10 Ways To Take Your Morning Oatmeal To The Next Level
Photo, Erik Putz.
Maple custard oatmeal
A creamy and sweet bowl you can dress with fruits, nuts, and seeds of your choice for a hearty start to the day. Get this maple custard oatmeal recipe.
Peanut butter and jam oatmeal
This popular flavour duo turns oatmeal into an exciting breakfast (not just a healthy one). Get this peanut butter and jam oatmel recipe.
Savoury masala oatmeal
Not a fan of sweets? This savoury oatmeal was a big hit in our kitchen—it doubles as lunch, too. Get this savoury oatmeal recipe.
Chai oatmeal
Turn your morning cuppa into your morning breakfast bowl with this chai-flavoured oatmeal. Top with bananas, cocoa nibs, coconut and almonds to finish. Get this chai oatmeal recipe.
Parmesan Oatmeal With Mushrooms And Roasted Acorn Squash
We like this bowl for lunch or dinner—but it’s also an elegant (and surprising) brunch dish. Get this parmesan oatmeal with mushrooms and roasted acorn squash recipe.
Carrot cake oatmeal
There’s no need for breakfast cake (save it for dinner) with this tasty spin. Bonus: top with freshly grated carrots for an extra-healthy boost. Get the carrot cake oatmeal recipe.
Slow cooker fruit and nut oatmeal
Slow cooked oatmeal is the original comforting, stick-to-your ribs breakfast. Use any combination of dried fruit, nuts and seeds, and feel free to skip the milk (just stir in some extra water after the oats are cooked). Get this slow cooker oatmeal recipe.
Overnight Chia Oatmeal
With this recipe, you can take your oatmeal to go! With the added benefits of chia, banana and almond milk, it’s one of our favourite snacks when we’re in a hurry. Get this overnight chia oatmeal recipe.
Apple Cinnamon Instant Oatmeal
With three flavour variations, you can plan out breakfast for every day of the week. Then, with just a cup of water or milk (and a microwave) breakfast is served. Get this apple cinnamon instant oatmeal recipe.
Banana-oatmeal pancakes
For the weekend, if you’re tired of oatmeal in a bowl, mix it up with a stack of warm pancakes. Get this banana oatmeal pancakes recipe.
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