Oat flakes are made from the whole grain of the oat. Since only non-edible parts are removed, oat flakes are a whole grain.
High-quality oats are high in carbohydrates, unsaturated fatty acids, protein, soluble fibre, healthy beta-glucans and vitamins B1, B6 and E, as well as magnesium, phosphorus, calcium and iron.
Oats – What types are there?
There are three different types of flakes made from oats. The wholegrain flakes are made from whole oat grains. They are very firm to the bite and take longer to swell when heated.
The fine flakes are pressed from finely chopped oat kernels and swell more quickly than wholegrain flakes when heated.
Instant oat flakes are made from oat flour and dissolve immediately without leaving any residue. This is why instant oat flakes are used for porridge and baby food, as they can be drunk and digested without chewing. Instant oat flakes are recommended for babies from the fifth month onwards, and are also popular for use in light foods.
Why are oats so healthy?
The glucans contained in oats have a healthy effect on blood sugar levels and can lower cholesterol levels. These include, in particular, the very healthy beta glucan.
For this reason, oats are particularly suitable for a healthy diet. Eating healthy oats is particularly good for the growth of hair and nails and for preventing cardiovascular diseases.
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How do I prepare oat flakes properly?
There are many different ways to prepare oat flakes. They can be used in both sweet and savoury dishes and enjoyed hot or cold. Oat flakes are particularly suitable for making muesli, but boiling the flakes in milk is also very popular.
In recent years, overnight oats, porridge and Bircher muesli have become particularly popular. For these, you mix the flakes with any ingredients you like and let them soak overnight or boil them briefly in a saucepan. The combination with chia seeds is also ideal for the delicious oat porridge variations, as these further increase the swelling process.
What's more, oats dissolve wonderfully in oat milk and oat soup to counteract gastrointestinal illnesses and soothe the stomach. In the following section, you will find some recipe ideas for delicious and healthy oats.
Oats recipes from Verival
Oats breakfast with yoghurt and banana
For this recipe you need:
- 50 g oats
- 100 g yoghurt (or a plant-based alternative)
- 1 banana
Preparation:
Mix the oats with the yoghurt and refrigerate for a few hours, or even better, overnight. After the cooling time, top with the finely chopped banana. Other toppings, such as blueberries or peanut butter, give the whole recipe an even more unique taste!
Vegan Chia Seed Pancakes with Oats as the Base
For this recipe you need:
- 100 g oats
- 50 g flour
- 1/2 sachet baking powder
- 1 sachet vanilla sugar
- 1 pinch of salt
- 300 ml vegan plant-based milk
- 20 g melted coconut oil
- 1.5 tbsp chia seeds
Preparation:
First, puree the oats in a blender to create a fine oat flour. Then mix the oat flour with the flour, baking powder, vanilla sugar and a pinch of salt. Next, melt the coconut oil and add it to the flour mixture along with the chia seeds. Finally, the vegan plant-based drink is blended into the mixture. Now the dough is placed in a small pan in portions and fried until brown as desired. At the end, any toppings, such as fruit, nuts and peanut butter, can be spread on the pancakes. Delicious!
Oat biscuits with the Verival Bircher Porridge
For this recipe you need:
- 100 g Verival Bircher porridge
- 40 g flour
- 50 ml milk or vegetable drink
- 50 g honey or agave syrup
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
- Optional: chocolate chips
Preparation:
First, preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and mix all the ingredients. Place the mixture in small portions on a baking tray and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
Oat pizza for breakfast?
For this recipe you need:
Oat pizza dough:
- 30 g Verival Strawberry Chia Porridge (or ground oats)
- 30 g Verival seed mix
- 30 g coconut oil or butter (liquid)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp psyllium husks
Oat pizza topping:
- 200 g Greek yoghurt
- 200 g berries
- 30 g Verival sports muesli
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 250°C bottom heat. You can melt the coconut oil or the butter in the oven straight away. Then pour the Verival strawberry chia porridge (crushed oats) into a bowl and pour over the coconut oil or the butter. Stir well and leave to rest for 2-3 minutes. After a few minutes, stir in the eggs vigorously and fold in the psyllium husks. Put a layer of baking paper on a baking tray and grease it. Pour the dough onto the baking paper and spread it thinly and evenly. Bake the dough for about 15 minutes at 230°C bottom heat until the oatmeal dough is golden brown and crispy. Then let the dough cool. Spread the yoghurt evenly over the dough, add the sliced fruit and decorate with berries and muesli.
Make your own oat milk – here's how
For this recipe you need:
- 100 g oats
- 1 date
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1L water
- vanilla flavouring
Preparation:
Soak the 100 g of oats in water for 15 minutes. Then put the oats, a date and a pinch of salt in a blender with about 1 litre of water. You can now add the vanilla flavouring. Blend all the ingredients for about a minute. Then pass the mixture through a sieve to filter out any lumps. This results in a clear oat milk.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it can be said that oat flakes are not only good for the growth of hair and nails, but also for the prevention of cardiovascular and gastrointestinal diseases. Oat flakes are an ideal way to eat healthily. Thanks to the soluble fibre and the very healthy beta-glucan, oat flakes can be consumed without hesitation and used in a variety of recipes, such as overnight oats.
