HEALTHY OATS BREAKFAST FOR WEIGHT LOSS - TASTY OVERNIGHT OATS RECIPE

OVERNIGHT OATS COCONUT MILK

Here am back with a lip-smacking breakfast recipes where oatmeal is the star ingredient. This is my third post sharing yummy recipes for weight loss. Making a space for oatmeal in your pantry shelves is a very good idea these days. Is oatmeal good for kids to gain weight and adults to weight loss? The answer is a big YES. Here is the reason. Oatmeal works for either goal. For those who need to lose weight with oatmeal recipes must follow these instructions. Use low-fat milk, add low-fat yogurt or Greek yogurt, add chia seeds, whether fruits or nuts add very fewer toppings, drizzle very less natural sweet like honey, dates puree etc. So as long as you don't add more sweeteners and toppings, a bowl of oatmeal (not more than that) won't break your calorie budget or weight loss diet. For those who want to gain weight with oatmeal recipes must follow these instructions. When you add more calories and proteins rich ingredients in your oatmeal like nuts, fruits, honey, dates puree or sugar, full-fat milk, butter or ghee (for kids), weight gain powders etc, for sure this will supports you to gain weight. 

Recently I have got many requests from my readers to share more weight loss recipes. So I thought of sharing a healthy diet oats recipes - Overnight Oats. When I heard about the overnight uncooked oats for the first time, I have piqued no end. But now, am in love with this easy simple yet yummy breakfast. Overnight oats are very easy to prepare but some people won't like its taste as it is flavorless and tasteless. So here is my recipe showing how to make overnight oats very tasty and yet contribute to weight loss. For making overnight oats recipe, the oats must be soaked in water for at least 5 hours or overnight and must store in the refrigerator until use. Here I soaked the oats in fresh coconut milk which enhances the flavor of this dish (or you can soak it in low-fat milk instead for those of you who dislikes its flavor). In the morning or after 5 hours, add chia seeds (great for weight loss), fruits like banana (half of a banana sliced is enough), pomegranate, and drizzle a teaspoon of honey for the sweetness (if required only). One of the best ways to eat fruits in the morning is through fruit oatmeal. Isn't it? Actually, the sweet from the fruits are all enough to complete this oatmeal. Meals that do not require cooking or much cooking are an added joy. This is the one reason which I love to experiment with overnight oats. I have tried many different yummy weight loss recipes with oatmeal. Hope I can share it soon on my blog. Like so, will share oats for dinner weight loss soon. Here is the recipe showing how to make oats recipes for weight loss/low cal overnight oats/banana overnight oats/healthy oats breakfast/best overnight oatmeal/overnight chia oatmeal/overnight oats with fruit/oatmeal diet/best oatmeal for weight loss/quaker oats recipes for weight loss.

INGREDIENTS (Serves 2 )   1 cup = 250 ml

Quick oats/Quaker oats - 1 cup 

Fresh Coconut milk/low-fat milk - 1.5 cups

Chia seeds      - 2 tsp

Pomegranate seeds - 1 tbsp

Banana sliced or chopped - 1, small, Chiquita

Honey               - 1 tsp, optional

PREPARATION

• In a jar (i took a big glass jar or you can use two small jars instead), add oats. If you are using two glass jars, then add half a cup of oats in each jar.
• To this, add coconut milk (can use almond milk, low-fat milk instead ). Mix with a spoon. Keep it in the refrigerator for at least 5 hours or overnight.
• The next day while serving, add chia seeds and mix well. Then top it with pomegranate seeds, chopped banana, and drizzle honey (if required). For more details, please check the above video.
• Have it for breakfast. It is very good for those who are following weight loss diets. It's yummy too even I liked it very much.

HOMEMADE BIRYANI MASALA POWDER

BIRIYANI MASALA POWDER RECIPE

So here is the recipe with a detailed video showing how to make aromatic biryani masala powder at home. Biryani is the South Asian rice dish which is very popular around the globe. A great meal to enjoy with your friends and family during special occasions. Biryani masala powder is a combination of spices which is dry roasted, powdered and then added to make delicious biryani. You can make chicken biryani, vegetable biryani, mutton biryani, fish biryani etc. with this aromatic spice mix. 

