You can easily prepare porridge with your Thermomix. The Vorwerk Thermomix is probably familiar to everyone. Whether TM 31, TM 5, or TM 6: porridge is wonderfully easy to prepare with all devices in the series. This is not only due to the pot, where nothing can burn, but also because you don't have to stand next to it to stir.
You can simply switch on the Thermomix in the morning before going to the bathroom, add all the ingredients, and enjoy your porridge breakfast after your morning shower. Porridge with the Thermomix; it could hardly be easier.
Porridge basic recipe with the Thermomix
Oatmeal or 
- Milk, plant milk, or water
- Oatmeal
- A pinch of salt
Weigh 300 ml of milk (that's around 309 g of milk) and 60 g of oatmeal . Add this to the mixing pot and refine the porridge with a pinch of salt. During heating, stirring is carried out continuously until a nice oatmeal mass results in the Thermomix.
Reduce the porridge to level 0.5 at 90°C for 12 minutes. Afterwards, it is best to put it in a bowl with a spatula and enjoy it warm. According to TCM, traditional Chinese medicine, a hot breakfast has many great advantages for you. It warms your body and helps prevent cold feet.
Sugar-free creamy porridge in a Thermomix
Ingredients
- 60 g oatmeal
- 300 ml water (300 g water), 309 g milk or plant drink (almond milk)
- Fresh fruits, dates, and nuts as toppings
- Sweeten with maple syrup as needed
Preparation
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First, put all the ingredients in the mixing pot.
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Then set the following for your Thermomix: 12 minutes / 90°C / counterclockwise, stirring speed
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Add the finished porridge into 2 bowls and add fresh fruit, nuts, and maple syrup after transferring.
Nutritional values
For more sweetness, simply add a few toppings to your porridge from the Thermomix. For example, fresh fruit, nuts, coconut flakes, seeds, or some honey or agave syrup.
Oatmeal Thermomix Recipes – even more breakfast ideas and variations
However, the Thermomix has other advantages when preparing porridge. If you want a nut or apple porridge, you don't have to downsize the ingredients beforehand. You can add the nuts and apple pieces to the Thermomix together.
You briefly set the knife to level 5-8 and everything is the size you need for the oatmeal. Depending on whether you prefer to eat the fruit cold or warm, you should add it before or after cooking.
Or just try a granola crunchy with your porridge. This gives the oatmeal the necessary bite. Our Verival Chocolate Crunchy is ideal for all sweet tooths.
Other possible variations are:
- Replace cow's milk with vegan milk alternatives, water, or unsweetened tea
- Fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, bananas, forest berries, cherries, cranberries or similar after serving, add as a topping
- Add fruits such as apples, pears or frozen products during preparation
- Sweeten with honey or maple syrup
Why is porridge so healthy?
The oatmeal contains a high proportion of carbohydrates (≈70%), protein (≈15%), unsaturated fatty acids, soluble fiber (≈10 g/100 g), valuable vitamins, and iron. In addition, the beta-glucan contained in oats can lower cholesterol levels and has positive effects on blood sugar levels.
Oatmeal keeps you full for a long time and also promotes your digestion. Adding nuts (cashew) and chia seeds to your oatmeal will provide you with healthy plant proteins.
Oats consist of a lot of fiber. These are healthy for digestion and keep you full for a long time. Oatmeal can be used to replace a complete meal, i.e. breakfast, lunch, or dinner. In addition, oatmeal contains plenty of magnesium and iron.
Porridge has comparatively few calories. The number of calories varies depending on which liquid it is mixed with and which topping you use. So it does not always have to be milk with 3.5% fat. There are many delicious plant-based alternatives (oat milk, rice milk,...). Of course, water brings the fewest calories. Which is healthier – porridge with milk or water?
How long can porridge from the Thermomix last?
Basically, it is a good idea to prepare porridge the day before. Because then the oatmeal is completely soaked and the porridge is most tasty. However, it is important to store the oat slime in a cool place. Then it can be kept until breakfast or even until noon.
The best thing to do is to prepare the overnight oats the night before, then you can sleep in peace and enjoy your breakfast right away. If you want to keep your oatmeal longer, you should mix it with water and only add ingredients such as berries or fresh fruit as porridge toppings when serving.
Can I only eat porridge for breakfast?
No, of course, oats are also a good idea for lunch or dinner. The nutrients, vitamins, and minerals are good at all times of the day. At dinner, however, it should be borne in mind that oats contain not only healthy but also a lot of energy.
If you want to go to bed full, that may be good for you. But most people feel full and don't like to eat it in the evening, despite light porridge toppings.
What other porridge recipes are there?
The recipes are very diverse. You can add a variety of toppings of your choice, spices (e.g., for a cinnamon porridge), walnuts, or flax seeds to your porridge. It all depends on your taste and your ingenuity.
