Quick to make, healthy and rich in fiber – oatmeal is one of the most popular foods for breakfast. They fill us up for a long time, stimulate digestion and are therefore ideal for a balanced diet. Fresh fruits, nuts, seeds, shredded coconut, honey, peanut butter, etc. – oatmeal always tastes good and there are no limits to our imagination when we prepare it! We have already told you how to bake an avocado cake for dessert. But would you like a chocolate porridge for breakfast or as a small snack before exercise? Then you should try our porridge recipes today? And as a bonus, we’ll answer your question about whether porridge is good for weight loss!
Is porridge good for weight loss?
It’s no secret that oats are healthy and rich in numerous vitamins, nutrients and proteins. Porridge is a gruel made from oatmeal and milk or water. Due to the complex carbohydrates it contains, oatmeal ensures a longer feeling of satiety and there is no feeling of hunger until lunch. Whether porridge is good for weight loss depends on how you prepare it and depending on the toppings, the calories can vary from 200 to 600. Especially peanut butter, honey, nuts and seeds can turn your breakfast into a real calorie bomb. So use the toppings sparingly and weigh everything with a kitchen scale. The ready-made porridge mixes from the supermarket are usually full of sugar and calories and you should avoid them.
Chocolate porridge recipe for a healthy breakfast
Chocolate for breakfast? Who could say no to that? Ready in less than 10 minutes and only 410 calories per serving – this chocolate porridge recipe is ideal for a healthy start to the day!
Ingredients for 1 serving:
- 40 grams of fine oat flakes
- 1 medium banana, mashed
- 180 ml almond milk or a combination of milk and water
- 15 grams of cocoa powder
- 15 grams of chocolate flavored protein powder
- 10 grams of cocoa nibs or nuts of your choice
- 15 grams of peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Preparation:
- Place oats and milk in a saucepan and cook over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add the banana, cocoa powder, protein powder and vanilla extract and simmer for another 6-7 minutes until you get the desired consistency.
- Garnish the chocolate pudding with cocoa nibs, peanut butter and cinnamon and enjoy hot!
Strawberry Chocolate Porridge
Super creamy and chocolaty – this strawberry chocolate pudding tastes like dessert for breakfast! Gluten-free, sugar-free and vegan – sounds like the perfect recipe to us! Feel free to add some protein powder for an extra energy boost.
Ingredients for 1 serving:
- 30 grams of oats
- 1 medium banana, mashed
- 120 ml almond milk
- 10 grams of cocoa powder
- 15 grams of coconut flakes
- 20 grams of dark chocolate, cut into small pieces
- 50 grams of fresh strawberries, cut into cubes
Preparation:
- Combine oats, banana, almond milk and cocoa powder in a small saucepan and simmer for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Place in a bowl and garnish with coconut flakes, strawberries and chocolate chips. Enjoy hot!
Chocolate Porridge Low Carb
Oatmeal is pretty high in carbs, we all know that. But with a little trick you can prepare your chocolate porridge low carb! Just as delicious, chocolatey and only 300 calories per serving – the ideal low-carb breakfast!
Ingredients for 2 servings:
- 35 grams of ground flaxseed
- 30 grams of almond flour
- 15 grams of cocoa powder
- 240 ml almond milk
- 20 grams of erythritol
- 20 grams of almonds, finely chopped
- 10 grams of peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Preparation:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the flaxseed, almond flour, cocoa powder and erythritol.
- Add the almond milk and vanilla extract, mix well and bring the mixture to the boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Garnish with peanut butter and almonds and enjoy.
- Optionally, you can prepare the chocolate porridge in the microwave. Simply mix all the ingredients except the almonds and peanut butter in a bowl and cook for 2 minutes.
Chocolate porridge with quinoa
Are you fed up with oatmeal and want a change? Then you should definitely try our recipe for chocolate porridge with quinoa.
Ingredients for 2 servings:
- 80 grams of quinoa
- 150 grams of pumpkin puree or 2 small bananas, mash
- 240 ml almond milk
- 20 grams of maple syrup
- 20 grams of protein powder with chocolate flavor
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Preparation:
- Cover and bring the quinoa and milk to the boil in a small saucepan. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract and cinnamon and simmer for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and fold in pumpkin puree or bananas.
- Mix the chocolate paste well, garnish with toppings of your choice and enjoy.
Jamie Oliver’s Chocolate Porridge Recipe
Wonderfully creamy, irresistibly tasty and only 360 calories per serving – the chocolate porridge based on Jamie Oliver’s recipe is guaranteed to be a real taste explosion.
Ingredients for 12 servings:
- 400 grams of oatmeal
- 200 grams of dates, pitted
- 200 grams of blanched hazelnuts
- 20 grams of cocoa powder
- The grated peel of 1 orange
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
For each serving:
- 200 ml coconut water
- 20 grams of Greek yogurt
- 80 grams of fresh fruit, such as raspberries, blackberries, bananas, pears or grated apple
- A pinch of cinnamon
Preparation:
- Roast the hazelnuts in a pan for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Place the dates, half of the rolled oats, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, orange peel and toasted hazelnuts in the blender and chop.
- Mix the mixture with the remaining rolled oats and fill in an airtight jar.
- To prepare the chocolate porridge, put 65 grams of the oat mixture together with the coconut milk in a saucepan. Simmer for 3-4 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Garnish with yogurt, fruit and cinnamon and your Jamie Oliver-style chocolate porridge is ready!
