This sticky date oatmeal is what I make for breakfast when I feel like having dessert. It's inspired by sticky toffee pudding and to achieve that caramelly flavor, the recipe starts off by browning a little bit of butter in a small pot. Then the dates go in and cook along with water until they've almost melted away. Then milk, oats, vanilla and cinnamon get added and everything cooks together until the oats are tender.
Here's a fun new favorite recipe that started as a simple request from family: pumpkin oatmeal muffins! The other day my aunt Cheryl called asking if I had a pumpkin oatmeal muffin recipe on this website. I didn't, so we ended up creating this recipe together, combining elements from my popular healthy banana muffins and healthy oatmeal muffins. Everything goes right into the blender and there's no all-purpose flour: so they're naturally gluten-free, too.
Starting your day with a nutritious breakfast can improve your energy levels and cognitive function. Both oatmeal and eggs are healthy choices for breakfast, and the one you choose may depend on your specific nutritional goals. While eggs are high in protein and healthy fats as well as essential vitamins and minerals, oatmeal is a heart-healthy whole grain that is high in fiber and acts as a natural prebiotic.
Ina Garten believes that oatmeal should have both sweet and savory elements, stating that without salt, it tastes too bland like 'wallpaper paste.'