My All Time Top 3 Oatmeal Bowls (for my healthy lifestyle and intuitive eating)
- mae
- Feb 19, 2022
- 2 min read
If you're here because you need oatmeal inspiration or have never tried oatmeal or just want to know my favorites, you've come to the right place. Oats have quickly become a popular heart-healthy food, especially for its beneficial nutrients, like high fiber content. Those in the health and wellness industry have used it to expand and diversify their meals, such as by making baked oats, cakes, granola, and my favorite, oatmeal. Below are my top three flavors for oatmeal that I have tried so far, but because I am always getting inspiration from others, I'll definitely have to do an update by the end of this year!
#1: Blueberry Oatmeal with Cherry Chocolate Granola
Anything with chocolate will automatically be my favorite. No questions asked.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 c oats
- 2 tbsp. chia seeds
-1 c water
(toppings)
- blueberries
- cherry chocolate granola
- yogurt
- a third of Trader Joe's Coffee Chocolate Bar
steps:
- put first three ingredients into a bowl and microwave for 1 min. 30 sec. after, add toppings.
#2: Chocolate Orange Oatmeal
I know...more chocolate; let me tell you, chocolate and oranges together are truly amazing.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 c oats
- 2 tbsp. chia seeds
-1 c water
(toppings)
- 1/3 of Trader Joe's Coffee Chocolate Bar
- 1 clementine/orange
- cheerios
steps:
- put first three ingredients into a bowl and microwave for 1 min. 30 sec. after, add toppings.
#3: Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
This oatmeal both looks good and tastes amazing. Is there really anything else to ask for?
Ingredients:
- 1/2 c oats
- 2 tbsp. chia seeds
-1 c water
(toppings)
- 1 chopped apple (small-medium sized)
- yogurt
- as much cinnamon as you want
steps:
- put first three ingredients into a bowl and microwave for 1 min. 30 sec. after, add toppings.
Why Oatmeal Has Become My Favorite Breakfast
Besides health benefits, oatmeal just tastes amazing. I would gladly have it for three meals a day. They are so versatile and customizable that they just become a blank canvas for me to decorate. I have been on this intuitive eating journey for a few months now, and what I have learned is that balance is key. Applying this to my meals, I try to have a healthy balance of carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats every meal. In oatmeal, the oats are my carbohydrates, the yogurt is my protein, and chia seeds are my healthy fats, and ultimately, this balanced meal keeps me full for hours.
So, whatever meal you have, even if it is not oatmeal, find balance. Try your best everyday to incorporate activity and balanced eating, but when a day comes where there is less nutritious food, do not hold back on that food. Life is too short to worry over a single meal.
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