Easy & Healthy Breakfast Oatmeal with Fruit

Discover how simplicity meets wholesomeness in this quick-fix delicious breakfast idea: creamy oats topped generously with fresh fruits, making it the perfect companion for anyone seeking an effortless healthy start. The benefits of breakfast oatmeal are plentiful – it is rich in soluble and insoluble fiber and can help control cholesterol levels. So, a  tasty bowl of oatmeal might be a healthy choice to jump-start your weight loss game! 

Are you tired of starting your day with a sugary, processed breakfast cereal? Look no further! In this article, I introduce the perfect solution for a quick, easy, healthy breakfast: an oatmeal recipe with fruit. Packed with dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, this wholesome dish satisfies your hunger and provides numerous health benefits.

Whether you’re looking to boost your energy levels or maintain a balanced calorie diet, incorporating oatmeal with fruit into your morning routine is the ideal way to kick-start your day on a nutritious note. So grab your spoon and get ready to discover the delicious world of easy and healthy breakfast oatmeal with fresh juicy fruits!

Why You’ll Like Incorporating Oats in your Diet

It took me only a short time to decide that my first post would be about breakfast oatmeal. Oatmeal is the breakfast staple in my house, or as my younger daughter Lana has called it since she was a toddler – “oat milk .” She knew I made it with oats and milk, and that’s how she asked for her favorite breakfast. She is almost five now and still refers to it as oat milk.

The benefits of oatmeal are plentiful. It is rich in soluble and insoluble fiber, and research suggests it can help control cholesterol levels. Our current diet favors foods that are not helping our cholesterol levels, and we get sicker every day. So, lowering our bad cholesterol is becoming routine advice from our doctors, and it has become so common that people don’t seem to see any problem with this. “It is in my genes. What can I do? So many people suffer from it”. I heard these statements numerous times. I had many conversations with my close family members who would instead take prescription drugs to lower their bad cholesterol levels than change their dietary habits. 

To be clear, I have nothing against current medical trends, and I trust doctors when prescribing drugs to treat problematic medical conditions, such as high cholesterol or high blood sugar. However, along with medication, we should start adjusting our eating habits. One of these adjustments should be including small portions of oats in our diets. 

Health Benefits of Oats 

• Oats are very rich in water-soluble fiber beta-glucans (b-glucans) that have a positive effect in lowering LDL cholesterol levels (bad cholesterol), thus reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease development. 
• The insoluble fiber in oats is a good remedy for constipation. Since she was a baby, my older daughter Teodora had had a constipation issue, so including oatmeal in our regular diets helped. The relief from constipation is due to a high content of insoluble fiber in oats that don’t absorb water, adding bulk to the stool and aiding in the movement of material through the digestive system. 

Different Types of Oats 

When I started incorporating oats into our diet, I wondered what the difference was between the many kinds of oats on the shelf. Here is the summary of varieties that we can find in the stores today:

• Whole oat groats are whole grains that include the germ, the bran, and the grain’s endosperm. They are most nutritious, and they require soaking and longer cooking times. 
• Steel cut oats represent the least processed form of oats and are produced by cutting whole groats into smaller pieces using steel blades. They require longer cooking times. 
• Rolled oats, also called old-fashioned oats, are steamed and pressed to become flat and round. They require shorter cooking times.  
• Quick oats or instant oats are pre-cooked, dried, and then pressed to become thin. They are fast to cook and tend to have a mushy consistency. 

Ingredients for Easy & Quick Oatmeal with Fresh Fruit

• 1/2 cup dry oats (I use rolled oats for my breakfast oatmeal)
• 1/2 cup water 
• 1/2 cup milk (you can use low-fat milk or whole milk, or plant-based milk such as almond milk)
• 1/2 cup mixed fresh fruits (such as fresh strawberries, sliced apple, diced mango, or any other fruit of your choice, feel free to be creative here 😏)
• 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup 
• A handful or less of chocolate chips – you can use dark or white chocolate chips
• Nuts or seeds for topping (e.g., sliced almonds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, shredded coconut)

How to Prepare Quick Oatmeal with Fruit 

1. In a small saucepan, combine oats, water, milk, and maple syrup or honey. Bring it to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low.
2. Simmer the oatmeal for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your desired thickness. If you prefer a creamier texture, you can cook it longer.
3. Once the oatmeal is cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit for a minute.
4. Prepare your mixed fresh fruits. Wash, peel, and dice or slice them as necessary.
5. Transfer the oatmeal to a serving bowl and top it with the chocolate chips so that the chocolate can melt. 
6. Top it with mixed fresh fruits.
7. Drizzle honey or a little maple syrup on top if you prefer a sweeter taste.
8. Sprinkle nuts or seeds on the oatmeal for added crunch and nutritional value.

Now your delicious and nutritious easy breakfast oatmeal with fruit is ready to be enjoyed! Feel free to get creative with the fruits and toppings you use to tailor the creamy oatmeal to your preferences. Enjoy a healthy start to your day!

If you like this recipe, here are some other great options to try:

• Oatmeal with Fresh Berries and Walnuts
• Coconut Yogurt Overnight Oats without Chia (2 Easy Options)
• Easy Healthy Yogurt Breakfast Ideas (Benefits of Breakfast)
• Easy 10 Minute Strawberry Yogurt Recipe 
• Banana Chia Pudding
• Easy Homemade Granola Bars (No Peanut Butter)
• Easy Overnight Chia Seed Pudding with Fruit
• Simple Overnight Rolled Oats with Chia Seeds
• Easy Overnight Chia Pudding with Kefir