What Meals Can Be Prepared from Oatmeal?

Oatmeal is made from the whole grain of the oat. Since only non-consumable residues are removed, oatmeal is a whole grain food.

High-quality oatmeal contains a high proportion of carbohydrates, unsaturated fatty acids, protein, soluble fiber, healthy beta-glucans, and vitamins B1, B6, and E, as well as magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, and iron.

Oatmeal – What types are there?

There are three different types of oat flakes . The hearty flakes are made from whole oat grains. They are very bite-resistant and swell the slowest when heated.

The tender flakes are pressed from finely chopped oat kernels and swell faster when heated than the hearty flakes.

Instantly soluble melted flakes are prepared from oatmeal and dissolve immediately without residue. Therefore, the melted flakes are used for porridge and baby food, as they can also be consumed and digested without chewing. For babies, melted flakes are recommended from the fifth month; otherwise, melted flakes are also used with light meals.

Why is oatmeal so healthy?

The glucans contained in oats have beneficial effects on blood sugar levels and can lower cholesterol levels. This includes, above all, the very healthy beta-glucan.

For this reason, oatmeal is particularly suitable for a healthy diet. The consumption of healthy oatmeal is particularly beneficial for the growth of hair and nails and to prevent cardiovascular diseases .

How do I prepare oatmeal correctly?

There are many different ways to prepare oat flakes . They can be used both savory and sweet and can be enjoyed warm or cold. Oatmeal is particularly suitable as a base for cereals, but boiling the flakes in milk is also very popular.

In recent years, overnight oats, porridge and Bircher muesli in particular have gained popularity, as you mix the flakes with various ingredients and let them swell overnight or boil them briefly in a pot. The combination with chia seeds is also ideal for the delicious oatmeal variations, as they enhance the swelling process even more.

In addition, oatmeal dissolves wonderfully in oat milk and oat soup to counteract gastrointestinal diseases and soothe the stomach. In the following section, you will find some recipe ideas for delicious and healthy oatmeal.

Oatmeal recipes from Verival

Oatmeal breakfast with yogurt & banana

This recipe requires:

Preparation:

Mix the oatmeal with the yogurt and chill for a few hours, or even better, overnight. Top with the finely chopped banana after the cooling time. Other toppings, such as blueberries or peanut butter, give the whole recipe an even more unique taste!

Vegan chia seed pancakes based on oatmeal

This recipe requires:

Preparation:

The oatmeal is first blended in a blender to create a fine flour. Then mix the oat flour with the flour, baking powder, vanilla sugar, and a pinch of salt. Next, melt the coconut oil and add it to the flour mixture along with the chia seeds. Finally, mix the vegan plant-based drink with the mixture. Now, pour portions of the batter into a small pan and fry until golden brown as desired. In the end, any toppings, such as fruits, nuts, and peanut butter can be spread on the pancakes. Delicious!

English Oatmeal Apple Crumble with Mango & Physalis Porridge

For the recipe, you need:

Preparation:

First, preheat the oven to 195 degrees and wash and cut the apples into small thin slices. Spread the apple slices in an oven dish and cover them with lemon juice and half of the sugar. In a separate bowl, mix the remaining ingredients and blend with your hands until a crumbly consistency is formed. Spread the crumbly mixture over the apple slices and then bake in the oven for 30 minutes until golden brown.

Homemade cereal bars

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Preparation:

First, mix all the dry ingredients together. Then warm the honey and add it to the dry ingredients along with the cashew butter. The mixture should be pressed into a mold as firmly as possible so that the cereal bars hold together. Place the mold in the freezer for 30 minutes. The cereal bars can then be cut and stored in the refrigerator.

Oatmeal cookies with the Verival Bircher porridge

This recipe requires:

Preparation:

First, preheat the oven to 180 degrees and mix all the ingredients. Place small portions of the mixture on a baking tray and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.

Oatmeal pizza for breakfast?

This recipe requires:

Oatmeal pizza dough:

Oatmeal pizza topping:

Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 250°C. You can let the coconut oil or butter melt in the oven. Then put your Verival strawberry chia porridge (or crushed oatmeal) in a bowl and pour the melted coconut oil or butter over it. Stir well and allow to rest for 2-3 minutes. After a few minutes, stir in the eggs vigorously and add the psyllium husks. Place a layer of baking paper on a tin and grease it. Spread the dough evenly on the baking paper and bake it at 230°C for about 15 minutes until the oatmeal dough is golden brown and crispy. Let the dough cool down. Evenly spread the yogurt on the dough, add the sliced fruit, and decorate the pizza with berries and cereal.

Just make your own oat milk – that's how it's done

This recipe requires:

Preparation:

Soak the 100 g oatmeal in water for 15 minutes. Then add the oatmeal, date, and a pinch of salt to about 1 L of water in a blender. You can also add the vanilla flavoring at this point. Blend all the ingredients for about 1 minute. Then strain the mixture through a sieve so that all lumps are filtered out. This results in a clear oat milk.

Conclusion

In conclusion, oat flakes are well suited for the growth of hair and nails, as well as for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and gastrointestinal diseases. Oatmeal flakes are an optimal way to maintain a healthy diet. Due to the soluble fiber and the exceptionally healthy beta-glucan, oat flakes can be safely consumed and used for versatile recipes, such as overnight oats.