Why eat oat flakes?

Oatmeal is like your kitchen superhero. Think of it as your trusty sidekick, empowering you to conquer your workout and recover like a boss afterward. These little grains are packed with nutritional superpowers: fiber to soothe you after a strenuous session, protein to fuel your muscles, and slow-release carbs that give you consistent energy, like an engine running at full revs without ever stalling. Basically, oatmeal is your ultimate sidekick to boost your performance and keep you going all day. And you know what? They're as versatile as a Swiss Army knife in your kitchen.

Oatmeal Cooking Methods

So, to get those oats dancing in your pan, you need to know a few things. First, there's boiling, kind of like the basics, you know? You drop them into boiling water, let them wiggle around until they become tender and ready to be transformed into a culinary masterpiece. But if you're more of a spice-up kind of person, then milk is your dance partner. It gives a creamy texture, kind of like a yoga session for your oats. You gently heat them in milk and bam! They become smooth, ready to mix with your favorite ingredients. And for those in a hurry, there's the microwave, the savior of mornings when time flies like Usain Bolt. Hey presto, a bowl, a little liquid, a few seconds in the microwave and poof! Your oats are ready to give you that crazy energy boost in no time.

Our ideas for sweet oatmeal recipes

Oatmeal can be used in both sweet and savory recipes! So, here are the best recipes from my cookbook to help you cook with oatmeal! These two sweet creations will have you hooked in no time. To start, protein oatmeal cookies, a simple wonder to make even if you're not a star chef. Next, an apple and cinnamon crumble, a sweet treat that's both easy and irresistible. These two recipes will make you love oatmeal, trust me!

Protein Oatmeal Cookie Recipe

Difficulty: Super easy, even if you're not a cooking whiz
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Servings: 10 cookies

Ingredients :

• 2 bananas
• 60g of Vanilla Whey
• 120g of oat flakes
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• 2 tbsp chocolate chips

Preparation :

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C
2. Mash the bananas to make a puree
3. Add the Vanilla Whey , oat flakes, and peanut butter, then mix everything together until you obtain a smooth paste.
4. Add chocolate chips for extra indulgence
5. Shape into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (and if you're a real foodie, place more chocolate chips on top of the dough balls)
6. Bake the cookies for 7 to 10 minutes.

Once you've made your oatmeal wonders, here's how to get the most out of them: Storing them in an airtight container will guarantee you tasty snacks for a few days, but let's face it, they might disappear faster than you think.

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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Crumble Recipe

Difficulty: easy
Preparation time: 25 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes

Ingredients :

• 4 apples
• 60g coconut blossom sugar or your choice
• 60g peanut butter
• 110g of flour of your choice
• 50g of Vanilla Whey
• 50g of oat flakes
• 70g coconut oil
• 20g of grated coconut
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon

Preparation :

1. Peel and cut the apples into squares, cook them in coconut oil with some of the brown sugar and cinnamon until tender and caramelized, then set aside
2. Mix 60g of flour, the oat flakes, the remaining brown sugar, the grated coconut and the Vanilla Whey
3. Add the solid coconut oil and peanut butter, knead until you get a crumbly dough.
4. Line your mold with the cooked apples and cover them with the crumble mixture.
5. Bake everything for 15 minutes at 180°C

If by some miracle there's still some crumble left after serving, head to the fridge, well covered. A quick trip to the microwave and presto! The crunch is back, ready to delight you a second time.

Our best savory recipes using oat flakes

Since there's something for everyone, I'm also sharing some delicious savory oatmeal recipes. First, feta and parsley pancakes, a breeze to whip up for flavors that awaken the taste buds. Next, crispy chicken nuggets with an oatmeal crust, so easy even budding little chefs can get involved. These two recipes will make you love oats in a whole new way!

Oatmeal Feta and Parsley Pancakes Recipe

Difficulty: nothing complicated!
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Servings: 5 pancakes

Ingredients :

• 30 cl of milk
• 100g of oat flakes
• 2 eggs
• Chopped parsley
• 50g of feta

Preparation :

1. Heat the milk in a saucepan, then add the oat flakes off the heat and mix.
2. Season the mixture with salt and pepper and let it sit.
3. Add the eggs when the oat flakes have absorbed the milk, then the parsley and feta.
4. Make 5 balls then flatten them to obtain pancakes
5. Cook them gently in an oiled pan

Oatmeal Crusted Chicken Nuggets Recipe

Difficulty: easy to do, even with children
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes

Ingredients :

• 4 chicken breasts
• 3 eggs
• 15g of flour of your choice
• 200g of oat flakes
• 1L of frying oil

Preparation :

1. Place the beaten eggs, flour and oat flakes separately on 3 plates.
2. Cut the chicken into nugget shapes
3. Dip the chicken pieces in the flour, then the egg, the flour again, the egg and finally the oat flakes.
4. Heat the frying oil in a pan
5. Dip the nuggets into the hot oil and brown each side for about 5 minutes.
6. Drain the nuggets on paper towels and season them with salt and pepper.

You now have all the tools you need to explore the deliciously versatile world of oatmeal. Their nutritional power and adaptability make them a must-have in your kitchen, whether for decadent sweet recipes or inventive savory dishes. So, don't hesitate to let your creativity run wild and experiment with these little nutritious gems. Whether it's to boost your athletic performance or simply to treat yourself every day, oatmeal will always be there, ready to transform your dishes into true culinary masterpieces. So, get cooking for taste adventures full of flavor and benefits!