Elevate Your Oats! Try One of These Combos And Diversify Your Daily Serving

Bored of ’em already? It’ll be a long old winter with that attitude. They’re loaded with antioxidants, packed with fibre and good for your heart, so it pays to get your head in the grain.

Breakfast

MAKE-AHEAD MUESLI

Before bed, mix ½ a mug of oats with a mug of milk (plant-based or otherwise) in a jar or bowl; add 2 tbsp of nuts or seeds and any fruit you like. Cover and place in the fridge overnight. The result is a sweet, creamy breakfast, full of fibre and protein to keep you going until lunch.

Snack

FRUIT AND NUT MASH-UP

Need some time oat? Get an energising boost by mixing ½ a mug of pre-cooked oats with 1 tbsp of nut butter and a chopped apple. Season to taste with spices like ground cinnamon, ginger

Lunch

RIS-OAT-O

Use oats instead of rice in your next batchcook risotto. Not only are they filling and flavour-absorbing, combining them with vegetables (we like onions, mushrooms and asparagus) and stock results in a light lunch that’ll help you swerve the afternoon snooze coma. Grate some Parmesan on top and serve with peppery rocket.

Dinner

SAVOURY GRAIN BOWL

For a supper that’s speedier than your local takeaway – and suitable for stretched pre-payday budgets – swap your usual grains, like quinoa, for cooked oats. Combine with veg (eg, spinach and peppers), then reheat. Top with avo and season with chilli flakes, salt and pepper. Oat so simple.