Ways to Improve Your Oatmeal
Oatmeal can be a healthy breakfast choice. Oats can help lower your cholesterol, increase your fiber intake, keep you full for longer. Oats are considered a carbohydrate and needs to be paired with protein and fat for balance.
There are multiple ways to prepare your oatmeal. The first way is the traditional way by adding hot water or milk and serving with toppings. Another way is to make overnight oats that are served cold after allowing to soak overnight. Baking your oatmeal into bars or muffins is another way of prepping oatmeal.
How to add protein to your oatmeal:
Protein powder can be added to all three cooking methods.
Add nuts and seeds: this includes chia seeds, flax seeds, etc.
Add a hard boiled egg to savory oatmeal.
Add 1/2 cup of greek yogurt to the oatmeal mix.
Add flavor without calories:
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Herbs and pepper for savory
Stevia or zero calorie sweetener
Turmeric for anti-inflammatory
Extracts: coconut, almond, lemon, maple, etc.
Add superfoods to your oatmeal:
Cinnamon
Turmeric
Honey
Berries
Dried Goji Berries
Chia and flax seed
Here are some healthy oatmeal recipes: