Oats are amongst the healthiest foods in the world. They are a great source of complex carbohydrates that provides a lot of energy. Oats are whole grain loaded with important vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, calcium, potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
Oats smoothie ( 3 ingredients) – Make this simple and delicious oat breakfast smoothie with just 3 ingredients.
You will need –
- Oats – 1/4 cup
- Frozen banana – 1 or frozen strawberries – 1/2 cup
- Almond Milk or any milk of choice- 1 cup
Add everything to a blender and blend on high until smooth. Pour it to a glass and enjoy. If you don’t have frozen fruits just use some ice cubes.
Overnight Chocolate Oats – Being high in fibre content, oats are good to be consumed in the morning as a breakfast to help you get started for the day.
You will need –
- Oats – 1/2 cup
- cocoa powder – 1 tbsp
- Raw honey or maple syrup – 1 tbsp
- Mashed banana – 1
- Coconut Milk or any milk of choice- 3/4 cup
Add everything to a jar and stir it to mix the ingredients really well. Store it in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight. The next morning add in some nuts and enjoy this yummy breakfast.
Oats energy Balls – Make this delicious energy balls that can be eaten before or after your workout.
You will need –
- Oats – 1/2 cup
- Roasted Peanuts or any other roasted nuts – 1/2 cup
- Dates – 12
- coconut – 1 tbsp
- Salt – a pinch
Add your dates to a bowl and cover it with some hot water for 15 mins. This will soften the dates and make them juicy. Add oats to a pan and lightly toast the oats for 3-4 mins.
Add the toasted oats, the soaked dates, roasted nuts, salt, and coconut oil into a food processor. Process until u get a sticky mixture that will hold its shape when rolled into balls. If the mixture is too dry then add in more dates. Roll the mixture into 1 inch sized balls. READ MORE – OAT MILK RECIPE that is not slimy with benefits
Oats smoothie without milk – Packed with protein, a smoothie with oats oats can help in giving you extra energy to sustain throughout the day.
You will need –
- Oats – 1/4 cup
- banana or apple – 1
- Dates – 2
- Almonds or any other nuts – handful
- Water – 1 cup
Add everything to a blender along with 5-6 ice cubes and blend on high until smooth. Pour it to a glass and enjoy.
Overnight Oats with yogurt – Loaded with antioxidants, oats can prevent the entry of free radicals into the body.
You will need –
- Oats – 1/4 cup
- Milk – 1/2 cup
- Yogurt – 1/4 cup
- Raw honey or maple syrup – 1 tbsp
- Chia seeds or ground flax seeds – 1 tsp (optional)
Add everything to a glass bowl and stir it to mix the ingredients really well. Cover and store it in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight. The next morning add in some fruits and serve.
Oats Pancakes – an excellent source of protein and fiber, oats are considered to be a healthy power food.
You will need –
- Oats
- Eggs
- Banana
Add everything to a blender jar and blend on high until smooth. Pour the batter on a lightly greased pan. Cook for 2 mins and then flip the pancake and cook for 1 min. Serve with fruits and maple syrup.
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