Oats are usually a healthy and popular breakfast staple but it's easy to get bored of having oatmeal everyday. The good news is there are many ways to use oats that can vamp up your meals. Some of these ideas you've probably never even thought of!
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The next time you find yourself unsure about whether to make oatmeal for the millionth time, take a look at these recipes. I know you still want the health benefits of oats, but without the same old dish. You will be amazed at the number of creations you can use oats for and how affordable it is in actuality.
For all you know, you may be inspired by these new ideas! Check them out below!
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Peanut Butter, Banana and oats smoothie
The combination of fiber and protein from the peanut butter, oats and bananas make for a great breakfast, snack or post-workout beverage.
Here is what you will need to make it:
2 cups cold almond milk
1 banana, cut into chunks
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 heaping teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon flax seeds, ground into meal
2 teaspoon old fashioned oats, ground fine
For full recipe directions, click here.
Chocolate Oatmeal Pancakes
This delicious recipe will make you think it's unhealthy, but it is the complete opposite. You'll not only get a sweet taste of chocolate, but also have oats to help fulfill your dose of whole grains to start the day.
Here is what you will need:
1 very ripe medium banana
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 flax egg (1 Tbsp flaxseed meal + 2.5 Tbsp water)
pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Tablespoon almond butter
1 Tablespoon canola oil (or coconut oil)
3 Tablespoons almond milk (or sub other milk)
1/2 cup rolled oats (or gluten free oats)
1/4 cup whole wheat or unbleached flour (or sub other flour)
3 Tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips (non-dairy for vegan)
For full recipe directions click here.
Peanut Butter Chunk Oatmeal Bars
If you love chocolate and peanut butter combined then this is the recipe for you. These bars can be eaten as a snack that won't break your diet and satisfies your sweet tooth.
Here is what you will need:
1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter (or chunky)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup (127g) whole wheat flour
1 cup (80g) old-fashioned rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (120ml) milk of your choice1/2 cup (90g) dairy-free chocolate chips *(or regular chocolate chips)
*1/2 cup (70g) raisins (or whichever mix-ins you'd like)
For full recipe directions click here.
Oatmeal Baked Chicken
If you're craving fried chicken, but know that it will break your diet then you'll love this healthier version. You'll still savor the crunchiness of fried chicken except in this case it is deliciously baked.
Here is what you will need:
1- 1/2 cups of oats
1 tbsp of paprika
1 tbsp of chili powder
1 tsp of salt
3/4 tsp of garlic powder
1/2 tsp of cumin
1/4 teaspoon of pepper
1 broiler chicken
1/2 cup of milk
2 tbsp of margarine or butter
For full recipe directions click here.
Honey Oat Quick Bread
I love honey oat bread because it's subtly sweet but still healthy for you. And what's better than freshly made bread? This easy recipe will allow you to have a loaf ready by dinner or breakfast time for the family.
Here is what you will need:
2 tablespoons plus 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, or quick-cooking (not instant) oats, divided
1 1/3 cups whole-wheat flour, or white whole-wheat flour (see Tip)
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
8 ounces (scant 1 cup) nonfat or low-fat plain yogurt
1 large egg
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup clover honey, or other mild honey
3/4 cup nonfat or low-fat milk
For full recipe directions click here.
