Are you on the hunt for a nutritious and energizing breakfast to kickstart your workout? Look no further than my favorite pre-workout secret weapon – the ultimate oatmeal mix. Packed with a delightful combination of oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits, this power-packed meal is the ideal way to prepare your body for a successful training session.
The Power of Oats: Oats have long been hailed as a breakfast staple, and for a good reason. They are rich in complex carbohydrates, providing a steady release of energy that sustains you throughout your workout. Oats are also a fantastic source of dietary fiber, which keeps you feeling full and satisfied while promoting healthy digestion. Plus, they offer a plethora of essential vitamins and minerals, such as manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium, to support overall well-being.
Nuts and Seeds for Added Crunch and Nutrition: To elevate the nutritional profile and flavor of your pre-workout oatmeal, I add a variety of nuts and seeds. These tiny powerhouses are packed with healthy fats, protein, and an array of vitamins and minerals and provide a satisfying crunch to each bite!
Dried Fruit for Natural Sweetness: Add a little bit of natural sweetness with you favorite dried fruits.
Customizing Your Perfect Pre-Workout Oatmeal Mix: One of the best aspects of this pre-workout oatmeal mix is its versatility. You can tailor it to your preferences and dietary needs. The possibilities are endless!
Preparing Your Pre-Workout Breakfast: Creating this mix is as simple as combining the ingredients and giving them a quick stir. I usually pre mix my ingredients in a mason jar or container ahead of time so its ready to use when I am rushed in the mornings. My favorite ways to enjoy the mix is mixed in with yogurt muesli style or cooking them on a stove top as a more flavorful oatmeal.
My Favorite Oat Mix
Course: Breakfast10
minutes5
minutesBelow is the ingredient combination to make up your own oat mix. The oatmeal recipe included is my favourite way to enjoy the mix!
Ingredients (oat mix)
3 cups Quick Cooking Oats
1/3 cup Seeds (hemp hearts, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, etc.)
1/3 cup Dried Fruit (raisins, dried cranberries, dried blueberries, dried pineapple etc.)
1/3 cup Nuts (sliced almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews etc.)
- Oatmeal
3/4 cup Oat Mix
1 1/2 cups Water
1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
Fruit (berries, banana, etc.)
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine and stir oats with your preferred combination of nuts, seeds, and dried fruit.
- Store oat mix in a large mason jar or sealed container.
- For the oatmeal, combine 3/4 cup oat mix with 1 1/2 cups water in a small pot.
- Cook the oat mix on the stove over medium heat until all the water is dissolved.
- Top oatmeal with 1/2 cup Greek yogurt and your favourite fresh fruit!