Easy and Delicious Oats Recipes
If you are with a group of people who are discussing a serious topic like diet, there is always a mention of oats. You will notice people avoiding oats because of its texture or taste and maybe both. However, it is proven that oats are the best breakfast to start your day with. And the perfect fix for lunch or dinner if you are trying to maintain your calories and reduce weight.
There are two types of oats, quick cooking instant and steel-cut oats. You might be tempted to get the readymade instant oatmeal packets. However, it’s always advisable to avoid processed food and grains. Oats or oatmeal in its natural form is beneficial. Here are a few ideas that you can use to prepare your oatmeal in minutes.
Oatmeal Bowl
This will just take 15 minutes. You can add chia and flax seeds; cook all the ingredients together with oats. Garnish with pistachios or any unsweetened nuts.
Oats with Strawberry and cream
This recipe is a perfect dessert for anyone who is missing sugary treats. It’s sweet, and it’s healthy.
Oats with cashew and honey
This will take less than 10 minutes to prepare. Just cook the oatmeal and add roasted cashews, dried cranberries, and honey. Enjoy!
Overnight oatmeal
Sometimes the quickest way to prepare oatmeal is to prep it overnight. You will just need 5 minutes! Mix rolled oats with chia seeds, cinnamon, banana, peanut butter, yogurt, honey and refrigerate. Serve it chilled for breakfast.
Overnight oats and carrot cake
You will need rolled oats, grated carrot, cinnamon, chia seeds, and any additional ingredients you like. In ten minutes, your dish will be ready. A perfect dessert that you can have guilt free!
Oats and dark chocolate
Dark chocolate is one of the superfoods. Combine it with oats to double the benefits. Add blackberries, raspberries along with banana, eggs, and any additional combination you like. Mix and bake it – it will take about 30 minutes! If you want it sooner, just cook the same thing on a stovetop.
Oatmeal, banana, and nuts
You just need cooked oats, mashed banana, and walnuts or pecans. For topping use honey or date syrup. Voila! Your healthy breakfast is waiting for you at the table.
Overnight oats with figs and honey
You will need yogurt, along with figs, pistachio, and honey. Soak the oats all the ingredients in milk and leave it in the refrigerator overnight. Next day, you can enjoy the sweet breakfast without feeling guilty.