With cooler weather just around the corner, oatmeal will once again be a staple breakfast food. Known for its cholesterol lowering abilities, oatmeal has additional benefits. One  half cup of uncooked oatmeal can cook into 1.5 cups of prepared oats. In that portion there are only 150 calories, but 5 grams of protein. Try out different types of oatmeal. Old fashioned oats are rolled and take 10-15 minutes of cooking but are less refined. Steel-cut oats are whole groats that are cut into pieces. These take 15-30 minutes to cook, but if you soak them overnight they only takes minutes to cook the next morning. Quick cook oats are great for busy mornings as they take less than 5 minutes to cook, but are more processed as a result.

What ever type of oatmeal you choose to use, you will be sure that the result is healthy and filling. Oatmeal can be boring to children, but it is easy to spice them up. We have collected five great recipes from around the internet to show you how to make your oatmeal unique.

 

1. Chocolate Oatmeal. Turn plain oatmeal into a luscious chocolate treat with cocoa powder or chocolate chips. Sweeten it with mashed banana for a healthier option.

[Source: chocolatecoveredkatie.com]

2. Strawberry Shortcake Oatmeal. Make your oatmeal shine with strawberries and yogurt. Use Greek yogurt for a huge addition of protein. Honey is used to sweeten this breakfast treat.

[Source: theoatmealartist.blogspot.ca]

3. Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal with Buckwheat. This super filling oatmeal contains a secret ingredient- buckwheat. This little seed is not actually a grain, but rather a fruit. It is packed with fiber and has a nutty flavor. Find this super food in the bulk area at your grocery store.

[Source: wellness.wholefoods.com]

4. Quinoa Berry Oatmeal. Another great addition to oatmeal is quinoa. This is a seed from South America and is packed with protein. The little seeds puff up when cooked and a very interesting to look at. Their flavor is nutty and they have an interesting popping texture. Soak these overnight for best results in your oatmeal.

[Source: coconutandquinoa.com]

5. Baked Peaches and Cream Oatmeal. Not all oatmeal has to be cooked on the stove top or microwave. Try this baked version for a fluffy texture that everyone will love.

[Source: cookingwithmykid.com]

Angela Nightingale

If you want to know the best cupcake shop in any major city in America, just ask Angela. This girl knows her sweets, and she isn't shy about letting you know that your german chocolate cake needs more chocolate. If you want to find Angela on any given day, she's probably looking up reviews to decide where to grab lunch, or in her downtime, binge-watching the latest 'it-series' on Netflix.

Back to school can be a very stressful time for parents. There are daily battles with getting your children showered, dressed, and...
It's back to school season and kids are coming home hungry! It can be a long time between lunch and dinner if parents work late,...
Packing lunches can be a rushed chore for parents and unhealthy items might get mixed in.
Being a parent can be super fun, but it also has it's challenges.
We all have a bag of Gummy Worms in our pantries that we aren't quite sure what to do with.
I can't believe I'm even saying this...but...it's getting to that time of year where back to school shopping begins.
Many schools have a morning snack break to help keep the children's energy levels up.
It's one of the craziest weeks of the year for busy parents and we have tips and tricks to help make back-to-school stress-free...
My brain has been in "back to school" mode for a while now. It's not my first rodeo, but it's always my biggest struggle (for...
Most parents love back to school season because that means you can finally get the kids out of the house and give yourself a...
Food Organization inside a lunch bag is one of those arts you must master as a parent.
We try and teach ourselves and our little ones to respect the earth, take care of our precious planet, and be more eco-friendly.
Advertisement
Food
Delicious Ground Beef Breakfast Recipes