Oats for breakfast: 5 recipes for busy days
What's the story
Oats make for a versatile and nutritious breakfast option, particularly for busy mornings. Loaded with fiber, they keep you full and energized all day long. Plus, since they take no time to prepare, oat-based dishes can easily come to your rescue when you're running late. Here are five easy oat-based breakfast ideas that can be made in minutes, keeping your mornings healthy without skimping on taste or nutrition.
Easy prep
Overnight oats with fruits
Overnight oats are ideal if you want to prepare breakfast a night before. Just mix rolled oats with milk/yogurt and let them soak overnight in the refrigerator. In the morning, add your choice of fruits such as bananas or berries for an added flavor and nutrients. This dish is not only quick but also customizable according to your taste.
Quick blend
Oatmeal smoothie bowl
For a refreshing twist to traditional oatmeal, try an oatmeal smoothie bowl. Blend oats with milk or plant-based alternatives, and add fruits like mangoes or strawberries for sweetness. Pour into a bowl, and top with nuts or seeds for extra crunch. Not only does this dish combine the benefits of oats, but it also gives you the convenience of a smoothie.
Savory twist
Savory oat porridge
If you are someone who loves savory food more than sweet, try making savory oat porridge. Cook oats in vegetable broth instead of water or milk and season with herbs like thyme or rosemary. Add vegetables like spinach or tomatoes to amp up the flavor and nutrition. This hearty dish is filling and satisfying both at the same time.
Fluffy delight
Banana oat pancakes
Banana oat pancakes give you a delicious way to have oats in pancake form without flour. Mash ripe bananas and mix with rolled oats, baking powder, and milk until smooth. Cook on a skillet until golden brown on both sides. These pancakes are naturally sweetened by bananas, making them an ideal breakfast treat.
Warm comfort
Apple cinnamon baked oats
Baked oats are perfect to keep you warm on cold mornings but still light enough to prepare ahead of time if you want. Mix rolled oats with diced apples, cinnamon powder, honey (or maple syrup), and bake at 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit) until set, 25 minutes should suffice. Relish warm, right out of the oven, topped with yogurt, nuts, seeds, etc.