Here’s a healthy oats recipe that’s quick, filling, and perfect for breakfast or a post-workout meal. You can customize it to be sweet or savory based on your mood!
🥣 Healthy Oats Bowl (Sweet Version)
Ingredients
½ cup rolled oats
1 cup milk or water (or mix of both)
1–2 tsp honey / jaggery (optional)
½ banana sliced
1 tbsp chopped nuts (almonds/walnuts)
1 tsp chia seeds / flax seeds
Fruit toppings: berries, apple chunks, mango, pomegranate, etc.
Cinnamon (a pinch for taste & metabolism boost 🧡)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, boil milk/water.
- Add oats and cook for 3–5 minutes until soft and creamy.
- Add honey/jaggery if using.
- Pour into a bowl, top with fruit, nuts, and seeds.
- Sprinkle cinnamon + enjoy warm!
🍽 Variation 1: Overnight Oats (No Cooking)
Mix oats + milk/curd + chia + honey.
Refrigerate overnight.
Add fruits & nuts in the morning.
Perfect for busy mornings!
🍲 Variation 2: Savory Masala Oats
Ingredients:
Oats (½ cup)
Onion, tomato, capsicum, carrot (chopped)
½ tsp cumin + ¼ tsp turmeric + a pinch of garam masala
Salt & pepper
1 tsp oil + coriander for garnish
Quick Steps:
- Sauté veggies in a pan with cumin & spices.
- Add oats + water, cook till thick.
- Garnish with coriander & lemon juice.
A tasty, spicy, and fiber-rich option!
🌰 Variation 3: Peanut Butter Oats
Cook oats in milk
Add 1 tbsp peanut butter + banana slices
Sprinkle cocoa powder or dark chocolate shards
Heaven for peanut butter lovers 😋