Source: Sea Wave, AdobeStockWhile many weren't thrilled about porridge for breakfast as children, with age, you start to appreciate its benefits. Especially now, there are so many different variations and preparation methods that you can avoid repetition for weeks. Breakfast porridges are particularly great for healthy eating enthusiasts, and we offer you 20 delicious recipes!
1. Rice Porridge with Water and Milk
Source: vkusno-prigotovim.ruAt the end of cooking, you can add a knob of butter, berries, or fruits.
You will need: 1 cup round-grain rice, 2 cups milk, 2 cups water, sugar or sugar substitute.
Preparation: Bring water to a boil, add rinsed rice, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring. When the water is absorbed, pour in hot milk. Add sugar or salt to taste. Cook the porridge for another 10 minutes, then let it steep under the lid for 10-15 minutes.
2. Oatmeal with Apples
Source: dzen.ruWith skim milk, the porridge will be even tastier and healthier.
You will need: 50 g oats, 120 g apples, 250 ml milk, sugar substitute.
Preparation: Heat milk to a boil and add oats. Bring to a boil again, add chopped apples and sugar or substitute. Cook the porridge for about 5 minutes over low heat, stirring.
3. Semolina Porridge with Coconut Milk
Source: postila.ruThe simplest semolina for breakfast can easily turn into an unusual dish.
You will need: 60 g semolina, 120 ml coconut milk, 240 ml water, 2-3 tbsp coconut flakes, sugar or substitute.
Preparation: Gently mix all ingredients and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring. Continue stirring and cook the porridge for several minutes until thick. Let it steep a little under the lid.
4. Millet Porridge with Pumpkin for Breakfast
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruA wonderful seasonal porridge recipe when pumpkins are abundant.
You will need: 250 g pumpkin, 1 cup millet, 500 ml milk, salt, sugar, cinnamon.
Preparation: Finely chop the pumpkin, add a little water, and simmer for 5 minutes over medium heat. Add rinsed millet and cook until the water is absorbed. Pour in a cup of milk, add sugar and spices to taste, and cook for another 15-20 minutes over low heat. Add more milk as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
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5. Corn Porridge with Raisins
Source: krasivoe-foto.ruIf desired, milk can be replaced with plant-based milk, and butter with coconut oil.
You will need: 200 g corn grits, 100 ml milk, 450 ml water, sugar or sugar substitute, 40 g raisins, 50 g butter.
Preparation: Heat water with milk and add corn grits. Add sugar and cook the porridge for 10 minutes over low heat, stirring. Add rinsed raisins and spices to taste. Cook for another 1 minute, add butter, and let the porridge steep under the lid for 10 minutes.
6. Milky Buckwheat Porridge
Source: ideireceptov.ruThat very breakfast porridge recipe that many remember from their own childhood.
You will need: 1 cup buckwheat, 1 cup milk, 1 cup water, sugar, salt.
Preparation: Bring water to a boil, add rinsed buckwheat, and cook over low heat until the liquid evaporates. Add sugar and salt, pour in warm milk, and cook the porridge for another 10 minutes. Let it steep a little and serve.
7. Chocolate Oatmeal with Banana
Source: photorecept.ruEven children will be delighted with such a healthy breakfast!
You will need: 100 g oat flakes, 200 ml milk, 80 ml water, 2 tbsp cocoa, 1 banana.
Preparation: Pour milk and water over oat flakes and let stand for 10 minutes. Mash the banana into a puree, mix it with cocoa, and add to the flakes. Cook everything together for about 6-7 minutes over medium heat, stirring.
8. Lentil Porridge
Source: pinterest.comIf you need a maximally hearty and substantial breakfast – here's one option.
You will need: 1 cup lentils, 2 cups water, spices.
Preparation: Rinse lentils thoroughly until the water runs clear, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook the porridge under the lid for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water as needed. Season and let the cooked porridge steep under the lid for 10 minutes.
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9. Oatmeal with Cottage Cheese
Source: gagaru.clubAdd a couple of spoons of jam or honey – and it will be even better.
You will need: 100 g oats, 400 ml milk, 100 g cottage cheese, sugar or sugar substitute.
Preparation: Bring milk to a boil, add oats, and cook for 15-20 minutes over low heat, stirring. Add cottage cheese and sugar, stir again, and cook the porridge for another 5 minutes.
10. Hercules Porridge with Nuts and Dried Fruits
Source: detkisuper.ruIf necessary, soak dried fruits in hot water for a while.
You will need: 120 g oat flakes, 300 ml milk, 40 g walnuts, 40 g dried fruits, 2 tbsp honey.
