Oatmeal is a dish that can rightfully be considered not only a standard healthy breakfast. Oatmeal or cereal makes it easy to prepare a wide variety of unusual and tasty dishes that are perfect as a snack, lunch or even dinner.
Oatmeal itself contains an incredible amount of nutrients, antioxidants and vitamins. What recipes with oatmeal can be prepared, will tell the brand chef of the healthy food delivery service justfood, nutritionist, member of the Russian Union of Nutritionists, Nutritionists and Food Industry Specialists Yulia Gurbanova.
Whole grain oatmeal with berries and dried fruits
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When choosing oatmeal, give preference to whole grain options, they contain the greatest amount of fiber and valuable substances. To make oatmeal not seem like a commonplace dish, add some fresh berries and dried fruits to it. They will give it a rich taste and moderate sweetness - for example, oatmeal will go well with dried apricots.
Ingredients:
Whole oats - 1 tbsp
Water - 2 tbsp.
Milk - 1st tbsp.
A handful of fresh berries or fruits
Handful of dried apricots
Preparation:
Pour a glass of whole oats with water overnight.
In the morning, put it on medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, and then add milk and cook for another 5 minutes.
Cut fresh fruits and berries into the finished dish, add dried apricots. You can also add honey, cinnamon or nutmeg to taste.
Baked oatmeal with pumpkin
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An option for those who want to try something new is to bake oatmeal with pumpkin. To do this, you need to mix oatmeal, milk, pumpkin pieces, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, eggs and vegetable oil, pour into a mold and bake for half an hour at 180 degrees. The dish turns out to be very satisfying and is suitable not only as breakfast, but also as a snack, lunch and even dinner.
Pour the resulting mass into a special baking dish.
Bake in the oven for half an hour at 180 degrees.
Oatmeal with coconut milk with fruit
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If you cannot imagine your life without plant milk, there is a great option - oatmeal with coconut milk with tropical fruits: mango, bananas, pineapple pieces. A great idea for a summer breakfast that will give you a boost of energy and a great mood (read also: "Good Morning Planet: 7 breakfasts every day").
Ingredients:
Oatmeal - 1 tbsp.
Water - 1 tbsp.
Coconut milk - 400 gr.
Handful of fruit
Preparation:
Pour coconut milk into a saucepan and add a glass of water.
Bring to a boil and add the oatmeal.
Cook over low heat for about 10 minutes.
Add tropical fruits to taste (slices of mango, banana, pineapple) to the resulting dish.
Oatmeal with egg and avocado
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A custom combination of oatmeal, avocado, poached eggs, parmesan and greens. Boil the oatmeal over low heat, add the poached egg to the finished dish, grate the Parmesan and a little greens, you can also add a little spice to brighten the taste. Having tried such a dish once, you will definitely not remain indifferent. By the way, it will be very nutritious due to the sufficient amount of protein, carbohydrates, fiber and healthy fats.
Ingredients:
Oatmeal - 1 tbsp.
Egg - 1 pc.
¼ avocado
Water - 1 tbsp.
Olive oil - 2 tsp
¼ tsp salt
Handful of parmesan cheese
A handful of fresh herbs
Spice
Preparation:
Boil the oatmeal over low heat.
Cook the egg in a skillet with olive oil added.
Add the cooked egg, avocado to the oatmeal, grate the parmesan and add some herbs and spices to brighten the taste.
Vegan oatmeal cutlet with vegetables
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If you're a vegan or just looking for new recipes, take this option for dinner. Start by pouring water over the oatmeal for an extended period of time to absorb it completely. Chop carrots, onions, herbs and simmer them over low heat. And when the cereals are ready, mix them with the stewed vegetables, bread and bake.
Ingredients:
Oatmeal - 1 tbsp.
Water - 1 tbsp.
Carrots - 50 gr.
Potatoes - 50 gr.
Onions - 50 gr.
Salt and spices to taste
Preparation:
Start by pouring water over the oatmeal for a long time so that it absorbs the liquid completely.
Chop carrots, onions, herbs and simmer them over low heat.
When the cereal is done, mix it with the stewed vegetables, form into small patties and bake in a skillet on each side for a few minutes until tender.
Oatmeal casserole with raisins
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An option for those who love cottage cheese casseroles and cheesecakes, but want to add a little variety to their diet. A casserole with cottage cheese, oatmeal, cinnamon, raisins and dried fruits is a delicious and healthy dessert that is quite simple and quick to prepare.
Ingredients:
Cottage cheese - 600 gr.
Eggs - 2 pcs.
Oatmeal - 100 gr.
Raisins - 50 gr.
Cinnamon to taste
Dried fruits to taste
Preparation:
Mix cottage cheese and eggs.
Add oatmeal, raisins, cinnamon and dried fruits to them - mix everything thoroughly.
Put the mixture in a baking dish.
Bake in the oven for 40 minutes at 180 degrees.
Smoothie with oatmeal, cottage cheese and banana
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When you have very little time for a full meal, but at the same time you need to fill up for a long time, a smoothie is perfect (see also: "From and to: five smoothies to reboot the body"). To make it as nutritious as possible, add some cottage cheese, oatmeal, banana slices, and variations with other fruits that you like are also possible. For sweetness, add some honey or agave syrup to your smoothie.
Ingredients
Banana - 1 pc.
Cottage cheese - 100 gr.
Kefir - 100 ml.
Oatmeal - 1 tablespoon
Honey - 1 tsp
Preparation:
Peel the banana and cut into slices.
Put banana slices, cottage cheese, kefir, oatmeal and honey in a blender and beat the mixture on high power until soft, homogeneous.
About the expert:
Yulia Gurbanova
Yulia Gurbanova
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