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Oatmeal must be the favorite breakfast in my family. All three of us – me, my husband and currently 22-month old son have some variation of oatmeal each morning for breakfast. So it's no wonder that there's a whole bunch of oatmeal recipes on our web page.
But why does oatmeal have such a great "breakfast reputation"?
- Its super versatile – you can combine it with pretty much anything
- Really easy to prepare
- Has wonderful health benefits
- Full of amazing nutrients
- Keeps you full for a long time
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- Oatmeal Health Benefits
- Oatmeal Nutrient Profile
- Ways To Prepare Oats Or Oatmeal
- Creative Nourish 13 Oatmeal Recipes
- Breakfast Oatmeal Recipes
- Baked Oatmeal Recipes
- Final Note
- More Like This
- Comments
Oatmeal Health Benefits
Oats and oatmeal are one of the best foods you can choose to get those bowels moving. This is very important for babies that have just started eating solid food and when their little bowels still need to get accustomed to eating.
Regular consumption of oats (e.g. for breakfast) can get them moving throughout the day and ensure that both adults, babies and toddlers have regular bowel movements.
Oats also contain specific nutrients called beta-glucans which have amazing health benefits. One of the main ones being their ability to moderate blood sugar levels and thus minimize the risk of diabetes.
Oats are a great source of fiber which not only supports digestive health as already mentioned but also can minimize the risks of cardiovascular diseases by lowering the "bad" LDL blood cholesterol.
Oatmeal Nutrient Profile
Oatmeal is a great source of complex carbohydrates – the main macronutrient each of us needs to provide energy to our bodies.
Oats are one of the best sources of the mineral manganese as well as molybdenum, phosphorus and copper.
They are also a great source of the vitamins B1 (thiamin) and biotin.
Ways To Prepare Oats Or Oatmeal
There is a whole bunch of ways you can use oats (or oatmeal) to make delicious breakfast, lunches, snacks, dinners and desserts. Any meal really.
I almost always use tiny rolled oats for any meal I am preparing. This is because they are easily cooked (or soaked) and can also blend easily into a flour if I need them for a smoothie or (pan)cake batter.
Ideas to use oats in recipes:
- Overnight oats
- Cooked oatmeal with fruit and nut butters
- Pancakes
- Creamy smoothies
- Oatmeal cookies
Creative Nourish 13 Oatmeal Recipes
Here are some of our favorite oatmeal recipes that are easily and quickly prepared and perfect for the whole family.
Breakfast Oatmeal Recipes
Easy baby oatmeal
Easy recipe on how to make homemade oats for babies (plain and flavored options). Ditch your store-bought infant cereal and make nutritious homemade baby oatmeal in no time. Protein-rich and fiber packed, it keeps baby full for longer.
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Healthy Chocolate Oatmeal for Toddlers
Refined-sugar-free chocolate oatmeal with cocoa powder and sweetened with a mashed banana is perfect for toddlers, kids and the whole family. Made in just 5 minutes, in one pot, with chia seeds and milk (whole or plant-based) it is a breakfast oatmeal for toddlers that will keep them energized and full for hours.
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Blueberry Oatmeal with Kefir and Almond Butter
Easy, 5 min blueberry oatmeal is a great breakfast oatmeal recipe for babies 6 months old +. Creamy with probiotic-rich kefir, and healthy fats from almond butter, this quick
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Yogurt Blueberry Overnight Oats for Baby
5 min prep, these healthy blueberry overnight oats with yogurt for baby, toddlers, kids and parents are perfect to make the night before so when you wake up you have breakfast ready – it's as easy as opening the fridge.
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Apple Banana Oatmeal
A great, high-calorie breakfast that's quick to make and a perfect start to the day for a 6-month-old and up!
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Walnut Raspberry Oatmeal for Baby (+puree)
Quick, easy and healthy, under 10 minutes to make, this Walnut Raspberry Oatmeal is a delicious breakfast oatmeal for your baby, toddler or older kids.
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Baby Hazelnut Oatmeal Cereal
5 min to make, this easy and healthy oatmeal cereal with hazelnuts and raw cocoa powder is a great way to introduce hazelnuts to your baby or toddler. Made with simple yet filling ingredients, a breakfast oatmeal cereal that will keep your baby happy and satisfied.
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Strawberry Oatmeal
Strawberry Oatmeal – a perfect healthy recipe for your baby. Loaded with healthy carbs and antioxidants your baby will enjoy.
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Overnight Oat Chia Pudding
Overnight oats are a simple breakfastk packed with macro and micro nutrients, that you can prepare the night before so it's waiting for you in the morning.
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Blueberry Avocado Oats
Blueberry Avocado Oatmeal - quick, easy, simple - full of antioxidants, good fats and carbs for baby's healthy growth and development.
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Baked Oatmeal Recipes
Kid Friendly Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
Crunchy, yet soft and naturally sweetened these Strawberry Oatmeal Bars are a perfect treat that you can eat for breakfast, lunch, snack, or dessert. The best part being that you can easily make your own version with whatever you have available at home.
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Banana Oat Sheet Pan Pancakes
A 1-bowl, one baking tray with healthy ingredients Banana Oat Sheet Pan Pancakes that your baby, toddler, kid and even the rest of the family will love.
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Blueberry Oat Cakes
Blueberry oat cakes taste great, are packed full of nutrients, can be prepped in no time and keep little tummies full for ages! Try it for yourself!
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Sugar-free Oat Cake for Babies
A sugar-free oat cake, packed with nutrients. A perfect snack for babies.
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Baked Oats with No Banana
A tik tok trend turned into a nutritious breakfast - baked oats with no banana. Made without banana, no eggs, and vegan these healthy baked oats with peanut butter are great for adults and kids. You can also easily customize them to have cocoa powder, chocolate chips, applesauce or protein powder depending on your needs.
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Final Note
In case it wasn't already obvious, we love oats! We use it in a ton of recipes because it's that great of an ingredient.
Not only is it a great nutrient source and provides amazing health benefits to the body, but it is also something we have at home at all times and can be used to whip up a delicious recipe in no time.
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