Power Oatmeal
- Meredith Pekarske, RDN
- May 7, 2023
- 1 min read
Updated: Dec 6, 2024
Oatmeal is a great base for breakfast and snacks. Rolled oats are easy to digest and cook quickly. Steel-cut oats are rich in insoluble fiber and minerals, but they take a little longer to cook.
Want to power up your oatmeal? Add ground flaxseeds! Flaxseeds are high in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, but these nutrients are best absorbed if the seeds are broken. Power up the nutrients even further by adding fruit, spices, nuts, seeds, or yogurt. These foods are nutrient dense, so keep servings small.
I love to make a big batch of oatmeal for the week and portion out, adding different toppings for each day, and adding a hard boiled egg to round out a complete (and easily transported) breakfast.
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