Pimp my porridge! This tasty cereal has made an amazing comeback in recent times and is without doubt one of the healthiest breakfast ideas around. But anyone who thinks that this simple dish is boring needs to think again! New porridge trends are guaranteed to bring some fruity variety to mornings. Porridge is thus becoming a creative highlight with an ever-changing series of looks. Here at Dole, we like to keep it fruity of course. Our porridge recipes with wheatgrass, turmeric, coconut and other tasty ingredients are sure to inspire. Feel like some porridge with a twist? Find out the healthy and delicious ways you can liven up your oat feast.

 

What exactly is porridge?

 

Porridge is nothing other than cooked oats. It originally comes from Scotland, where it was eaten for breakfast and at other mealtimes. This simple base is traditionally made from rolled oats or oat bran, water and salt. These days, of course, this basic recipe can vary. Porridge can be mixed with water, milk or milk alternatives. The rolled oats are then briefly boiled. Porridge is traditionally sweetened with honey, cinnamon or syrup. Fresh fruit provides a vitamin-rich topping. But because porridge is now such an on-trend food, the possibilities are endless when it comes to other ingredients. Read on to see how porridge can look completely different!

 

How healthy is porridge?

 

Porridge really gets your day off to a well-balanced and healthy start! This delicious oat-based meal also provides you with the nutrients you need for an active day. It contains vitamins and minerals, including biotin, zinc and vitamins B1 and B6. Porridge is also a very good source of iron and magnesium, not forgetting lots of plant-based protein for strong muscles. The fibre in the oats helps to keep you feeling full for longer and also has a positive effect on blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Combined with fruit and other good ingredients, porridge is a real power food.

 

A different take on porridge

 

Oats with spices: Who says that porridge has no pizzazz? Smart breakfast aficionados enhance their breakfast porridge with turmeric! This adds some real fire and colour to the dish. Cow’s milk is replaced by nut milk and coconut flakes and mint will tantalise your taste buds. Why not try our turmeric porridge with banana straight away today!

 

Keep it nice and tropical: Porridge is also the perfect choice in summer, especially when it’s combined with juicy blueberries, coconut and some tangy lime. Be brave, dear porridge fans. Our blueberry and coconut porridge is specially for you.

 

Wheatgrass for a good mood: We like a touch of green in our breakfast. Our warm wheatgrass and banana porridge with colourful fruit is the most multicoloured mix of fruit, seeds, nuts and of course the superfood wheatgrass.

 

Soul food in the morning: Wide awake! If you like goji berries, LOTS of oranges and berries and crunchy seeds, you are going to love our orange and raspberry porridge.

 

Porridge from the pan: Children aren’t the only ones who love this version! Our mini coconut porridge pancakes with fruit topping transform berries, kiwis, physalis and baby bananas into small but tasty nibbles.

 

Feel-good food is always in fashion!

 

Your Dole Team