You can easily prepare porridge with your Thermomix. The Vorwerk Thermomix is probably known to everyone. Whether TM 31, TM 5 or TM 6: porridge is wonderfully easy to prepare with all the appliances in the series. This is not only due to the pot, which cannot burn, but also because you don't have to stand next to it to stir.
You can simply switch on the Thermomix in the morning before you go to the bathroom, add all the ingredients and enjoy your porridge breakfast after your morning shower. Porridge with the Thermomix, it couldn't be easier.
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Basic porridge recipe with the Thermomix
Porridge or oatmeal comes in many different varieties, and not just since the invention of the Thermomix. Porridge with milk makes the consistency creamier. Porridge with water is the lower-calorie option. The basic recipe for porridge consists of very simple ingredients:
- milk, vegetable milk or water
- oat flakes
- a pinch of salt
Weigh out 300 ml of milk (that's about 309 g of milk) and 60 g of oat flakes. Add these to the mixing bowl and refine the porridge with a pinch of salt. While heating, stir continuously until a nice oatmeal mixture is obtained in the Thermomix.
Cook the porridge for 12 minutes at 90°C on speed 0.5. Then transfer to a bowl with the spatula and enjoy warm. According to TCM, traditional Chinese medicine, a warm breakfast has many great benefits for you. It warms your body and helps to prevent cold feet.
For more sweetness, simply add a few toppings to your Thermomix porridge. For example, fresh fruit, nuts, coconut flakes, seeds, or a little honey or agave syrup.
Oatmeal Thermomix recipes – even more breakfast ideas and variations
But the Thermomix has even more advantages when it comes to preparing porridge. If you want a nut or apple porridge, you don't have to chop the ingredients beforehand. You can add the nuts and apple pieces to the Thermomix together.
Set the blade to speed 5-8 for a few seconds and everything will be the right size for your porridge. Depending on whether you prefer to eat fruit cold or warm, you should add it before or after cooking.
Or simply try a Granola Crunchy with your porridge. This gives the porridge the necessary bite. Our Verival Schoko Crunchy is ideal for anyone with a sweet tooth.
Further possible variations are:
- Replace cow's milk with vegan milk alternatives, water or unsweetened tea.
- Add fruit such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, bananas, forest berries, cherries, cranberries or similar after serving, as a topping
- Add fruit such as apples, pears or frozen fruit during preparation
- Sweeten with honey or maple syrup
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Why is porridge so healthy?
Oats are high in carbohydrates (≈70 %), protein (≈15 %), unsaturated fatty acids, soluble fiber (≈10 g/100 g), valuable vitamins and iron. In addition, the beta-glucan contained in oats can lower cholesterol levels and has a positive effect on blood sugar levels.
Oatmeal keeps you full for a long time and also aids digestion. Adding nuts ( cashews) and chia seeds to your porridge provides you with healthy plant-based proteins.
Oats are high in fiber, which is good for digestion and keeps you feeling full for longer. Porridge can replace a whole meal, whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner. What's more, oats are a great source of magnesium and iron.
Porridge has comparatively few calories. Depending on the liquid it is mixed with and the toppings you use, the calorie count varies. It doesn't always have to be milk with 3.5% fat. There are many delicious plant-based alternatives (oat milk, rice milk, etc.). Of course, water has the fewest calories. So, which is healthier – porridge with milk or water?
How long can porridge made in the Thermomix be kept?
It is always a good idea to prepare porridge the day before. This is because the oats are then completely soaked and the porridge is at its tastiest. However, it is important to store the porridge in a cool place. It will keep until breakfast or even until lunchtime.
It's best to prepare overnight oats the night before, so you can sleep in and enjoy your breakfast right away. If you want to store your oats for longer, you should mix them with water and add ingredients such as berries or fresh fruit as porridge toppings when serving.
Can I only eat porridge for breakfast?
No, of course oats are also a good idea for lunch or dinner. The nutrients, vitamins and minerals are good at any time of day. However, when having porridge for dinner, it should be kept in mind that oats not only contain healthy ingredients, but also a lot of energy.
This may be good for those who want to go to bed feeling full. However, most people feel full and don't like to eat in the evening despite light porridge toppings.
What other porridge recipes are there?
There are many different recipes. You can add a variety of toppings of your choice, spices (e.g. for a cinnamon porridge), walnuts or flax seeds to your porridge. It all depends on your taste and imagination.
The basic recipe can be varied as you like. Share one or two great recipes with your friends. You might even create your own cookbook of porridge variations. There are no limits to your creativity here.
