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Breakfast doesn’t have to be complicated. With oats and Chef Vikas’s easy recipes, it can be quick, comforting, and packed with good-for-you fuel
Here are five of Chef Vikas’s go-to oats recipes — designed for flavor, speed, and nutrition
We’ve all been there mornings where you’re short on time and even shorter on energy. But skipping breakfast? That’s a recipe for sluggishness. Thankfully, Chef Vikas Khanna and Quaker Oats are here with smart, simple, and satisfying breakfast ideas to power up your day.
Straight from the Quaker 10-Day Challenge, here are five of Chef Vikas’s go-to oats recipes — designed for flavor, speed, and nutrition. No fancy prep. Just wholesome goodness in minutes.
1. Oats Upma (Serves 4)
A savoury South Indian-inspired dish with a nutritious twist.
Ingredients:
1 cup powdered Quaker Oats
½ tsp mustard seeds
1 dry red chilli
2 tbsp chana dal
1 tsp urad dal
10–12 curry leaves (optional)
1 onion & 1 tomato (chopped)
½ cup corn kernels
½ capsicum (chopped)
2 cups water
Salt to taste
Juice of 1 lemon
Method:
Heat mustard seeds, chilli, dals, and curry leaves. Add onion, sauté till soft.
Pour boiling water and salt; cover and cook for 3–4 mins.
Add tomato, corn, capsicum. Gradually stir in oats, cook till dry.
Finish with lemon juice and serve hot.
Oats Chilla
A protein-packed pancake that’s both hearty and healthy.
Ingredients:
1 cup powdered Quaker Oats
3 tbsp gram flour (besan)
1½ cups water
1 tsp kasoori methi
Finely chopped onion, tomato, green chilli
1 tbsp coriander
Salt, garam masala, turmeric
Method:
Mix all ingredients into a pourable batter.
Ladle onto a greased pan, cook each side till golden.
Serve hot with mint chutney.
3. Oats Smoothie
A creamy, filling breakfast you can sip on the go.
Ingredients:
½ cup oats
2 cups almond milk (or milk of choice)
Frozen banana
½ tsp cinnamon
2 tsp peanut butter
10g beetroot (optional)
Method:
Blend all ingredients until smooth. Chill and enjoy!
4. Oats & Berry Parfait
A layered treat with protein, fiber, and fruit great as a morning or midday snack.
Ingredients:
½ cup Quaker Instant Oats (Mixed Berries)
1 cup milk
Berries of choice
Greek yogurt
Method:
Soak oats in milk.
Layer with yogurt and berries in a glass.
Chill and serve.
5. Overnight Oats
The ultimate no-cook breakfast — make it at night, eat it in the morning.
Ingredients:
1 cup Quaker Oats
2 cups milk
Mixed berries & strawberries
Pinch of cinnamon
Honey
Method:
Soak oats in milk overnight.
Warm berries in a little water, mix with oats.
Top with cinnamon and honey. Serve chilled or at room temp.
Tip: Salt, sugar, and ghee are optional — tweak these recipes to suit your taste and dietary needs.
Breakfast doesn’t have to be complicated. With Quaker Oats and Chef Vikas’s easy recipes, it can be quick, comforting, and packed with good-for-you fuel. Ready in minutes. Loved for hours.
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