Ideas for Oatmeal Toppings?

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.

Today I added raspberries. It was awesome.

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.

Pear butter

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

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/

Bump for all the great suggestions!

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.

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!

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

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.

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

cinnamon, apple slices, sliced almonds

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

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....