• 1 1/2 cup Whole Oats
• 1/2 cup Moong dal
• 1-2 tbsp Ghee
• Hing/ Asafoetida, a pinch
• 1 tbsp Olive oil or any neutral oil
• 1 Onion, chopped finely 
• 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• 1 cup Button Mushrooms, sliced
• 1 Carrot, small, chopped
• 1 cup Broccoli, chopped roughly 
• 1/4 cup Frozen Corn
• 150 gms Boneless Chicken, sliced into small thin strips
• 1 tsp Jeera/ Cumin
• 1 Sprig Curry leaves
• 4-5 cups Water
• Salt, as required 
• 1 tsp White pepper
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp Red Chilli powder
• 1-2 Green Chillies, optional 
• Coriander leaves, finely chopped for garnish 
• Lemon slice, for garnish

1. In a pressure cooker wash the moong dal and add it into the pressure cooker and add in the oats and add salt as required. Pour in around 3 cups of water and allow to cook on medium high for 2 whistles. 
   
   
   
2. In a large heavy bottom pan, pour the ghee and splutter the cumin, and a pinch of hing and add in the curry leaves. 
3. Next add in the ginger garlic paste and add in the chopped onion and sauté well. 
4. Next add in the chicken slices and add salt and pepper as required and cook well for around 4-5 minutes.
5. Next, pour a little olive oil and add in the veggies and cook well and finally add in your spices and the cooked mushy oats and moong dal. 
   
   
   
   
   
   
6. Add in some more water for the desired consistency and salt as required, pepper and finally add in a squeeze of lemon and ghee (if required).

Anything healthy and delicious is game for me. I love how easy and versatile this Oats Pancake recipe is. With a handful of basic ingredients found at home, you can easily make these pancakes at home. My favorite add ons are fresh fruits, especially blueberries, strawberries, kiwi and honey while for my girl it's always her favorite chocolate chips with chocolate sauce.

Like I said that these Pancakes are versatile, I added my own touch by caramelizing just ripen robust bananas in a caramel sauce, ohh boyy they are sooo good!! This was completely spontaneous, I usually don't do these extra sauces, unless it's for some special occasion. But this one is such a keeper! I know the pictures don't look that tempting, but the truth is they dont do justice to how yum the sauce is that goes so well with theseoat pancakes.

These pancakes make a great lunchbox idea for kids, they are yummy and healthy too. I was first treated to these yummy goodies when  my friend cum relative invited me to her home for breakfast and I was wowed by how easy yet yummy they were and I couldn't clearly make out that it was prepared using something like oats that is fibrous yet very difficult to convince the kids to eat. Such a great idea! Thanks Buraida for introducing Oats Pancakes to me. <3

If you are in a hurry these pancakes are the best as they can be completely made directly in a blender or made using a hand held blender like I did. So much less dishes to wash and directly pour the batter to the butter greased pan and voila! So easy peesy! Let's see how it's made...

Ingredients :

For Caramelized Banana Slices

Instructions:

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• 1 1/2 - 2 cups whole Rolled Oats
• 1/4 cup Coconut oil
• 5-6 tbsp Honey/ maple syrup
• 1 tsp Vanilla Essence 
• Salt, a pinch
• 1/4 cup Healthy Nut Mix
• 1/2 cup Yogurt
• 1/4 cup berries
• Fresh fruits of your choice
• 1 tsp Chia seeds

1. In a pan, pour coconut oil and add in your rolled oats, keep tossing until crisp.
2. Once you feel the oats are crisp, add in your sweetener, honey. Combine well.
3. Next add Vanilla Essence, salt, and health nuts mix and toss again.
   
   
   
4. Whilst hot, transfer the granola to a baking paper and allow to cool.
   
   
   
5. You may tap and shape into a rectangle, either way, allow to cool and crisp. Once cooled, break the granola pieces between your fingers/ palms so that the granola is not joined into a bar.
6. In a bowl, whisk yogurt well, and add the crisp granola as topping along with fresh fruits and berrie and a teaspoon of chia seeds. 
   
   
   

Ingredients : (makes 12 Nuggets)

For coating:

Instructions:

• 8-10 Dates deseeded
• 2 cups Ice cold milk
• 5 - 6 tbsp oats
• Date syrup for styling
• Chocos/nuts for garnishing

1. Soak the dates in warm milk for 5-10 minutes.
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6. Whilst the dates soak, roast the oats on low until a beautiful aroma comes. Be careful not to burn it.
7. Next add the deseeded dates and oats along with the soaked milk in a blender and blend well.
8. Now add the rest of the milk and pulse.
9. Style your glasses by pouring the dates syrup and immediately pour the smoothie and garnish with nuts or chocos for a crunch!
10. Your healthy smoothie is ready!

• For extra thickness add in extra roasted oats at the final pulse.
• Try to use ice cold milk or you may add ice cubes, if so adjust the sweetness accordingly by adding honey or extra dates.
• Roast the oats well without burning on low flame. That's where the delicious taste comes from. 

INGREDIENTS

• 1 medium Onion Finely Chopped
•  3 Garlic Cloves minced
• 1-2 cups quick cooking white Oats (depending on the thickness of the soup)
• 1/2 Carrot
• 1/2 cup French Beans
• 1/2 cup Broccoli
• 2 tbsp white vinegar
• 3/4 cup Corn (cause I love corn)
• 150 gm chicken breast
• 1 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon white pepper (Optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed chili flakes (Optional)
• 1 Maggi Chicken Cube (Optional)
• Spring Onions to garnish
• Salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Soak the vegetables with white vinegar for 15-20 minutes.
2. Boil the chicken breast with water covering the chicken, add salt and ground pepper.
3. Now take a big pot or non-stick casserole on a medium-high flame, put in the butter and olive oil. Once the butter has melted immediately add in the minced garlic and saute till the raw aroma goes. Be careful not to burn the garlic and onions.
4. Next, add in the finely chopped onions, add a little salt and saute till translucent.
5. Now add in the Oats about 1 cup and increase gradually if needed after checking the consistency when the water is added and the soup boils. Sautee the Oats with the garlic and onions for a couple of minutes and add in the veggies and saute the veggies for a couple of minutes. (Ps. You may add in the chicken cube/freshly made chicken stock at this stage)
6. Now add in 4-5 Cups of water, freshly ground black pepper, chili flakes, white pepper powder, and salt according to requirement (the stock already has salt). 
7. Let it boil till the veggies are done. Check if the soup is thick enough (the oats acts as a thickening agent here), add more oats if required. Add in the chicken (you may slice the chicken to make pieces or you may use a fork to shred it)
8. Give it a good stir and let it boil for about 5 minutes and your soup is done.
9. Serve in soup bowls and garnish with chopped spring onions. Serve warm.

• If using mushrooms you may saute them in little butter/olive oil and add in a splash of soy sauce when the mushroom gets done and salt if required.
• You may use the white part of the spring onions chopped finely, and sautee when you add in the onions.

1. Combine Chia seeds, Oats, Almond milk, Salt, Cinnamon Powder, Maple Syrup and Honey in a mason jar or a glass container. Give it a good shake or mix.
2. Place it in the refrigerator overnight.
3. Give the mixture a good stir to make sure the chia seeds have soaked up all the goodness.
4. You may add in berry puree or fruit smoothie for some extra craziness, but I prefer bite-size fruits in my jar.
5. Top up with some cereals for crunch, any dry fruits (I used walnuts), fruits and berries. (all these are optional)
6. Voila! Your Oats is ready to be relished.