4 Oatmeal Breakfasts To Speed Up The Metabolism

Oats are a very versatile and nutritious cereal that deserves to be incorporated more frequently into our daily diet.

Oatmeal breakfasts are easy to prepare and very nutritious because  this cereal is a very complete food. It should therefore be included in the diet regularly, even when the goal is to speed up the metabolism to lose weight.

Being rich in soluble fiber, oats generates an immediate feeling of satiety and regulates intestinal transit.  Hence, it is very beneficial if we want to avoid gluttony or ingesting unnecessary amounts of caloric foods.

On the other hand, this type of fiber reduces  absorption of cholesterol in the bloodstream. S a regular consumption therefore avoids cardiovascular problems and particularly favors the heart.

Oats are a food that can speed up the metabolism because it contains several vitamins and minerals and beta-glucan, which help regulate blood sugar and cholesterol.

4 breakfast suggestions with oats

To ensure you enjoy the benefits of breakfasts  with oats, it is better not to include too many ingredients in the preparation, and to opt for its natural presentation, that is to say in flakes.

This  will ensure the exclusion of unnecessary foods that can suppress the benefits of oats.

1. Oats with cinnamon and apples

The first of the oatmeal breakfasts is delicious, sweet and creamy. It is  ideal for starting those cold days.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of rolled oats (250 g).
• 2 cups of almond milk (500 ml).
• 1 apple cut into small cubes.
• 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon (30 g).
• 2 tablespoons of maple syrup (30 g).

Preparation

We will mix the almond milk, oatmeal, cinnamon and maple syrup in a saucepan. We will cook the mixture until it thickens, not forgetting to stir carefully to prevent it from sticking.

When the milk is almost completely absorbed, remove it from the heat and add the apple pieces. Wait 15 minutes for it to cool and sprinkle cinnamon over the mixture.

2. Oatmeal and raisin cookies

In this recipe, one of the ingredients is raisins. If you don’t like them, you can replace them with whatever fruit you like: walnuts, hazelnuts, dried peach apricots, blueberries, etc.

The proportions of this recipe will allow you to prepare about 30 cookies. We recommend that you limit your consumption to 4 or 5 cookies for breakfast.

Ingredients

• 1 egg.
• 1 cup of raisins (250 g).
• Olive oil in spray.
• 1 cup of brown sugar (250 g).
• ¾ cup of wheat flour (190 g).
• 1 teaspoon of sea salt (5 g).
• 2 cups instant oats (500 g).
• 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon (15 g).
• 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract (15 g).
• ½ cup of natural apple juice (125 g).
• ½ tablespoon of baking soda (7.5 g).
• 2 tablespoons of butter at room temperature (30 g).

Preparation

The first thing to do is to  prepare the trays for the oven by greasing them with oil . Then, in a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar, egg and vanilla. When you get a cream, add the apple juice and ⅓ cup of water.

Mixed z  then all until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. To make it easier for you, make a roll with the dough and wrap it in plastic wrap. Then put it in the refrigerator for two hours. While it is cooling, preheat the oven.

After two hours, take the mixture out of the refrigerator and cut the dough into slices, not too thick. Finally,  place them on the baking sheets that you have already greased . Cook for 15 minutes at 180 ºC.

3. Pear, Ginger and Oatmeal Smoothie

Don’t like to cook too much, but still want to try a breakfast with oatmeal? In that case, try this delicious milkshake to speed up the metabolism.

Not in your kitchen but still want to try breakfast with oatmeal?  In that case,  try a cheese toast with this delicious smoothie. 

• 1 pear
• 3 tablespoons of oats (45 g).
• Freshly grated ginger (7.5 g).
• ½ cup of   almond milk   (125 ml).
• ½ cup low fat plain Greek yogurt (125 mL).

To prepare it, put all the ingredients in a blender and beat until a homogeneous mixture is obtained . You can add some ice cubes if you want.

4. Oatmeal and creamed strawberries

One of the most popular flavors consumed in commercial oatmeal products is creamed strawberries.

• ½ cinnamon stick.
• 1 cup of water (250 ml).
• 1 tablespoon of honey (15 g).
• ½ cup of chopped strawberries (125 g).
• ½ cup of natural flakes (125 g).
• 2 tablespoons of  Greek yogurt  (30 ml).
• 1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar (5 ml).
• 1 teaspoon of natural vanilla extract (5 ml).

In a small saucepan, add the water, cinnamon and oats. Wait for it to bubble, then lower the heat. In a small bowl mix the balsamic vinegar with the strawberries, while crushing the strawberries to obtain a paste. Add the yogurt, vanilla and honey.

Mix all the ingredients and set aside. When the oat water is completely absorbed, add the strawberry paste and let stand 2 minutes,  remove from heat and serve.

Make your own breakfasts with oats!

Do not forget that  you can always create your own versions of oatmeal breakfasts.  The important thing is to try to use healthy ingredients and to go without sugar and sweeteners. And if you decide to use honey or maple syrup, etc., always consume them in moderation.