5 quick oats recipes to never skip breakfast again Let’s be honest — mornings are chaos. Your alarm goes off, your brain goes offline, and breakfast? Usually replaced by scrollfast instead of breakfast. But what if I told you there’s a single ingredient that can flip your mornings from boring to brilliant? Enter oats — the golden grain that’s faster than instant noodles and healthier than your gym crush’s salad bowl.
Gone are the days when oats were just a sad porridge in a dull bowl. Today, they’ve gone Bollywood-level versatile! From crispy chillas and smoothies to desi-style upma and even cookies — oats are the ultimate breakfast chameleons. They’re rich in fiber, keep you full for hours, stabilize your energy, and can transform into anything you crave — sweet, savory, spicy, or smoothie-fied.
In fact, when Chef Vikas Khanna joined the Quaker 10-Day Oats Challenge, he didn’t just make recipes — he made oats look like art. He proved that oats aren’t just healthy; they’re delicious, quick, and creative enough to fit into every Indian kitchen.
So grab your spoon (or ladle), and let’s dive into 5 quick oats recipes that are so easy, you’ll never skip breakfast again
Oats Upma – A South Indian Twist with a Healthy Oat-y Upgrade
Who says healthy food can’t be comfort food? This Oats Upma proves otherwise. A perfect blend of spices, veggies, and fiber-rich oats, it’s light on the stomach but heavy on satisfaction. Think of it as your grandma’s upma meets modern nutrition goals.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats (powdered or rolled)
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 dry red chili
- 2 tbsp chana dal
- 1 tsp urad dal
- 10–12 curry leaves
- 1 chopped onion & tomato
- ½ cup corn & capsicum
- 2 cups water
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt (optional)
Preparation
Heat a pan, add mustard seeds, dry chili, chana dal, urad dal, and curry leaves. Once they start dancing, toss in onions and let them go golden. Add tomatoes, veggies, salt, and boiling water. Now, slowly rain in the oats with one hand while stirring with the other like a pro chef on TV. Cook for 3–4 minutes till fluffy and dry. Finish with lemon juice and enjoy a bowl that tastes like sunshine and health.
Pro tip: Add roasted peanuts for crunch or ghee for that extra desi aroma
Oats Chilla – The Indian Pancake That Makes You Feel Fit
If you love chillas but hate the guilt of oily breakfasts, this one’s your new best friend. The Oats Chilla is soft, flavorful, and packed with protein, fiber, and all the goodness that keeps your tummy happy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats (ground into powder)
- 3 tbsp gram flour (besan)
- 1½ cups water
- 1 onion, 1 tomato (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp kasoori methi
- Green chilies, coriander, turmeric, salt
- ½ tsp garam masala
Preparation
Mix all the ingredients into a smooth batter. Heat a non-stick pan, pour a ladle of batter, and spread it lightly. Cook on both sides until golden. Each flip releases that heavenly aroma that screams — “Eat me now!”
Serving idea: Pair with mint chutney, Greek yogurt, or even hummus if you’re feeling fancy.
Fun fact: This recipe is so quick that by the time your tea cools down, your chilla will be ready
Oats Smoothie – Drink Your Breakfast Rule Your Morning
Sometimes chewing is overrated. Enter the Oats Smoothie, the breakfast for people who want nutrition on-the-go. It’s creamy, filling, and perfect for those who prefer sipping to sitting.
Ingredients
- ½ cup oats
- 1 frozen banana
- 2 cups almond milk (or regular milk)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp peanut butter
- 1 tbsp honey or dates (optional)
- A small piece of beetroot (for color & nutrition boost)
Preparation
Blend everything till silky smooth. That’s it. No chopping marathon, no dish pile-up — just blend and go. You get protein, good carbs, fiber, and flavor in one glass.
Bonus: Add cocoa powder and make it taste like dessert. Or add coffee and make your morning double-powered
Why it rocks: It keeps you full for hours and gives you superhero energy
Oats Parfait – Dessert for Breakfast? Yes, Please
Who says breakfast can’t look like a five-star dessert? The Oats Parfait is Instagram-worthy, delicious, and secretly healthy. Layers of oats, berries, yogurt, and honey turn your ordinary morning into a mini celebration.
Ingredients
- ½ cup Quaker Instant Oats
- 1 cup milk
- Berries (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- Honey or maple syrup
Preparation
Mix oats and milk, stir, and let it rest for 10 minutes. In a tall glass, layer oats, yogurt, and berries. Drizzle with honey and repeat the layers till it looks too pretty to eat. But then, eat it anyway — you deserve it.
Pro tip: Add crushed nuts for crunch or dark chocolate chips for an indulgent twist.
Perfect for: Fitness lovers who still want their breakfast to look like a dessert ad
Overnight Oats – The Lazy Genius Breakfast
Imagine waking up and your breakfast is already ready. That’s the magic of Overnight Oats — no cooking, no effort, just pure convenience. Ideal for people who love sleep as much as they love good food.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats
- 2 cups milk (or almond milk)
- 1 tbsp honey
- Mixed berries or fruits
- Cinnamon & nuts for garnish
Preparation
Combine oats, milk, and honey in a jar. Give it a good stir and pop it in the fridge overnight. In the morning, top with fruits, cinnamon, or a spoonful of peanut butter. It’s cool, creamy, and addictive in the best way possible.
Bonus tip: You can prep 3–4 jars at once — meal prep done, morning stress gone!
Mood: Wake, shake, eat — repeat
Bonus: Oats Snack Bars – The Anytime Energy Bites
Because oats deserve more than just breakfast glory! These Oats Snack Bars are your 4 PM hunger fix or post-workout fuel — chewy, crunchy, and naturally sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats
- 2 tbsp peanut butter (melted)
- 1 tbsp honey
- A handful of nuts & seeds
Preparation
Mix melted peanut butter and honey, add oats and nuts, press into a tray, and refrigerate. Slice into bars and store. Perfect for munching when Netflix asks, Are you still watching
Oats Cookies – Because Healthier Cookies Exist
Who says cookies can’t be healthy? With oats, eggs, vanilla, and a dash of cinnamon — you get soft, chewy cookies that taste sinful but aren’t.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Wheat flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder
- Lemon zest (for freshness)
Preparation
Mix everything, roll into balls, and bake for 10–11 minutes at 170°C. Sprinkle sugar before serving and bask in the aroma that’ll turn your kitchen into heaven.
Bonus: Perfect for dunking in milk or gifting someone you secretly love (or yourself)
Why Oats Rule Every Breakfast
Oats are like that one friend who fits into every group — smooth with fruits, spicy with veggies, classy in smoothies, and homely in kheer. They’re high in fiber, packed with protein, low in fat, and great for heart health. More importantly, they make breakfast quick, filling, and fun again.
So whether you’re chasing deadlines, workouts, or dreams — let oats power you up.
Remember: skipping breakfast is so last season — but a quick oats breakfast? Always in style
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