Five Great Things To Make With Oatmeal-
I eat oatmeal about twice a week and I often add frozen blueberries, strawberries or fresh cut apples to mine.I put the fruit in the bowl and pour the hot oatmeal over the top. I add chopped apples and add a dash of cinnamon. How do you prepare your oatmeal? I was eating a bowl with strawberries this morning and I started thinking about all of the great things you can make using oatmeal. Oats are whole grains; they haven’t been altered or lost their nutritious benefits through processing. Oatmeal is a great soluble fiber (it leaves the digestive track slowly allowing for a feeling of fullness). It is a great source of fiber; we all need fiber (wink). It’s a prebiotic too (the fiber works with the good bacteria in your gut providing additional health benefits). Oats provide important nutrient rich minerals. Nutrient-rich oatmeal contains (thiamin, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, manganese, selenium, and iron). Did you know that oatmeal is gluten free (not processed, but naturally gluten free)? Of course you should always read the label to make sure it hasn’t been processed differently or shared a processing element of non-gluten free products..
Breakfast on the go is a must for my sweet hubby. Just spoon yogurt, fruit and granola made from oats ( see recipe below) into a container and your day is off to a great start!
I found this creative recipe for Cherry, Coconut & Pecan Baked Oatmeal on Jilly Inspired. I can’t wait to give baked oatmeal a try.
Have you ever made a savory version of oatmeal? I haven’t. But, this Oatmeal with Sauteed Mushrooms, Onion, and Thyme looks interesting. I found it in Self Magazine
We have established that oatmeal is a healthy fiber filled way to start your day. You can also use oatmeal for your skin, and hair too. Use it in the bath tub, pour about a cup into the tub (under the running water) . Soak for a little while, the oatmeal will help to lock in moisture. Add a couple of drops of lavender to the water too and you will have a bit of aroma therapy while you soak. According to Dr. Marina I. Peredo you can use it as a dry shampoo when you are in a rush and don’t have time to wash. Sprinkle some dry oatmeal on your scalp and brush through. Will you try this one?
I hope you will give some of the Five Great Things To Make With Oatmeal a try.
1 Breakfast on the go
2 Baked oatmeal
2 Savory oatmeal
4 Oatmeal bath
5 Oatmeal dry shampoo
The granola recipe for breakfast on the go can be found HERE
I’ll see you all back here on Wednesday night for the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop ( you can start linking up at 7 PM (MST)
In case all of this has made you a bit hungry you can find my oatmeal cookie recipe HERE
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“May the Lord bless you and keep you; may He let His grace shine upon you and be gracious to you; may the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-6:26 NIV
aShane says
I love oatmeal and I love the way you brought some different cool ways to enjoy it. My daughter would love them too. Thanks for sharing!
marilyn1998 says
Oatmeal is such a healthy food. It is always so much fun to find new ways to include it in recipes. I am saving this one. It is a keeper! Thank you for sharing at #wonderful wednesday! Pinned and tweeted.
Trisha @ Home Sweet Homemade says
Wow, a savory oatmeal…that never even occurred to me! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Katherines Corner says
I haven’t tried it yet but I will. If you try it too please let me know Hugs!
Lr Jamison (Lowanda) says
I love oatmeal. I grind it into a powder and use it in my smoothies. These are some great ideas you shared! 🙂
Katherines Corner says
That’s another great way to eat/drink it. Hugs
Laurie says
Katherine, Thank you for sharing these oatmeal ideas with us at Brag About It! Mornings sometimes are a little hectic and I love how simple these ideas are!
Katherines Corner says
my pleasure thank you for hosting. xo
Heather Hicks says
Great ideas for oatmeal! I recently tried overnight oatmeal as well and it is a super easy delicious breakfast. I’m going to add your ideas to my repertoire.
Katherines Corner says
Thank you Heather I’m happy to share. xo
Michelle says
I soak my steel cut oatmeal overnight. Cuts the cooking time in half for the morning. I add nuts, fruit, local honey and sometimes mix it up with a tad of brown sugar and cinnamon. We eat it regularly too. So good for you. Would love for you to join me tomorrow beginning at 7:00 a.m. For my first linkup party and post this or anything else you want to share.
Katherines Corner says
I’m sorry Michelle I missed your hop. Please list it on my blog hop ist. Hugs!
NYC Style Cannoli (@nycstylecannoli) says
I am a HUGE Oatmeal fan but really need to try the baked version It sounds so good Thanks for the great post!
Katherines Corner says
I will be making that one soon too. I always enjoy sharing Hugs!
Mama Of Many Blessings says
We LOVE oatmeal in our house it is such a great way to start the day. We have used oatmeal in baths for rashes and it works so good. I have never tried it in shampoo before though, we will have to give it a try. Have a blessed week!!
Katherines Corner says
I eat it a few times a week. I think the dry shampoo will work best for blondes. hugs
Quirky Homemaker says
We eat oatmeal a lot here, too. We use peanut butter, banana, chia seeds or hemp hearts, regular milk, almond milk. . . . you’re right. .. . the possibilities are endless! We also grind it into powder to put in my daughter’s bath when she has eczema attacks. It helps.
Katherines Corner says
Peanut butter and banana are wonderful flavors to add. One of our granddaughters has terrible eczema I will mention it to my daughter again. Hugs
Pam Richardson says
Katie, I eat oatmeal 5-6 days a week! My preferred version is muesli, however I do eat it cooked during the winter months! Thanks for sharing the many great uses of oatmeal! Happy Tuesday! Pam @ Everyday Living
Katherines Corner says
Hi Pam hot porridge on a cold morning is always a nice way to start the day. Hugs
Andrea Nine says
We absolutely love oatmeal around my house so I thank you for these variations! My favorite way is with a little bit of cinnamon brown sugar and some skim milk, in the summer we add fresh berries! I think oatmeal just sues the soul!
Katherines Corner says
Andrea I agree it starts the day by fueling our body. I like brown sugar and cinnamon too. I add a few drops of maple syrup too. Hugs
Janine Huldie says
I love oatmeal and thank you for your suggestions here today as of different things to do with oatmeal, Katie xoxo 😉
Katherines Corner says
Hi sweetie, it’s inexpensive and a great way to start the day. Hugs coming to you my friend HUG