See, in the past, I always had plain instant oats, which I thought were bland and mushy. One is a mix of tart cherries and apples, with a sprinkle of chopped almonds for crunch. The other is a combination of blueberries, orange zest, yogurt, coconut, and chia seeds, with a pinch of cardamom and a drizzle of honey.
Topped onto a hot bowl of oatmeal, each makes a hearty, warming, and nutritious breakfast. On cold mornings, they make me excited to get out of bed, and I hope they do the same for you. Oatmeal is never hard to make, but how you cook it will depend on what kind of oats you buy. So, first and foremost, you have to know your oats. In the store, you will typically see these varieties:. To cook your oatmeal, bring an appropriate amount of water or milk for your oat variety to a boil, and stir in the oats and a pinch of salt.
You could also add a spice like cinnamon, cardamom, or turmeric at this stage. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the porridge has thickened to your desired consistency. Then, load it up with your favorite toppings, and enjoy! Try making a frittata , gluten-free pancakes , a breakfast burrito , shakshuka , or any of these healthy breakfast ideas next!
Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. People have consumed oats for centuries. We have come a long way in agriculture, but oats will never go out of style. Oat milk is now a common non-dairy milk alternative and oat flour can be used as a gluten-free flour substitute. With their versatility, oats are a food staple around the world. Many people microwave oatmeal thanks to the invention of instant oats , but cooking rolled oats requires a bit more patience and effort.
You will need a pot of boiling water, your oats and any toppings you prefer. One reason to start your morning with a basic oatmeal recipe is for the heart health benefits. According to Mayo Clinic , oatmeal is a great source of soluble fiber.
This helps reduce your "bad" cholesterol levels. They recommend adding fresh fruit to your oatmeal for even more fiber content. This will increase your chances of meeting your daily fiber requirement. In addition to fiber, oatmeal is packed with vitamins and minerals. According to the USDA , 1 cup of cooked oats contains:. Basic oatmeal recipes often include milk, nuts, seeds and fresh fruit. These toppings can alter the nutrition facts for oats. Try to choose nutrient-dense and health-promoting toppings to make your morning oatmeal even more nutritious.
Oats are also a surprising source of plant-based protein. Precooking the oats softens them, so when they are mixed with wet ingredients, say in a baking recipe, they turn your baked goods into mushy lumps. A true crowd pleaser, this dish offers the best of two breakfast favorites: the classic flavor of French toast packaged in the easy grab-and-go shape of muffins.
Since the preparation…. But you can bake the bars and glaze them ahead…. With a ribbon of tangy cranberry between layers of hearty oats, these bars are a great treat any time of the day, including breakfast. Sweet, juicy blackberries and blueberries topped with oats and brown sugar join forces in a buttery crust.
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Buttery Marcona almonds enhance this classic cinnamony streusel with a salty crunch. Reminiscent of the topping on an apple crisp, this chewy oatmeal cookie gets a nutty undertone from the brown butter. It's amazing on warm, fresh bread, or for a sweet snack spread it…. Kids will love getting their own individual-size loaves, while everyone will enjoy the sweet-tangy glaze on top. Serve with smashed baby potatoes sprinkled with chives.
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