Ideas for Oatmeal Toppings?

DenyseMarieL

I add so many things to mine but lately my favorite is a bit of vanilla, a tsp of peanut butter and a handful of dried cherries. Tastes like a sundae!

DianneP6772

I have oatmeal everyday and never get bored with ~~

Tbs of Whey Protein powder - vanilla- adds a little protein along with slight vanilla flavor
tsp of flax seeds
Tbs of Unsweetened Almond Milk
1/4 cup of blueberries

If you have a Costco nearby - they sell 3lb bags of Organic Maine Blueberries for $11. They are the best - and so good for you.

renatewolfe

Raisins - cook them with the oatmeal so that they plump up. Bananas, strawberries or blueberries are good too. Try maple syrup instead of brown sugar for a different kick.

jennifer_a00

Today I added raspberries. It was awesome.

RadioactivePirate

I mix a serving of oats with 1/4 cup milk and 1/4 cup pumpkin puree from a can, sweetener and vanilla and spices, top with currants/raisins/craisins, and let it sit in the fridge overnight and then eat it cold. Yum!

SanteMulberry

i like chopped apple, walnuts and cinnamon

This^^^ and switching to steel cut oats. Steel cut oats are WAY better than regular oatmeal and they are higher in protein--but you do have to cook them a bit longer. I soak mine overnight (to get rid of some of the phytic acid and then I simmer them for about an hour. They are fully cooked in a half-hour but the extra cooking time breaks down the plant lectins better (phytic acid and lectins are not terribly bad for you but dissipating some of them is good). I put a couple (or three) of "sunny side up" eggs on top and then put a dollop of butter. The butter and runny egg yolks run into the oats and it is amazing tasting. Most people say "yuck" when I describe it but when they try it, they get hooked on eating their oats this way. Some folks like them with butter and a dash of maple syrup too.

Achrya

Bacon. Cook cripsy, chop, sprinkle on oatmeal, nomnom

Agate69

Pear butter

SanteMulberry

I mix a serving of oats with 1/4 cup milk and 1/4 cup pumpkin puree from a can, sweetener and vanilla and spices, top with currants/raisins/craisins, and let it sit in the fridge overnight and then eat it cold. Yum!

AND eating pumpkin puree (or, indeed any fruit/vegetable that contains carotenoids, carrots, winter squashes, sweet potatoes, tangerines and cantaloupe) can lower levels of inflammatory compounds by 25%!

thepetiterunner

Sliced banana + chopped walnuts + a dash of brown sugar
Diced apples, heated + chopped walnuts + a dash of cinnamon and brown sugar
Blueberries + a bit of honey or brown sugar
Sliced banana + a teaspoon of shredded coconut + chopped walnuts
Dried cranberries or raisins + a dash of brown sugar

phocid

Someone posted this link the other day, and I have a whole assembly planned for this weekend. Lots of great combo ideas: http://www.theyummylife.com/Instant_Oatmeal_Packets

jkmiller82

fried egg
onions and mushrooms and green peppers
cook in chicken broth and throw some carrots and chicken in

Right on! I'm a fan of caramelized onions, curry powder, and raisins
Also, olive oil, cheddar, and sea salt/black pepper

Here are some good savory recipes: http://www.thekitchn.com/rethinking-oatmeal-7-savory-morning-recipes-177491

Here's a yummy oatmeal casserole recipe with soy chorizo that I've made and thought was delish: http://nutsoveroats.com/2012/12/11/soy-chorizo-oatmeal-casserole/

chablahblah

CANNED PUMPKIN WITH CINNAMON, NUTMEG, TRUVIA ... TASTES LIKE A PUMPKIN PIE

moxiept

Bump for all the great suggestions!

strivingfor130

bump!

Howdoyoufeeltoday

i add peanut butter and brown sugar all the time. I put nutella or jelly in it too. Banana goes pretty well with any of those. Raspberry and nutella is pretty awesome. honestly I just throw in anything I have on had. If you really want to shake things up then make overnight oats. Put your oats in some yogurt and milk overnight and they get all soft and wonderful. and you can add anything you want to that too.

newdoda

I've done honey and walnuts, honey, yogurt and cinnamon, protein powder, just about any fruit, coco and I have even done cucumbers:)

DamePiglet

Raisins - cook them with the oatmeal so that they plump up. Bananas, strawberries or blueberries are good too. Try maple syrup instead of brown sugar for a different kick.

Yeah!!! Maple syrup - the real stuff!! Oh yummy!

dizzow

I love all the new ideas! I like chopped apples and walnuts, or banana and walnuts. Protein powder and whatever sounds good with it. I wondered if anyone had tried making the steel cut oats in the crock pot overnight. The stuff takes FOR-EVER on the stove.

judychicken

Almond milk Chia seeds Hemp seeds PB2 and blueberries and some time chopped walnuts

SanteMulberry

I love all the new ideas! I like chopped apples and walnuts, or banana and walnuts. Protein powder and whatever sounds good with it. I wondered if anyone had tried making the steel cut oats in the crock pot overnight. The stuff takes FOR-EVER on the stove.

My understanding is that they come out really great in the crockpot.

lynn_glenmont

I like my cooked oats savory, so typically one or more of the following
fried or poached egg
a little butter or olive oil
grated parmesan or other mild cheese
almonds
cooked beans or veggies (greens, usually)


I saw someone say caramelized onions above. I hadn't thought of that, but it sounds like a great topping. Maybe I'll try the peanut butter, too, because I eat one that doesn't have sugar (personal taste preference), so that would be savory for me. Hmm, I wonder how tahini would be, or almond butter, or spicy peanut sauce (like the kind that comes on cold noodles in Chinese cooking) ....

I save the sweet toppings for raw oats, usually plain yogurt and fresh or dried fruit, nuts, maybe some honey.

Debbie_Ferr

fried egg
onions and mushrooms and green peppers
cook in chicken broth and throw some carrots and chicken in

I love eating leftovers for breakfast. And also love oatmeal.

So when I came across these savory oatmeal dishes, well, I was intrigued. maybe I'll try some this weekend. anyone else gamed ?
http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/meal-ideas/16-savory-oatmeal-recipes/slide/1

gayleanne57

I am hooked on the overnight oatmeal with peanut butter and banana with chia seeds and honey. Could have this for breakfast and lunch.

HollisGrant

I have been buying regular rolled oats for a while now and lately I have been adding 2tbsp peanut butter and some brown sugar. Any other ideas?

I buy steel cut oats (Bob's Red Mill) because I like the nutty flavor, plus the texture is better to me. I recently discovered I can get 4 for the price of 2 sold in the grocery store if I order them from Amazon (4 24-oz packs). I chop up an apple and add that after I cook the oats (I don't cook the apple). I've also chopped up a pear but prefer apple.

jennjychung

cinnamon, apple slices, sliced almonds

newdoda

I don't know if this has already been posted but I just did the Oatmeal with a little organic vanilla, Diamond Breeze Almond and Coconut milk ( 0 sugar) and half a cooked sweet potato:) mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm really good!

BarbaraCarr1981

15g oats
1/2 cup cottage cheese
50g berries
Splenda or other to sweeten!!!

ekz13

just a tsp of jelly (flavor varies) but it only adds 50cals

laceyr89

Unsweetened cocoa powder, stevia, cinnamon, ginger, protein powder, pumpkin puree, fruit (apples, berries, bananas are my fav), flaxseed, chia seeds, coconut oil, unsweetened coconut flakes, grated zucchini (adds volume, you can't taste it!), egg whites, nut butters, any extracts, honey, greek yogurt

I eat oats every morning and never get bored!! Now I could go for a bowl....