what do you top your oatmeal with?

Yum! I love oatmeal... but I usually don't top it. I usually eat fruit on the side, so I can imagine blueberries, bananas, raspberries, strawberries, apples, and blackberries would be good on oatmeal! I also tend to add just a little extra skim milk for a smoother consistency. (:

brown sugar

This is my breakfast every morning.

!/2 c McCann's quick cooking oatmeal
tsp. vanilla
generous amount of cinnamon
1 single serve container, no sugar added, organic applesauce
fill the apples sauce container twice with water, then an additional splash

Microwave 3 minutes, then add 2 tsp.walnut oil

i mix in coconut oil and blueberries. sometimes a tiny bit of protein powder. also if you cook it with an egg white or two it makes the oatmeal fluffier

Thanks for these ideas. I usually add 2 T. hemp protein powder and 2 t. pure maple syrup.

My absolute favourite is hemp hearts, blueberries, maple syrup, and almond milk

A tablespoon of Biscoff spread and strawberries. OMG! I crave this and can't wait until breakfast the next day. Also a tablespoon of neutella and raspberries.

I used to use quick oats and have recently switched to old fashioned. NEVER going back!

A tribute to the world’s greatest breakfast!
http://www.katheats.com/kaths-tribute-to-oatmeal



Whipped Banana Oatmeal

1/3 cup old fashioned oats
1/3 cup 1% or skim or soy milk
2/3 cup water (I like my oats a bit liquidy – cut back to 1/2 a cup if you don’t)
1/2 a banana, sliced
1/2 tbsp chia seeds (they give the best fluffy texture!)
Pinch of kosher salt
Vanilla, stirred in at end

Start by combining rolled oats, water, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Slice a banana into VERY thin pieces, leaving just a few bigger chunks. Walk away for a few minutes while the oatmeal heats. Once it begins to steam or bubble, stir vigorously at times to “whip” the banana into the oats. The oats will take about 5 minutes on medium heat from start to finish to fully absorb the liquid. They’re done when they reach your desired consistency! Then I stir in vanilla (and often pumpkin or cottage cheese) and portion into bowls. Add any toppings you like, such as almond or peanut butter dollops, nuts, granola, coconut, crumbled granola bars, or trail mix – with dark chocolate chips! Or check out all the combos listed below.

The whipped method produces a really creamy bowl of oats. The bananas basically disappear, so there are no chunks. Since banana is an emulsifier of sorts, this method suspends the oats into a thick, creamy consistency and the whole bowl is sweeter because the banana’s sweetness permeates throughout.
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She's got way too many wonderful photos to share here as the sky is pretty much the limit in what she adds to her Oats!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kFiD7w75ML4

The last time I added chopped apple, cinnamon, flaxseeds, and some honey. Soooooo delicious.

1 tbsp Nutella for a treat!

mango strawberries blueberries and bananas. or just blueberries

savory oatmeal cooked in low sodium stocked and mixed with smoked cheese, veggie sausage, chopped greens, and fresh herbs is amazing. it's like a breakfast risotto.

this is perfect.

cinnamon, nutmeg & a tsp of brown sugar ALWAYS

then add:
bananas/blueberries

or

apples & pecans or almonds

can also cook it with 1 whole egg to give it a custardy taste

Tablespoon of chocolate protein powder, topped with brazil nuts

If you're looking for more inspiration, you should check out theoatmealartist.blogspot.com - it has so many great recipes!