For many people today, a good morning and a healthy breakfast go hand in hand. For some years now, porridge has been an increasingly popular choice for the most important meal of the day. This popular breakfast option is currently available in many different forms, and for good reason: warm breakfasts are healthy.
But what is the best way to prepare porridge? Which porridge toppings make porridge taste best and are the healthiest? These include apples, nuts and chia seeds, among other things. Why? You can find out in today's blog post.
1. Apples – the classic fruit
Apples are great in all their forms, whether grated or sliced, in our porridge. What's also great about apples is that they are available regionally almost all year round. When buying them, it is important to make sure that you buy the fruit locally and organically. Otherwise, we definitely advise you to rinse the apples well with hot water.
Most of the fiber and vitamins are in the peel. Therefore, it is always better to leave the peel on and not to peel it. Besides, we all know the famous saying “An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away” - there must be something to it.
2. Berries - Healthy and good-looking
Here we combine all forms of delicious berries. The porridge can be pimped with any berry, from raspberries to blueberries or strawberries. The little fruits are perfect in our delicious porridge.
We recommend buying the berries fresh only during the berry season, i.e. in the summer months. For the rest of the year, we recommend either freezing them whole or pureeing them, depending on your preference.
By the way, we have berries all year round, in freeze-dried form. Do you already know our popular Berry Granola? You can easily and conveniently buy your granola in our shop!
3. Nuts – the superfood
Here we are again grouping together a whole group, namely the group of nuts, whether cashews, walnuts, hazelnuts or almonds. You simply can't go wrong with nuts as a topping.
They provide many important and healthy fats and contribute to a healthy and balanced diet. Nuts are also good for the heart and circulation. Carbohydrates and fiber are also found in a wide variety of nuts. So they are a real superfood.
4. Honey, cinnamon and cocoa – for a great porridge experience!
These may not necessarily be toppings in the traditional sense. With honey, cinnamon and cocoa, you can mainly change the appearance and taste of porridge. For more variety in your porridge bowl!
Honey can actually be added to any type of porridge. It is a natural sweetener that is also healthy. We recommend forest honey – maybe even from a local beekeeper? With cinnamon and cocoa, you should be careful not to add a pinch too many. It can quickly happen that these spices change the taste of the porridge too much. But if you add the right amount, your morning porridge will be a real treat!
5. Not just for flavor – kiwi, mango and passion fruit
Now we have arrived at the somewhat more exotic fruits. Those who like to eat exotic foods are probably best off with kiwi, mango and passion fruit. However, you should be careful not to fall back on these fruits every day – as always, the tip applies that local tastes best and so the ecological footprint can be kept to a minimum.
Nevertheless, you can buy something exotic every now and then. Kiwis, for example, contain an incredible amount of vitamins, especially vitamin C. They are also low in calories and good for the skin.
6. Currants and pomegranates – small but powerful
We could have simply mentioned currants in the berries section, but we want to give this small berry its own special mention. It comes in three varieties: red, white and black. What's special about currants is that just 35 individual berries provide a person's daily requirement of vitamin C.
The pomegranate is similar – not only in appearance. The small berries of the pomegranate are also very rich in vitamins and nutrients. A real superfood. But here, too, you should be careful, because, like other exotic fruits, the pomegranate often travels long distances.
7. Chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp seeds – seeds that do you good
What do chia seeds, flax seeds and hemp seeds have in common? All three have a positive effect on our health and are therefore the perfect topping for our warm breakfast in the morning.
Flax seeds, for example, are anti-inflammatory, good for the heart, a great source of magnesium and can act as a natural laxative. The seeds are particularly high in fiber and protein.
Chia seeds – a popular superfood – have a bulking effect similar to fiber, which can help you feel fuller. They can help prevent cravings for sweets by making you feel fuller for longer after breakfast.
Hemp seeds, which grow on the hemp plant and are actually small nuts, contain all essential amino acids, thus strengthening the immune system and promoting regeneration. They are also a good vegan source of protein and are high in various vitamins, magnesium, iron and healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
8. Pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds – real protein heroes
Pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds both have a high protein content, making them the ideal topping for your porridge to start the day with a protein-rich boost.
Pumpkin seeds are rich in other nutrients such as zinc, magnesium, iron and selenium. The green seeds can improve heart health and lower blood sugar levels. They are also said to help with sleep disorders.
Sunflower seeds are also rich in magnesium and fiber. They protect the heart and blood vessels, strengthen bones and teeth, and promote blood formation. And let's be honest – is there any dish that sunflower seeds don't go well with?
Discover our wide range of breakfast products. You can easily buy your porridge, muesli and enjoy it at home in our online shop.
Can't find your favorite topping on our list? Let us know on Facebook or Instagram what else you put in your bowl – we love to be inspired.
