Newsflash: if you hate oatmeal, it’s probably because you’ve been doing it all wrong! Oatmeal in itself is pretty boring; like rice and pasta, it’s all about the flavors you add to it.
Oatmeal can be baked, boiled or eaten as it is (preferably left overnight). There are so many genius ways to turn oatmeal into a healthier version of your favorite desserts – that you won’t feel guilty about eating for breakfast!
1. Oatmeal brulee
Looking to jazz up your boring, mundane oatmeal? Try combining it with fresh raspberries, dried apricots and cherries, then cook it under the broiler for a few minutes to caramelize the top. If you thought it couldn’t get any better, you then pour ginger cream over the top. You can find the recipe here.
2. Rainbow granola
This rainbow granola is sure to brighten up the dullest of weekday mornings and bring a smile to your face. It’s an easy way to sneak oats into picky children’s diets as well! You can find the recipe at In Katrina’s Kitchen.
3. Baked pumpkin oatmeal cups
For this recipe, you’ll need old fashioned oatmeal (not quick oats!), pumpkin pie spice, unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or any milk of your choice), and canned pumpkin. Plus, for crunch and taste, you can add pecans or walnuts and chocolate chips or raisins. Sounds like a match made in heaven! Find the recipe here.
4. Coconut peanut butter oatmeal
Jazz up your breakfast with this delicious, unique, and even kinda nutritious oatmeal! You’ll love the creamy coconut flavor that gets cooked right into the oats, and the sweetness added from the shredded coconut. Add in a spoonful of thick, nutty peanut butter and it’s dessert for breakfast. Pinch Of Yum has the recipe you’ll need.
5. Baked Biscoff oatmeal
Ready to give baked oatmeal a fun twist? You just need Biscoff spread, bananas, and chocolate chips. Breakfast never tasted better, and this one can easily be made vegan with alternatives (Biscoff is naturally vegan) The recipe you need is here.
6. Peanut butter banana oatmeal
Let’s go right back to basics with this peanut butter banana oatmeal! You just need a packet of no sugar oatmeal, a few slices of banana, and a heaping tablespoon of peanut butter (or any nut butter of your preference). Savoring The Thyme shares the recipe you’ll need to follow.
7. Blueberry oatmeal breakfast bars
Blueberry oatmeal breakfast bars are exactly how they sound: a healthy bowl of oatmeal in bar form! When you don’t have time to make oatmeal every morning, make these bars in advance and they’ll keep you covered. They’re refined-sugar-free and gluten-free, making for a healthy, on-the-go breakfast or snack option. The recipe’s here.
8. Baked banana oatmeal
If you’re looking for a tasty, hearty breakfast, this oatmeal recipe will do it. You can serve this baked banana oatmeal immediately or warm it up the next morning. The batch made should last you for 3 or 4 days… unless you’re particularly hungry one day! Find ingredients and instructions at The Frugal Girls.
9. Holiday oatmeal
Yep, Christmas has been and gone, but there’s no reason why this holiday oatmeal has to wait until next year. Packed with fresh apples, dried fruits, nuts, creamy oats, and brown sugar, you’ve got everything you need for a deliciously filling hot breakfast. It takes less than 15 minutes from start to finish – and you can find the recipe here.
10. Caramel coconut baked oatmeal
Something Swanky shared their favorite baked oatmeal recipe topped with caramel coconut and melted chocolate. It’s like eating cookies for breakfast… but slightly healthier. (If you do want to eat cookies for breakfast, we’ve got you covered in this slideshow, don’t worry).
11. Blackcurrant and Cream Oatmeal
Was there ever a more delicious-sounding combo? This blackcurrant oatmeal contains a delicious dash of cream, along with brown sugar, and butter for richness, plus a little lemon zest and black currants for a fruity aroma and flavor. We’re sold already – you can find the recipe here.
12. Pumpkin banana breakfast bar
Pumpkin, bananas, applesauce, Greek yogurt, oatmeal, whole wheat flour… yep, it’s all the healthiest breakfast ingredients. And in this recipe, they all come together to form an incredibly moist, delicious and flavorful bar. Love From The Oven shares the recipe you need.