INGREDIENTS

Dried red chilies    - 2 nos

Bay leaves             - 4  nos

Cumin seeds          - 1 tsp

Coriander seed      - 1.5  tbsp

Caraway seeds / saajeerakam / shah jeera- 1 tsp

Green cardamom    - 12 nos

Cinnamon stick      - 4 small pieces

Cloves                    - 1 tsp

Mace                      - 3 nos

Star anise               - 2 nos

Peppercorns           - 1 tbsp

Fennel seeds          - 1 tsp

PREPARATION

• Set aside all these ingredients ready.
• Heat a pan. Dry roast dried red chilies and bay leaves for two minutes. Transfer it to the blender. Set aside.
• Then in the same pan add cumin seeds, coriander seeds, caraway seeds. Dry roast it until they turn aromatic (for at least 3 minutes). Again transfer it to the blender. Set aside.
• Now dry roast cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, mace, peppercorns and fennel seeds. When done, again transfer these ingredients into the blender.
• Let it cool slightly and then blend to a fine powder. 
• Transfer it to an airtight container and add a tablespoon of this masala powder while preparing biryani. 

SIMPLE EGG RECIPES - KOLHAPURI EGG CURRY

EASY BREAKFAST IDEAS WITH EGGS

Egg curry is my favorite breakfast side dish recipe. I used to try varieties of egg curry to side with dosa or chapati. This kolhapuri egg curry is a spicy, flavorful and very easy Indian curry recipe which pairs well with plain dosa and chapati. Here the hard-boiled eggs are cooked in spicy gravy which is full of flavors.  The aroma from this curry itself makes one drool. So let us see how to make kolhapuri egg curry. Here is the recipe showing how to make kolhapuri egg curry/ curried egg recipe/egg recipes indian/breakfast ideas with eggs/easy egg recipes/egg recipes for kids/yummy egg recipes/boiled egg recipes for breakfast. 

INGREDIENTS

Hard-boiled eggs   - 5 nos, make slits gently

Onion   - 2 nos, roughly chopped

Garlic   - 3 cloves

Ginger  - a small piece, chopped

Peppercorns  - half tsp

Green chilies - 1 + 1 (sliced)

Curry leaves   - few

Red chili powder - 1 tbsp

Coriander powder - 1 tsp

Turmeric powder   - half tsp

Salt                        - half tsp

Tomato                  - 1, big, chopped

Coconut scraped    - quarter a cup

Fresh cream            - 1 tbsp

Chopped coriander leaves - few, chopped

Oil 

PREPARATION

• Set aside the hard boiled eggs ready. Gently make slits over the eggs.
• Coarse grind onion, garlic, ginger, peppercorns and green chili (1) and set aside.
• Heat a pan with oil. Add the sliced green chili and curry leaves. Saute for a while. Then add the coarse ground onion mixture. Saute and let it cook over a medium flame until light and golden.
• When done, add chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt, and tomato chopped. Mix well and let it cook covered for 5 minutes or until the tomato turns slightly mushy.
• Then add the scraped coconut and saute well. Transfer it to a blender. Once it cools slightly, blend it to a paste and set aside.
• Now to the same pan dry roast the hard-boiled egg for 2 minutes.
• Then add half tsp of oil and pour the ground onion tomato paste. Add some water too. Then mix very well and cook covered for few minutes.
• When done or oil floats on the top, add fresh cream and give a fine mix. 
• Slide the hard boiled eggs now. Cook for another few minutes. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot.

CHIA SEED COCONUT MILK DRINK - WEIGHT LOSS DRINKS

BEST MEAL REPLACEMENT DIETS

Again am back with yet another healthy weight loss drink. Yes, a chia seed coconut milk drink which tastes really yummy. A perfect drink to sip when you feel thirsty and hungry.That means the best meal replacement weight loss drink. Moreover, i suggest this quick drink as a perfect brunch drink. And this drink is a dilly of a weight loss drink recipe. For those who are not able to participate in any weight loss programs for woman but need to shed weight must try this chia drink. Why can't we try such simple drinks for months instead of a weight loss surgery? 

