Poppyseed-Lemon Porridge with Oatmeal and Vanilla

Poppyseed-lemon porridge with oat flakes, almond milk and vanilla tastes like a poppy seed-lemon cake and goes well with fresh berries.

Oatmeal: Oatmeal has a high protein content and contains many essential amino acids. It is also rich in vitamins and minerals, although the vitamin content may be reduced depending on the treatment (heating). Those with gluten intolerance (celiac disease) are intolerant to gliadin, but not to glutenin. Those affected must therefore avoid classic grains such as wheat, but can eat oatmeal to a certain extent. In this case, however, it must not only be ensured that the oats are not contaminated with wheat and other gluten-containing grains, but they must also be specially cleaned. Corresponding oats are available in stores as gluten-free oats.

Poppy: This term, or also the term poppy seed, refers to the seeds of the opium poppy. The nutty-smelling seeds are used as food, especially for desserts and pastries. Poppy seeds are available in white, grey and blue to blue-black colours. The white varieties mostly come from India. The blue varieties sold in Germany mostly come from Turkey, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Australia. Poppy seeds are one of the foods richest in calcium and contain a lot of B vitamins. Their morphine content is usually very low and harmless to health. Nevertheless, the cultivation of opium poppies, even as an ornamental plant, requires approval in Germany.

Vanilla: Vanilla powder is made from ground vanilla seeds, but the extraction process causes it to lose a lot of its flavor. Vanilla extract is better, as it contains the vanilla flavorings in a highly concentrated form and has a practically unlimited shelf life. Alternatively, you can also use the ethanol and sweetener-free vanilla pulp from the vanilla pod.

Almond milk: The Almond milk, which consists of almonds and water, is - like soy milk - very popular as an alternative to conventional cow's milk in vegetarian and vegan cuisine.

Use homemade almond milk: Under the link Almond milk, unsweetened, raw you will find a simple recipe for making homemade almond milk. Please remember that you have to soak the almonds for at least 4 hours beforehand.

Plant drink: Instead of almond milk, you can also use another plant drink.

Vanilla: Instead of vanilla powder, you can also use the pulp of a vanilla pod.