Healthy meals often have the reputation of being tasteless. Fortunately, this may not always be the truth. If you are looking to enjoy a healthy and delicious breakfast, might we suggest you pick out some rolled oats?
Not many know that chocolate oats for example are a healthy way of enjoying a sweet breakfast or if you enjoy South Indian foods, dosas and idlis can also be prepared using rolled oats. Intrigued? Let’s find out what more you can do with a bag of rolled oats.
What are Rolled Oats?
There are three kinds of oats: steel-cut, rolled, and quick. While all three start off as oat groats which are essentially oat kernels that have the hull removed, it is the process following this that sets them apart.
Rolled oats undergo a steaming and flattening process. This makes their texture softer and the preparation time is also reduced compared to steel-cut oats as these oats are partially cooked. On the other hand, quick (or instant) oats are rolled oats that undergo another processing where they are rolled even thinner for quicker cooking time.
While the nutritional profile of all three kinds of oats is nearly identical, steel-cut and rolled oats may have a slightly lower glycemic index (GI) than quick oats.
Delicious Rolled Oats Recipes for a Nutritious Meal
Rolled oats are a versatile ingredient that can provide a healthy boost. Try out these delicious recipes that are excellent for breakfast, snacks, or a light dinner.
Oats Dosa
For a delightful savoury breakfast, blend half a cup of rolled oats and combine them with rice flour, fine semolina, yoghurt, and water to make a thin, runny batter. To add to the flavour, add some finely chopped onions, green chillies, ginger, and cumin seeds to the batter. Cook this on a hot pan until crispy and golden and serve it hot with chutney or sambar.
Chocolate Oats
Chocolate oats don’t get nearly as much credit as they deserve. Although you can purchase instant chocolate oats from the market, there are some delicious chocolate oats recipes you can try with plain rolled oats. For a sweet treat, cook some rolled oats with milk and stir in cocoa powder, honey, and a pinch of cinnamon powder.
When serving, top it up with dark chocolate shavings and fresh fruits like bananas or berries. There! Your homemade bowl of chocolate oats is ready to be enjoyed.
Oats and Egg Omelette
Start by finely chopping your choice of veggies such as carrots, capsicum, onion, chillies, spring onion, etc. Then, grind your rolled oats and to this add salt, turmeric, pepper, and oregano. Add three tablespoons of milk and make a lump-free batter. Break two eggs into the batter and beat until lightly frothy. Pour this into a heated pan and cook until golden and fluffy.
Oats Smoothie
Blend some rolled oats (you can also use chocolate oats) with your favourite fruits, yoghurt, and some milk. To add flavour to this filling smoothie, consider adding peanut butter, berries, and bananas.
Conclusion
From chocolate oats to oats dosa, rolled oats are a versatile ingredient that can boost your nutrition without compromising taste. These delicious recipes are a testament that healthy eating can be both enjoyable and satisfying.
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