Chia seeds, which really helps you to lose weight easily. Nowadays, chia seeds have become one of the popular superfoods for weight loss.The benefits of chia seeds include healthy skin, reduce weight, reduce the signs of aging, beneficial to the heart and digestive systems, builds stronger bones and muscles etc. This seed is rich in fiber, omega 3 fatty acids, protein, vitamins, and minerals. The versatility of this seed makes it more special. Chia seeds have a mild, nutty taste and so it can be added to most of the recipes. You can even add this seed just to garnish your dessert or drinks. Just soak these seed in water and then add it your favorite drinks. 
The pomegranate seeds enhance the taste of this drink. Pomegranate fruit has strong antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties which is due to the presence of tannins, anthocyanin and high levels of polyphenols and flavonoids that plays a major role in imparting weight loss property. Like so, coconut milk, almonds also helps with weight loss. So let us see how to make yummy weight loss drinks/weight loss shakes/fat burning drinks/slimming drinks/healthy drinks for weight loss/good weight loss drinks/fat reducing drink/chia energy drink/chia pudding coconut milk/drinks made with coconut milk/coconut milk desserts.

INGREDIENTS

Thick coconut milk    - 2 cups(from one scraped coconut)

Honey or Sweetened condensed milk - 4 tbsp (can add more or less)

Banana    - 1, Chiquita, chopped

Pomegranate seeds - half a cup  

Almonds sliced       - 8 nos, sliced
Cashews           - 4 nos, chopped

Chia seed      - 1 tbsp, soaked in quarter a cup of water

Puffed rice flakes - quarter a cup (can use dry roasted rice flakes)

PREPARATION

• Soak the chia seeds in a quarter cup of water for 3 to 5 minutes or until you set aside the other ingredients.
• Take a large bowl. Add the thick coconut milk. To this add the sweetened condensed milk or honey (you can add more or less ). For those who are more health-conscious, they can add dates puree or jaggery syrup or honey instead. I used condensed milk only for that whitish texture.
• Then add the puffed rice flakes, chopped banana, and pomegranate seeds, sliced almonds, chopped cashews and then finally the soaked chia seeds. Mix well. You can add more chia seeds to this drink. 
• Serve chilled. It tastes yummy. 

CONDIMENT RECIPES - ROASTED DRIED PRAWNS

DRIED PRAWNS RECIPES / KERALA CONDIMENTS

A condiment is a spice or a sauce that is served along with food to enhance the taste of that particular food. Most of us need some condiments like pickles, sauces, coconut chutney to complement some dishes like biryani, rice soup, steamed rice etc. Roasted dried prawns(which is popularly known as unakka chemmeen roast or chammanthi) is a very popular Kerala recipe which accompanies best with steamed rice. This condiment is very spicy and tastes super delicious. You can prepare this prawns condiment in bulk and keep refrigerated for weeks. But for me, it vanishes in a day itself. The simplicity and finger licking taste of this condiment makes me to try this often at my home. For this recipe, i prefer using shallots but you can use finely sliced and chopped onion instead. You can use more or less chili powder for this condiment (chammanthi) according to your preference to heat. Like so, you have to saute shallots very well over a medium flame until it turns light and golden. The addition of coconut oil in this recipe imparts a heavenly aroma and flavor.  