The basic recipe can be varied as desired and according to your preferences. Share some great recipes with your friends. Yes, maybe you will create your own porridge variant cookbook. There are no limits to your creativity here.
Creamy porridge from Verival
Verival offers different blends that can be mixed exactly like oatmeal in a Thermomix. Milk or water, as well as plant-based milk alternatives, are also available here. The nutrients in the porridge mixtures are the same and often even more balanced.
Since we at Verival pay particular attention to the best organic quality of the raw materials, only ingredients that taste good and do something good for your body come in. In addition, it is not necessary to buy individual ingredients. Dried fruit and berries are already included in the package.
For example, try our delicious Bircher Porridge. Inspired by the Bircher muesli, the classic has been reinterpreted. If you prefer it more savory, then you should taste our pumpkin tomato porridge. Due to its spicy taste, this porridge is guaranteed to stay in your memory. You can buy our porridge in the Verival online shop.
Additional information:
Oatmeal is not necessarily a very attractive name for a well-proven food that helps not only athletes but also otherwise active and both physically and mentally challenged people through the day. Whether you want to lose weight or support your sports program, porridge is your ideal companion.
The possibilities for variation are endless. So there is no boredom on the table, even if it is the same healthy basic mixture every morning. Thanks to the Thermomix, healthy oatmeal is prepared quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between porridge and porridge?
The difference is only in the name. Porridge is the English name for breakfast porridge made from oatmeal, water, or milk and some salt. Because this method of preparation and meal originally comes from Scotland. So porridge means porridge. There are many different ways to modify the basic recipe of oatmeal or porridge and prepare it to your own taste. However, the basis is always the same.
Is porridge better than oatmeal?
Porridge is made from oatmeal. Oats are one of the most valuable grains. The advantage of porridge compared to raw oatmeal is that the cereal flakes are heated in the liquid during porridge; they swell and are even better digestible. Porridge keeps you full for a long time, which can support you in your desired weight loss.
What is the healthiest way to use porridge?
The healthiest way to prepare porridge is with oatmeal, water, and a pinch of salt - if you want to pay attention to the weight. However, the use of fruits, nuts, and seeds is quite justified - if you take the quantities into account. It is only important that you use sweetness only minimally - i.e. use the sweetness of the fruit and do not add sugar. Nuts can also be added in moderation - this way the body also receives healthy fatty acids - but your porridge does not become a thickener.
Can I prepare porridge in a Thermomix?
You can easily prepare porridge with your Thermomix. The Vorwerk Thermomix is probably familiar to everyone. Whether TM 31, TM 5, or TM 6: porridge is wonderfully easy to prepare with all appliances. This is not only because of the pot, where nothing can burn, but also because you don't have to stand next to it to stir. You can simply switch on the Thermomix in the morning before showering, add all the ingredients, and enjoy your porridge breakfast afterward. Porridge with the Thermomix; it couldn't be easier.
Why do you lose weight with porridge?
Oatmeal is extremely healthy. They stimulate your metabolism, contain a lot of fiber and long-chain (complex) carbohydrates. In this way, they support weight loss. The feeling of satiety you feel after a portion of porridge (oatmeal) will last for a long time, and you will not soon be hungry or craving sweets again.
Quick warm muesli with the Thermomix - how does it work?
Porridge - a warm oatmeal - the ideal start to the day. You can easily prepare this with your Thermomix. This power meal is wonderfully easy to prepare in Vorwerk's Thermomix. This is not only due to the Thermomix pot, where nothing can burn, but also because you don't even have to stand next to it to stir. You can simply switch on the Thermomix in the morning before showering, add all the ingredients and enjoy your porridge breakfast afterward. Porridge with the Thermomix; it couldn't be easier.
What is so healthy about porridge?
Oatmeal has a high nutrient density. They contain important vitamins, proteins, and minerals. The complex carbohydrates (slow carbs) make you feel full for a long time and give you strength and energy for the day. Whether it's a stressful job, sport, or just normal everyday life - with all its challenges. Porridge is not only healthy but also super quick to prepare. By adding other valuable foods such as fresh fruits and nuts, you can conjure up your own superfood.
How much kcal does porridge with milk have?
50 grams of oatmeal prepared with whole milk have about 250 kcal. If you want to reduce weight, you should prepare your oatmeal with water or unsweetened tea. But even if you use the liquid half milk and half water, you have reduced calories.
What is healthier porridge with milk or water?
Prepared with milk, the porridge is higher in calories and has a higher content. You also consume calcium and fats from milk. However, the calcium in the milk inhibits iron absorption from the oatmeal. If you want to lose weight, you should do without the milk and choose water. For some people, the porridge prepared with milk is slightly less digestible, and they prefer water. If this is not a problem for you and your porridge should give you as much power as possible, then use milk or a plant-based alternative (spelt milk, rice milk, almond milk, oat milk,...)
