Oatmeal for breakfast: how to make porridge tasty and healthy

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Classic oatmeal may seem like a boring dish. But if you prepare it correctly, you will get a balanced healthy breakfast that will satiate you and give you energy for the whole morning. Certified nutritionist Jessica Crandall Snyder (Jessica Crandall Snyder) told what mistakes are made in the process of preparing this porridge.

The correct portion size of oatmeal should contain 154 kcal, 27 g of carbohydrates and 4 g of fiber – in terms of volume, this is about 200 ml. If the portion seems not enough, you can add a boiled egg or berries to it.

If you do not like the taste oatmeal boiled in water, do not be afraid to experiment and add regular or vegetable milk to it. Of course, this will add calories, but it will also significantly improve the taste of the dish. You will also receive an additional portion of vitamins and minerals.

Dried fruits, sweetened vegetable milk and syrups can easily create an excess of carbohydrates in porridge. “Adding a large amount of sugar to breakfast, which is already rich in carbohydrates, can lead to an imbalance,” the nutritionist is sure. To improve the taste, add a banana, fresh berries or sprinkle the porridge with cinnamon and nutmeg.

Boiling oatmeal is the most common method of preparation, but it requires time, patience and skill. “You can cook any type of cereal in the microwave,” the nutritionist is confident. If you have a slow cooker, prepare a large portion of porridge at once, take part of it for breakfast and heat it in the microwave. Add a little liquid to restore the texture of the porridge.

“The production and processing of different types of oatmeal are different, but the nutritional value of the finished dish is the same,” says Jessica Crandall Snyder. Different types of oatmeal have different textures, and you may like some more than others. The only exception is instant oatmeal packaged in bags. Often such a product contains a large amount of added sugar.

Oatmeal is known as hot porridge, but it can be prepared in a completely different way. Mix dry flakes, yogurt or milk, fruit and seeds, put the container in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight. Oatmeal will absorb the liquid, swell, soften and acquire the usual consistency. This dish is better served cold. “I like to make oatmeal in takeout coffee cups that I can take with me,” Snyder said.