Description
A comforting, nutrient-packed collection of healthy oatmeal recipes inspired by summer freshness and winter coziness—perfect for fueling your mornings with heart-healthy goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup water or milk (or a mix)
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup fresh mixed berries
- 1 tbsp shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- Drizzle of honey or maple syrup
- Splash of almond milk
- ½ fresh peach, sliced
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tsp flaxseeds
- Pinch of cinnamon
- ½ banana
- ¼ cup pineapple
- Handful spinach
- ½ cup coconut water
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds
- ½ apple, diced and sautéed in coconut oil
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp nutmeg
- Walnuts or pecans
- Dash of maple syrup
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
- Pumpkin seeds
- Zest of ½ orange + juice
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 1 tbsp almond slivers
- Honey
- 1 soft-boiled egg
- Handful of spinach
- Feta or parmesan
- Black pepper
- Chili flakes
- 1 tsp miso paste
- Sautéed mushrooms
- Green onions
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Combine oats, liquid, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally until creamy. Serve hot.
- For Berry Coconut Oatmeal Bowl: Top base oatmeal with berries, coconut, chia seeds, honey/maple syrup, and almond milk.
- For Peach & Almond Butter Overnight Oats: Mix oats, almond milk, peach, almond butter, flaxseeds, and cinnamon in a jar. Refrigerate overnight and enjoy cold.
- For Tropical Green Smoothie Oats: Blend banana, pineapple, spinach, and coconut water. Pour over base oatmeal and top with hemp seeds and coconut flakes.
- For Apple Pie Oatmeal: Sauté apple with cinnamon and nutmeg. Add to base oatmeal with walnuts/pecans and maple syrup.
- For Pumpkin Spice Oats: Stir pumpkin puree and spices into base oatmeal. Add Greek yogurt, pumpkin seeds, and cinnamon on top.
- For Cranberry Orange Winter Glow Oats: Stir in orange zest/juice, cranberries, almond slivers, and honey. Add vanilla if desired.
- For Savory Spinach & Egg Oats: Prepare base oatmeal with broth. Top with sautéed spinach, soft-boiled egg, cheese, pepper, and chili flakes.
- For Miso Mushroom Oats: Stir miso paste into base oatmeal with broth. Top with mushrooms, green onions, and sesame seeds.
Notes
Batch cook oatmeal for the week and customize with toppings. Soak oats overnight for better digestion. Add protein and veggies for a balanced bowl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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