and the slogan 'A Great British Cereal'.
There are yellow and brown images of plants and oats.
You are advised to store in a cool dry place and to put in an airtight container once opened.
There is a little map with the logo 'Made in Cheshire'.
* High fibre.
* Helps actively reduce Cholesterol.
* 100% wholegrain.
* Allergy warning - contains gluten and oats.
* The pack contains 50x40g servings.
* Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.



---Instructions---

This can be cooked wither on the hob or in the microwave.
* HOB - Use 40grams of oats to 285mls water (half a pint) - or use milk or half milk if you prefer a creamier porridge. Heat the milk and oats to boiling on the hob and cook for 1 minute - stirring all the time - them cover and leave to stand for 1 minute. Serve with either sugar or salt.
* MICROWAVE - (based on 800 watt oven) - mix 40 grams of oats with 285mls (half a pint) - or use milk or half milk if you prefer a creamier porridge. In a large bowl cook uncovered on high for 4 minutes, stir well and then cook for a further 2 minutes. Stand for 1 minute and then serve with sugar or salt.



---Cost---

£2.19 for 2 kgs at Tesco.



---Other Oat Items from Mornflake---

Organic Oats
Jumbo Oats
Oats 2 Go Sachets
Oats 2 Go Pots
Oatbran
Oatbran Flakes
Muesli
Oat Granola
Oatmeal
Chocolatey Squares



---My Opinion---

I just love these porridge oats.
I used to buy them in a health food store - and once tried I have never wanted to use other brands. Then I would occasionally pick them up in a local Iceland.
Latterly as I have had to do my shopping online I found them hard to find - but now I can order them online with Tesco, which is great.
I have bought other brands in the past when I could not find Mornflake - but even the premium brands did not seem to make porridge the way I wanted it.
I do not do porridge for breakfast but will often have as a late snack or meal. It is quick to cook and very filling and nutritious.
Now I mostly cook the porridge for myself. I do not weigh the oats out but use about half of a mug of oats to a mug of semi or skimmed milk.
(I have made this with water or half and half if I have run out of milk - it is ok but I prefer the porridge to be creamier if I can.)
This heats quickly on the hob and you have to keep stirring - then keep stirring and cook for a minute once it has started to bubble. I then cover and leave it to stand - the instructions on the bag say to leave for 1 minute but I will often leave for 3-5 minutes.
It is still nice and hot and I stir in a teaspoon of sugar and possibly a little milk or water if it is too stiff (but I like it quite thick anyway).
This gives me a good bowlful which is very filling - oats are supposed to be good for your cholesterol anyway - so as well as a quick cheap meal I am getting some health benefits too.
These oats are also great if you wish to add them to your baking - but I prefer to just have them as porridge as and when I feel like it.
The oats have a really long shelf life and the large bag lasts absolutely ages. I keep mine in a cupboard in the plastic bag but after making a hole in the top to open I keep it closed with one of those long wire ties.
Based on their sizes of servings it works out at under 5p for the oats per serving - but extra of course if you add milk instead of water.



---Star Rating---

5 Stars.



---Would I Recommend?---

Yes definitely.



---Website---

www.mornflake.com



---Address---

Made with generations of care by:
Mornflake
North Western Mills
Crewe, Cheshire
CW2 6HP U.K.