Oatmeal is a super food (whole grain, low in cholesterol, full of fiber, read more benefits here) and makes a delicious breakfast! It really sticks with me all morning. Plus, it’s inexpensive (I pay less than $.08/serving at Aldi). But eating the same cinnamon raisin oatmeal every morning can get old. (I’m allergic to cinnamon now, so for that reason alone I had to get creative!)
Here’s my personal method for making it.
Pour 1 cup of old fashioned oats into a microwave-safe bowl. Add milk to cover (about 1 cup) and a pinch of Real Salt. Microwave 2 minutes. If oatmeal is too dry, add a little more milk.
Now the fun part… the add-ins! These are all ways I have enjoyed eating my oatmeal.
Clockwise from top left:
Molasses and Date
Add a swirl of blackstrap molasses (good source of iron) and some pitted dates (chopped).
Maple and Walnut
Add a drizzle of pure maple syrup and some chopped walnuts.
Maple and Brown Sugar
Sprinkle a bit of brown sugar (or sucanat) on top as well as some pure maple syrup.
Peaches and Cream
Add some honey, a splash of half and half, and some chopped dried peaches (or fresh, when in season).
Not pictured:
Honey Cardamon
Add a sprinkle or two of cardamon and a drizzle of honey.
Pumpkin/Peach/Apple Butter Swirl
Add a spoonful of pumpkin (or peach or apple) butter and swirl to combine.
What’s your favorite oatmeal add-in?
