We have often talked about the importance of not skipping breakfast in a lot of our articles. This is really the most important meal of the day because it kick-starts your metabolism and maintains your satiety throughout the day. Therefore, it needs to be a healthy one; otherwise, reaping the benefits is a no go.
When talking about healthy breakfast, we cannot but mention oatmeal and the different types of oats and the numerous nutrients they have to offer. Steel oats are the least processed type, but also the most challenging for preparation. This is why a lot of people opt for rolled oats because they are easier to prepare,yet much more nutritive than the instant ones.
To help you save time on preparation, we will share with you an amazing recipe for overnight oats. You prepare them the night before and you have a ready and healthy breakfast in the morning. You will not just begin the day in the right way, but also avoid the morning rush. ‘I’m busy’ is no longer an excuse for not eating healthy!
Oats Help Lose Weight
Since they are abundant in fiber, as Clean Food House point out, oats can significantly boost the digestive health by boosting the metabolism. When you eat them for breakfast, oats will provide the needed energy to go throughout the day and also boost your fiber levels.
This will control your appetite and avert overeating. If you add oats to a healthy diet and regularly exercise, your chances for weight loss are significantly greater.
DIY Overnight Oat Recipes
- Banana and nut butter oats
If you are a fan of peanut butter, this is the best choice for you.
You will need:
½ cup of rolled oats
½ cup of almond milk
2 tbsp of nut butter
½ a banana, ripe
A tbsp of unsalted nuts
Preparation: Pour the milk into a jar and add the nut butter. Mix well. Now, add the oats and the sliced banana. Combine everything together and close the jar. Put it into the fridge. The next morning, open the jar, add the almond milk and mix well. Sprinkle the nuts on top and your breakfast is ready! Enjoy…
2. Almond,coconut & raspberry oats
You will need:
½ cup of rolled oats
½ cup of coconut milk, unsweetened
½ cup of raspberries
1/8 tsp of almond extract
1/8 tsp of cinnamon powder
A tsp of coconut shreds
½ tbsp of almonds, chopped
Preparation: In a jar, add the milk, oats,raspberries, cinnamon, and almond extract. Mix everything together. Close the jar and leave it in the fridge. In the morning, open up the jar, add the coconut shreds and almonds and stir everything together. Enjoy!
3. Walnut and blueberry oats
You will need:
½ cup of rolled oats
½ cup of coconut milk
½ cup of frozen blueberries
A tsp of chia seeds
A tbsp of maple syrup
A tbsp of walnuts, crushed
Preparation: Put the ingredients in a jar and mix everything together. Cover the jar and put it in the fridge. The next morning,open your jar and your breakfast is ready. Sprinkle a bit of coconut milk to soften up the oats a bit.
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