The surprising power of ricotta in your morning porridge recipe

Hearty and flavourful porridge guarantees a successful morning and will prevent hunger attacks throughout the day. Simply pour hot water over the oats and serve with a cheese that is not usually associated with porridge. The "wow" effect is guaranteed.

Ricotta will be an excellent addition to porridge. Not only does it taste great and pair well with fruits or nuts, but it is also one of the products high in protein and relatively low in calories. So, add ricotta to your porridge instead of milk and wait for the results.

Why is it worth serving porridge with ricotta? Ricotta is, first and foremost, a very tasty cheese, but a lot of good can also be said about it in the context of healthy eating. It turns out that nutritionists rank ricotta high among cheeses for people on a low-calorie and high-protein diet. This is because it is a source of highly digestible whey protein, characterised by low-calorie content and high calcium content. Moreover, even though ricotta contains 20-30% fat, it is still among the lowest-calorie cheeses. It is also a source of minerals and vitamins: A, D, E, K, and almost all of the B group.

Porridge with ricotta will therefore be an excellent addition to your diet and a great solution for a quick, tasty, and very nutritious breakfast. Simply prepare the porridge with water and add a generous spoonful of cheese and your favourite toppings at the end. This can include a banana, which adds sweetness to the dish, and cocoa, which is an extremely healthy addition.

Ingredients:

• 70 grams porridge oats,
• 240 millilitres hot water,
• 50 grams ricotta,
• 1 banana,
• 2 teaspoons dark cocoa,
• maple syrup/peanut butter for serving,
• a pinch of salt.

Preparation:

1. Pour hot water over the oats and set aside for about 15 minutes (you can also leave it overnight and add the rest of the ingredients in the morning).
2. Then bring everything to a boil over low heat. Add a pinch of salt and cocoa in the meantime. The porridge should have a sticky and thick consistency.
3. Transfer the prepared porridge to a bowl. Add a banana sliced thinly or mashed with a fork. Top with a large spoonful of ricotta and maple syrup or peanut butter to taste.
4. Mix everything well before eating.