Creamy porridge from Verival
Verival offers a range of mixtures that can be prepared in the Thermomix in exactly the same way as oats. Here, too, milk or water, as well as plant-based milk alternatives, are available. The nutrients in the porridge mixes are the same and often even more balanced.
Since we at Verival pay particular attention to the best organic quality of the raw materials, only ingredients that taste good and do your body good are used. In addition, it is not necessary to buy individual ingredients. Dried fruit and berries are already included in the package.
Try our delicious Bircher porridge, for example. Inspired by Bircher muesli, this classic has been given a modern twist. If you prefer something heartier, you should try our pumpkin and tomato porridge. With its spicy flavor, this porridge is guaranteed to stay in your memory. You can buy our porridge in the Verival online shop .
Additional information:
Oat gruel is not necessarily a very attractive name for a thoroughly proven food that helps not only athletes, but also otherwise active and both physically and mentally demanding people through the day. Whether you want to lose weight or support your sports program, porridge is your ideal companion.
The possibilities for variation are endless. So there is no chance of boredom at the table, even if it is the same healthy basic mixture every morning. Thanks to the Thermomix, healthy porridge is quickly prepared.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between oatmeal and porridge?
The difference is only in the name. Porridge is the English name for the breakfast porridge made from oat flakes, water or milk and a little salt. This is because this method of preparation and meal originally comes from Scotland. Porridge therefore means oat porridge. There are many different ways to modify the basic recipe for porridge and prepare it according to your own taste. However, the basis is always the same.
Is porridge better than oats?
Porridge is made from oats. Oats are one of the most nutritious grains. The advantage of porridge compared to raw oats is that the cereal flakes in porridge are warmed in liquid, so they swell and are even easier to digest. Porridge keeps you full for a long time, so it can help you lose weight if that's what you want.
What is the healthiest way to eat porridge?
The healthiest way to eat porridge is to prepare it with just oats, water, and a pinch of salt – if you want to watch your weight. However, the use of fruits, nuts and seeds is perfectly justified - if you pay attention to the quantities. The important thing is to use sweetness only minimally - so use the sweetness of the fruits and don't add sugar. You can also add nuts in moderation - this way the body also gets healthy fatty acids - but your porridge won't become fattening.
Can I prepare porridge in the Thermomix?
You can easily prepare porridge with your Thermomix. The Vorwerk Thermomix is probably known to everyone. Whether TM 31, TM 5 or TM 6: porridge is wonderfully easy to prepare with all devices. This is not only because nothing can burn to the pot, but also because you don't have to stand next to it to stir. You can simply turn on the Thermomix in the morning before you shower, add all the ingredients and enjoy your porridge breakfast afterwards. Porridge with the Thermomix, it couldn't be easier.
Why does porridge help you lose weight?
Oats are extremely healthy. They stimulate your metabolism, contain lots of fiber and long-chain (complex) carbohydrates. This helps you lose weight. The feeling of satiety that you have after a bowl of porridge will last a long time and you won't get hungry or crave sweets again soon.
Quick warm muesli with the Thermomix - how does it work?
Porridge – a warm oat meal – is the ideal start to the day. You can easily prepare it with your Thermomix. This power meal is wonderfully easy to prepare in the Vorwerk Thermomix. This is not only because nothing can burn in the Thermomixtopf, but also because you don't even have to stand next to it to stir. You can simply turn on the Thermomix in the morning before you shower, add all the ingredients and then enjoy your porridge breakfast afterwards. Porridge with the Thermomix couldn't be easier.
What makes porridge so healthy?
Oats are high in nutrients. They contain important vitamins, proteins and minerals. The complex carbohydrates (slow carbs) help you feel full for longer, giving you strength and energy for the day. Whether you have a stressful job, do sports or just a normal everyday life with all its challenges, porridge is not only healthy but also super quick to prepare. By adding other nutritious foods such as fresh fruit and nuts, you can conjure up your own superfood.
How many calories does porridge with milk have?
50 grams of porridge prepared with whole milk has about 250 calories. If you want to lose weight, you should prepare your porridge with water or unsweetened tea. But even if you use half milk and half water, you have reduced the calories.
What is healthier, porridge with milk or water?
Made with milk, the porridge is higher in calories and more filling. You also get calcium and fats from the milk. However, the calcium in milk inhibits the absorption of iron from the oats. If you want to lose weight, you should avoid milk and choose water. For some people, porridge made with milk is a little less digestible and they prefer water. If that's not a problem for you and you want your porridge to give you as much power as possible, then feel free to use milk or a plant-based alternative (spelt milk, rice milk, almond milk, oat milk, etc.).
