OATMEAL IDEAS!!! to you lovers out there...

I love oatmeal in the morning. Especially in the winter. Agave, Stevia, or Maple Syrup only, but after reading all these great ideas I see I need to get more creative with my oatmeal.

I just recently discovered red pears. They're awesome. I put walnuts in my oatmeal - always. And then I add either bananas, a pear, or some apples and I cook that into it. Then I top it with cinnamon. I love that stuff.

Cook 3/4 cup oatmeal and 1.5 cups of water on the stove until it starts to soften. Whip 2 egg whites with a splash of vanilla and add it to the oatmeal. Cook for at least 5 minutes on medium heat until the eggs are cooked through. Serve over a sliced banana, and top with brown sugar.

This oatmeal keeps me full for HOURS!

Have you tried amaranth? I try to switch that up with oatmeal sometimes. It's great with fresh blueberries, a bit of earth balance and agave, and it is super good for you. It takes a while to make, so I make a big batch and reheat for breakfast.

Love oatmeal and have started eating it every morning. I like it with a bit of brown sugar and then add a snack size peaches in light syrup. The peaches get warm and it is Yummy!

I like mine with just vanilla or chocolate almond milk and a bit of stevia. On days when I am not counting calories I like to use agave nectar or brown rice syrup to sweeten and dried fruit (usually raisins) sometimes I add nuts.

Apple-Almond Oatmeal (approx. 375 calories)
1/2 cup dry quick cook oats made with water
1 large apple, sliced
2 Tbsp almonds
apple pie spice sprinkled on top

Banana-Pecan Oatmeal (approx. 380 calories)
1/2 cup dry quick cook oats made with water
1 cup sliced banana
2 Tbsp pecans
cinnamon and nutmeg sprinkled on top

Banana Split Oatmeal (approx. 365 calories)
1/2 cup dry quick cook oats made with water
1/4 cup microwaved frozen strawberries
top with: 1/4 cup sliced banana, 1 Tbsp semisweet chocolate chips, 2 Tbsp peanuts

Blueberry Nut Oatmeal (approx. 395 calories)
3/4 cup dry quick cook oats made with water
1 cup organic frozen blueberries warmed in microwave for about 1 min.
2 Tbsp cashews

Peachy Pecan Oatmeal (approx. 375 calories)
3/4 cup dry quick cook oats made with water
1 cup organic sliced peaches, thawed
2 Tbsp pecans
nutmeg sprinkled on top

My favorite thing is to add a small amount of egg nog (Christmas time of course). Also, mostly every day I'll add craisins and chopped peacans. Yum

I like savory oatmeal. So I usually put soy sauce to taste and top it with chopped up green onions and a poached egg. If I have it sweet, I toss in half a handful or raisins, cinnamon, vanilla extract and soymilk.

sounds awesome

my new favorite oatmeal idea is Strawberries & Creme oatmeal (not that bad for you) with a handful of dried cranberries and about 10 glazed pecans. It makes it thick, slightly sweet and much more hearty and fortified. Love it that way.

Sometimes I also add some sliced bananas on top of the oatmeal when i make it like i mentioned above.

I love it sweet, but I also recently started eating it with savory things! This morning I made it with mushrooms garlic and salt. It was to die for!

I've always wondered about that.

Fresh blueberries, strawberries, coconut, almonds, flax, whey, chia seeds and golden raisins. Yummy !

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Raisins and honey are my favorite. I usually put tons and tons of honey in it, I've got to start practicing moderation.