This oatmeal breakfast recipe is easy and quick to prepare. It is not only high in fiber but also rich in antioxidants. I take oatmeal on weekday mornings before rushing off to work. The oatmeal I swear by is steel cut oat which comprises inner kernels of whole oats that have been cut down into pin-head sized pieces. Due to its coarse texture, steel cut oat is chewy and has a slightly nutty flavour.
How to Cook Steel Cut Oats
The steel cut oat I purchase is the trusty Bob’s Red Mill brand. I use 2 cups oat to 3 cups water to cook it. This amount will take me through 5 weekdays. Boil the oat for 20 minutes at medium heat. After about 10 minutes, once the water becomes bubbly and frothy, turn down the heat. Cook for another 10 minutes, stirring the mixture every now and then. Turn off heat and transfer oatmeal to a container.
Scoop up the right portion of chilled oatmeal from the container in the morning and transfer it to a microwavable bowl. Heat it for 1 minute and prepare to add your choice of ingredients to make it more palatable.
Oatmeal Breakfast Recipe: Adding Ingredients to Oats
To make oatmeal more appetizing, I add chocolate milk to the gruel and top it with blueberries. Then, I sprinkle a medley of nuts and coconut chips. Add berries that are in season. Seedless grapes also work well. For more nutritious goodness, add chia seeds soaked overnight in almond milk.
Oatmeal can be tasty depending on what you add on to it. I prefer the sweet and crunchy option as opposed to the savoury one such as fruit and nuts. Works well with my taste buds in early mornings.
Having oatmeal on a daily basis is one way to reduce LDL cholesterol levels as it contains soluble fiber. I have been having oat for breakfast for several years now and it has proven results of reducing bad cholesterol. Of course, this has to come with a combination of healthy diet and lifestyle including regular exercise. Try this simple oatmeal breakfast recipe today!