We all know that breakfast is the most important meal and a prerequisite for a good start to the day.
Many medical experts and nutritionists recommend consuming fruits and other healthy foods for breakfast.
Oatmeal is the best solution for a first meal when you need to swing into action.
Oatmeal is a whole grain that contains 13 grams of protein in a small portion of half a cup, while a quarter of a cup has 100% of the recommended amount of manganese.
It contains many antioxidants, including selenium, phenolic acid, vitamin E, and other nutrients such as vitamin B1, phosphorus, copper, and magnesium. Also, it is easy to combine oatmeal with other foods to prepare various dishes.
I will share a couple of oatmeal recipes so you are safe from falling into monotonous breakfast prep.
Do you know what will happen if you eat oatmeal every day?
By consuming oatmeal daily, we prevent the formation of fat deposits and fattening because it creates a feeling of satiety that lasts a long time. This means that you will consume less food during the day. It can reduce total caloric intake by as much as 80%.
You should consider eating a bowl of oatmeal every day because it provides a lot of energy during the morning without a drastic rise or fall in sugar levels in the body. As a result, you will have less of a need for fast food and sweets.
To avoid getting bored of this breakfast quickly, we give you 10 delicious ways to prepare oatmeal:
1. Oatmeal with cranberries
For preparation, you are going to need:
- ½ cup oatmeal
- half a handful of dried cranberries
- ½ – 1 teaspoon of brown sugar or honey
- ½ – 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ – ¼ cup of chopped almonds
- 1 glass of water
This is one of those oatmeal recipes that are both quick and easy. Put all ingredients except water in a bowl and stir. I use a bowl with a lid, so I just close the lid and shake the bowl.
Bring water to a boil and pour the oatmeal over. Cover and leave to stand for 20-25 minutes, maybe shorter for 10-15 minutes, but I prefer when they are nicely soaked and softened.
The nutritional value of a portion is about 431 kcal.
2. Oatmeal with strawberries
To prepare it, you are going to need:
- 1 cup oatmeal
- 1.5 – 2 cup of water
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- 1 teaspoon coconut flour
- ½ teaspoons of vanilla sugar
In a small bowl, pour the flakes and water. Since I like it to be really bland, I also crush the flakes while in cold water. Put to cook, stir and remove from heat after a few minutes, add vanilla sugar. You can immediately pour the porridge into a bowl, but it is much tastier if covered and left to stand for 10-15 minutes.
Topping: Sprinkle the porridge with sugar, wait a few moments for it to melt, and add the strawberries and coconut flour. Of course, you can always put whatever you want.
The nutritional value of a portion is about 215 kcal.
3. Oatmeal with caramelized apples
To prepare it, you are going to need:
- 180 ml of water
- 180 ml of almond milk, or another of your choice
- ¼ cinnamon teaspoons
- ½ cup oatmeal
Toping:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ apples
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ cinnamon teaspoons
- a little lemon juice
- a little rum
In a medium skillet, heat the milk and water until boiling. Add the oatmeal and cinnamon, then reduce the heat and stir until the porridge becomes creamy.
In another bowl, melt the butter at a medium temperature, then place the chopped apple on the leaves. Stir to coat the apples with butter and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the apple is soft. Finally, add lemon juice and rum and cook briefly.
Pour the apples over the oatmeal in a serving bowl and enjoy a warm and fragrant breakfast.
The nutritional value of the portion is about 414 kcal.
4. Salty oatmeal with mushrooms
For preparation, you will need:
- 1 teaspoon oil
- ¼ grated ginger or on top of a teaspoon of ginger powder
- 2 cup water
- pepper and salt
- 1 cup oatmeal
Toping:
- 1 cup chopped mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- pinch of salt
Heat the oil in a skillet, add the ginger, and stir for about half a minute. Add oatmeal, mix with oil and ginger, then add water and spices. When it boils, cook until it thickens and turns into a creamy mixture.
Grill the mushrooms briefly and pour them over the cash register. You can serve it with seasonal vegetables. Additionally, you can add a little soy sauce for a touch of Asian cuisine.
The nutritional value of a portion is about 220 kcal.
