With autumn here, waking up to a chilly morning can be difficult. Having something warm to get started with the day can help one to get off to a good start. Coffee, hot chocolate and tea are all helpful, but sometimes one can desire a heartier dish.
Oatmeal can be a great way to get in a nutritious and warming breakfast. According to the Dairy Council of California, health benefits of oatmeal include high fiber which helps digestion and providing a sense of fullness.
However, plain oats can be a bit boring. Luckily, one can easily jazz up this meal with toppings such as fruit, nuts, whipped cream, cream cheese and much more. Some healthy additions suggested by Huffington Post include figs, mandarin oranges, carrots, mint leaves and pumpkin seeds. Nearly anything will taste good on top of oatmeal because of the dish’s rather bland flavor.
However, some oatmeal recipes are better than others. Here are some of the most creative and delicious recipes for this breakfast dish. Most are simple to make, healthy and very scrumptious.
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10. Slow-Cooker Creamy Oatmeal with Pears and Walnuts from Key Ingredient Recipes
Coming home to a bowl of warm food is delightful in the colder months. Normally, people make soup or chili for that sense of coziness. However, this oatmeal recipe can also work for those interested in something different and notorious. Pears bring in a natural sweetener while walnuts add some crunch and protein. How about trying that for a healthier dessert or warming meal?
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9. Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oatmeal from Spoonful of Flavor
Without adding any sugar, this oatmeal recipe is plenty sweet. Maple syrup, apples, apple cider and cinnamon bring the taste of autumn into each bowl. The hearty oats and crunchy pecans add in texture to make this a filling breakfast.
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8. Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal from The Cookie Rookie
With Thanksgiving approaching, having pumpkin pie-inspired food is only appropriate. This pumpkin pie oatmeal is a great example of following that trend. This delicious bowl of oats is fairly simple to make with ingredients like canned pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice and brown sugar. However, the toppings make it even better. Butterscotch chips, white chocolate chips, chopped walnuts and a dollop of whipped cream make it almost too good for breakfast.
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7. Crock Pot Banana Bread Oatmeal at Garnish with Lemon
Here is another oatmeal recipe that can be prepared and then left for hours to cook. Simply through the ingredients such as bananas, milk, brown sugar and oats into the crock pot to let them cook before moving on with the day. Another benefit of this recipe is putting ripe bananas to use.
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6. Baked Blueberry Coconut Oatmeal from Two Peas and Their Pod
Enjoy the warmth and taste of oatmeal but not its mushy texture? Baked oatmeal is a great alternative. Almost like a cobbler or fruit crisp in taste, this recipe is reminiscent of summer with its coconut and blueberry flavoring. The eaters can feel toasty warm while imaging the tropics with this dish.
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5. Overnight Steel Cut Oats with Coconut and Cranberries from Manila Spoon
Imagine waking up in the morning to a premade breakfast. This recipe can make that happen. After mixing the ingredients, simply put them in a slow cooker for eight hours. That is all that needs to be done for this simple oatmeal. The flavoring of coconut and cranberries bring in some great taste to jazz up breakfast.
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4. Chocolate Salted Caramel Oatmeal from Almond Eater
This oatmeal can sweeten up your morning. Chocolate chips, vanilla, coconut oil and vanilla are cooked with oats. Add in some milk and caramel sauce to make the dish gooey. Finally, salt is sprinkled on top to add in some texture.
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3. Mocha Crunch Oatmeal from The Kitchn
Many people enjoy coffee to help them wake up in the morning. Why not add some of that caffeine into a bowl of oatmeal? Espresso is added to give this breakfast a kick. Some roasted nuts and chocolate chips are thrown in for a rich taste and some protein.
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2. Clean Eating Gingerbread Oatmeal from The Gracious Pantry
Despite the moaning of some people, the holiday season is approaching. Gingerbread will soon be replacing pumpkin and apple as the most popular flavoring. Why not put that into breakfast? This healthy recipe has plenty of spice and tastes delicious with maple syrup on top. Try this to get ready for December.
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1. Clean Eating Peanut Butter Oatmeal from The Gracious Pantry
Peanut butter adds deliciousness and protein into a bowl of plain oatmeal. This recipe mixes the peanut butter into the oats right away instead of adding it as an afterthought. Only four ingredients are needed for this simple but healthy recipe. Now one can have a tasty but notorious start to the day.