Start the day fit - porridge and berries recipe

Breakfast is considered the most important meal because it should provide you with the nutrients you need to start the day full of energy. But are you bored of jam toast and cheese sandwiches and hungry again after a short time? Then take a few minutes in the morning and make yourself a creamy porridge with berries.

Especially when working from home, you can take the minutes you save on your commute to work and invest them wisely in a healthy breakfast. Of course, you can make a delicious porridge not only for breakfast, but also for all other meals. However, try not to eat your porridge in front of the computer, but sit down to eat it at the table so that you eat the meal consciously.

Porridge is a well-known cereal from England that has now found its way into our pots and pans and has become an integral part of our bowls. It is so popular because you can prepare it however you like. Oatmeal is usually used because it contains a lot of fiber, which keeps you full for a long time and prevents cravings. They also provide important nutrients and minerals such as magnesium, calcium and iron, which are good for the skin, hair and nervous system. The proteins support muscle building and provide you with the energy you need to start the day fit. The small flakes are naturally slightly sweet, so you don't need to add sugar. And if you do like it a little sweeter, opt for honey, agave syrup or maple syrup. This is because they don't just consist of empty calories like normal household sugar, but also contain minerals and vitamins. Their sweetening power is slightly stronger than sugar, so you don't need to use much of the alternative sweetener.

You can easily make your own healthy porridge and use millet, buckwheat, chia seeds or amaranth instead of rolled oats. These alternative grains also keep you full for longer and are easy on the stomach.

For a vegan version, you can modify the porridge recipe and cook it with liquids such as plant milk, tea, water or juice instead of milk.

The best part comes at the end - the topping! And here you can let off steam as much as you like. Fresh fruit such as banana, kiwi or various berries not only really spice up your porridge, but also your body. This is because important vitamins such as vitamin C strengthen your immune system and stimulate cell renewal for clear and smooth skin. And for that extra crunch, you can mix a few nuts or seeds into your creamy porridge with fruity berries. Walnuts or almonds contain important minerals and fats that keep blood sugar levels constant and prevent hunger pangs.

To get you started, here is a simple porridge recipe with berries that will make it easy for you to start enjoying a warm bowl of happiness.

Porridge and berries recipe

Ingredients for 1 portion:

50 g rolled oats

2 tablespoons of ground almonds

200 ml milk

1 pinch of salt

1 pinch of cinnamon

1 pinch of cardamom

50 g blueberries

30 g walnuts

30 g almonds

To make the porridge, boil the rolled oats and ground almonds with the milk and stir the salt, cinnamon and cardamom into the porridge. Stirring constantly, simmer the porridge over a medium heat for approx. 10-15 minutes until it has reached a creamy consistency. If it gets too dry, you can simply stir in a little more milk.

For the topping, wash the blueberries and roughly chop the walnuts and almonds. If you like it a little more aromatic, you can toast the nuts briefly in a pan without fat.

Pour your delicious porridge into a bowl and top with blueberries, walnuts and almonds.

Don't have much time in the morning? You can prepare this porridge with berries in the evening for the next day. Simply pour the porridge into a jar or bowl, cover and place in the fridge. It will keep there for a few days, so you can cook a few portions in advance and simply vary the toppings. You can heat the berry porridge in a pan or microwave with a little water, milk or any other liquid you like.

And if you really don't have time, you can of course also enjoy your porridge cold.