Oats are one of the best cereal grains available on the market. High in fibre, low in calories, and keeping you full, nutrient-rich oats are a better alternative to those sugary cereal breakfasts.

Oats are a healthy option for people who want to lose weight. You can learn more about the role of eating oats for weight loss here.

There are many recipes you can make out of oats to make them tasty, interesting, fun, and a perfect replacement for those tasty but unhealthy snacks. Let’s learn more about some of the best oats recipes for weight loss.

Oats Overnight Porridge

Oats and overnight porridge can be a good breakfast option. It doesn’t require cooking oats. It may be better for those who don’t want to cook much. It provides you with all the nutrients, even with less cooking. Better yet, try rolled oats for your overnight recipes as they hold their structure, are less processed, and are great for your gut health.

Ingredients

Oats : Half Cup

Chia seeds: one tablespoon

Flax seeds: one tablespoon

Milk: 125 ml (you can use almond milk if lactose intolerant).

Fruits : One Cup (approximately)

Dry fruits: As per taste

Elaichi (cardamom): half teaspoon (optional)

Procedure

1. Take a bowl and add half a cup of oats.

2. Add all the remaining ingredients and mix with the oats and milk.

3. Now, keep the prepared mixture in the refrigerator and leave it overnight for at least 10 hours.

4. In the morning, add some extra fresh fruits and dry fruits for garnishing. Enjoy your oatmeal as a good breakfast option.

Oats Pancakes

Oat pancakes can be a good alternative to those sugary pancakes. It doesn’t have as many calories as other pancakes do. Oat pancakes are tasty and nutritious at the same time. Add natural sweeteners such as dates, jaggery, etc. instead of refined sugar. If you are diabetic, you can add stevia or other low GI fruits that are low in calories.

Ingredients

Oats: One Cup

Ripe Banana: One to Two

Milk: 125 ml (you can use almond milk if lactose intolerant).

Eggs: one (or you can use a pinch of baking powder).

Fruits : One Cup (approximately)

Elaichi (cardamom): half teaspoon

Vanilla Extract: 2 drops

Salt: As per taste

Procedure

1. Take a bowl and add a cup of oats.

2. Add all the other ingredients and blend them with milk until smooth.

3. Heat a non-stick pan and add butter to it.

4. Then take that smooth batter and pour a bowl-sized portion of it into the pan.

5. Cook the batter until the pancakes are done and the colour turns golden brown.

6. Flip the pancake, then cook the other side until golden brown.

7. Once cooked completely, take it out on a plate and serve it with fresh fruits as garnishing.

Oats Smoothie

An oatmeal smoothie is a good option if you want to have a good drink. If you enjoy having smoothies and shakes, chances are that you resort to packaged shakes containing high sugars. The shakes available on the market are not healthy as they contain artificial flavouring, added sugar, and preservatives.

You can resort to oat smoothies or shakes if you want a healthier option.

Ingredients

Oats: One Cup

Ripe Banana: One to Two

Yoghurt: 125 ml (you can use almond milk if lactose intolerant).

Berries: one cup

Cinnamon: One pinch

Honey: 2 teaspoons

Procedure

1. Take a blender and add a cup of oats.

2. Add all the other ingredients and blend them with yoghurt until smooth.

3. Manage the consistency with water as per your consistency choice.

4. Pour the smoothie into a glass, and enjoy your oatmeal smoothie.

Oats Protein Shake

Adding oats to your protein shake will increase its nutritional content. The fibre content in oats makes the digestion process of protein shakes smoother.

You can opt for oat protein shakes if you want a healthier version of an oatmeal shake.

Ingredients

Oats: One Cup

Ripe Banana: One to Two

Milk: 125 ml (you can use almond milk if lactose intolerant).

Protein Supplement : As per your regular dosage

Cinnamon: One pinch

Honey: 2 teaspoons

Procedure

1. Take a blender and add a cup of oats.

2. Add all the other ingredients and blend them with milk and protein supplements until smooth.

3. Manage the quantity of milk as per your consistency choice.

4. Pour the protein shake into a glass, and enjoy your protein shake with a blend of oats.

Oats Chilla

Chillas are nutritious and savoury Indian pancakes that can be customised to your liking. Oats and chilla can be a good breakfast option with an Indian touch. If you want to eat a healthy Indian breakfast with low calories, oats chilla could be your choice.

Ingredients

Oats: Half Cup

Besan (gram flour): half cup

Cinnamon: One pinch

Spices: Jeera, Cumin, and Heeng (half teaspoon each)

Salt and pepper: as per taste

Chopped onions: half cup

Mustard oil

Water

Procedure

1. Take a bowl and add a cup of oats with besan.

2: Add chopped onions and mix them with water in batches so that lumps are not created.

3: Heat a non-stick pan and add butter or ghee to it.

4. Take the batter and pour a ladlleful of it into the pan.

5. Cook the batter until it becomes dry and its colour turns golden brown.

6. Flip the chilla, then cook the other side until golden brown.

7. Once cooked completely, take it out on a plate and serve it with some homemade chutneys.

Don’t forget to experiment!

Oats can be used for the preparation of many oat-based dishes. These dishes are good for health as well as weight loss. Oats are used in the preparation of dishes that are good for weight loss because they are high in fibre, low in calories, rich in nutrients, and help maintain calorie deficits. You can make oats porridge, oats smoothie, oats shake, oats chilla, etc. These oat-based dishes are healthy, tasty, interesting, and fun to eat. 

Feel free to add ingredients of your choice to these recipes. These recipes are not written in stone, and you can add ingredients of your choice. Add vegetables of your choice to increase the nutritional value of your savoury dishes. You can also add fruits of your choice to smoothies, overnight recipes, shakes, and other recipes. 

Experiment with recipes, create your own recipes, and make sure to make your weight loss journey fun!

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