4 Must-have Oatmeal Recipes

Here are 4 oatmeal recipes that your diet can’t miss. All are very easy to prepare and do not require an excessive expense when shopping at the supermarket.

We know that  oats are a cereal rich in fiber,  with a high nutritional value and that it contains essential amino acids that help the body to get rid of what does not offer benefits. Although it doesn’t seem like a very simple food, in reality it is very versatile in the kitchen and easy to incorporate.

Since antiquity, this cereal has been used as food, especially in times of scarcity. Therefore, it is estimated to be approximately 10,000 years old.

From a nutritional point of view, oats are a very complete food. It has proteins and minerals (magnesium, zinc, iron and calcium). In addition, its composition highlights the presence of group B vitamins  (such as B1 and B2) and vitamin E. It also contains carbohydrates, which provide six of the eight essential amino acids.

Furthermore, according to this study carried out by the Complutense University of Madrid, it may contribute to the protection of the cardiovascular system.

Must-have Oat Recipes

1. Oven-free oat and chocolate biscuits

To prepare this recipe you must  have all the ingredients previously prepared and measured. This is because time is an important factor. It is also necessary that we line a form with baking paper.

Ingredients

This recipe makes for a serving of 12 cookies.

• 1 cup of sugar (250 g)
• 1/2 butter bar (150 g)
• 1/4 cup of milk (150 ml)
• 2 ½ scoops of unsweetened chocolate powder (35 g)

• 1 cup and a half of natural oat flakes (375 g)
• 1 tablespoon of vanilla (5 ml)
• 1 pinch of salt

Preparation

• In a container, place the sugar, butter, milk and chocolate. Mix everything together and bring to medium heat  and stir occasionally.
• When it starts to boil and the butter has melted, add the vanilla and a pinch of salt, still  stirring, let it cook for 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and add the rolled oats, mix until everything is covered and let it cool for 5 minutes.
• Then, with an ice cream scoop, place portions of the mixture on baking paper, and lightly flatten with the back of a tablespoon.
• Let them cool for approximately 1 hour at room temperature, to speed up the process you can put them in the fridge for 20 minutes.

2. Oat and banana pancake

This is another essential oatmeal recipe at home. It is a great alternative for a healthy, tasty and protein-rich breakfast. It is ideal for those who take care of the physique  without leaving aside the good taste and flavor.

Ingredients

For 2 people:

• 1 tablespoon of honey (5 ml)
• 3 egg whites (90 ml approximately)
• 1 tablespoon of vanilla (5 ml)
• 2 large bananas (400 g approximately)
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon (5 g)
• 2 cups of flaked vein (500 g)
• ½ cup of water (125 ml)

Preparation

• Place all ingredients in a blender. B minutes to obtain a homogeneous mixture.  It should be a slightly thick mass.
• Heat a non-stick skillet and add some of the mixture. Cook for 2 or 3 minutes and turn over.
• Repeat the operation with the entire mixture. You can serve it with a little honey or powdered cinnamon.

3. Cooked oats with milk

To enjoy a full, nutritious and energetic breakfast, you can prepare this recipe.

Ingredients

This oat recipe alternative serves two people.

• 1 cup of milk (250 ml)
• ½ cup of flaked vein (125 g)
• 2 tablespoons of lemon zest (10 g)
• 1 sprig of cinnamon from 3 to 5 centimeters
• 1 pinch of powdered cinnamon

Preparation

• In a container, place the cup of milk.
• Add lemon rind and cinnamon stick.
• When it starts to boil, add the cup of oats (bear in mind that when cooking the oat flakes their size will increase).
• Let it cook for 5 minutes.

• Remove from heat, let stand a little, serve in a cup.
• Sprinkle some cinnamon on top (to taste).

4. Oat bonbons, chocolate, coconut and dulce de leche

Ingredients

This oat recipe option yields 15 bonbons.

• 2 cups of rolled oats (500 g)
• 5 tablespoons of dulce de leche (75 g)
• 6 tablespoons of cocoa with sugar (90 g)
• 3 or 4 tablespoons of milk (45 or 60 ml)
• ½ cup of butter (125 g)
• 1 cup of grated coconut (250 g to taste)

Preparation

• In a large container, distribute the oats. Then add the milk, cocoa, then the tablespoons of dulce de leche and at the end the butter.
• Mix all ingredients very well  with a wooden tablespoon or spatula.

• When it’s already mixed, make balls with your hands and pass them through the coconut, then place in the refrigerator for 20 or 30 minutes in the refrigerator and that’s it.

You can’t miss out on these oatmeal recipes because  it’s, no more and no less, the queen of cereals. Due to its high nutritional value, whose content is found in proteins, vitamins and other nutrients extremely beneficial to the body.