{"id":2419,"date":"2019-08-22T09:56:36","date_gmt":"2019-08-22T07:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/?p=2419"},"modified":"2024-05-31T09:18:07","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T07:18:07","slug":"get-your-oatmeal-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/blog\/2019\/08\/22\/get-your-oatmeal-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Get your oatmeal on"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Oatmeal is the number one meal you can have for breakfast. Not only does it taste good, but it&#8217;s quick and easy to make, is very high in fiber, and it can help you lose weight.<\/p>\n<p>Oatmeal is very versatile and can be enjoyed as a savory or sweet meal. As a bonus, you can make yummy granola energy bars to give you that extra boost whenever you need it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oatmeal variations (just add the following&#8230;)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Sweet<\/strong>: Cinnamon, applesauce, raisins, dried cranberries, pistachios, brown sugar, chopped walnuts, frozen berries, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, crushed pineapple, mandarin orange slices, shredded coconut, peanut butter, sliced banana, honey, Nutella.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Savory<\/strong>: shredded cheddar cheese, fried egg, bacon, mushrooms, chopped spinach, feta cheese, shredded carrots<\/p>\n<p><strong>Homemade granola energy bar:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ingredients<\/strong><br \/>\nA handful of dates; a handful of almonds; 3\/4 cup oats; two tablespoon peanut butter; tablespoon honey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Method<\/strong><br \/>\nMix it all together<br \/>\nForm the bars by hand or using a pan<br \/>\nStick them in the freezer until needed<br \/>\nEnjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oatmeal is the number one meal you can have for breakfast. 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