And funny enough, I used to hate oatmeal. There was something about the consistency that I couldn’t get past. But over time I grew to get over it and now I love it. Oats are great because they’re quick to make if your mornings are busy and there are a variety of different “flavours” that you can do, depending on your tastebuds (oatmeal is very versatile!).

You can even make oats savoury (although I haven’t tried it myself) or, how it’s most enjoyed, sweet. You can also make oats on the spot, or overnight in jars, which I highly recommend if you have VERY little time in the mornings!

Oats are a staple to most plant based eaters, and for good reason, they are bursting with health benefits! Below is a list of such benefits and why you should incorporate them into your diet:

• Low in fat
• Low in calories
• Nutrient dense 
• Heart healthy
• Aids in weight loss
• Keeps the blood sugar balanced
• Helps manage type 2 diabetes
• Helps lower LDL cholesterol levels
• Improves digestion
• Provides antioxidants
• Promotes healthy bacteria in the gut
• Offers high amounts of many vitamins and minerals, such as manganese, phosphorus, copper, B vitamins, iron, selenium, magnesium, and zinc.

Oats are just freakin’ awesome! Wouldn’t you agree? Have I convinced you yet??

Maybe this simple recipe will do the trick! 

I make this style of oatmeal between 2-3 times per week for both my husband and I. I call it PB & B (peanut butter and berries) because of the toppings (there’s nothing worse than eating plain old oats … BORING!).

This oatmeal recipe is topped with fresh berries, natural peanut butter for the healthy fats and ground flax seed. Lot’s of wholesome goodness!

PB & B Oatmeal:

1 cup of water

3/4 cup of large rolled oats

1.5 cups of fresh mixed berries

1 tbsp of natural peanut butter

1 tsp of ground flax seed

1.5 tsp of Maple syrup (or to taste)

In a small pot, boil the water.

When the water is boiling, add the oats. Stir often until the oats are cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).

When the oats are cooked, pour them into a bowl.

Top the oatmeal with the fresh berries, peanut butter, ground flaxseed and maple syrup.

Enjoy!