A bowl of oatmeal energizes you and supplies your body with protein, calcium, iron, potassium, and vitamins A and B6. If you’ve been having oatmeal for breakfast for years, you may be looking for ways to make each serving more interesting. Read on to know some recipes that can make a bowl of oatmeal enjoyable each time.
Tropical Oatmeal
Spread 2 tablespoons of coconut flakes evenly on a small baking dish and toast in the oven for 3 to 5 minutes. Place a serving of cooked oatmeal on it and top with 1/2 cup of sliced mangoes and 2 tablespoons of chopped cashews.
High-Protein Oatmeal
After cooking your oatmeal, dump 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla bean extract into it. Whisk everything with a fork. Top with a tablespoon of peanut butter and another tablespoon of any jelly of your preference.
Oatmeal with Pineapple and Mint
Simply top your oatmeal with 1/2 cup of pineapple tidbits, 1 tablespoon of mint leaves and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon sugar.
Crunchy Oatmeal
Make your bowl of oatmeal more filling, nutritious and delectable simply by adding coconut flakes, crushed cashews, dried cranberries and a few drops of vanilla extract. Put in a sprinkle of cinnamon for added exotic flavor.
Pumpkin Oatmeal
Cook oatmeal using skim milk instead of water. When simmering, add sliced bananas, a handful of frozen blueberries and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Turn off the heat and add 1/4 cup of pureed canned pumpkin, and a dash of ground cloves and another dash of ground nutmeg.
Oatmeal with Sunflower Seeds and Blueberries
This treat is so easy to prepare as it simply involves topping a bowl of oatmeal with 1/2 cup of fresh blueberries and a tablespoon of sunflower seeds. You may also add a tablespoon of honey for added sweetness.
Chocolate Latte Oatmeal
In a bowl of oatmeal, add 2 tablespoons of brewed coffee, 1 tablespoon of chocolate granola, 1 tablespoon of toasted and crushed almonds, 1 teaspoon of peanut butter and 1 teaspoon of coconut flakes.
Mocha Oatmeal
Simply dump 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of brown sugar and 1/4 cup of brewed coffee in a bowl of cooked oatmeal.
Fried Egg and Avocado on Oatmeal
Whip up a unique breakfast simply by placing 1/4 avocado (sliced) and a sunny side up egg on top of your oatmeal. Throw in 2 tablespoons of salsa too for added color, nutrients and flavor.
Raspberry Cheesecake Oatmeal
You need some baking skills for this one. Preheat your oven to 375 °F. While waiting, combine 1/2 cup of raw oatmeal, 1/2 cup of skim milk, 1/2 cup water, a small banana (mashed) and a splash of vanilla extract. Transfer in a baking dish. In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of cream cheese and 1 teaspoon of powdered sugar. Transfer into a piping bag and decorate your oatmeal with it. Do another round using raspberry preserve this time. Bake for 20 minutes.
