Weight loss: Delicious oat recipes to curb cravings and lose belly fat

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Oats are great for your overall health. It contains fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, all of which support your bodily functions. From supporting your digestive health to aiding your weight loss goals, oats provide several health benefits. What’s wonderful about this food item is that it can be prepared […]

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Oats are great for your overall health. It contains fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, all of which support your bodily functions. From supporting your digestive health to aiding your weight loss goals, oats provide several health benefits. What's wonderful about this food item is that it can be prepared in varied ways and in the simplest manner. Here's a look at 5 such recipes that can help you achieve your fitness goals.

Ingredients:1/2 cup rolled oats1/2 cup milk2 eggsA pinch of salt1 tsp vanilla extract2 tsp sugar1 tbsp baking powder5 tbsp cinnamonMaple syrup or vegan coconutAdd oats in a grinder and blend to form fine powder. Add milk, eggs, salt, vanilla extract, baking powder, sugar, and 2 tbsp of Cinnamon. Blend together and form a batter. Heat a non-stick pan. Sprinkle 1/4 of cooking oil to grease the surface. Pour a spoonful batter and spread in a circular motion. Cook till it turns light brown on both sides. Serve it warm with some maple syrup to top it off.

Ingredients:1 cup rolled oats½ cup rice flour¼ cup rava1 tsp salt2½ cup water1 tsp cumin1 inch ginger½ onion2 tbsp corianderOil Add one cup of oats to a blender and grind until you get a fine powder. Transfer it to a bowl and add salt, cumin seeds, rice flour and fine rava. Add finely chopped onions, coriander leaves, minced ginger and garlic and chopped green chilli. Add some water and mix the ingredients together to form a smooth batter. Heat a tawa and carefully pour the dosa batter. Sprinkle some oil and lower the flame. Cook until the dosa is golden brown and fold. Serve oats dosa with some green and coconut chutney.

Ingredients:1 cup oats (rolled oats)3 tsp oil1 tsp mustard½ tsp urad dal1 tsp chana dal½ tsp cumin / jeera½ tsp ginger paste2 chilli (finely chopped)1 carrot (grated)¼ tsp turmeric½ cup rava / semolina / suji (coarse)½ cup curd / yogurt1 cup water2 tbsp coriander (finely chopped)¾ tsp saltDry roast oats in a tawa and blend them in a mixer to form smooth powder. Heat a pan, add oil, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal, chana dal and ginger paste. Next, add finely chopped onions, green chillies, grated carrots, and finely chopped coriander. Add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder and salt to taste and let it fry. Now, add the rava and roast on low flame. Add powdered oats. Mix well with curd and create a proper idli batter. Pour the batter in greased idli steamer plates and steam for 15 minutes. Once ready, serve warm.

Ingredients:2 tbsp ghee1 tsp cuminHing½ onion1 tsp ginger garlic paste1 chilli1 tomato4 beans3 tbsp peas1 carrot½ tsp turmeric½ tsp chilli powder1 tsp salt½ cup moong dal1 cup rolled oats4 cup water2 tbsp coriander Heat ghee in a pressure cooker, add the cumin seeds and let it crackle. Add hing, chopped oniond and cook until they are translucent. Add ginger, green chillies and tomatoes and cook for some more seconds. Then add all the spices and mix well. Add the vegetables and rinsed moong dal next along with the cooking oats. Add water and salt and pressure cook for 1-2 whistles. Once done, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

Ingredients:1 cup rolled oats1 tbsp oil1 tsp mustard½ tsp urad dal½ tsp jeerakaju1 inch ginger2 chilli½ onion½ carrot5 beans¼ capsicum2 tbsp peas½ tsp turmeric¾ tsp salt1 cup water2 tbsp coriander2 tbsp coconut1 tbsp lemon juiceHeat oil in a kadai, add mustard seed, jeera, urad dal, and cashews. Saute well and add ginger, chilli and onion. Next, add carrot, beans, capsicum, peas, turmeric and salt. Mix well. Add water and bring it to a boil. Add in roasted oats and mix well. Cover and simmer until the oats are cooked properly. Top it off with some salt, coriander, coconut and lemon juice. Your healthy oats upma is ready.

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