A warming start to the day

Power breakfast porridge

In many countries, it is common to eat a hot meal in the morning. While elsewhere a rich broth or a spicy lentil dish might be enjoyed, in our latitudes sweeter breakfast options are more preferred.
A cooked meal provides strength and nourishment, not just in the cold season. But especially then, it helps our body to warm itself from the inside out without putting a strain on it, and to maintain energy levels until midday.

Porridge is simply the perfect breakfast.

Porridge not only provides valuable nutrients but also keeps you feeling full for a long time. It is rich in healthy fiber, which is good for digestion and promotes satiety. Furthermore, porridge contains plenty of plant-based protein and also provides ample magnesium and iron.

Here's our porridge kit with ideas for every taste:

• The base is a grain of your choice. Oat flakes, for example, cook quickly. But pre-cooked millet, quinoa, or leftover rice are also suitable.
• The porridge becomes creamy with milk or any kind of plant-based drink, such as oat, nut or soy drink.
• Diced apples or pears can be cooked directly with the other ingredients, making them even easier to digest. Dried fruits such as raisins, figs, or apricots provide natural sweetness. Pomegranate seeds and mandarin orange slices make a refreshing garnish.
• Nuts, kernels and seeds, such as almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds or flax seeds, are good for adding a certain crunch.
• Winter spices, such as cinnamon, cardamom, clove or turmeric, constantly reveal new flavor variations and enhance the warming effect.

Now put the grain in a small saucepan, cover with liquid, bring to a boil, and simmer on low heat for about five minutes, stirring occasionally. Refine with fruit, nuts, and ground spices.

Reference: Rimma_Bondarenko