What To Add To Oatmeal
Author: Marko Balašević
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Last Updated:
October 23, 2022
It is difficult to name a breakfast that is more useful than oatmeal. Whole grain saturates with fiber and protein, ensuring satiety throughout the morning. Oatmeal is just the perfect canvas for various flavor combinations. Supplement your morning oatmeal with the following ingredients to make your porridge even healthier.
It is difficult to name a breakfast that is more useful than oatmeal . Whole grain saturates with fiber and protein, ensuring satiety throughout the morning. And this with only 150 kcal in half a glass of oatmeal . A 2016 study conducted by the Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that oatmeal provides a feeling of satiety and controls appetite much better than ready-to-eat breakfast cereals.
Nevertheless, in order not to get bored with oatmeal for breakfast, you need to think carefully about the additions to the porridge to get more benefit and taste. After all , oatmeal is just the perfect canvas for various flavor combinations. Supplement your morning oatmeal with the following ingredients to make your porridge even healthier.
Lohina and almonds
Don't be afraid that high-calorie almonds will hinder your weight loss, because studies show that people who eat nuts regularly (in moderation, of course) have a lower body mass index. By the way, feel free to add a handful of chopped almonds to oatmeal . And in order to add more taste and benefit, take fresh or frozen blueberries (or blueberries). Some studies show that anthocyanins — flavonoids that give berries and fruits their dark, bright color — have many beneficial properties, including weight loss.
Pear and cinnamon
The aroma of pear and cinnamon gives a feeling of family comfort and warm evenings. In addition, half of a fiber-rich pear contains an average of 50 kcal, while cinnamon contains almost none, which makes this choice particularly successful. You can add a ripe soft pear to the finished porridge , and cut a harder one into pieces and bake in the oven, on its own, or immediately with oatmeal .
Flax seeds, banana and peanut paste
Banana and peanut butter is a classic combination, and for good reason. It is not only tasty, but also useful. 1 tbsp. peanut butter contains 4 grams of filling protein, and bananas add sweetness, so you don't need to use sugar or honey. Also add a spoonful of flax seeds for more fiber and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
Pumpkin, turmeric and pomegranate
Want something more unusual? Season oatmeal with a rather unique combination of pumpkin puree, turmeric and pomegranate seeds. Pumpkin contains a lot of fiber, as well as such important trace elements as vitamin A, ascorbic acid and potassium. Meanwhile, the antioxidant properties of turmeric make it a useful addition to any dish. In addition, the spicy taste of the seasoning is well compensated by the soft, creamy taste of the pumpkin. And at the end, sprinkle the porridge with pomegranate seeds. By the way, ¼ cup of pomegranate contains only 36 kcal.