Preparation time: 10 minutes ❀ Difficulty of preparation: Simple ❀ Number of servings: 1
| Ingredients: |
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| 60 g rolled oats |
| 180 ml milk |
| 1/2 healthy sweetener (honey, maple syrup, agave syrup…) |
Preparation
- Pour milk into a small saucepan and heat over low heat.
- After about a minute, gently stir the oatmeal into the lukewarm milk. If you want to prepare chocolate oatmeal, add one to two cubes of dark chocolate or a teaspoon of cocoa powder at this step.
- Cook for about 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the milk boils, turn off the heat.
- Let stand for 2–3 minutes to allow the flakes to absorb the excess milk.
- Finally, add honey or another healthy sweetener and other toppings as desired (fruit, nuts, seeds, sweet spices...).
Oatmeal is known as a healthy choice for a balanced breakfast. They do not contain gluten, so they are a suitable food for all those who avoid it. Oats contain complex carbohydrates that give us the energy we need for an easier start to the day. It is rich in fiber, which provides a longer feeling of satiety, and also contains a significant amount of protein. It is also rich in minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, and other valuable nutrients. With various additions, this nutritionally valuable breakfast becomes even richer. By adding fruit, we get more minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants, while the amount of protein can be increased by adding nuts, seeds, or whey powder.
Oatmeal is often associated with the stereotype of being monotonous and not tasty enough. On the contrary, oatmeal can be very tasty if we prepare it the right way. Creamy oatmeal is a recipe to achieve a fine, creamy texture that tastes like a fine pudding. In order to always guess the right ratio of oats and milk, you can print out the short preparation instructions and place them in a visible place in the kitchen. At the end of the recipe, you can download the preparation instructions, a list of toppings, and various oatmeal ideas for free.
When adding toppings, we can be very creative. For example, we can add fresh and dried fruit, various nuts and seeds, sweet spices, chocolate, and even edible flowers. Violets, daisies, dandelions, and other edible flowers are imaginative and nutritious additions to many dishes. In the absence of fresh flowers, dried flowers like lavender, chamomile, or rose will do well. Just make sure that the flowers you choose have not been treated with harmful substances. For the oatmeal in the photo, I chose a sweet combination of banana and blueberries, enriched with decorative but also edible daisies.
It is best to start the morning with a glass of water and a healthy meal. Creamy oatmeal is ideal when we want to prepare a warm morning breakfast, although it is also delicious cold. Alternatively, when we want a cold and refreshing meal without cooking, we can mix oatmeal with yogurt. In any case, preparing oatmeal is very simple, which makes it a suitable choice for a quick breakfast. Also, the preparation itself can have a therapeutic effect and become part of a relaxing morning routine.
By trying different combinations, oatmeal can never be boring. However, if you sometimes want a change, you can also try a healthy apple spread or berry jam in combination with homemade spelt or corn bread. Start the day with a delicious and healthy breakfast!
Bon appetit!
