oats Archives - Complete Wellbeing https://completewellbeing.com/tag/oats/ Award-winning content for the wellbeing of your body, mind and spirit Fri, 22 Jun 2018 06:35:35 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://completewellbeing.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-complete-wellbeing-logo-512-1-32x32.jpg oats Archives - Complete Wellbeing https://completewellbeing.com/tag/oats/ 32 32 Bircher muesli with apples and cinnamon https://completewellbeing.com/recipes/bircher-muesli-with-apples-and-cinnamon/ https://completewellbeing.com/recipes/bircher-muesli-with-apples-and-cinnamon/#respond Fri, 22 Jun 2018 06:35:35 +0000 https://completewellbeing.com/?p=50642 This muesli will leave you content until lunch and is a great way to shake up your breakfast routine

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]]> Bircher Muesli is called so because the recipe was created by Swiss physician Maximilian Bircher-Brenner for his patients. This was back in 1900 but the recipe is still a very popular in Switzerland and Germany. Oats contain the right mix of proteins and carbohydrates to reduce bad cholesterol, maintain sugar levels, boost energy and aid digestion. Their high fibre content makes you feel full for long, reducing your need to snack. This muesli is better than the store bought packaged ones as it is free of preservatives.

Ingredients

  • 300g oats
  • 500ml freshly squeezed apple juice
  • A really good pinch of cinnamon powder
  • 2 small apples, few slices reserved and rest roughly chopped
  • 25g raisins
  • 25g dried fruit, [cranberries and apricots]
  • 25g almonds, roughly chopped
  • 200g plain yoghurt, plus extra for drizzling

Preparation method

  1. Place the oats, apple juice and cinnamon in a bowl and leave to soak overnight in the fridge.
  2. Mix the chopped apples, raisins, dried fruit, almonds and yoghurt.
  3. Serve with the reserved apple slices and drizzle with extra yoghurt. If you have any leftover, you can keep the bircher muesli stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
This recipe was first published in the January 2015 issue of Complete Wellbeing.

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]]> https://completewellbeing.com/recipes/bircher-muesli-with-apples-and-cinnamon/feed/ 0 Overnight pumpkin oatmeal recipe that’s perfect for busy mornings https://completewellbeing.com/recipes/overnight-pumpkin-oatmeal-recipe-thats-perfect-for-busy-mornings/ https://completewellbeing.com/recipes/overnight-pumpkin-oatmeal-recipe-thats-perfect-for-busy-mornings/#respond Thu, 14 Jun 2018 13:57:47 +0000 https://completewellbeing.com/?p=50675 This quick, hearty and healthy oatmeal breakfast requires only five minutes of preparation, plus it's delicious and filling

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]]> Oatmeal is a great breakfast option as it’s rich in fibre and does not cause sugar levels to spike. It also helps to increase good cholesterol [HDL]. Use steel cut oats as they are rich in fibre and nutrients and are less processed as compared to the quick cooking version.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup oats
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin puree
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Pinch of cinnamon powder
  • Chopped fruit of your choice
  • Chopped almonds for garnishing

Preparation method

  1. In a bowl, mix together oats, milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, honey and cinnamon powder.
  2. Cover with a lid and store it overnight in the refrigerator.
  3. Garnish with your choice of fruit and sprinkle lots of chopped almonds before serving.
  4. Enjoy this oatmeal the way it is or heat it for a few minutes before garnishing.
This recipe was first published in the October 2015 issue of Complete Wellbeing.

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]]> https://completewellbeing.com/recipes/overnight-pumpkin-oatmeal-recipe-thats-perfect-for-busy-mornings/feed/ 0 Stuffed peppers with rice and oats https://completewellbeing.com/recipes/stuffed-peppers-with-rice-and-oats/ https://completewellbeing.com/recipes/stuffed-peppers-with-rice-and-oats/#respond Tue, 30 Jan 2018 06:43:25 +0000 https://completewellbeing.com/?p=50650 Oats isn't just for breakfast anymore. These cheese topped stuffed peppers make for a great side dish.

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]]> When choosing bell peppers for stuffing, pick ones that are fresh and firm. To prepare the peppers for stuffing, wash them well, then carefully slice open the tops and deseed the peppers. If you wish to cook these peppers in a pan rather than an oven, before stuffing, simply dunk the peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove them out, drain the water well and sprinkle some salt inside the peppers. Follow the recipe as usual, and then place in a pan drizzled with some oil. Cover and allow to cook for 10-15 minutes on low flame.

Ingredients

  • 1tbsp oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 green chilli, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 100g cooked rice
  • 50g oats
  • 5 sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped
  • 2tbsp fresh herbs, roughly chopped
  • 4 peppers, top cut off and hollowed out
  • 25g cheddar cheese, grated
  • 25g Parmesan cheese, grated

Preparation method

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  2. Heat oil in a frying pan and sauté the onions until light golden brown.
  3. Add the chilli and garlic and fry for a minute before stirring in the rice, oats and sun-dried tomatoes.
  4. Add a splash of water, stir well and warm through for a few minutes.
  5. Turn off the heat and stir in some of the herbs.
  6. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Fill the peppers with the mixture and top with cheddar and Parmesan.
  8. Roast the peppers in the oven for 25 – 30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling.
  9. Serve sprinkled with the reserved herbs and a crisp green salad.
This recipe was first published in the January 2015 issue of Complete Wellbeing.

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]]> https://completewellbeing.com/recipes/stuffed-peppers-with-rice-and-oats/feed/ 0 Mixed berry crumble with nutmeg https://completewellbeing.com/recipes/mixed-berry-crumble-nutmeg/ https://completewellbeing.com/recipes/mixed-berry-crumble-nutmeg/#respond Fri, 26 Jan 2018 07:00:07 +0000 https://completewellbeing.com/?p=50653 Dig into this scrumptious berry crumble that's high in fibre and antioxidants

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]]> Berries are rich in antioxidants and fibre. If you’re living the busy city life and are exposed to high levels of stress and pollution you need all the antioxidants you can get. There can’t be a more delicious way to eat berries than this crumble recipe.

Ingredients

  • 400g mixed berries, such as blueberries, raspberries, blackberries
  • 5tbsp brown sugar
  • A good pinch of nutmeg powder
  • A good pinch of ginger powder
  • 75g plain flour
  • 50g chilled butter, unsalted and cut into small cubes
  • 25g oats, plus a few extra for sprinkling
  • Strawberries and yoghurt for serving

Preparation method

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C
  2. Divide the berries in 4 ovenproof bowls.
  3. Sprinkle ½ tablespoon of sugar into each bowl and add a good pinch of nutmeg and ginger powder.
  4. Place the flour in another bowl and using your fingertips, rub in the chilled butter until it resembles breadcrumbs.
  5. Stir through the remaining sugar and oats. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the berries.
  6. Bake in the oven for 25 – 30 minutes, until bubbling and the crumble has turned golden brown.
  7. Serve sprinkled with a few extra oats, and with fresh strawberries and yoghurt.
This recipe was first published in the January 2015 issue of Complete Wellbeing.

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