Preparation: Bring milk to a boil, add oat flakes, and cook over low heat according to package instructions. A couple of minutes before the end – add chopped nuts and dried fruits. Then add honey to the porridge and serve.
11. Flaxseed Porridge with Apple for Breakfast
Source: pinterest.comInstead of an apple, you can use a banana, berries, or other additions of your choice.
You will need: 80 g flax seeds, 120 ml water, 100 g apple.
Preparation: Soak flax seeds in water overnight. In the morning, add peeled and chopped apples, then blend the porridge until smooth.
12. Bulgur Porridge with Candied Fruits
Source: avocadocook.ruInstead of candied fruits, dried apricots or prunes will also work well.
You will need: 180 g bulgur, 100 g candied fruits, 45 g butter, 40 g honey, 400 ml water.
Preparation: Melt half of the butter in a pan and fry bulgur for 4-5 minutes, stirring. Pour in water, bring to a boil, and cook the porridge for about 15 minutes over low heat under the lid. Add the remaining butter, honey, and candied fruits, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
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13. Couscous Porridge for Breakfast
Source: mirtesen.ruA handful of raisins, nuts, or dried cranberries would be very appropriate.
You will need: 1/2 cup couscous, 1.5 cups regular or plant-based milk, 30 g butter, 8 g vanilla sugar.
Preparation: Bring milk to a boil. Add couscous, butter, and vanilla sugar, stir, and remove from heat. Let the porridge steep for 5-10 minutes under the lid.
14. Artek Porridge with Carrots and Onions
Source: pinterest.comA good porridge recipe for those who don't like sweet and milky breakfasts.
You will need: 130 g Artek groats, 160 g carrots, 140 g onions, spices.
Preparation: Chop onions and carrots, and fry them for 5-7 minutes until soft. Add rinsed groats, stir, season, and pour in 350 ml of water. Bring to a boil and cook the porridge for about 20 minutes over low heat under the lid, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let it steep for 10-15 minutes.
15. Oatmeal with Carob and Figs
Source: ok.ruAn original breakfast for lovers of healthy eating.
You will need: 1/2 cup oat flakes, 350 ml regular or plant-based milk, 1 tbsp carob, 4 dried figs, cinnamon.
Preparation: Slightly heat the milk, dissolve carob in it, add oats, and cook until done over low heat. A few minutes before the end of cooking – add finely chopped figs and cinnamon.
16. Barley Porridge
Source: attuale.ruAlong with berries, dates or nuts would be excellent here.
You will need: 50 g barley, 100 ml water, 200 ml milk, 100 g berries, 20 g honey.
Preparation: Rinse barley and lightly dry it in a dry pan. Using a blender or coffee grinder, coarsely grind it into groats. Cover with water, heat, and add milk. Bring to a boil and cook the porridge over low heat under the lid for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. At the end – add honey and berries to taste.
17. Pearl Barley Porridge for Breakfast
Source: dzen.ruThis porridge is great with boiled eggs, cheese, herbs, and avocado.
You will need: 1 cup pearl barley, 4-5 cups water, spices.
Preparation: Rinse pearl barley, pour in 2 cups of water, and cook over low heat for 15 minutes after boiling. Drain in a colander, cover with the remaining clean water, and cook for another half hour until done. Season and serve.
18. Amaranth Porridge
Source: profile.ruAn exotic superfood that will impress healthy eating enthusiasts.
You will need: 200 g amaranth, 200 ml milk, 200 ml water.
Preparation: Heat water with milk, gradually add rinsed amaranth groats in a thin stream, stirring constantly. Cook the porridge for 25-30 minutes until thick over low heat under the lid, stirring occasionally.
19. Quinoa Porridge for Breakfast
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruAny collection of healthy and diet recipes would be incomplete without quinoa!
You will need: 150 g quinoa, 200 ml plant-based milk, 50 g dried apricots, honey.
Preparation: Rinse quinoa, cover with hot water, and let stand for 10 minutes. Separately soak and then chop dried apricots. Pour 250 ml of clean water into the quinoa, bring to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes over low heat under the lid. Add plant-based milk, dried apricots, and honey. Heat the porridge for another 2-3 minutes.
20. Monastery Porridge
Source: menunedeli.ruAnother hearty and completely unsweetened breakfast for a busy day.
You will need: 100 g millet, 100 g rice, 100 g buckwheat, 100 g pearl barley, 250 g onions, 160 g carrots, 400 g mushrooms, spices.
Preparation: Cook all four types of groats separately according to package instructions, then mix. Chop onions and carrots, fry them almost until done, and add chopped mushrooms. Fry for another 5 minutes, add porridge and spices, stir, and simmer everything together for 3-5 minutes over low heat.