Porridge is the breakfast of choice for celebrities, chefs, athletes and slimmers, but it's also one of the most comforting foods out there – the ultimate winter breakfast.

The latest superfood to grab media attention, oats are revered for their cholesterol–lowering properties and what's more, they are super cheap.

We think of porridge and oatmeal as having a Scottish heritage but in fact versions using different grains originated from other parts of the world, including barley porridge from Norway.