Stress in the morning? 7 Oatmeal variations that are super easy to prepare

If you are regularly under power and time pressure in the morning, here you get the solution. Why would you want to start your day hungry, which throws you off your game and makes you miserable from the get-go. It's time for a turnaround. The recipes presented here require you to prepare the meals in question. From now on, you'll have little to do in the morning. After you've warmed up your food, you can start eating. This way, you will have enough time for breakfast, which you need for a successful day as well as for efficient training sessions.

Oatmeal 1: Baked oatmeal casserole

Ingredients:

•  200 g natural oatmeal
• 30g brown sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
•  1 tsp cinnamon
•  ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup dark chocolate chips
•  1 cup strawberries
•  2/3 cup blueberries
• 1 ripe banana
• 2 cups milk
• 1 large egg
•  2 tablespoons butter (chilled)
• 1 tsp vanilla

Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 190 degrees.
Spray a baking dish (10 × 10 cm) with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, mix the oats with the following ingredients: brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and half of each of the chocolate chips, and berries. Stir everything well and pour it into the baking dish.
Spread the other halves of the berries and chocolate chips on top of the mixture. Cut the bananas and place the slices on top. In a separate bowl, using a whisk, thoroughly mix the milk with the egg, butter and vanilla. Pour the milky liquid over the oatmeal mixture, making sure the oats are evenly coated. Bake for 30 minutes.
Optional: Remove the casserole from the pan and sprinkle a tablespoon of brown sugar over the dish for additional sweetness.
If you want the casserole to be golden brown, you will need to extend the baking time by 5 to 10 minutes.

Oatmeal 2: Vegan oatmeal muffins topped with bananas and almonds

Ingredients:

• 50 g almond butter
• 4 mashed bananas
• 1 extra banana, sliced
• 3 cups oats1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp salt1 cup raw sliced almonds for the topping

Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 190 degrees.
Grease a muffin pan with baking spray. You will need to spray the entire pan because everything will be filled to the brim.
If the almond butter is too thick, melt it in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Put all the ingredients in a large bowl and stir the mixture thoroughly. Now fill it into the muffin cups. Put a piece of banana on top of all the muffins. Place the tray on the rack in the center of the oven.
Let the muffins bake for about 20-25 minutes, until they are firm to the touch.
Optional: leave the muffins in the oven at a lower temperature for another 1-2 minutes to toast the almonds and caramelize the piece of banana. Be careful as almonds burn easily. If your oven works unevenly or you've never used it before, you may want to skip this step. Wait a few minutes for the muffins to cool before removing the edges with a knife and taking the little cakes out of the pan. You can serve them hot to yourself or let them cool and store in the refrigerator individually wrapped for your breakfast or snack. Enjoy.

Oatmeal 3: Pumpkin Oatmeal Casserole

Ingredients:

• 4 cups unsweetened almond milk
• 100g diced pumpkin (weighed without peel and seeds)
• 1/2 cup pecan pieces
• 1 cup fresh cranberries
•  2 tsp pumpkin pie spice without added sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups of seeded oatmeal
• 1/2 cup light raisins

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
Gently mix pumpkin, honey, vanilla, pumpkin spice and almond milk in a baking dish (9 × 13 cm).
Add oatmeal, pecans, cranberries and raisinsShortly stir to combine.
Bake for 45 minutes (or until the casserole is soft and cooked).

Oatmeal 4: Baked oatmeal with apple and walnut

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 mashed banana
• 1.5 cups milk
• 1 tsp vanilla
•  3-4 small apples
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 190 degrees.
Mix dry ingredients together in a bowl.
Mash bananas to pulp in separate bowl and add remaining (wet) ingredients.
Add the porridge to the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix everything well.
Grease a small baking dish or pan with butter.
Pour in oat mixture. Top with apples and walnuts. Bake for 30 minutes on medium level.
Let cool for 10 minutes before you start cutting.

Oatmeal 5: Baked oatmeal with berries and coconut

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 200 g oatmeal
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
•  1/2 teaspoon salt
•  1/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans
• 1/3 cup coarsely shredded coconut pieces
• 1/2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
•  2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups milk (cow milk, soy milk, almond milk -
  at will)
• Optional: yogurt

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 190 degrees.
Place the grid in the upper third of the oven.
Grease deep baking dish (approx. 20 cm) with butter and place in oven for about 5 minutes until butter is melted. In parallel, mix oatmeal, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Remove the dish with melted butter from the oven. Pour mixture into baking dish with butter. Add oatmeal until coated with butter. Mix pecans and coconut well and then mix with berries. Blueberries need to be evenly distributed throughout the dish. In the same bowl, whisk eggs, maple syrup and vanilla until evenly combined. Pour mixture into milk. Slowly pour evenly over oatmeal. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes (or until top is golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes before serving
Optional: garnish with fresh yogurt.

Oatmeal 6: Baked oatmeal with cocoa and peanut butter

Ingredients:

• 50g oatmeal
•  1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
•  2 tablespoons (30g) unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup almonds and milk of choice
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 heaping tablespoon peanut butter
• Optional: sugar or sweetener of choice

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 180 degrees.
Lightly grease small baking dish.
Mix oatmeal, baking powder, cocoa powder, salt, applesauce, milk and vanilla (and additional sweetener if desired).
Pour half of the mixture into the mold. Add peanut butter as a topping. Pour remaining oatmeal mixture on top.
Bake for 20 to 40 minutes (or until baked oatmeal is set and firm). Allow to cool slightly before eating.

Oatmeal 7: Baked oatmeal with blueberries and raspberries

Ingredients:

• 100 g oatmeal
• 30g walnuts cut into small pieces
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
•  3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 cup milk
• 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ( melted and slightly cooled down
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2-3 ripe bananas (peeled and sliced)
• 1 cup blueberries or raspberries (frozen or fresh, divided)

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 190 degrees.
Lightly grease 2 liter casserole dish
Mix rolled oats, half the walnuts, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl until evenly combined
Mix syrup, milk, egg, butter and vanilla in a liquid measuring cup. Spread banana slices in a single layer on the bottom of the baking dish.
Top with half of the berries. Sprinkle dry oat mixture over fruit until an even layer is formed. Pour liquid over oatmeal.
Scatter remaining nuts and berries on the surface
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is browned and the oats have set. Let cool at least 10 minutes before serving.