Spelt Porridge

Spelt porridge is a warm, comforting breakfast dish made from the ancient grain spelt, often cooked with water or milk, and sweetened with honey, maple syrup, or fruit. It has roots in European cuisine, particularly in Germany and Switzerland, where spelt has been cultivated for centuries.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

It's a good source of complex carbohydrates and provides dietary fiber, along with key nutrients like manganese, phosphorus, and B vitamins. A typical serving (about 1 cup cooked) contains roughly 150-200 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	250 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	4 g
Fiber	6 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	5 mg
Manganese	2.5 mg
Magnesium	80 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Iron	3.0 mg
Zinc	2.5 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.2 mg
Niacin (B3)	3.5 mg
Potassium	250 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Spelt is an ancient grain that's often considered more nutritious and easier to digest than modern wheat due to its unique gluten structure, and it has a slightly nutty, sweet flavor that sets it apart from other porridges.