Oats The Super Food and Few Interesting Recipes

Oats are whole grains with high nutritional value, containing proteins and carbohydrates plus 7 vitamins and 9 minerals, in addition to a special kind of fiber. Oats have received considerable attention for their high content of dietary fibers, phytochemicals, and nutritional value. It is believed that the consumption of oats possesses various health benefits such as hypocholesterolemia and anticancer properties. Let’s explore some super health benefits of Oats:

It’s high in Protein, Healthy Fats, and Soluble Fibre.
Boots energy and helps in weight loss.
Good for Diabetes.
Oats are gluten-free and as it’s rich in Manganese it helps in wound healing.
Immune booster and is phosphorus-rich which is good for Bone Health.

Oats are incredibly nutritious

The nutrient composition of oats is well-balanced. They are a good source of carbs and fiber, including the powerful fiber beta-glucan. They are also a good source of high-quality protein, with a good balance of essential amino acids. Oats are loaded with important vitamins:

At Wizard Athleisure ^[1], we believe in a healthier and better version of ourselves. Let’s start with some healthy snacks. Here are a few mouthwatering oats recipes to add to your menu in the coming days.

Oats Nutty Bars

Oats Nutty bars are a great grab-and-go breakfast option. Here is a recipe to try:

Ingredients:

2 cups rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup of milk
1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
1/4 cup melted butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mix-ins of chopped nuts, dried fruit, and chocolate chips

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 180 C
In a mixing bowl, add oats, and salt.
In a separate bowl, mix all the wet ingredients such as maple syrup/honey, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Combine wet and dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.
Pour the mixture into a greased pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 30 minutes or until the edges are set and it is golden brown.
Cut the bars into the shapes of your choice and allow them to cool before serving.

Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Cookies

These cranberry orange oatmeal cookies are soft, chewy, and full of plenty of cranberries and orange peel! Made with just 5 simple ingredients, they take less than 15 minutes to whip up! Let’s check the recipe:

Ingredients:

2 cups rolled Oats
1 cup packed mashed ripe bananas, about 2 large bananas
3 teaspoon Peanut Butter
Unsweetened Dried Cranberries
Orange Peel

Instructions:

Start by mixing together your oats, banana, and peanut butter in a large mixing bowl.
Next gently fold through dried cranberries and orange peel, until combined.
Using a cookie scoop, scoop out balls of cookie dough and place them on a lined baking sheet.
Press down onto each cookie, to form a large cookie shape.
Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, let them cool completely. Now the Cookies and ready to be served.

Healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins

Banana Oat Muffins are moist, fluffy, and full of flavor. Enjoy as many as you want because these delicious muffins are healthy and irresistible. They are made with NO sugar and NO butter! Sneak-Peak into the recipe:

Ingredients:

2 cups whole wheat flour
1/4 cup old-fashioned oats and more for sprinkling on top
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup packed mashed ripe bananas, about 2-3 large bananas
2 eggs
1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Oven: Preheat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. The muffin pan should be butter-greased or lined with liners and left aside.
The flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt should all be combined in a big basin and left to sit for about 10 minutes.
Beat the mashed bananas, eggs, honey, olive oil, milk, and vanilla in a separate big bowl. Add the dry ingredients and blend thoroughly. Avoid overmixing. If desired, you can now include nuts or chocolate chip cookies.
Fill each muffin cup with an equal amount of the mixture. Add cinnamon and rolled oats on top. A toothpick put into a muffin should come out clean after 20 to 25 minutes of baking.

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