Oatmeal gets a bad rap. But a well crafted bowl of oats is a healthy breakfast that won't break the bank! If you are a member of camp oatmeal, come and take a look at this higher fiber, higher protein bowl of oats.
You will find delicious recipes for just about everything made with oat flour over wheat flour for those who want and need to cook and bake gluten free. And you will also find the other side of the conversation that declares that oats were developed for animal feed. But from this acritical I found at Pub Med, oats are unique among cereal crops, due to the unique fiber and the nutrition of the grain. And while it is true, that both humans and animals eat oats, it is for one reason only, because oats are that good for us. The article also goes on to offer additional reading, but I think you get the picture.
What I have noticed about oatmeal might also be true,
that a poorly cooked bowl of oats is often the reason a person does not like oatmeal. Speaking for myself, a bowl of glue is not my first choice for breakfast. I like my breakfast oats to be individual grains I can identify, and not so over cooked that I don't need to chew! It took a few years, but I have learned to cook oats so that I enjoy eating breakfast, and the nutrition in the bowl will last me until lunch. Plus to be honest, getting enough protein at breakfast is more important as the years go by...
We should could talk about fiber, and the importance for us all to get enough.
Especially a bit of fiber from different sources during the day. Whole grains, fruits and vegetables as well as nuts and seeds offer fiber. The trick is eating enough fiber, but not too much. The thing I know about oats is that the fiber is wonderful for us all, yet is also water soluble. Meaning it will never cause you duress....making it the superhero of fiber. Yes there are other foods that have the same fiber traits, such as the pectin in apples along with bananas and avocados. Oatmeal is rather bland, but that just might be the best thing, as we all get to have our own way in topping it and enjoying our breakfast.
Some additional thoughts on this recipe:
For even more added protein, you might consider sprinkling your oatmeal with Crunchy Protein Spoonful's a delicious mix of hemp hearts, pumpkin seeds and either walnuts or pecans.
Serve with milk for even more protein.
This recipe serves four a hearty breakfast, I make and reheat for breakfast as needed.
With Power Oatmeal in the fridge ready to go, my hubby has started eating oats again!
Ingredients needed for this recipe:
- old fashioned oats
- oat bran
- vanilla
- salt
- eggs
You will also need the following:
- medium sized pan with a lid
- medium sized mixing bowl
- silicone spatula
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- storage container for leftovers
Now we are ready to begin~
Power Oatmeal.
by the seat of my pants
2 c old fashioned rolled oats, we use organic sprouted oats
1/3 c oat bran, organic
2 eggs
3 c water
2 t vanilla
1/8 t salt
Bring the water, vanilla and salt to a boil in the medium saucepan. While the water is coming to a boil,
Add the oatmeal mixture to the boiling water.
Stir gently to keep the grains of oats separate.
When the water returns to a boil, adjust the heat. You will want more than a simmer but not a full boil. Cook with the lid off, for 10 minutes.
Most of the water will be cooked away. Stir gently, remove from the heat, cover with the lid, and let sit 5 minutes.
After sitting, uncover and dish up your breakfast! We usually get four servings from this pan of Power Oatmeal. Refrigerate leftovers and reheat in your favorite method.
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