10 healthy and filling oat recipes that will get you excited for breakfast

Oats are one of nature’s super-foods! They are 100 per cent whole grain, high in fibre and contain vitamins and minerals. They are low in calories and can lower the risk of heart disease. No wonder Healthy Mummy community member, Leah, was on a mission to make 10 healthy (and totally) filling oat recipes.

We have no doubt these 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge recipes will get you excited for breakfast!

10 healthy and filling oat recipes that will get you excited for breakfast

1. Creamy, Dreamy Strawberry Porridge

A little twist on this standard breakfast dish and a nice way to sweeten your morning. You can find the recipe for these yummy Strawberry Cream Oats in our 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge Recipe Hub and with only 347 calories per serve, it is sure to become a favourite.

2. Healthy and Chewy Coconut Oat Cereal Bars

Looking for the perfect breakfast to grab and go? Look no further than these delish coconut oat cereal bars. Packed with healthy fats, complex carbs and fibre, they’re ideal for those busy mornings. Check out the recipe HERE.

3.Baked Oats With Bananas & Berries

With a prep time of only 5 minutes, how could you not add this one to your kitchen repertoire?

Prepare this delicious baked oats recipe in advance and then just re-heat it when you’re ready to serve. You can find this recipe in the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge Recipe Hub.

7. Strawberry Mousse with Oats and Almonds

Oats aren’t just for breakfast! Combined with coconut milk, ricotta and strawberries, they also make the perfect dessert!

Ingredients (makes 1 serve)

• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese (130 grams)
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat coconut milk (62.5 mls)
• 1/2 punnet strawberries (125 grams)
• 1 tsp ground almonds (4 grams)
• 1/4 cup rolled oats (25 grams)
• 2 tsp flaked almonds (8 grams)

Method

1. In a food processor combine ricotta, coconut milk, strawberries and ground almonds.
2. Process until well combined and smooth. Sprinkle with oats and almond flakes to serve.

369 calories per serve

8. Oat Pikelets

With only 5 minutes prep time, 5 minutes cook time and 5 main ingredients, you’ve got yourself another family winner! Just add lemon or honey to these delicious pikelets for a delicious morning or afternoon snack.

You can find this recipe in the 28 Day Weight Loss Challenge Recipe Hub.

9. Nutritious Date and Oat Bliss Balls

The perfect morning (or afternoon) pick me up, these date and oat bliss balls contain just 5 healthy ingredients and can be whipped up in a snap. Check out the recipe HERE.

10. Mint Chocolate Sundae Smoothie

Mint and chocolate are a match made in heaven. Add oats and some milk of choice to the mix and you’ve got one DELICIOUS smoothie.

Ingredients (makes 1 serve)

• 2 tbsp Healthy Mummy Smoothie Mix Chocolate (25 grams)
• 1 tablespoon rolled oats (8 grams)
• 2 tbsp reduced-fat Greek natural yogurt (30 grams)
• 1/2 tablespoon mint leaves (2.5 grams)
• 1 cup reduced-fat milk of choice (250 mls)

Method

1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

268 calories