There are a myriad of recipes online on how to make oats. However at Wingreens Harvest, we believe we’ve nailed the art and science of oats preparation. To us, having an oat-standing oats recipe starts first and foremost with the quality of gluten free oats you use.
How To Make Oats?
In the below recipes we recommend, we’ve mentioned which of our oats type works best for these quick, easy & super healthy recipes. While we prefer some dishes with our protein-rich, gluten-free and luscious jumbo rolled oats, other recipes work excellently with our high-fiber, naturally creamy plain oats. You can switch between the two oats types based on your preference while making oats based items. The typical oats cooking time is 10 to 20 minutes. It be rest assured, all of the below recipes are easy to prepare, suitable for all ages and will be a hit with your family. So let’s dive right in..
1. Oats Upma Recipe From Umeshwari Machani’s Kitchen
Uma recommends this for a wholesome breakfast or for a light dinner if you are watching your weight. A perfect savory preparation of oats with a desi touch.
What You Will Need:
- Wingreens Harvest gluten-free jumbo rolled oats
- Cooking oil
- Mustard
- Jeera
- Urad dal
- Bengal gram
- Ginger
- Onion
- Peas
- Carrot
- Curry leaves
- Green chilly
- Water - to cook the oats
2. Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
Our founder Uma recommends this for a grab and go breakfast. It also works great for your children’s school mornings or to pack and take with you to the office, to have a high fiber breakfast filled with the goodness of natural oats benefits. A serving of oatmeal offers about 95 calories and a nutritional profile that is well-balanced.
What You Will Need:
- Wingreens Harvest Gluten-Free jumbo rolled oats
- Cinnamon powder
- Raisins
- Grated fresh apples
- Cane sugar or honey
- Raw pressery almond milk if you want to go dairy free. Or regular milk works too
3. Home Made Oat Milk
For those of you who are lactose intolerant and dont want oats with milk, you oat to try making your own high quality oat milk at home. A nourishing oat fiber based drink, you can keep this in the fridge and enjoy this as is, with smoothies, with breakfast cereals or even in your tea or coffee.
What You Will Need:
- Wingreens Harvest Gluten free jumbo rolled oats
- Ice cold water
- A mixie or blender
4. Overnight Oats Recipe
Here are two delicious oats recipes for a high fiber, protein packed breakfast. One with chocolate and one with banana, peanut butter and choco-chips. These recipes also work great as a late evening snack, a snack for the kids or as dessert replacement if you are looking to knock off some weight.
What You Will Need:
- Wingreens Harvest gluten-free instant oats
- Sugar or honey (optional)
- 1 cup milk of choice
- High quality dark chocolate of choice - shredded and broken into pieces
- Peanut butter
- Choco chips
- 1 ripe Banana
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is oats in hindi?
Ans: Oats in Hindi is called जई (Jaee)
Q2. Is oats good for babies?
Ans: Yes, oats is good for babies. However best to consult a pediatrician on when to start. Usually it is recommended to start around 7 months of age. Oats is rich in minerals, vitamins and fiber.
Q3. Can we eat oats without cooking?
Ans: No, oats needs to be either cooked or baked or soaked for a few hours in water or milk before consuming.
Q4. How to eat oats for weight gain?
Ans: To gain weight there are many healthy ways to consume oats. Such as porridges with full fat milk, fruits and nuts. You can make oats based desserts like cookies, cakes and biscuits. Oats pancakes with healthy fats, and granola bars. And also oats based energy balls.
Q5. Is it good to eat oats daily?
Ans: Yes, it is good to eat oats daily, ideally for breakfast.
Q6. Can I eat oats at night?
Ans: Yes, you can eat oats at night as a snack in the form of overnight oats, or oats based snacks. However it is best not to overdo it at night as oats takes time to digest as it is rich in fiber.
Q7. What is the best time to eat oats for weight loss?
Ans: The best time for oats consumption is in the morning for breakfast, or in between meals as a snack. Or pre workout.
Q8. Does oats with milk increase weight?
Ans: Oats consumed with milk is a very healthy combination that can help someone gain weight in a healthy way if consumed with higher fat milks and nuts and dry fruits. Also oats naturally have higher fat content than other cereal grains.
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