Porridge recipes for every day of the week. Here is some inspiration to try new varieties of oatmeal. I absolutely love Porridge and it’s what I eat every single day. Porridge is so versatile and there are so many different ways of making it. I have it every single day for breakfast and I never get bored of it. Here is some inspiration to step up your porridge game.
When speaking about porridge, one may think of a bland, mushy thing that is popular in the UK and US. This is what I used to think too but since moving to London I have grown to love porridge and discovered so many ways of making it!
For me, porridge has been such an upgrade from the breakfasts I used to have. I used to have granola or cereal that is actually full of sugar, with some kind of yoghurt or with milk, or I would often skip breakfast. Having porridge is the perfect way to start your day with a nutritious and healthy meal.
Is porridge good for you?
Oats are well balanced they are a good source of fibre and carbs. They can help decrease the risks for many diseases and on top of this, they are very filling, as it is a source of complex carbohydrates which are slower to release their energy. I remember being always hungry after breakfast but now it is rare that I’m not full after a big bowl of oats.
Oatmeal is the classic whole-grain breakfast. Together with cruciferous vegetables and flaxseeds, it contains beneficial compounds found nowhere else: a class of anti-inflammatory compounds called avenanthramides. These are responsible in part for the odor and flavour but also for their ability to relieve skin itching and irritation.
They are warm (although can be eaten cold) and they make up the perfect comforting and cosy winter breakfast. I can’t say I don’t have oats in the summer when it’s 30 degrees outside though, that is how much I like them.
Starting your day with a bowl of porridge is perfect, top it with your favourite fruits, nuts/nut butter and superfoods and your set for the day!
What is always on my oats:
- Fresh fruit
- Nut butter
- Hemp/flax seeds
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Here are 7 of my favourite porridge recipes, perfect for a whole week
1.Classic plain porridge
This is my go-to most mornings. I simply heat up some oats with milk, add a little cinnamon and top it with whatever fruit I have available. Most of the time it’s banana and I like to add half of that mashed in the pot while cooking to make it extra creamy. I then add either frozen berries or kiwis. And a must is almond butter, I absolutely love it and is a good way of eating nuts. Did you know eating nuts regularly can prolong your life by an extra 2 years?*
Details:
- 1/2 cup oats** (45 g, 1 serving)
- 220 ml plant milk (I usually go for oat milk)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- a pinch of salt
- 1 banana, half mashed, half slices
- frozen berries
- 1 tbsp almond butter
Method: Add oats, milk, cinnamon, a pinch of salt and half of the banana, mashed. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes until the oats are soft. Top with fresh fruit and almond butter
2. Chocolate and orange oatmeal
To stick to the chocolate theme, Chocolate and Orange is a very popular combination and it’s like eating dessert for breakfast, but it’s nutritious! It’s comforting and chocolate with a nice tangy orange flavour.
- Details:
- 1/2 cup oats (45 g)
- 220 ml plant milk
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- a pinch of cinnamon
Toppings: Orange zest, Pomegranate seeds, Chocolate chips, Slices of tangerine, Almond butter
Method: Mix oats ingredients. Bring to a boil and simmer for 8/10 minutes until it reaches your desired consistency. Pour into a bowl and top with your desired ingredients. I used tangerine slices, orange zest, pomegranate seeds, chocolate chips and almond butter!
3. Pear and chocolate oatmeal
Pear and chocolate is my all-time favourite combination. I love pear and chocolate cake, so this combination in oatmeal is something I highly recommend! Cocoa powder, which I use here, is great for you. Unlike chocolate that is processed and has added sugar, while in cocoa powder the fat is removed improving its nutritional profile.*
- Details:
- 1/2 cup oats (45 g)
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 220 ml plant milk (I use oat or hazelnut milk)
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- a pinch of salt
Toppings: 1 small pear, peeled and cubed, dark chocolate chunks, almond butter, walnuts quinoa puffs (optional)
Method: Pour all ingredients in a pot, bring to a boil and simmer until soft, mixing occasionally. Top with pear and other toppings.
Tip: Walnuts have the highest antioxidant and omega 3 levels of all nuts and they even beat other nuts in vitro in suppressing cancer cell growth*
4. Matcha Oatmeal
Matcha has grown in popularity lately. It has many health benefits, like being loaded in anti-oxidants and having priorities that may prevent many diseases. But most importantly, I love the flavour! I love it in tea and trying it in porridge was a must! It turned out really nice.
Details
- 1/2 cup oats (45 g)
- 220 ml almond milk
- 1 tsp matcha powder**
- 1/2 banana, mashed
- a pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings: The other half of the banana, sliced, A handful of fresh raspberries, A square of vegan dark chocolate, Almond butter, Hemp seeds and maple syrup on top
Method: Mix all ingredients in a small pan and place on the hob at medium heat, bring to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes, until creamy!
5. Golden milk oatmeal
I love golden milk. This oatmeal is creamy, cozy and full of good for you ingredients. Turmeric has incredible health properties and it can benefit a multitude of health conditions. Curcumin, its bright yellow pigment, is special in that it may potentially help prevent and/or arrest cancer cell growth.*
Details:
- 1/2 cup oats (45 g)
- 200 ml of plant milk
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- a pinch black pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings: 1/2 a banana sliced, fresh blueberries, raisins, pecans, a pinch of cinnamon
Method: Add all ingredients except for oats in a small saucepan. Mix and bring to a boil, then add the oats, cook on lower heat until the oats are soft
6. Caramelised peaches
This is perfect for the warmer months and autumn. Peaches taste amazing when they are cooked and are slightly soft and squishy. They are extra sweet and the perfect topping for a creamy bowl of oats.
Details:
- 1/2 cup oats (45g)
- 220 ml almond milk + a splash of water
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Toppings: Half a peach cut in small pieces caramelised, cubed, 1 tsp vegan chocolate chips, 1 tsp almond butter
Method: Sautéed the peach in a pan with 1 tsp of cinnamon and a pinch nutmeg. You can add a sweetener, but it is not necessary. In the meantime add the ingredients for the oatmeal in a pan, bring to a boil and simmer until soft. Then serve and top with the peache, chocolate chips and almond butter
7. Banana bread baked oatmeal
For the last day, I suggest you try baked oats. It’s like having cake for breakfast. These are perfect for the weekend as they take a bit longer to make since they are cooked in the oven. It is although so easy and most importantly delicious! Banana bread is my favorite thing to bake so I decided to make banana bread baked oats.
Details
1/2 cup oats
1/2 a banana
2/3 cup oat milk
1 tbsp flax seeds
1 tso baking powder
a pinch of salt
Toppings: half a banana sliced and dark chocolate chunks
Method: Blend ingredients in a blender until smooth. Then transfer to an oven-safe bowl and cook for 25 minutes at 200C. Let cool down for a few minutes then enjoy!
Let me know what your favourite porridge recipes are!
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*These are scientific facts taken from the book “How not to die” by Michael Greger, MD. I highly recommend it, it explains so much related to a healthy diet, check it out here
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