High-Fiber Blueberry Oatmeal Recipe May Put You In a Fiber Frenzy (5 Ingredients, 5 Minutes) High Fiber Recipes High Protein Recipes Breakfast Snacks Brunch Budget Recipes Gluten-free Fruit

Seems like everyone is in a fiber frenzy right now! High-fiber recipes are all the rage. But how much do you know about fiber and the health benefits of fiber?

Fiber can be soluble or insoluble. Both are good for your health, but they have different jobs.

• Soluble fiber attracts and dissolves in water. This forms a gel and slows down digestion, which may help us feel fuller, longer.

• Insoluble fiber doesn't dissolve in water, it stays pretty much intact, helping move food and waste in our intestines and preventing constipation, like a laxative.

Staying hydrated is important, because fiber can have a reverse effect and block us up. Soluble fiber can be found in oatmeal, lentils and carrots, and insoluble fiber in broccoli, onions and grapes, just to name a few.

Good Sources of Soluble Fiber

• legumes
• grains
• fruits
• vegetables
• flaxseeds

Good Sources of Insoluble Fiber

• whole grains
• beans 
• legumes
• raspberries
• blueberries

Start adding more fiber to your diet with this high-fiber blueberry oatmeal recipe. Not only will you get more fiber, but also a healthy dose of protein (check out the health benefits of protein). Here is your short shopping list for this gluten-free recipe: quick oats (check out the health benefits of oats), milk (regular or plant-based milk), brown sugar, ground cinnamon and fresh or frozen blueberries (check out the health benefits of blueberries).

Serve this high-fiber oatmeal with blueberries for breakfast, as part of a brunch spread or as an energizing, high-fiber snack during the day. You could even enjoy a bowl of this creamy oatmeal for dessert after dinner.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 to 2

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 1 cup quick oats
• 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, thawed

Here's how to make it: 

1. Bring the milk to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in the oats and salt. Cook until thick, about 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often. (Check the label and make sure your oats are gluten-free if you're on a gluten-free diet.)
2. Stir in the brown sugar and cinnamon. Spoon into a bowl (or bowls) and top with the blueberries. (You could also top with chopped nuts, raw oatmeal or seeds for more nutrition.)

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