4 nutritious and practical recipes with oats

Generally consumed during diets, oats are a cereal rich in vitamins, nutrients and fiber that are essential for the functioning of the body. With antioxidant effect, it helps eliminate toxins from the body and assists in the slimming process. According to nutritionist Daniela Medeiros, oatmeal promotes a feeling of satiety for longer.

“This combination of nutrients is important not only for the beauty of the skin, but also for the hair and nails. Selenium, for example, is necessary for hormonal metabolism and acts in antioxidant defense systems”, explains Daniela Medeiros.

Next, check out 4 delicious recipes with oats to have a healthier day to day. Look!

Oat Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cups oat flakes
• 1 cup of sweet sprinkle tea
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon of biological yeast
• 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teacup of warm water
• 1 peeled and grated carrot
• 1 teacup of chopped walnuts
• 1 cup of tea chestnut mix
• Coconut oil for greasing
• Whole wheat flour for dusting

Method of preparation

In a container, place the oats, the sweet sprinkles, the brown sugar and the xanthan gum and mix well. In the center of the mixture, make a hole and add the egg, salt and half the water. Stir until you get a homogeneous consistency and, little by little, add the rest of the water. Finally, add the mix of chestnuts, nuts and carrots and mix well. Let the dough rest for 15 minutes. Afterwards, grease a baking dish with coconut oil and flour it with wheat flour, pour the dough over it and bake in a preheated oven at 180ºC for 35 minutes. Turn off the fire, wait to cool down, unmold and serve next.

Chicken meatball with oatmeal

Ingredients

• 350g of brisket chicken cut into small pieces
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
• 2 tablespoons peeled and chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon peeled and grated carrot
• 2 tablespoons fine rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon olive oil for grilling
• Salt, ground black pepper and chopped chives to taste

Method of preparation

In a blender, place the chicken and grind until you get a dough texture. Transfer the chicken to a container and add the garlic, salt, onion, black pepper, chives, carrots and oats. Mix until you get a homogeneous consistency. Grease your hands with olive oil and, with the help of a spoon, take some dough and shape it into a ball. Repeat the process with all the dough and set aside. In a skillet, put the olive oil and lead to medium fire to warm up. Add the meatballs and brown both sides. Serve immediately.

Pumpkin Cookie with Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 1 cup finely rolled oats
• 1 cup oat flakes
• 1 cup of tea pumpkin peeled and cut into pieces
• 4 tablespoons of coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 3 tablespoons of sugar
• water for cooking
• Coconut oil for greasing
• Whole wheat flour for dusting

Method of preparation

In a pan, place the pumpkin pieces, cover with water, add salt and cook over medium heat until soft. Turn off the fire, drain the water, wait to cool down and transfer the pumpkin to a container. With the help of a fork, love the pumpkin pieces. Add the oats, coconut oil, cinnamon and sugar and mix well. Reserve. Grease a baking dish with coconut oil and flour it with wheat flour, shape the cookies and place them on top. Place in a preheated oven at 180°C until golden. Serve immediately.

oat soup with vegetables

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup oat flakes
• 2 peeled and chopped carrots
• 2 peeled and chopped onions
• 1 zucchini peeled and chopped
• 2 tomatoes
• 1 sprig of celery
• 2 cups of spinach leaves
• 1 cup of green corn
• Salt, ground black pepper and olive oil to taste
• Water for hydration and cooking

Method of preparation

In a container, place the oats, cover with water and let it hydrate for 2 hours. Afterwards, drain the water, transfer the oats to a pan, cover with water and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a pan, put the olive oil and lead to medium fire to warm up. Add the onion and brown. Add the carrots, zucchini, tomatoes, celery and corn and cook until soft. Afterwards, transfer the vegetables to the pan with oatmeal and mix well. Lastly, add the spinach leaves and sauté for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat, season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.