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Quick And Healthy Oatmeal Recipes
By Laura Cokherell | October 17, 2009
Make quick breakfast meals by adding some extra flavor to an old favorite with these easy oatmeal recipes. These simple breakfast recipes take only a few minutes to prepare and are a delicious way to add a healthy grain like oatmeal to your diet.
Oatmeal is a great food choice for a healthy diet. By using natural ingredients, these quick breakfast recipe ideas, create healthier options than the store-bought packaged varieties of oatmeal which can contain a lot of sugar and unnatural ingredients. With just a little imagination, you can create a great tasting bowl of oatmeal in minutes without adding too much sugar or any artificial ingredients and have a healthy breakfast quickly and easily.
Plain oatmeal, either instant, rolled, or steel-cut oats, should be used for these recipes. Simply prepare the oatmeal according to the package directions and then use any of the quick breakfast recipe ideas listed and add what you like and swirl it into your warm cereal.
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Cut up some dates and add to cereal along with some toasted coconut
Add some cinnamon, raisins, and a sprinkle of brown sugar
For something a little crunchy and sweet, try adding chopped pecans and diced apples
A spoonful of plain, non-fat Greek yogurt and diced peaches with a dusting of nutmeg
Try some ground flaxseed along with some dried or fresh, pitted and cut-up cherries
Plain, low-fat whipped cream cheese with a fruit spread of your own choosing
Diced dried apricot with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup
Take some fruit cocktail (in fruit juice not heavy syrup), drain it and add as much as you want
Try adding some cinnamon or berry applesauce
Sliced strawberries and a sprinkling of mini chocolate chips
Try a combination of golden raisins, diced golden delicious apples, and dried sweetened cranberries for a nice fruity topping
Flavored yogurt, like peach, strawberry banana, or vanilla, is a nice addition and makes for a creamy oatmeal
Visit www.quick-salad-recipes.com for more flavorful meal choices, like these oatmeal recipes. Laura Cokherell, a health and cooking enthusiast, shares simple, uncomplicated recipes and easy menu plans created with natural food, short ingredient lists, and easy preparation for making delicious, everyday meals in minutes.
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