These quick and easy oatmeal recipes will help to add a little extra flavor to an old favorite. Oatmeal is a healthy and delicious way to start the day and these flavorful breakfast ideas are simple and easy to prepare.
Oatmeal is an old breakfast favorite and a healthy food option. If you visit any cereal aisle in a grocery store you can see the large variety of flavored oatmeal products that are available but there is a lot of sugar and unnatural ingredients packed into some of these prepackaged items. By using these quick and easy oatmeal recipes, you can sweeten and spice up your cereal as much or as little as you like with natural ingredients and still make a healthy food choice for breakfast.
For these easy recipes, use plain oatmeal (instant, rolled, or steel-cut oats). Just follow the package directions when preparing the oatmeal. All you need to do is add these additions on top of your cooked oatmeal and swirl them into your hot cereal and enjoy.
________________________________________________________
Combine dried cranberries with walnut pieces and a drizzle of honey
Add some cinnamon, raisins, and a sprinkle of brown sugar
Add a little texture and sweetness top with some chopped pecans and diced apples
For a peaches and cream oatmeal, try adding a spoonful of plain, non-fat Greek yogurt and some diced peaches with a sprinkling of nutmeg
Try some ground flaxseed along with some dried or fresh, pitted and cut-up cherries
Sliced bananas with some low-fat plain or raisin granola
Diced dried apricot with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup
Sliced peaches, chopped candied ginger, and a little cream
Cinnamon or berry applesauce makes a nice sweet addition
Mix in some mini chocolate chips and sliced strawberries for a sweet and chocolaty taste
Add some canned pear slices (drained and cut up) along with some cinnamon, a spoonful of honey, and some cream
For a creamy style oatmeal, try spooning in a flavored yogurt like apple cinnamon, mixed berries, or cherry
