Porridge

depends on what my calorie goals for the day are

I usually have 40g large porridge oats and 200ml alternative milk (usually unsweetened Almond or coconut as they are low on calories).

Toppings might be;

Nutty bananas; Chopped Banana, almond butter and maple agave added once porridge is served

Apple pie; small diced or grated apple cooked in with oats and a sprinkle of cinnamon with a dash of vanilla extract. Little squeeze of maple agave to finish

Carrot cake; grate a carrot into the porridge while it cooks, add some fat sultanas and nutmeg. Once served, scatter over some crushed walnuts and maple agave.

Tropical; usually make the porridge with coconut milk for this. Add in some small diced fresh tropical fruit like mango, guava and pineapple. Finish with a sprinkle of desiccated coconut and any residual juice from slicing the fruit.

Winter Spice; chopped apple, dried cranberries, sprinkle of mixed spice (nutmeg, cinnamon, clove combined), chopped brazil or hazelnuts, finish with a teaspoon of warmed whiskey/rum poured over the top (and a dash of double cream if feeling extra indulgent)

I tend to use up to 500 cals on a hearty porridge based breakfast when I have it as it really lasts me and means lunch can easily be a light salad later in the afternoon.

40g of rolled oats, cinnamon, salt, 10g of peanut butter. Mixed with an egg beaten into water. Microwave then slice in a banana. Depending on the size of the banana, it's usually around 375 cals.

I use 30g of oats cooked with water, then add cinnamon, walnuts, hemp seed, flax seed, mixed berries, a tablespoon of blackstrap molasses, and one further thing you won't add: Nonfat Greek yogurt. It's 562 calories, which works for me in maintenance. While losing, I skipped the flax and hemp seed, which drop a little over 100 calories.

niamhdean97 wrote: »

How many g of oats do you use when making porridge for breakfast? How much does calories does your normal porridge workout as? What toppings do you like? Do you make it with water or milk?

I'm vegan so make it either water or soya milk

Whatever amount in grams is in the package of Quaker High Protein and Fiber instant oatmeal. The only one that I can "swallow" without gagging. I prepare it with 2/3 cup of FairLife 2% Protein cow milk, and some kind of fruit like blueberries or raspberries.

By the way, I only eat oatmeal once or twice a month.

Jthanmyfitnesspal wrote: »

AnnPT77 wrote: »

I use 30g of oats cooked with water, then add cinnamon, walnuts, hemp seed, flax seed, mixed berries, a tablespoon of blackstrap molasses, and one further thing you won't add: Nonfat Greek yogurt. It's 562 calories, which works for me in maintenance. While losing, I skipped the flax and hemp seed, which drop a little over 100 calories.

OMG, me to! Except, no molasses (although it sounds great).

To be specific: I put 1C frozen berries, .5C quick oats .25C (~1os) walnuts, and .75C non-fat milk in a bowl. I microwave for 5 minutes on 60% power. Stir and set for a moment. Add .25C non-fat Greek yogurt. I call it "athlete's oatmeal," because it powers me for a full morning!

The right brand is quite high in potassium and iron. If you need more of those, and like oatmeal a touch sweet, maybe try it. Observation: Different brands taste quite different (more burnt, more licorice-y, whatever). So far, I like Wholesome brand best.

I do 1/2 cup of oats and maybe a 1/4 cup of almond milk. A piece of fruit on the side. If I'm really hungry I'll have an egg on the side. It's usually only ~200 calories. But I don't usually eat breakfast anyway.

I just have it plain with water usually or with a few raisins or sultanas. 50g oats is a decent serving for me.