Oatmeal & Apple Breakfast Bowl
A Simple, Nutrient-Packed Meal That Helped Me Lose 10kg!
Why This Works
✔ Natural energy – Slow-releasing carbs + fiber keep you full for hours
✔ Zero processed sugar – Sweetness comes only from fruit
✔ Gut-friendly – Great source of soluble fiber
Ingredients (1 serving)
- 1 cup rolled oats (or steel-cut for more texture)
- 2 medium apples, diced (skin on for extra fiber)
- 2 cups water (or unsweetened almond milk)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
(Optional toppings: walnuts, chia seeds, almond butter)
How I Make It Daily
1. Cook the Oats
- Bring water/milk to boil in a small pot
- Stir in oats, diced apples, cinnamon and salt
- Simmer 5-7 mins (15 mins for steel-cut), stirring occasionally
2. My Favorite Variations
- Warm & cozy: Add 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Protein boost: Stir in 1 tbsp chia seeds at the end
- Crunchy: Top with 10 raw almonds
Why It Aids Weight Loss
📉 Low calorie density – Big volume, modest calories
🍏 Apple benefits: Pectin fiber helps control hunger hormones
⏳ Prevents snacking: Keeps me full until lunch
Pro Tip: I prep 5 servings every Sunday and reheat with a splash of water!
(Try my 2-Ingredient Banana Egg Pancakes for another sugar-free breakfast!)
💪 Note: Combined with regular exercise and balanced meals for my 10kg loss