4 Healthy and Delicious Oatmeal Recipes
Below: Here are 4 delicious and healthy oatmeal recipes for breakfast. They are fast, easy, and good for you too!
Oats are by far one of my favorite ingredients to use for breakfast, because it is so versatile. You can use it as to make these delicious and nutritious pancakes, or as part of these tasty oatmeal recipes.
It is such a quick recipe to make, especially if you are using instant oats or quick-cooking oats, and you can switch up the ingredients so you never get bored. Today I am going to share 4 different ways to make oatmeal. If you have kids, you can trust me that they will love it when you make it like this too.
How do you make oatmeal?
There are many different types of oats, so it is normal to get a little confused when you are at the store buying them. You may ask yourself, what is the best one to buy? My favorite kind of oats are gluten-free and organic steel-cut oats. Of course there are quick oats, which may be more convenient, but since they already went through a cooking process, they may have lost some of their nutritional value during that process. In any case, those are good also, especially when you are in a hurry to start your day.
If you are going to buy the instant variety, make sure you buy the natural version without added sugars or flavoring. They may be marketed as healthy, but they are far from it. You are much better off making it from scratch and adding your own favorite ingredients and making it your own.
Oatmeal is so easy to make, and even if you are not using instant oats, you can have your morning oats done in 10 minutes or less!
For the basic recipe, you just need your favorite type of oats, milk or water, maple syrup or honey, and a cinnamon stick. Add all of that to a pot and boil for 7-10 minutes, stirring a few times, and you will have a nice classic bowl of oatmeal.
If you have a little more time, I will show you how to make more creamy oats and with many more nutrients, so keep reading!
What nutrients can you find in these anti-inflammatory oatmeal recipes?
Oatmeal is sometimes referred to as the “queen of cereals,” because of how much fiber, healthy fats, and protein that it contains. Besides that, it is a complex carbohydrate that digests slowly and therefore keeps you full longer, which can help with those midday cravings and weight loss.
Aside from that, oats are rich in phosporous, iron, and vitamin B1. It also has small amounts of potassium, calcium, selenium, zinc, vitamin 3, b2, and b6.
It is a great anti-inflammatory ingredient thanks to the Avenanthramides that it also has. Avenanthramides are are a group of phenolic alkaloids that can help prevent cardiovascular diseases. They also help with cell regeneration, regulate arterial pressure, and have anti-inflammatory effects.
What are some different ways to make healthy and easy oatmeal recipes?
Now that you know all of the benefits of this healthy breakfast recipe, it is time to learn some of the best oatmeal recipes. If you make it the same way every day, it can be easy to get bored. The good thing is that you can mix it up with your favorite toppings and healthy ingredients easily. Below are 4 of my favorite ways to enjoy a warm bowl of oatmeal in the morning.
Banana and Peanut Butter Oatmeal
Add one cup of oats, two cups of water, a cinnamon stick, and a smashed up, ripe banana to a pot and boil for 7-10 minutes. When it is cooked through, add sliced bananas, chopped nuts, peanut butter and honey and enjoy.
Coconut-Honey Oatmeal
Add a cup of oats, two cups of water, a cinnamon stick, a tablespoon of natural strawberry jam, and 4 tablespoons of shredded coconut (unsweetened) to a pot and boil for 7-10 minutes. Serve with fresh chopped strawberry, shredded coconut, and honey.
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Add one cup of oats, two cups of water, a cinnamon stick, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup of organic apple sauce to a pot and let it boil for 7-10 minutes. Serve with diced apples, ground cinnamon, and maple syrup.
Blueberry Oatmeal with Chia Seeds
Add one cup of oats, two cups of water, a cinnamon stick, 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, and a dash of salt to a pot. Add a tablespoon of chia seeds a tablespoon of natural blueberry jam and boil for 7-10 minutes. Serve with fresh blueberries, chopped nuts, and more chia seeds.
These are only four of a nearly infinite number of ways that you can make oatmeal. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different ingredients, like fresh fruit, almond milk, coconut milk, semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips, brown sugar and more. You can also make savory oatmeal recipes by adding non-sweet ingredients and that is a great way to try it too!
Let me know in the comments below your favorite way to make oatmeal!
4 Delicious and Healthy Oatmeal Recipes
Ingredients
Basic Oatmeal Recipe
- 1 Cup Organic and Gluten free Oats
- 2 cups Water or milk
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 pinch salt
For the Banana and Peanut Butter Oatmeal
- 1/2 Ripe Banana smashed
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tbsp nuts
- 1/2 banana sliced
For the Honey and Coconut Oatmeal
- 1 tbsp Strawberry jam
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped strawberries
For the Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
- 1/2 cup apple sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped apples
For the Blueberry and Chia Seeds Oatmeal
- 2 tbsp blueberry jam
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts
Instructions
For the Basic Oatmeal Recipe
- Add all of the ingredients to a pot and boil for7-10 minutes, remove the cinnamon stick.
For the Banana and Peanut Butter Oatmeal
- Add the smashed banana with the basic ingredients and boil for 7-10 minutes. Serve with the peanut butter, banana slices, and nuts.
For the Honey Coconut Oatmeal
- Add the strawberry jam and shredded coconut to the basic ingredients and boil for 7-10 minutes. Serve with chopped strawberries, more shredded coconut, and honey.
For the Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
- Add the apple sauce and ground cinnamon to the basic ingredients and boil for 7-10 minutes. Serve with chopped apples and cinnamon powder.
For the Blueberry and Chia Seeds Oatmeal
- Add the blueberry jam and chia seeds to the basic ingredients and boil for 7-10 minutes. Serve with fresh blueberries and more chia seeds and chopped nuts.
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Hi, I’m Charbel!
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