In recent years, porridge has become increasingly popular and is very popular. This has also led to the further development of the classic Scottish oatmeal, which is no longer prepared only in its original form.
Nowadays, the popular healthy breakfast is prepared in a variety of ways, in the form of overnight oats and baked porridge, or it is incorporated into baking. From sweet varieties with fruit and chocolate to savoury porridge, there is now a wide range of porridge creations available.
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In this blog post, we will show you the different ways of preparing porridge. You can also find out what type of porridge eater you are and which Verival porridge you should try next.
There are so many ways to prepare porridge – 5 at a glance
As is so often the case with food, tastes differ. So it's no surprise that there are different ways to prepare the classic oatmeal and many different ways to spice up your porridge and create it according to your individual tastes and preferences. Here is a brief overview of the most well-known ways to prepare this hot breakfast:
1. Classic oatmeal
The classic porridge, prepared on the stove, is by far the best-known variety. This breakfast is particularly popular because it is prepared warm and is therefore easier to digest. In addition, porridge is rich in complex carbohydrates and will keep you full for a long time. However, there are many other ways to prepare porridge. This makes the warm oatmeal breakfast a real all-rounder.
2. Proats, Zoats and Pudding Oats – a new take on a classic
Proats – delicious and high in protein
Meanwhile, there are also some variations of the classic porridge such as Proats – here we make the healthy breakfast particularly high in protein by using protein powder or other protein sources, such as peanut butter and quark.
Zoats – porridge with an extra portion of vitamins
Zoats is oatmeal with grated courgette added. The courgette and oats are cooked together. This breakfast is particularly filling due to its large volume and provides you with all the important macro and micro nutrients you need for the day.
You can find a delicious and simple recipe for Zoats here:
Pudding for breakfast every day with delicious pudding oats
Pudding oats are another variation of the delicious porridge. Here, pudding powder is added when the porridge is boiled and then stirred into the porridge. This gives the meal a pudding-like consistency and makes it wonderfully creamy.
3. Overnight oats – healthy breakfasts made overnight
Overnight oats are a very simple and practical option. With this option, the oats or your porridge base soak up liquid overnight in the fridge. This way, your healthy breakfast practically makes itself overnight, and you can even sleep a little longer. In the morning, you can then simply spice up your breakfast with various toppings such as nuts, seeds or fresh fruit.
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4. Baked porridge – porridge from the oven
Baked porridge is also becoming increasingly popular. For this, the porridge is baked in the microwave or in the oven, giving it a cake-like consistency. There are a variety of delicious recipes here too, such as carrot cake porridge or banana bread porridge.
5. Oatmeal – also a perfect base for baking
The basic ingredients of your porridge are also perfect for a range of baking recipes, such as bars, healthy biscuits, pancakes, waffles and much more. This is because oats are true all-rounders.
This homegrown superfood is rich in vitamins and micronutrients such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, copper, zinc and selenium. When baking, you can easily mix some of the flour with oats or another porridge base mix to create a healthy yet delicious treat.
So much for the most important ways of preparing porridge. But now you're probably wondering which preparation method suits you best. We've put together 4 different types of porridge for you to test out and see which one you are!
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1. The classic type
The classic porridge, as traditionally prepared in Scotland, the country of origin, consists of only three ingredients. Namely, oat flakes, a little liquid such as milk or water and a pinch of salt. If you like it classic, we can highly recommend this basic recipe for porridge:
If you're in a hurry, then Verival Classic Porridge is the right choice. It takes just three minutes to prepare in a kettle or microwave.
But you can also prepare overnight oats quickly and easily. Simply put 50g of oats and 120ml of water or milk in a jar and leave it in the fridge overnight. We also recommend adding a tablespoon of chia seeds and 60ml of additional liquid. This gives you extra important fibre and keeps you full for a long time. The next day, your breakfast will be ready all by itself. You can then refine it with the toppings of your choice.
2. The savoury type
Porridge is not only available in a sweet version, but can also be prepared as a savoury dish. This is particularly suitable if you like to eat porridge in the evening. You can prepare your porridge with egg and avocado, for example, or with a delicious vegetable combination such as tomatoes, spinach and mushrooms. At Verival, we also have two savoury porridge mixes in our range for a quick lunch or dinner: pumpkin and tomato porridge and broccoli porridge.
Zoats are also perfect for a slightly heartier porridge. Although the combination of courgette and porridge may sound a bit strange, it is really delicious and will keep you full for a very long time. Just try it and see for yourself!
3. The sporty type
If you like to start the day with some exercise and are very active, you should make sure that your porridge also provides you with the necessary energy and proteins. Then Proats with the extra portion of protein are exactly the right choice for you. Simply mix some quark and peanut butter into your ready-made porridge.
You don't have much time to prepare your breakfast in the morning? The Verival Sport Porridge Chocolate-Banana provides the necessary energy and is therefore the ideal basis for your morning workout. The almond drink powder, sunflower protein powder and pumpkin seed protein powder it contains provide you with a good portion of protein and keep you full for a long time.
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4. The experimental type
Do you love to vary your breakfast and try something new often? You can easily transform the classic oatmeal into a variety of new dishes. How about delicious pudding oats or baked porridge? Baked oats take a little more effort, but you can customise them to your taste and experiment with the ingredients.
So, which type are you? We think all porridge preparation methods have their charm and are the perfect breakfast for anyone who wants a healthy but delicious breakfast!
