Oatmeal a whole-grain powerhouse that has been delivering nutrition and hearty flavor for generations. It not only renders mouthful flavors but is extremely healthy and can be cooked in various forms and styles. Instant oatmeal is loaded with sugar and are high in sodium. Make sure that you are eating it in unadulterated and purest form.
Plain rolled oats, or steel-cut oats, are the best for health and are cooked in a little water or milk. Start your day with wholesome goodness and try to make it a habit. Look for oats that are certified as gluten-free. Though oats themselves don’t contain gluten, according to the ‘Whole grain council’ Oats can be tainted with gluten at the time they are being processed.
Here are two delicious oatmeal recipes that can be extremely healthy and delicious. Consume oatmeal twice once, at the time of breakfast and, at the time of dinner skipping heavy meals if you are trying to shed extra weight.
- Apple Pie Oatmeal
In a medium saucepan combine the 2cups almond milk, 1cup oatmeal, 2 teaspoon cinnamons and 2 teaspoon maple syrup, heat on low flame and keep stirring until most of the milk is absorbed, once milk is absorbed add in the applesauce and stir together to combine. Add apples if you like them soft but if you want crunchy apples to wait until the last step of the procedure. Once all the applesauce and milk is absorbed, and the oatmeal comes into the thick consistency. Serve it hot.
- Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Spray 2-3 cookie sheets on a baking spray. In a small bowl combine 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and salt. In a large bowl whip butter and sugar, beat in egg and vanilla. Add in applesauce and ⅓ cup of water. Once it gets incorporated add the dry flour mixture, mix until it is combined. Add the oats and raisins and mix until just combined. Place in fridge for 15 minutes minimum or overnight.
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees, using an ice cream scoop, make dollops of cookie dough, give enough room for a little spreading. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
