
What is porridge?
Porridge is a warm oatmeal porridge that is usually eaten for breakfast. The dish originally comes from Scotland and has established itself as a popular warm breakfast around the world in recent years.
Porridge is now a real breakfast trend because it is particularly easy to prepare, keeps you full for a long time and can be combined in a variety of ways is. Discover everything there is to know about the warm porridge dish here and get lots of porridge recipe inspiration.

Porridge, the warm oatmeal
Verival Porridge is a quick and healthy breakfast made from the best organic oat flakes in different variations. Simply pour hot water, milk or plant-based alternatives over it, let it steep briefly and refine with fruits, nuts or seeds.
The creamy porridge provides important fiber, vitamins and minerals that ensure an energetic start to the day. Enjoy the warm comfort and versatility of Verival Porridge.
The most important things about porridge at a glance
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Make your own porridge
Porridge preparation
The porridge preparation is particularly easy. For the basic porridge recipe you only need 3 ingredients: Mix oat flakes with hot water, milk or plant-based drink, let the mixture boil briefly on the stove or in the microwave and then steep for a few minutes. Finally, add a pinch of salt.
Verival's organic porridge mixes offer new taste experiences, and selected toppings enable delicious variations. Whether warm porridge or overnight oats, with our tips you can easily make your own porridge and start the day healthily.

Cold porridge
Overnight Oats
As the name suggests, overnight oats are rolled oats that have been soaked overnight. The mixture is stored in the refrigerator and can be enjoyed cold the next day. Porridge, on the other hand, is enjoyed warm.
You can spice up your basic overnight oats recipe with delicious toppings, fruits or yogurt.
Our Verival overnight oats and porridge mixtures offer you additional flavor variations to make your breakfast even more varied. In addition, our porridge recipes give you new and delicious ideas for your delicious breakfast.

A warm breakfast strengthens you from within
TCM porridge – according to the 5 element theory
The Verival TCM Porridges offer a healthy and balanced meal that is prepared according to the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Each ingredient is assigned to one of the five elements - wood, fire, earth, metal and water - to create a harmonious balance.
The porridge is rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals and its warming effect supports your digestion and also activates it. With ingredients such as oat bran, rice flakes and spelled semolina, it offers a nutrient-rich basis for a balanced breakfast.
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Benefits of warm breakfast
Porridge is so healthy
Porridge is an extremely healthy breakfast that is rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. Oatmeal as the main ingredient provides long-lasting energy and promotes digestion. Porridge also helps to keep blood sugar levels stable, which prevents food cravings.
The versatile preparation options with fruit, nuts and seeds make porridge not only healthy, but also delicious and adaptable to different dietary needs.

Promote intestinal health
Porridge activates your digestion
Porridge is ideal for digestion as it is rich in fiber. The soluble fiber contained in oatmeal promotes intestinal health by stimulating intestinal activity and regulating digestion.
Regular consumption of porridge can prevent constipation and ensure a pleasant feeling of satiety.
With its versatile Verival Porridge mixtures, the porridge is not only healthy, but also a soothing and delicious choice for starting the day.

Porridge from Scotland
The history of porridge
Porridge has a long history, dating back up to 12,000 years. Originally, porridge was known as a “poor man’s” food, especially in rural areas. In Scotland in particular, the porridge made from oats or barley was a staple food for working-class families.
Traditional Scottish porridge is prepared by gently simmering oat flakes in water or milk and is often refined with a pinch of salt. Today, porridge is a popular breakfast valued worldwide for its ease of preparation and health benefits. Find out more about the history of porridge.

The most important porridge topics
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Frequently asked questions
How healthy is porridge really?
Oatmeal is characterized above all by its high value of fiber, which promotes your digestion and keeps your blood sugar level constant. Porridge contains important minerals, vitamins and proteins. With 40 g of porridge at breakfast alone you will cover 50% of your daily magnesium requirement and 25% of your daily vitamin B1 requirement.
What is the difference between oatmeal and porridge?
Oat flakes are unprocessed or lightly processed oat grains that serve as the basis for many breakfast dishes. Porridge, on the other hand, is a dish that consists of cooked oat flakes and liquid (such as milk or water) and is often refined with various toppings such as fruits, nuts or honey.
When should you eat porridge?
Porridge is ideal for breakfast as it is a filling and nutritious dish that provides long-lasting energy. However, it can be enjoyed as a meal or snack at any time of the day.
What do you mean by porridge?
Porridge is a warm breakfast dish consisting primarily of oatmeal cooked in liquid. It has a creamy consistency and can be customized with a variety of toppings such as fruit, nuts, seeds or sweeteners.
Which porridge is the best?
Are you looking for your new favorite porridge or would you like to try porridge for the first time? Here are some of the best porridge creations from Verival - porridge gluten-free and vegan, porridge without added sugar, protein porridge, porridge according to TCM, porridge with chocolate pieces, fruity with fruits and berries, strawberry chia porridge, classic Bircher porridge, porridge large packs and porridge individual portions are perfect to try.
What is healthiest in the morning?
Of course porridge. A portion of porridge is the ideal breakfast. Oatmeal contains lots of healthy nutritional values from long-chain carbohydrates. These are particularly important in the morning as our energy stores are emptied overnight. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, warm porridge is an excellent breakfast and invigorates the body and mind.
What ingredients do I need for porridge?
To prepare porridge you only need a few ingredients: oat flakes, water or milk and toppings such as fruit or nuts of your choice. For one portion of porridge you need 50g oat flakes and 110-120 ml water or milk.
Can you also eat porridge in the evening?
You can basically eat porridge at any time of the day: as breakfast, lunch, dinner and as a snack. Porridge keeps you full for a long time and provides you with complex carbohydrates. Porridge is also easy to digest, stimulates digestion and is not heavy on the stomach. Porridge is therefore the ideal dinner.
Where can I buy porridge?
You can easily buy Verival’s delicious organic porridges online. In the Verival online shop you will find over 15 different types of porridge with which you can prepare healthy and delicious porridge. We also offer a variety of porridge in practical 1.5 kilogram large packs. This way you can also save money when buying your porridge. You can order Verival porridges quickly and easily online and delivery takes place within 3-5 working days.