INGREDIENTS

Dried prawns or unakka chemmeen  - 1 cup, leveled

Small onion/shallots - 20 nos sliced

Tomato   - 2, medium sized, chopped

Dried red chilli - 3 nos

Kashmiri chili powder - 2 tsp (i added less only)

Salt to taste

Coconut oil - 2 tbsp+ 1 tsp (for the final garnish)

PREPARATION

• Heat a pan and dry fry the dried prawns (unakka chelli / unakka chemmeen ) for 4 minutes over a very low flame. Saute occasionally. When done, transfer it to a plate. 
• To the same pan, add a tsp of oil and saute the dried red chilies for few seconds. Set aside.
• Now pulse the dry roasted dried chilies and dried prawns in a grinder for 2 seconds. Or you can powder it well. Keep it aside.
• Now again heat a pan with 2 tbsp of coconut oil. Saute the sliced shallots until the onion turns light and golden (it is very important )
• When it is done, add the finely sliced tomato along with salt. Cover it and cook for 2 minutes.
• Then add chilli powder and saute very well. Check for salt. Cook well until tomato turns mushy and oil floats on the top (over a low flame)
• Then add the powdered mixture and mix well. If the condiment is too dry, sprinkle hot water and mash it lightly. Let it cook for awhile and then switch off the flame.
• Finally while serving, top it with some coconut oil for a mouthwatering flavor.
• You can prepare this condiment in bulk and store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for weeks. I bet, it is a finger licking good condiment and i highly recommend to try this out. 
• It pairs best with steamed rice.

OATS RECIPES FOR WEIGHT LOSS - YUMMY BANANA OATS FOR BREAKFAST

BREAKFAST OATS RECIPE

How about an oatmeal recipe which tastes awfully delicious? Change up your usual sweetener with this natural sweetener - Dates.  Dates are considered as one of the best natural sweeteners with massive health benefits.  Eating one date per day is necessary for a balanced and healthy diet. Do you know the benefits of eating dates for breakfast? Dates act as the ideal morning vitamin and mineral supplement. It boosts brain activity and enhances concentration. This fruit helps in lowering LDL cholesterol. Yes ..it is so boring to consume dates as it is in the early morning. Ok..then try this scrumptious oatmeal that helps you to include dates in your breakfast meal.  Like so it is insipid having sugarfree oatmeal for breakfast. Isn't it?  So adding this dates puree as a sweetener for your oats porridge will surely excite you much. For those who want to less the belly fat and body fat, here is a simple tip. Try adding more dry fruits in your daily breakfast. In this oats porridge, i added dried cranberries which have been regarded as the weight loss food in cereals. Moreover, dried fruits are the excellent source of antioxidants. As cranberries are high in fiber and polyphenols, it contributes to weight reduction. I prefer using skim milk or low-fat milk in this recipe for those who are more concerned about their diet. Finally about the addition of caramelized banana in this healthy oatmeal. Here i used jaggery for caramelization which is surprisingly effective as an aid for weight loss. So have this yummy healthy oatmeal and enjoy. Here is the recipe showing how to make oats for breakfast/oatmeal recipe/oatmeal breakfast/healthy oat recipes/porridge oats/date smoothie/oats with dry fruits/dried fruit recipes/oats diet.

INGREDIENTS

Oats  - 4 tbsp

Dates - 6 nos, soaked in a cup of water overnight

Milk  - half a cup (can use skimmed milk or low-fat milk)

Cranberries dried - half a cup (helps to reduce belly fat)

Salt  - a pinch, to balance the taste

Banana - half of a banana, sliced (can use Chiquita or ripe plantain)

Jaggery - 1.5 tbsp (can add less)

PREPARATION

Here is the video 

• Soak dates in a cup of drinking water overnight (u can also mash the dates lightly in hot water and use instantly without soaking).
• Then squeeze the dates well with hand and strain it through a strainer and get the puree. 
• Now add the oats to a pan along with the dates puree. If the puree is so thick, then add half a cup of water required for cooking the oats. 
• When the oats are done and become thick, add half a cup of milk, a pinch of salt to balance the taste and mix well (You can use skimmed milk or low-fat milk or soy milk ). Let it boil and then add dried cranberries (u can add any dry fruits instead which helps to reduce the belly fat). The prepared oats must not be too thick nor too thin. Set aside. 
• To another pan, add sliced banana (i used ripe plantain) along with jaggery (for caramelizing). Now heat the pan over a low flame and when the bananas turn golden remove from flame. Add it to the prepared oats and serve hot. A yummy, healthy, quick and diet oats is ready to serve for breakfast. 

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