Chef Robert Irvine here, with
bodybuilding.com,
about to show you three ways to
make the most amazing oatmeal.
Ricotta and fig oatmeal;
oatmeal with some almonds and
dried cherries;
apple, brown sugar and cinnamon
over here.
Oatmeal is very overrated,
a lot of people say.
I think it's the best dish to
eat first thing in the morning.
Why? It gives you two hours
of slow-burn carbohydrates.
Here's the cool thing about
oatmeal, it's very versatile.
You can crust chicken breast
with it, you can make oatmeal
like you do at breakfast,
or you can make muesli using
cold oatmeal,
warm milk,
and leaving it to steep
overnight with fresh fruit.
Now, I made one pot
of oatmeal and I'm going to
divide it into three different
dishes.
We have made our oatmeal with
water, a little salt,
and a little Stevia,
gives a little sweetness,
better for us.
We are going to take dried figs
in our first dish.
Into a bowl.
I'm going to add ricotta cheese
into this bowl,
then
I'm going to take oatmeal
that's nice and warm,
and the heat from the oatmeal
is actually going to soften
the figs. I don't need to cook
them,
I just need to mix them.
The heat from the oatmeal will
give those nice,
plump figs great
flavor.
You can see them just starting
to bloom there.
Remember, whenever we cook
something,
whether it be a spice,
whether it be a dried fruit,
it has to bloom like a flower,
and the heat actually allows
you to do that.
Here we are, first one.
Kids are going to love it.
Straightforward,
simple ricotta and
fig oatmeal.
Number two,
we're going to take dried
cherries.
Again,
a little tart,
a little different.
A little coconut and Stevia
mixed together, dried coconut.
Some slivered almonds or
bleached almonds.
Again, you can use any nut you
want. You like walnuts, use
walnuts. If you like unsalted
peanuts, you can do the same
thing.
Let's take our oatmeal.
Mix that together.
Again, the cherries are dried,
but the heat from the oatmeal,
they're going to open up nice.
Think about this. If I had a
banana,
I wanted to put a banana on top
of this, I could do just that.
Again,
number two. Oatmeal
with some almonds and
dried cherries.
Simple,
effective.
Oatmeal number three.
Apple.
I'm looking for texture.
I'm looking for flavor and
sweetness.
A little bit of cinnamon.
I'm not a big lover of
cinnamon, but it's really good
for you. And a little bit of
brown sugar.
Oatmeal back into
the mix.
I have not cooked or touched
or sauteed the actual
apples. I want the texture
to be crunchy and crispy.
Sweetness from the sugar,
or the brown sugar,
and the cinnamon
gives me that good old American
flavor.
Three separate oatmeals
from one batch.
If I wanted to add
strawberries, blueberries,
blackberries,
or any other type of nut,
bananas.
Or, some people,
and here's my wife by the way,
sriracha, a thermogenic
that heats the body,
burns fat. Remember,
thinking about healthy food.
Everything that you're eating
here is healthy.
If you want to replace the
Stevia and the coconut with
honey, we can do that,
too.
It all depends on your flavors,
your taste,
making food simple,
that your kids will eat as well
as you.
For more information on healthy
food, go check out
bodybuilding.com. I'm Chef
Robert Irvine. Until next time,
be well and take care of each
other.
Oatmeal again? Yup, but not like you've ever had it before. Open your mind and surprise your palate with these three unique takes from a world-renowned chef! Chef Robert Irvine's Fit Crunch Bars ► http://bbcom.me/2qFdRhx Free & Flat Rate Shipping on Top Brands | Look for the B-Elite Badge ► http://bbcom.me/2qEGQlu You might think oatmeal's, well, oatmeal. Nothing special, just functional. But, if you ask Chef Robert Irvine, it's the best morning meal there is. Unlike that stack of flap jacks or sugary cereal, it'll keep you fuller, longer. "Oatmeal gives you two hours of slow-burning carbohydrates," Chef Irvine says. What's more, Irvine insists you're definitely not limited to the same old flavors you've always known. Using one pot of oatmeal, you can follow Chef Irvine's lead and create three different dishes with three very different flavor profiles. Give them a try, and tailor as desired—whether that means adding berries, peanuts, or even sriracha! ============================================= | Ricotta And Fig Oatmeal | Add a savory punch to your morning meal with this recipe. Topping the figs with warm oatmeal allows them to bloom, capturing the full flavor of their essential oils. The ricotta cheese adds texture and protein. Yum! Ingredients - Quick cooking rolled oats, 1/3 cup - Water, 1/3 cup - Dried figs, 1 oz. - Ricotta cheese, 1 tbsp - Stevia, 1 tbsp Directions 1. Place dried figs in a bowl. 2. Add ricotta cheese. 3. Top with warm oatmeal, and serve. Nutrition Facts - Serving size: 1 bowl - Recipe yields: 1 serving - Calories: 242 - Fat: 4 g - Carbs: 46 g - Protein: 8 g ============================================= | Almond Cherry Oatmeal | The combination of tart cherries, slivered almonds, and sweet coconut give this dish a surprising range of flavors and textures. Don't fear it. Dig in! Ingredients - Quick cooking rolled oats, 1/3 cup - Dried cherries, 1 tbsp - Dried coconut, 1 oz. - Slivered almonds, 1/4 cup - Water, 1/3 cup - Stevia, 1 tbsp - Salt to taste Directions 1. Add dried cherries, coconut, and stevia to a bowl. 2. Mix in slivered almonds. 3. Top with warm oatmeal. Mix and serve. Nutrition Facts - Serving size: 1 bowl - Recipe yields: 1 serving - Calories: 539 - Fat: 31 g - Carbs: 53 g - Protein: 13 g ============================================= | Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal | This recipe is about three things: texture, flavor, and sweetness. From the sweet cinnamon-sugar combo to the crunch of the apples (which contrasts nicely with the smooth oatmeal), this meal will settle any hankering you've got for apple pie. Ingredients - Quick cooking rolled oats, 1/3 cup - Water, 1/3 cup - Diced apple, 1/2 - Cinnamon, 1 tsp - Brown sugar, 1 tbsp - Butter, 1 tbsp - Stevia, 1 tbsp Directions 1. Mix apple with cinnamon and brown sugar. 2. Top with warm oatmeal. Mix and serve. Nutrition Facts - Serving size: 1 bowl - Recipe yields: 1 serving - Calories: 344 - Fat: 15 g - Carbs: 51 g - Protein: 5 g