Oatmeal: Benefits and Recipes!

Oatmeal

As time has passed by, various kinds of food have become popular and then disappeared because of trends that people have followed. However, one particular item that has existed for centuries and is still favoured is oatmeal. Oats and oatmeal are fully enriched with numerous key vitamins and minerals, as well as protein and carbohydrates. Moreover, because of its versatility, this grain can be used as an ingredient in a variety of menus throughout the day.

Advantages for Health

Curtailing risk

It has been proven that oat products can reduce the risk of coronary disease, alleviate high levels of blood sugar, as well as act as a natural laxative for the digestive system. This is because a medicinal component of oats is fibre.

Satisfaction guaranteed!

One thing that you will receive is guaranteed satisfaction after enjoying any meal where oats have been used. This includes porridge or muesli for breakfast, granola bars and cakes as a snack, or even as a kind of wholegrain bread or in soups. As a result, the satisfaction will not only be because you enjoy the meal plus obtain the aforementioned health benefits, but also have complete fullness that will decrease any feeling of hunger.

Wholesome nutrition

As mentioned above, oats are full of vitamins and minerals such as thiamine, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, manganese, selenium, and iron that provide the body with all the daily requirements necessary to maintain a healthy balance.

So, now we will show you how to make a simple, but healthy meal that does not take too much time to prepare!

PS. Both recipes follow the same instruction.

Recipe 1: Banana Oatmeal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Aggro Organics rolled oats
  • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or 3 cups water)
  • 1 medium banana, mashed
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup


Approximate calories: 310 (with milk)

Recipe 2: Peanut butter Oatmeal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Aggro Organics rolled oats
  • 3 cups water (or 1/2 cup water + 1/2 cup almond milk)
  • 1 medium banana, mashed (save few slices for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or berry jam)

Approximate calories: 360 (with milk)

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients into a small saucepan and turn the heat to medium.
  2. Bring to boil. Then turn the heat down to low and continually stir for around 3-5 minutes as oatmeal cooks and thickens.
  3. Once desired thickens, remove from heat and top with preferred fruits and nuts, then SERVE!!