Beat The Winter Chills With These Delicious Oats Recipes

Let's face it - no matter how much we think of sticking to a diet, steer clear of our cravings, a sight of plum cake and mulled wine is enough to make us forget winter vows to healthy lifestyle. But what if we told you, you could enjoy the winter season by relishing some delicious treats while keeping your health in check? Oats are one of those ingredients that can effortlessly fit in all your diets without compromising on flavour. Its versatility is unmatched. Oats are abundant in protein, good fats and a unique fibre called beta glucan which regulates blood sugar and pressure levels. What's more? it also has micronutrients like magnesium, zinc and iron that helps you meet your daily requirements. 

From dal-oats khichdi to some hearty carrot-oats cupcakes, oats can be moulded into anything that your heart craves. Raghav Gupta of Oateo India echoes our thoughts and says "It's a common misconception that oats are only meant for breakfast porridges. They're especially well suited as a replacement or addition to any recipe that requires a base of grain. The best part about oats is that it's naturally gluten free, low on the glycemic index and full of nutrients." 

1. Chocolate-Muesli Bombs 

Ingredients 

2 cups - Muesli  

100 grams Dark Chocolate Chips 

100 grams Milk Chocolate Chips 

Sprinkles (optional) 

Method: 

1) Add the chocolate chips to a glass bowl and microwave till it melts into a glossy liquid.

2) Add spoonfuls of the molten chocolate into silicon moulds and flip upside down to remove 

excess.

3) Pop it in the freezer for 5-6 mins till the chocolate spheres are set, remove from the moulds and 

place on a tray.

4) Heat a pan slightly and set it next to the chocolate spheres.

5) Fill one half with 2 spoonfuls of muesli, take the other half and heat edges on the pan and immediately align with the half with muesli.

6) Repeat for all. Decorate with sprinkles.

Serving suggestion 

- Drop it in a bowl of hot milk.

Image: Oateo India

2. Cheese and Oatmeal Cookies 

Ingredients 

1/4 Cup Cheese Spread 

1/4 Cup Quick Cook Rolled Oats 

1/2 Cup Butter 

1 1/4 Cup Whole Wheat Flour 

1 tsp Cumin Seeds (Roasted) 

1/2 tsp Crushed Black Pepper 

1/2 tsp Salt 

Method 

1) Combine the butter, cheese spread in a bowl and whisk till light and airy.

2) Add the try ingredients to the mixture and form a soft dough. 

3) Roll the dough into a thick sheet and prick with a fork. 

4) Cut out into 12-14 cookies using a cookie cutter. 

5) Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180C or until the cookies are golden-brown. 

6) Remove and store in an air-tight container once cooled completely. 

3. High Protein Oats Brownies 

Ingredients 

1 Cup Wheat Flour 

1/4 Cup Brown Sugar (Equivalent Sweetener of choice) 

1/2 Cup Oat Flour 

5tsp Cocoa Powder 

1 tsp Baking Soda 

1 /4 tsp Salt 

3 tsp Oil 

1 tsp Vanilla Essence 

1 Cup Yogurt 

1/2 cup Chocolate Chips 

Method 

1) Combine all ingredients in a bowl till there are no lumps. 

2) Pour batter into a baking tray and sprinkle with chocolate chips. 

3) Bake for 45 minutes in a pre-heated oven at 180C or until a skewer comes out clean. 

4) Cool down and cut into squares. Serve with milk or just by themselves.