Several weeks ago we held a Twitter chat discussing the versatility of oats – a topic we can chat about for hours. One of my favorite ways to add another layer of flavor to oats is varying the cooking liquid. It’s like using chicken stalk to cook rice. In addition, when you cook oats in water (or other liquids), you consume the water along with any nutritional benefits lost from the oats to the water, unlike pasta where any nutritional benefit lost to the water is thrown away.
The cooking liquid options are endless. The more creative you are the less boring your breakfast will be. Here are a few fun options:
Pomegranate Infused Oats:
• ¼ cup Coach’s Oats ® (or ⅓ cup for full cup cooked)
• 1 Pomegranate White Tea bag (or 1 cup for full cup cooked)
• Honey or sweetener of your choice
• Splash of pomegranate juice (such as POM Wonderful)
• A sprinkle of dark chocolate covered pomegranate seeds
Steep the tea bag in heated water until it reaches your desired strength. Cook oats as directed, using tea instead of water. Top with honey, juice and dark chocolate treats.
This next recipe is perfect for Monday mornings and has the extra jolt to start your week energized.
Coffee Brewed Oats
• ¼ cup Coach’s Oats® (or ⅓ cup for full cup cooked)
• ¾ cup brewed coffee – I used a sugar-free cappuccino mix (or 1 cup for full cup cooked)
• Berries for topping – optional
Cook oats as directed, using coffee instead of water. Top with berries of your choice, sweeteners or even a coffee creamer flavor. Get creative!
I love to use coconut water. It makes it a tad sweet so I don't need to add any other sweetener.
Melissa,
That sounds delicious! It can make a perfect tropical bowl of oatmeal too! Thanks for sharing 🙂
I add cooked oats to soups and other liquid foods for a fuller healthier meal
Thanks for stopping by Jeff. Those are great tips! Oh the many ways you can use oats 🙂