Porridge for On-the-Go – The Porridge to Take with You!

Porridge or oatmeal has been around for centuries. Nevertheless, the oatmeal from which porridge is made has only become extremely popular in recent years. So what is porridge all about, and is it really such a good, healthy breakfast?

Here, we show you how you can easily prepare porridge yourself and why oatmeal is so healthy for us!

What makes porridge so popular?

Oatmeal

originally comes from Scotland. There, it was mainly eaten for breakfast by working-class families. In the meantime, it has become not only Scottish, but even a national dish of the British. In Germany, porridge made from cooked oatmeal is also known as oatmeal or porridge. It is also simply called oatmeal.

In the past, cereal porridge was served in hospitals for stomach ailments. But today it is probably the best-known breakfast on Instagram. This is probably due to the many ways to prepare porridge. Porridge not only tastes good for breakfast, it has also proven itself as a snack between meals or as lunch.

The actually simple dish never gets boring because you can garnish it with nuts, bananas, cinnamon, or fresh fruits such as blueberries. The savory variants with broccoli or pumpkin tomato are also particularly popular. You can refine these porridge variants with a fried egg and some chives, and you'll have a delicious dinner.

How healthy is oatmeal really?

A big advantage of oatmeal is that it keeps you full for a long time. Porridge contains a lot of protein, minerals, fiber, and vitamins. Thanks to these nutrients, digestion is boosted, and a stable blood sugar level is ensured. This prevents food cravings. Oatmeal allows you to work with concentration from breakfast to lunch.

Oatmeal is also a great magnesium supplier. 40 grams of porridge already cover half of the daily magnesium requirement. The healthy breakfast is also very rich in iron and vitamin B6. These are required for the nervous system as well as oxygen transport and energy metabolism.

In addition, oatmeal provides plenty of vitamin B6, which is required for the nervous and blood system. The vital trace element iron is also abundantly contained in porridge. Contrary to popular belief, oatmeal has even more iron than meat. In comparison, 100 grams of oatmeal contain 5.4 milligrams of iron, while roast beef has 2 milligrams.

Porridge takeout – Overnight Oats

Breakfast is considered one of the most important meals and is intended to ensure a good start to the day. However, most people skip this meal so they can save time in the morning and sleep longer.

With a healthy overnight oats breakfast , you can save time and don't have to wake up earlier. Because these oats are prepared the night before. So the practical oatmeal can be eaten relaxed in your own kitchen, on the go, or in the office.

How do I prepare my breakfast on the go?

Overnight oats are prepared in the evening so that they can soak overnight. Leave the flakes refrigerated in a glass or can in the fridge. The oatmeal can now swell for several hours. In the time until the next day, oatmeal is produced without cooking. You can take it with you in the morning or enjoy it on the go.

Overnight Oats Basic Recipe – No Added Sugar

The basic recipe for overnight oats is super simple – you only need 2 ingredients.

Preparation time 2 min.

Total time 2 hrs

Servings: 1 serving

Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp oatmeal (approx. 45 g oatmeal) or Verival Overnight Oats
• 80 ml milk, water, or a plant-based alternative (e.g., soy milk)
• Toppings of your choice: berries (blueberries, raspberries,...), nuts, nutmeg, dried or fresh fruits, bananas, apples, grated coconut,...

Preparation

• Water, milk, or a plant-based alternative comes together with the oatmeal in a glass and is stirred well.
• The mixture is put in the fridge overnight until the next morning or for at least 2 hours.
• Then stir well again and enjoy.
• If necessary, you can refine your overnight oats with toppings of your choice.

Tip

Tip: We recommend refining your Overnight Oats recipe with honey, cinnamon, turmeric, agave syrup, or maple syrup and completing it with fruits, nuts, and seeds. Every now and then, a few grates of chocolate are also okay as a sweet refinement. If you use gluten-free oatmeal, this meal is also a great option for people with gluten intolerance.

Nutritional values

Calories: 150 kcal

Water, milk, or yogurt are suitable for the liquid. You can also use milk alternatives such as almond milk, rice milk, or coconut milk. As a rule of thumb, overnight oats should be prepared in a 1:2 ratio. This means that there are 200 milliliters of liquid per 100 grams of oatmeal. Of course, you can adjust the ratio a bit so that the overnight oats get the consistency you prefer.

Porridge can be prepared in many ways. With the Scots, it is traditionally cooked in a pot. To do this, the oatmeal, a liquid of your choice, and, if you want, a spoonful of honey or maple syrup for sweetening, are added to a pot and boiled. After that, the porridge must steep for about three minutes on low heat so that it becomes nice and creamy. Of course, don't forget to stir!

You can also quickly prepare porridge in the microwave. Simply microwave the oatmeal mixed with a liquid for 3 minutes. Then stir well, let the porridge steep for about 2 minutes, and it's done! The microwave is a quick alternative for a tasty and creamy porridge.