Nutritionists recommend starting the morning not with sandwiches, but with a plate of oatmeal. The calorie content is small, the energy supply is provided, the feeling of hunger will not appear before lunch. Step-by-step recipe with a photo of oatmeal and pumpkin porridge. Video recipe.
Recipe content:
- Ingredients
- Step by step cooking oatmeal and pumpkin porridge
- Video recipe
Nutritionists advise starting the morning with slow carbohydrates. Oatmeal is ideal for this category. They make you feel full for a long time. But if your household does not like oatmeal or is already tired of it on its own, then prepare it according to special recipes that include all kinds of ingredients. To make the dish to the taste of the most fastidious eater, put nuts, dried fruits, bananas, apples and other components in it. Oatmeal and pumpkin porridge is a great breakfast option for the whole family. This juicy, bright orange sweet vegetable is incredibly healthy and will quickly cheer you up, and the dish itself is very simple to prepare. Such porridge can be included in the diet of those who are on a diet, in children's and diet menus, because it is low in calories.
For a quick breakfast, use instant cereals, rolled oats, and whole grains of oatmeal. The only difference will be in the cooking time. Whole oats take the longest to cook, but they are also the healthiest. The instant cereal is ideal for making a quick breakfast. By the way, in the recipe, you can change the proportions of products and cook oatmeal with pumpkin or pumpkin porridge with oatmeal. It depends on the amount of products used. The recipe is variable and can be dominated by either pumpkin or oatmeal. Correctly and in a new way cooked oatmeal with the addition of pumpkin will be appreciated by both adults and children. It can be served with jam, berries (fresh or frozen), condensed milk … It is better to use it immediately after cooking.
- Caloric content per 100 g - 245 kcal.
- Servings - 2
- Cooking time - 30 minutes (with oatmeal), 1.5-2 hours (with whole grains)
Ingredients:
- Oatmeal or whole grains - 100 g
- Milk - 250 ml
- Ginger powder - 0.5 tsp (optional)
- Salt - a pinch
- Honey or brown sugar - 1 tablespoon or to taste
- Pumpkin - 100 g
Step by step cooking oatmeal and pumpkin porridge, recipe with photo:
1. Peel the pumpkin, remove the seeds with fibers, wash and place on a baking sheet. Send it to a heated oven to 180 degrees for 20-30 minutes. The baking time depends on the size of the sliced pieces.
2. I use whole grains of oatmeal in my recipe. Place them in a sieve and rinse under running water.
3. Send the cereals to a saucepan and cover with water in a 1: 2 ratio. Season with a pinch of salt.
4. After boiling, cook the cereals for 1, 5-2 hours until soft. If you want to cut the cooking time in half, you can pre-soak the grains for 3-5 hours, changing the water several times. If using oatmeal, cover with water and boil according to the instructions on the package.
5. In a saucepan with boiled oatmeal, add pieces of baked pumpkin.
6. Pour milk over the food until it completely covers the food. Add sugar or honey and add some ginger if desired.
7. Stir the food and bring the milk to a boil. Place the lid on the pot and simmer the oatmeal and pumpkin porridge for 20-30 minutes. Serve it to the table, both warm and chilled.
See also a video recipe on how to cook oatmeal with pumpkin.
