Porridge is becoming more and more popular. What many still know as the porridge from their grandmother's kitchen has been conquering the internet for a while in the modern version ‘oatmeal’.
And rightly so, because the healthy breakfast made from oats is full of vitamins and minerals such as manganese, zinc and numerous antioxidants.
You can prepare your overnight oats vegan and without added sugar, modify them to suit your taste and start the day healthy.
Traditionally, oatmeal is cooked in a pot. It is much easier to prepare it in the microwave.
It uses magnetic waves to generate heat, easily transforming your oats in no time at all into a warm breakfast that leaves nothing to be desired.
In this article, you will learn how to prepare a quick porridge in the microwave and turn the classic oat meal into a true breakfast experience. The microwave is a particularly quick way to prepare food for those who are grumpy in the morning.
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How to prepare porridge in the microwave
Do you want a healthy breakfast but are short on time again? Then a quick porridge from the microwave is perfect for you.
Grab a microwave-safe bowl and mix together rolled oats, water and milk or a plant-based alternative of your choice. Delicate rolled oats are often particularly suitable for preparation in the microwave – try out what you like.
Then let your porridge boil at full power for about two minutes. The mixture should rise once to the edge of the bowl. Don't lose sight of the microwave.
Finally, take the porridge out of the microwave and stir everything again thoroughly.
Don't worry: if everything still looks a bit runny, you can just let your breakfast steep for a moment.
The oats will continue to swell and thicken on their own. You can use the minutes while your porridge is cooking to good use. Top your finished porridge any way you like and enjoy.
As you can see, you can whip up a delicious and healthy breakfast in no time at all.
Vegan porridge with no added sugar from the microwave
For several years now, the topic of healthy eating has increasingly become the focus of global attention. It's a trend we're very happy to follow.
In addition to a sugar-free breakfast and a diet that focuses on natural, unprocessed foods, avoiding animal products also plays an important role.
Unfortunately, those who follow a vegan diet often face challenges.
Porridge is therefore perfect for a vegan and healthy lifestyle. It makes it easy to start the day healthily, provides you with important nutrients, is inexpensive and versatile.
Simply by swapping cow's milk for a product of your choice, you can enjoy a warm meal without animal products, and numerous vegan recipes provide inspiration for delicious oatmeal varieties.
Porridge as your healthy breakfast
Is microwave porridge healthy?
The myth that food loses nutrients when heated in the microwave and is therefore less healthy still persists.
However, not many more vitamins and minerals are lost when food is heated properly than when it is cooked on the stove or in the oven.
On the contrary! Studies have shown that water-soluble vitamins in particular benefit from the low-water preparation in the microwave, which is why the gentle cooking process is particularly beneficial for vegetables. 1
Incidentally, microwave radiation is not dangerous. Even the oldest and cheapest models only allow the smallest possible amount of radiation to escape, which is absolutely not harmful to health.
However, it is always important to avoid plastic dishes and to heat your food in ceramic or glass dishes to prevent dangerous softeners from getting into your food.
So if you keep a few things in mind, you can easily prepare a quick porridge in the microwave that is just as healthy as one made in a pot.
The advantage: you don't have to stir constantly to prevent it from burning, nor do you have to simmer for several minutes.
Simply bring it to the boil and in 2 minutes you will have conjured up a delicious hot breakfast that is still full of nutrients and healthy minerals.
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Toppings for microwave porridge
To get the best out of your porridge, you need the right topping. You can combine fruits, nuts, berries, chia seeds and spices to your heart's content.
How about an autumnal combination of apple and cinnamon, for example? Or perhaps something light and summery with fresh strawberries?
No matter how much porridge is on your menu, with the right topping, the meal will never be boring.
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- BEGUM S, BREWER MS. CHEMICAL, NUTRITIVE AND SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS OF TOMATOES BEFORE AND AFTER CONVENTIONAL AND MICROWAVE BLANCHING AND DURING FROZEN STORAGE. J Food Quality . Published online March 2001:1-15. doi: 10.1111/j.1745-4557.2001.tb00586.x
