Most of us hate eating oats. Sure it is power packed and keeps us healthy but how many of us love to eat it? Porridge or oats is considered to be s very bland meal.
But there is nothing better to kick start the day than oats. Here are 8 ways to make oats more appealing:
- Apple Pie
If you love to dig in to apple pie then this flavored oats is what you should try.
Simple add pureed apple sauce or chopped apple, along with a dash of cinnamon, maple syrup and walnuts to make it seem as if you are biting in to a slice of apple pie.
- Pumpkin Pie
If you wish you enjoyed Pumpkin pie all year round and not just during Halloween this is the way to go about it.
Stir in pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling), along with the other spices that make pumpkin pie what it is such as cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg.
- Chocolate Honey delight
For chocolate lovers, who wish chocolate dominated every part of their lives, mix few teaspoons of instant chocolate drinking powder (for mild taste) or cocoa powder (for a richer chocolate flavor) along with a dash of honey for an almost sinful experience of healthy oats.
- Berry blast
Add some zing to regular boring oats, by mixing in some berries that not only will make it more interesting to eat but are also very nutritious.
You can choose from a variety of berries like strawberry, blueberry, raspberry etc… to add to your oats make with milk and sugar.
- Egg and herbs
If savory oats in your thing, then flavor your oats with a poached egg and seasoning of your choice like Italian seasoning like oregano or basil, or even regular herbs like rosemary and thyme.
- Molten Snickers
Peanut butter is loved by people of all ages. So why not flavor your oats with it. Make your oats more interesting by adding a few tablespoons of peanut butter as a base flavoring, along with other interesting interchangeable ingredients like chocolate, chopped fruit, nut etc…
- Nut cracker
To get your daily dose of Omega-3 there is no easier way to get it than nuts, seeds and seafood. So liberally sprinkle assorted chopped nuts and seeds all over your porridge like sesame seeds, almonds, cashew nuts, walnuts, flax seeds etc…
- Cheesy Oats
If you feel that you enjoy the comfort of Mac and Cheese, then consider adding cheddar cheese to your oats and enjoy a protein packed meal at the start of the day.
So do try out these interesting healthy variations to regular boring oatmeal. Serve them to your family at the breakfast table and count the smiles.
