Simplyseedz porridge contains plant-based protein from the jumbo oats, pumpkin and sunflower seeds.
Protein is an important nutrient for many reasons.
Including protein in your diet, it will help bone health and density, muscle mass and strength, assist in weight loss, boost metabolism, lower blood pressure and reduce cravings for snacks in between meals.
Protein is vital to maintain our bodies as we age. We generally need to consume 10-35% of our calories as protein.
As mentioned our porridge range contains protein from the oats and pumpkin seeds. But you may increase the protein with the following toppings.
Greek Yoghurt:
There's nothing better than a good dollop of Greek Yoghurt to your porridge bowl. Make sure it is real Greek Yoghurt (not Greek Style). We recommend Fage 0% Fat
Add to overnight oats for a thick and creamy breakfast bowl.
Nuts:
We don't use any nuts in our recipes to minimise allergens.
However, the addition of nuts such as walnuts, brazil, hazelnuts, almonds, pistachios and cashews are all great sources of protein.
Either sprinkle them on top of your porridge or mix them in while cooking.
Nut butter:
Adding some peanut butter as a topping will give your breakfast an extra protein boost.
In collaboration with Nutural World, we offer their incredible range of alternative nut butter such as Hazelnut, Almond, Pistachio and Cashew to buy via our shop.
Protein Powder:
Adding a scoop of protein powder to your prepared porridge is also a good option.
It's recommended that you add protein powder once you have cooked your oats to avoid curdling. Mix your protein powder with a little liquid (milk/water) into your oats.
If you use a microwave to heat your porridge, allow for 1-2 minutes for the porridge to heat and then let it rest for a couple of minutes before adding protein powder. Stir well and add some extra nuts, berries, bananas etc.