Are you looking for some easy and healthy breakfast recipes using oats? Then you’ve come to the right place. This post is a collection of some really simple breakfast recipes. It includes oat-based recipes such as mueslis and granola for an almost instant breakfast and a variety of overnight oats recipes which can be prepared in batches. All of them can be served with extra fruit and seeds for even more nutritional goodness.
If you’re looking for some simple healthy breakfast recipes that fit into your busy lifestyle then this post is for you.
The first recipes I want to share with you are a couple of different granola recipes and a muesli recipe. These can be made and stored for those times when you need something fast. They’re great for children to serve themselves too.
It goes without saying that making your own breakfast cereal is so much better than relying on shop-bought versions which can contain unwanted extra sugars. All of these recipes can be prepared ahead of time so that you’ve very little to do in the morning and we’ve suggestions about healthy additions such as fruit, seeds and simple-to-make fruit compotes. Why not make your life a little easier and healthier by making that important first meal of the day great? Treat yourself and explore these healthy oat-based breakfast recipes.
Why eat breakfast?
It’s no secret that breakfast is good for. It’s the first meal of the day and probably the first thing you’ve eaten since the previous evening. Your body needs sustenance in the morning. Breakfast is the way to replace the energy used up overnight in repairing and renewing. It helps you to concentrate, helps memory and boosts your energy levels. To get yourself going in the morning and firing on all cylinders, what better thing can you do for your health and well-being than eat a healthy and sustaining breakfast? That could be anything though, couldn’t it? I mean it’s pretty easy to reach for shop-bought cereal or just grab a slice of toast and get on with things. But hang on a minute, wouldn’t you like your breakfast to make some nutritional contribution to your day?
If this is important to you then treating yourself to an oat-based breakfast is a good move.
Why are oats good for breakfast?
Oats are a wholegrain cereal. As such they’re a good source of soluble fibre, high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and it’s believed can help protect against heart disease. Oats may also help to regulate blood sugar levels and lower cholesterol when included as part of your food intake. That’s quite an impressive list so how can you benefit from that in your own daily diet… well breakfast is an ideal time. Oats are pretty versatile, they can be eaten raw, as in overnight oats, or mueslis or cooked as in porridge or granola. It creates so many delicious and creamy dishes. Plus, oats do not have an overwhelming flavour of their own so they are easy to combine with other favourite spices, fruits and nut butters.
Healthy Oat-based Muesli and Granola Recipes
Here are a few of our favourite muesli and granola recipes. Granola is particularly versatile as it can also be used as a finishing touch on top of a simple bowl of fruit and yoghurt-based dessert. Grabbed by the handful it makes a healthy and sustaining snack… who’s judging?
If you prefer granola with its crunchy nuggets of oats and nuts then you might prefer this recipe. It’s super easy to make and quite delicious. Remember that you’re in complete control of how much sweetness is added to the recipe and of the combination of dried fruit, nuts and seeds that you use. It’s an easy recipe to adjust to suit your family’s individual needs.
This Peanut Butter Granola recipe which includes dried bananas is another lovely combination of oats and dried fruits with a little peanut butter for a wonderful flavour. Peanut butter and bananas are a classic pairing, aren’t they?
Granola and muesli can be stored in a suitable container for a quick solution to what’s for breakfast, overnight oats require a little planning. But it is really easy to mix up a batch, portion it out, and store in the fridge until needed. Overnight Oats are creamy and delicious and really versatile. If you’re not sure that you’d like a cold breakfast straight from the fridge, then note that some recipes may be warmed slightly. Not too much though, otherwise, it’ll become porridge. I’m sure that you’ll find the perfect recipe below.
Healthy Overnight Oats
Essentially, in overnight oats recipes, oats are mixed with other ingredients in a liquid. The liquid is usually a type of milk or yoghurt. They are then left to soak overnight in the fridge or for at least a couple of hours. The oats become gorgeously creamy. These are then usually mixed with spices, sometimes sweeteners and fruit, nuts and seeds. Definitely, a breakfast that’s worth getting up for.
There are so many flavour combinations to satisfy all kinds of tastes. Being able to prepare them in batches too, means that with just a little effort you can have breakfast prepared ahead for the working week. So, you won’t go off track about what to eat for breakfast, just grab and go or treat yourself to a more leisurely meal.
I hope you find a little inspiration here for healthy breakfast recipes using oats. Remember that these recipes can all be made gluten-free provided that you use oats that are processed in mills that are certified gluten-free. (It will say this on the packaging.) Plus, you retain a lot of control over how much sugar is included in all of these recipes. Sweeten them to suit your personal tastes some recipes won’t need anything to make them sweeter. Those that do use sweetener, use maple syrup so that the recipe remains refined sugar-free,
Other oat-based recipes that you may like;
Besides our collection of healthy breakfast recipes using oats, we have a few granola bar and flapjack recipes that you may enjoy.
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