By Gina Beretta
Who said your morning oats had to be bland?
There are so many reasons why fit girls reach for oats in the morning. Not only are they one of the easiest and quickest breakfasts to whip up (especially if you prep your oats the night before), but they also happen to be loaded with protein and fibre that helps your digestion and aids weight loss.
While oats are a go-to brekkie for many of us (including the WH staffers), they can get a little… boring. But if you dress them up with healthy toppings, you get a meal that’s not only good for you, but looks good to (hello, Instagram #foodporn).
READ MORE: 5 Reasons Why You Should Add Oats To Your Diet
Now if you’ve been looking for a few ways to pimp your oats in the morning, you’re in luck! We’ve rounded up a few oat recipes to inspire you.
1 Chai-spiced oats with ‘butterscotch’ pears
Sticky, sweet and oh-so-tasty! This recipe was literally made for cold winter mornings. The combination of honey-roasted pears and spices make the most delicious caramel-like sauce for your breakfast bowl.
2 Peanut butter oats with eggs
A power bowl of oats baked with eggs, peanut butter, and soy milk packs enough protein to keep you satisfied until long past your lunch hour.
3 Oven-baked oats with berries and pecans
We’re all about the prep! These oven-baked oats can be cooked ahead of time (perfect for those busy weekday mornings). The sea salt creates a deliciously sweet-salty finish when adding maple syrup or brown sugar. Yum!
4 Raw oats with fig, pomegranate and hemp seeds
This raw oat breakfast bowl will liven up your breakfast – and boost your energy naturally.
5 Bircher ‘muesli’ with almonds and honey
FYI – You don’t even need to soak these oats overnight. 30 Minutes is all it takes to make this healthy bircher bowl with yoghurt, a drizzle of honey and nuts.
6 Matcha Oats
Matcha – a superfood, green tea extract – has a distinct and rich flavour that’ll take your porridge from ordinary to out-of-this-world delicious.
Looking for more quick breakfast tips? These 6 breakfast hacks will help you ace your morning in half the time and are you guilty of making this big breakfast mistake?