How many calories in porridge
A bowl of porridge made with milk has about 315 kcal, and with water it's 190.
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To burn it off
Porridge is oats and liquid, so the liquid makes the difference. With milk it's 315 kcal and 15 g of protein, with water it's 190.
That's a gap of 125 kcal for the same bowl of oats. Half milk, half water lands somewhere in the middle and still tastes creamy.
Then come the toppings. Golden syrup, honey, a fistful of nuts and a spoon of peanut butter can double it without looking like much.
Tips
- 1Make it with half milk and half water.
- 2Top it with berries or half a banana instead of syrup.
- 3Stir in a spoon of yoghurt at the end for creaminess.
Where it comes from
For a long time oats were seen as animal feed: the Roman doctor Galen said people should only eat them in a famine. In 1755 Samuel Johnson's dictionary defined oats as a grain which in England is generally given to horses, but in Scotland supports the people. In Scotland, where wheat grows poorly, oat porridge was everyday food for centuries.
Where does our food come from? · Source: Science History Institute, Distillations: Fitter for a Stable Than a Table
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porridge with milk and a banana
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Questions
Is porridge with water or milk better for losing weight?
With water is 125 kcal less a bowl. With milk you get more protein, 15 g against 7 g.
Are overnight oats the same?
Pretty much, if you use the same oats and milk. Count what you mix in.
Does porridge keep you full?
For a lot of people, yes. Oats are slow to digest, especially made with milk.
How many calories in porridge made with oat milk or almond milk?
It depends on the milk. Unsweetened almond milk is much lighter than cow's milk, oat milk sits closer to it. Type the milk you used, like porridge with oat milk, and Caltype counts it.
Are oats gluten free?
Oats don't contain gluten themselves, but they're often grown and milled next to wheat. If you need to avoid gluten, buy oats labelled gluten free.
