7 October 2018

Perkier Oaty Quinoa Porridge Pots Review

My review of Perkier’s vegan, gluten-free, protein-packed, and fibre-rich Oaty Quinoa Porridge Pots.

A Little Bit About Perkier

Perkier is a young British company started by two passionate and innovative entrepreneurs who mashed up their surnames (Perkins and Turner) to create their brand. They use natural, whole food ingredients that are of the best quality to create incredibly tasty breakfast and snack products.

I have been a long-time fan of Perkier’s snack bars. Their newest venture has been into the breakfast space (my very favourite space). In honour of World Porridge Day, coming up this Wednesday, 10^th October, I thought I would do a review of their Oaty Quinoa Porridge Pots.

Perkier has three Porridge Pots, and they’re all absolutely delicious! Plus, they are all:

100% vegan
Gluten, wheat, and dairy free
High fibre
10g protein per pot
Nutritious energy
Up to 50% less sugar per 100g than the UK’s largest porridge pot brands

Preparation and Serving Tips:

Before I get into the nitty-gritty of each pot, let’s talk about how easy it is to prepare these pots, and some ideas of how you can serve them.

Preparing Your Porridge Pot

If you’re in a rush, you can literally prepare a porridge pot in minutes for a quick and easy breakfast on-the-go.

Remove the lid and seal, and mix up the dry mix porridge with a spoon.
Add hot water to the line inside the pot (I like to add more to get an even creamier porridge).
Stir well for 15 secs and replace the lid.
Let sit for 1 min.
Stir again, add any toppings, and enjoy!

This porridge is tasty on its own and can make a light breakfast, second breakfast, or snack (I’m all for breakfast all day long).

Additions to Your Porridge Pot

One porridge pot may not be enough to keep you full until lunchtime. I recommend some extra goodness to turn your pot into a more substantial meal. Each pot makes for a fantastic base to work with.

When preparing the porridge I like to:

Add a spoonful or two of ground flax or chia seeds for extra health and nutrition.
Toss in some additional spices, like cinnamon, ginger, etc.
If there’s time, add extra hot water (going past the recommended line) and let the porridge pot sit for longer than 2 minutes – up to as long as half an hour. This lets the porridge plump up even more.
Add a layer of frozen berries to the bottom of another bowl, pour the prepared porridge on top, and then microwave the bowl a bit longer. This melts the frozen berries so that when you dig into the bowl it’s almost like you’re eating a berry crumble for breakfast.

*I don’t tend to add extra plant milk as coconut milk powder is conveniently included in the mix, but you definitely could if you wanted.

Then I like to go crazy with the toppings:

There is ample room to add toppings to the pot itself.
Some of my favourites:
- Fruit – banana slices, apple, figs, berries, kiwi, etc.
- Nuts and seeds – sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds
- Granola
- Coconut flakes
- Perkier bars make for great toppings as well! Slice up a bar, or crumble it over the porridge

Perkier’s Oaty Quinoa Porridge Pots

Perkier Oaty Quinoa Porridge Pot

The classic pot. Simply with the addition of hot water, this porridge pot turns out beautifully thick and creamy (thanks to the coconut milk powder). It has a lovely neutral flavour, making it the perfect base to add a diversity of flavours and toppings, depending on your preference.

Ingredients: Gluten Free Oats (58%), Coconut Milk Powder (Coconut Milk, Tapioca Syrup, Cavamax (Soluble Fibre), Maltodextrin), Isolated Soy Protein, Sugar, Quinoa Flakes (4%), Puffed Quinoa (4%).

Perkier Oaty Quinoa Porridge Cranberry & Chia Pot

This pot is my personal favourite. I am always a fan of anything fruity, and the cranberries in this pot are like little nuggets of sweetness. I like the addition of chia seeds, and will often add extra to further bulk up the mix.

Ingredients: Gluten Free Oats (57%), Coconut Milk Powder (Coconut Milk, Tapioca Syrup, Cavamax (Soluble Fibre), Maltodextrin), Isolated Soy Protein, Cranberries (7%) (Cranberries (60%), Sugar, Sunflower Oil), Sugar, Quinoa Flakes (4%), Chia Seeds (2%), Natural Flavouring.

Perkier Oaty Quinoa Porridge Golden Syrup Pot

An amazing sweet smell wafts from this pot the moment it’s opened, which completely transported me back to my childhood the first time I tried it. I grew up having instant packets of oats for breakfast, and this pot feels the most reminiscent of those. It’s sweet, but not too sweet, and I think pairs particularly well with frozen fruit to balance out the flavours.

Ingredients: Gluten Free Oats (57%), Coconut Milk Powder (Coconut Milk, Tapioca Syrup, Cavamax (Soluble Fibre), Maltodextrin), Isolated Soy Protein, Sugar, Quinoa Flakes (4%), Puffed Quinoa (4%), Natural Flavouring.

Fast Five Reasons to Try: Perkier Oaty Quinoa Porridge

High fibre and packed with vitamins, minerals, and protein
Ready to eat in less than 2 minutes
Just add hot water the morning of, or prepare the night before for overnight oats
Add extra toppings for more flavour – or don’t!
Perfect for busy mornings, and breakfast on-the-go

Where to Buy

Currently the vegan porridge pots are available in ASDA. They retail for £1.30.

Bars can be found across ASDA (in the biscuit aisle), and in Sainsbury’s and Morrisons in the free-from section! They retail around 70p but it does vary.

*This post isn’t sponsored, but I was kindly gifted Perkier’s porridge pots to try. All opinions are my own and I genuinely love Perkier’s products! Check out my Instagram for a giveaway to win a bundle of their goodies to try them out yourself!