Slow-Cooker Spelt Porridge
Make tasty, varied breakfasts the whole family will love! Spelt cooked in a slow cooker comes out wonderfully creamy. And it's not just for breakfast — it makes a great side dish for dinner and pairs beautifully with meat and fish. As the old saying goes, "you can't ruin porridge with butter," and that holds true for spelt: dress it with butter or any oil you like. This version blends the spelt with oats for a breakfast that's delicious, filling, and good for you — a perfect way to start the day!
Tayasik
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Slow-Cooker Spelt Porridge
Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe
By weight of the composition:
Proteins 16 %
6 g
Fats 8 %
3 g
Carbohydrates 76 %
28 g
184 kcal
GI:
57
/
43
/
0
- Spelt is a fascinating grain that a lot of people overlook or have barely heard of. So what is it, exactly? Spelt is an ancient ancestor of wheat, rich in protein and a host of beneficial vitamins and minerals. For comparison: spelt can contain up to 37% protein, buckwheat up to 27%, and most other grains only about 10%. Those numbers speak for themselves — this is a genuinely healthful grain. Typically, you soak spelt in cold water in the evening and leave it overnight, then rinse it in the morning and cook it for breakfast. Round it out with granola, fresh fruit, and berries; season it with cinnamon; and adjust the sweetness to taste. For a sweetener, use honey, maple syrup, sugar, or any substitute you prefer. Spelt can be cooked in water, but milk makes for an especially nice breakfast porridge. This recipe makes that wholesome porridge in a slow cooker, which is far simpler and faster. 1. Put the spelt in a bowl, cover with cold water, and stir. Leave it overnight. In the morning, drain off the cloudy soaking water and rinse the grain again. 2. Add the spelt to the slow cooker, then stir in the oats. Pour in the milk and add a pinch of salt. Set the cooker to its porridge/cook setting for 60 minutes. 3. About 10 minutes before the end, pour in the maple syrup and add the rinsed raisins. Close the lid and cook until the timer beeps. Serve topped with your favorite fruit and berries — strawberries and banana are great options. A handful of granola makes a lovely finishing touch, too, but that's entirely up to you. Enjoy, and have a great day!
Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish
- Whole cow's milk - 68 kcal/100g
- Milk 3.5% fat content - 64 kcal/100g
- Milk 3.2% fat content - 60 kcal/100g
- Milk 1.5% fat content - 47 kcal/100g
- Concentrated milk 7.5% fat content - 140 kcal/100g
- Milk 2.5% fat content - 54 kcal/100g
- Raisins - 280 kcal/100g
- Kishmish - 279 kcal/100g
- Oatmeal - 374 kcal/100g
- Boiled hercules - 91 kcal/100g
- Salt - 0 kcal/100g
- Maple syrup - 241 kcal/100g
- Spelt - 337 kcal/100g
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