For the oatmeal lover in you!

I like oatmeal, but it can be boring sometimes but I found a sight with some great combinations. Thought I would post it.

One serving of cooked oatmeal (about 1 cup cooked) contains 150 calories, 3 grams of fat, 27 grams of carbs, around 6 grams of protein, and 4 grams of fiber.
2 Tbsp dried cranberries, 1 Tbsp toasted pistachios, 1 tsp sugar (115 calories)
2 Tbsp raisins, 1 Tbsp chopped pecans, 1 tsp sugar (125 calories)
2 Tbsp dried cherries, 1 Tbsp chopped almonds, 1 tsp sugar (115 calories)
1/4 cup blueberries, 1 Tbsp chopped walnuts, dash of cinnamon (70 calories)
1/2 cup diced apple, 2 Tbsp dried cranberries (90 calories)
1/2 cup diced pears and 2 Tbsp dried cherries (100 calories)
1 Tbsp Nutella (chocolate-hazelnut spread), 1/2 a banana, sliced (150 calories)
1 cup diced apple, 2 Tbsp raisins, sprinkle of cinnamon (140 calories)
1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, 1 Tbsp maple syrup,1 Tbsp chopped toasted walnuts (140 calories)
1/2 cup diced apple, 1 Tbsp raisins, 1 Tbsp peanut butter (165 calories)
1 Tbsp honey, 2 Tbsp raisins, 1 Tbsp chopped walnuts (175 calories)
1 Tbsp honey, 1 Tbsp peanut butter (160 calories)
1/2 sliced banana, 1 Tbsp peanut butter (145 calories)
1/2 cup sliced peaches, 1.5 tsp. brown sugar, 1 Tbsp sliced almonds, dash of vanilla extract (120 calories)
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce, dash of cinnamon (35 Calories)
1/4 cup apple butter, dash of cinnamon and allspice (or pumpkin-pie spice), 1 Tbsp dried cranberries or cherries (170 calories)
1/2 cup sliced fresh or frozen strawberries, 1 Tbsp sliced almonds, dash of almond extract (75 calories)
3 Tbsp of your favorite fruit spread or preserves (80 Calories)
1 Tbsp dry-roasted peanuts, 1 Tbsp raisins, 1 Tbsp mini chocolate chips (150 calories)
1 Tbsp chopped dried banana chips, 1 Tbsp dry-roasted peanuts, 1 Tbsp raisins (120 calories)
1 Tbsp dried cranberries, 1 Tbsp raisins, 1 Tbsp chopped pecans (130 calories)
Italian oatmeal: 1/3 cup part-skim ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (125 calories

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  • twinmomtwice4
    twinmomtwice4 Posts: 1,069 Member
    Great ideas!!! Thanks for sharing!
  • __Jackie__
    __Jackie__ Posts: 39 Member
    Thank you! I love this thread.
  • AmyEm3
    AmyEm3 Posts: 784 Member
    mmm...I think I might have to try the strawberry almond combo soon.

    I don't think I saw pumpkin on there--I make pumpkin oatmeal with 1/2 c. pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, a little brown sugar and some nuts too--pecans or walnuts usually. Good stuff!

    I love oatmeal!
  • Nice thread! Thanks for sharing! I love oatmeal too.
  • And who says Oatmeal is for breakfast only...one of these will probably be dinner tonight. Thanks!
  • NeedANewFocus
    NeedANewFocus Posts: 898 Member
    Love oatmeal! Awesome ideas! Thank you!
  • jrodx2
    jrodx2 Posts: 203 Member
    There's some listed I really need to try! Thanks for sharing!

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