Read on to find out what they are!
Plus, read our list of theThe 100 Healthiest Foods on the Planet.
Oatmeal-crusted chicken tenders, anyone?!
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No kiddo (or adult) would say no to that!
Make cheap snack bars
Sick of shelling out cash each week on granola and snack bars?
Extend your grocery budget and keep hunger at bay by making a homemade oat-based batch instead.
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We love these4-Ingredient Banana Oat Barsfrom The Kitchn.
The Best and Worst Granola Bars in America in 2021Ranked!
But that’s no reason kick your beloved breakfast cake to the curb.
The result is a fluffy hotcake packed with satiating fiber and muscle-building protein.
Although store-bought oat flour is better for you than the white variety, it can be pretty costly.
The resulting mixture can be used exactly how you’d use white flour in all of your favorite recipes.
STEP 2: Combine and mix dry ingredients.
Then, add the coconut oil, mashed bananas, and eggs.
STEP 3: Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes, or until the muffins feel firm.
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The result is a healthy, waist-trimming meal totally worth Instagramming.
The dish serves as a great dinner alternative, too!
Rather follow a recipe than mix and match your own add-ins?
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Check out theseovernight oats recipes!
Set it and forget it
Stressful holiday brunches, meet your match!
Thanks to your trusty slow cooker, making a healthy a.m. meal for the masses has never been easier.
The next morning set up a do-it-yourself topping bar so your guests can customize their own bowl.
Want to give it a try?
We like The Breakfast Drama Queen’s take on the dish, pictured above.
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You won’t even taste the difference, but you’ll love the improved texture.
The best part: It won’t alter the taste in the slightest!
Swap the granola for oatsit’s far easier on your waistline.
But don’t just toss the oatmeal into your bowl raw.
Heat it up in the microwave with some water, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
After it’s cooked, layer the oatmeal mixture with plainGreek yogurt, almond slivers, and fresh fruit.
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Finding a savory dinner-worthy variety.
But now thanks to health food company Grainful, oatmeal made exclusively for the dinner table finally exists!
Get the full recipes fromOne Green Planet.
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Get the lowdown on how to make it atPinch of Yum.
In short, it’s the greatest portable meal you didn’t know you were missing.
Breakfast pops are basically frozen yogurt parfaits on sticks, and they’re perfect for warm weather mornings.
Pour the mixture into a popsicle mold and freeze until solid.
This typically takes at least 8 hours.
Let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before unmolding and gobbling ‘em up!
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Apple crisp is no exception to this rule.
However, a few simple swaps can make this oat-topped dessert one that’s weight loss friendly.
Be sure to watch the oats carefully to avoid burning.
Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the fruit reaches desired doneness.
STEP 4: Put the cooked apples in a bowl and sprinkle with the oat and nut crumble.
Top with a dollop ofGreek yogurtfor added creaminess.
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And if that even sounds like too many steps, you might freeze the toppings right into the oatmeal.
Put blueberries and almonds on one and peaches and pumpkin seeds on another.
They don’t all have to be exactly the same.
For tips that will help to ensure a successful batch, check out thesefrozen oatmeal cup tips!
The top layer adds crunch with the help of pecans, butter, and brown sugar.
Get the full details of how to make the dish atOh She Glows.
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Mix it with an ancient grain
Sick of eating plain ol’ oats for breakfast?
Cook up a batch of quinoa and make your morning bowl a blend of the two grains.
I’m a Nutritionist, and This Is the Healthiest Way to Cook Oatmeal
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