Any continental breakfast has the classic breakfast must-haves: Cereal, bagels, bacon, and, of course, oatmeal. My go-to is always a big bowl of oatmeal, sprinkle a little brown sugar on top and I am in my happy place. Oats are a great and easy addition to anyone's diet and are a perfect option for people with gluten sensitivity. If you aren't quite sure how to get it into your diet, simply add oats to your cookie batter, yogurt, or muffins!
- Oats are a great source of carbs and fiber and contain more protein than most grains.
- A half of cup of dry oats contain 191% of the recommended daily intake of Manganese as well as 41% of the recommended daily intake of Magnesium.
- A half of cup of dry oats contain 51 grams of carbs, 13 grams of protein, 5 grams of fat, and 8 grams of fiber while only being 303 calories. This makes oats among one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat.
- Oats have antioxidants but it is more notable that they contain a unique type of antioxidants called avenanthramides, which are almost solely found in oats. Avenanthramides help lower blood pressure levels, and have anti-inflammatory and anti-itching effects.
Fun Fact: Throw away the almond milk and get out the oat milk. Oat milk is one of the newest milk alternatives and it is delicious. Oat milk is creamier and thicker than almond milk and a great way to change up your morning coffee, cereal, or just to enjoy a glass.
Recipes:
Classic Oatmeal (Cookinglight.com)
- 1 cup old-fashioned Rolled Oats
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 cup Water
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- Any desired toppings (sliced almonds, peanut butter, fresh fruit, ect)
Combine oats, milk, water, salt, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
Simmer uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3-Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Squares (Cookiesandcups.com)
- 1 cup creamy Peanut Butter
- 1/2 cup Honey
- 2 3/4 cup Rolled Oats
- Line an 8x8 pan with foil. Spray lightly with non-stick spray
- Melt the peanut butter and honey together until smooth, either in the microwave or stove top. Combine mixture with oats
- Press into prepared pan. Place in refrigerator until set. Cut into squares.
Soft Oatmeal Cookies (Allrecipes.com)
- 1 cup Butter
- 1 cup White Sugar
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 3 cups Quick Cooking Oats
In a medium bowl, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in oats. Cover, and chill dough for at least one hour.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls, and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Flatten each cookie with a large fork dipped in sugar.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
