Oats are historically an important food for horses and as a result they played a pivotal role in medieval Britain and were the largest crop in the country up until the 2nd World War. As the car steadily replaced the horse and further developments were made in the milling of other cereals, Oats steadily declined as a crop and now only make up a small fraction of the British farming landscape. Having said that the UK grows (and dare we say mills!) some of the finest Oats in the world. Oats like plenty of rain and long hours of sunlight in the summer, as a result the best growing areas are in the northern and southern parts of the globe mainly North America, Scandinavia, Russia, Australia and right here in Great Britain. The oat plant grows up to around 1 metre high and each stem carries about 20-25 grains called oats, each grain is partially enclosed in thin papery husks (or chaff). Oat varieties differ markedly in appearance and characteristics; the colour of the grain for example may be white, golden, black or grey and, as a result of crossing, in between colours are common. Of all the many cereals which are available to us today, oats still stand out for their natural goodness and many diverse uses. We carefully sort every oat we mill saving the biggest and plumpest for our Mornflake Jumbo Oats. Flaked from the wholegrain they're perfect for a wonderfully thick and tasty porridge with plenty of texture. Bursting with pure, natural goodness our Jumbo Oats are the perfect choice for a healthy lifestyle. They tend to have a slightly nutty flavour and are great for making flapjacks!

Nutrition Facts

Ingredients

Pure Mornflake Oats (100%)

Directions

To prepare delicious whole oat porridge on the hob:In a saucepan mix 40g of Mornflake Superfast Jumbo with 285mls (1/2 pint) of cold water. Bring to the boil and then simmer for 6-7 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve. If you like your porridge creamier make as above with milk or use half fat milk half water. Add salt or sugar to taste as required. Alternatively prepare in the microwave: Using a large microwavable bowl, mix 40g of Mornflake Jumbo Oats with 285mls (1/2 pint) of cold water, leave uncovered and cook on full power* for 4 minutes. Stir well, and then cook for a further 2 minutes on full power. Leave to stand for 1 minute. If you like your porridge creamier make as above with milk or use half milk half water. Add salt or sugar to taste as required. *Based on 800w microwave oven, if yours is different adjust the time accordingly.

Box Contains

Each order comes with 1 x Mornflake Jumbo Oats 500 g