Juggling your work and social life can be a real challenge. Give your body a jumpstart, and eat supergrains like oatmeal to help you get back on your feet.
Oats are a great source of Vitamin B1, which is known for being a natural mood enhancer. It also has phosphorus and magnesium, which are integral to having healthy bones and a healthy body. Oatmeal is also rich in essential nutrients like protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals like Vitamin B6, that can give you that much needed boost to help you regain your energy after a night out. Get your daily dose of these important nutrients through a pack of Quaker Oats every morning.
Pair Quaker Oats with other healthy ingredients for that perfect energy boost. Here are 3 easy and healthy recipes to turn to:
Chunky Monkey Oat Smoothie
Bananas and coconut boost your potassium levels (your supply is depleted after consuming alcohol), and honey helps break down the alcohol in your stomach.
Prep time 2 minutes
Cooking time 3 minutes
Serves 1
1/3 cup Quaker Instant Oatmeal Banana and Honey
½ cup hot water
1 frozen banana
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1/2 cup coconut juice
1 Place hot water and Quaker Instant Oatmeal Banana and Honey in a bowl.
2 Stir and let cook for 3 minutes. Stir some more and let it cool down for a bit.
3 Place frozen banana, peanut butter, coconut juice, and cooked Quaker Instant Oatmeal in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Savory Oatmeal with Eggs and Spinach
Enhance oatmeal with spinach and eggs to help break down the left over alcohol in your system.
Prep time 5 minutes
Cooking time 3 minutes
Serves 1
1/3 cup Quaker Instant Oatmeal Original with Milk
1/2 water
1 egg
handful of spinach
salt and pepper to taste
1 Combine Quaker Rolled Oats, water, egg, and spinach. Mix to combine.
2 Microwave for 1 minute. Stir then microwave for 30-second bursts for 2 minutes more.
3 Season with salt and pepper. Let cool a bit before eating.
PRO TIP! Top it with bacon bits to make it even tastier!
Oat and Yogurt Bowl
Chia seeds slow down the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream, while bananas give you much-needed potassium.
Prep time 2 minutes
Cooking time 3 minutes
Serves 1
1/3 cup Quaker Instant Oatmeal Fruit and Nuts
½ cup hot water
½ cup Greek Yogurt
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1 banana, sliced
1 Place hot water and Quaker Instant Oatmeal Fruit and Nuts in a bowl. Stir and let cook for 3 minutes.
2 Stir in Greek yogurt and chia seeds.
3 Top with banana slices.