5. Oatmeal with fried banana
For the preparation, you will need:
- ½ cup oatmeal
- 1 banana
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 100 ml milk
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- bourbon vanilla sugar or a little cinnamon
Add the oatmeal into preheated oil in a saucepan and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, then remove from the heat and set aside.
Heat the oil in a shallow pan and add the previously chopped bananas to the rings. Fry for about 2 minutes until the banana gets a golden brown color. Then whisk a spoonful of water and a spoonful of honey with cinnamon. Flip bananas and pour the mixture over, simmer for another minute, then remove from the heat. Combine with the porridge and dig in. It is best to eat it while it’s warm.
The nutritional value of the portion is about 584 kcal.
6. Chocolate oatmeal
Ingredients to prepare the meal:
- ½ cup oatmeal
- a spoon of cocoa powder
- 2 fresh dates or 2 bananas
- 150 ml of milk of your choice
- a teaspoon of nut butter or a teaspoon of chia seeds
- pinch of salt
- dark chocolate, fresh or cooked fruit
Mix oatmeal, cocoa powder, a pinch of salt, and milk in a bowl. Clean fresh dates under a stream of cold water; if you use dry dates, soak them in water 15 minutes beforehand. Use a fork to mash the dates, and dilute with a teaspoon of water so that the paste is thin enough to better distribute in the saucepan. If you use a banana, mash it with a fork and add it to the flakes. Add a teaspoon of some nut or seed butter. You can put a spoonful of chia seeds instead. Mix everything to combine, then pour into a jar and close. Leave it overnight or for a couple of hours at least. Before serving, sprinkle the porridge with grated dark chocolate or decorate it with fruit.
The nutritional value of a portion is about 416 kcal.
7. Roasted oatmeal
Ingredients to prepare the meal:
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 tablespoons oatmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 1-½ cup of almond milk or some other
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
Mash one banana, add peanut butter, a tablespoon of flaxseed, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond milk, then mix it all together nicely. Pour oatmeal into the pan, add salt and cinnamon, mix it all and pour over the previously made mixture. Bake at 190C for 25-30 minutes. Chop the other banana into rings, cover with peanut butter and decorate.
The nutritional value of a portion is about 551 kcal.
8.Oatmeal with yogurt
To prepare it, you are going to need:
- ½ cup oatmeal
- a teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 cup of yogurt
- 1 teaspoon honey
- a few raspberries
- ½ banana
One of the easiest oatmeal recipes! Put half of the banana, oatmeal, chia seeds, yogurt, and honey in a blender. Mix everything and serve in a bowl, garnish with raspberries and leave to stand for a few minutes so that the oatmeal and chia seeds absorb as much as possible.
The nutritional value of a portion is about 382 kcal.
9. Salty oatmeal with spinach
To prepare it, you are going to need:
- 100 grams of spinach
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup oatmeal
- 1 tomato
- 5 – 10 pieces of pitted olives
Put water to boil; when it boils, add previously washed and chopped spinach. While the spinach is cooking, chop the olives and tomatoes and add them. Leave to simmer for 2-3 minutes, then add the oatmeal and cook until the desired density is obtained, finally season with salt.
The nutritional value of a portion is about 222 kcal.
10. Oatmeal with zucchini
Ingredients to prepare the meal:
- ½ smaller zucchini
- ½ cup oatmeal
- 1 stalk of young onion
- 1 small carrot
- a few spinach leaves
- spice
- oil
- salt
- 2 cups water
Peel the zucchini, grate it and squeeze the juice. Heat a small amount of oil and add the grated carrot; when it is a little fried, add the zucchini and fry the onion until they turn brown.
Pour water into the sieve and when it boils, add the oatmeal, then turn off the heat and cover the sieve. Let it cool with occasional stirring so that they do not stick. When the mixture softens, add the chopped spinach leaves and season with spice and salt.
The nutritional value of this portion is about 240 kcal.
How did you like these oatmeal recipes? Tell us in the comments!
I tried few of this recipes from the list and I must say that oatmeal with cranberries and with fried banana are my favorites. Yummy healthy breakfast. 🙂