13. Chocolate coconut oatmeal breakfast cookies
Cookies for breakfast? We promised you we’d deliver! These cookies aren’t too bad for you, though. They contain oatmeal, pecans, coconut, bittersweet chocolate, and peanut butter. The lack of sugary stuff means they’re not too sweet, and they won’t crumble easily, either. The recipe you need is here.
14. Clean eating triple berry oatmeal
Promised yourself you’d start the new year with a health kick? If so, this clean eating triple berry oatmeal is for you! You need old fashion oatmeal, blueberries, raspberries & blackberries, flaxseed meal, milk, and honey to taste if the berries aren’t sweet. The Gracious Pantry has the recipe you need.
15. Sweet potato baked oatmeal
We’ve already established that we’re past the holiday season, which is when we’d traditionally whiz sweet potato into all sorts of sweet and savory recipes. But it’s worth getting your hands on a sweet potato for this sweet potato baked oatmeal. It has a delicious sounding pecan streusel topping and comes with pomegranates. Look here for the recipe.
16. Cranberry orange steel cut oats
Here’s one of the healthier oatmeal recipes we’re sharing. Cranberry oatmeal really is as good as it sounds – you’ll wake up and look forward to breakfast, we promise! You’ll learn how to make ultra-creamy steel-cut oats, too, thanks to this recipe by Cookie and Kate.
17. Strawberry rhubarb baked oatmeal
Rhubarb season is nearly upon us, people! Whether you’re growing your own or buying them from a supermarket, you just have to combine them with strawberries in this baked oatmeal recipe. Find the recipe here.
18. Creme brulee baked oatmeal
Who doesn’t love creme brulee? So it makes sense that putting it in oatmeal form and eating it for breakfast would go down an absolute treat. This dish boasts a creamy, yet firm oatmeal with a finishing sugary crunch that will make you forget that you’re eating something nutritious! You can eat it warm or cold, and it’s perfect with a drizzle of milk and your choice of fruit. Tidy Mom has the recipe.
19. Eggnog cranberry oatmeal
The weather is still cold enough to justify eggnog right now, and trust us when we say you’re going to want to make this eggnog recipe. It’s warm and filling, perfect for a chilly morning. You can find instructions to make the dish here.
20. Iced coffee refrigerator oatmeal
You’ve probably never taken a sip of iced coffee and realized it’d work perfectly in refrigerator oatmeal, but we’re glad that Busy Mommy did! She whipped up a dish with a sweet and creamy mocha flavor that turns the oatmeal into the perfect chocolate coffee summertime breakfast. We want.
21. Overnight baked apple oatmeal
The convenient thing about this overnight baked apple oatmeal is that it can be prepared the night before. No need to rush to get things done in the morning! Topped with crunchy goodness, sweet and salty and utterly delicious, you’ll want to click here to try out this recipe.
22. Healthy chocolate mint chip baked oatmeal
Fancy something a little more mooreish for breakfast? Pro Shape Fitnes has got you covered with a recipe that’ll warm you up and keep you full for hours. While the big chunks of dark chocolate on top are totally optional, you’d be kind of crazy to not include them… just saying.
23. Rocky road oatmeal
If someone asked you as a kid what your favorite dessert was, rocky road would probably be in your top 10 at least. What if we told you you could combine the deliciousness of the chocolaty, biscuity marshmallowy dessert with oats in breakfast form? Seeing is believing – click here for your dreams to come true.
24. Blueberries and cream oatmeal
From a well-known dessert to something a little more “classic breakfast”, this oatmeal is full of fresh, natural and pure blueberry flavor. Trust us when we say, once you’ve tried this recipe by Cooking Classy, you’ll be making it all the time. And there’s nothing to be sorry about!
25. Coconut vanilla overnight oats
There’s no denying that coconut butter just makes everything a little better. If you’ve never tried it, you’re seriously missing out on its rich deliciousness. Try using steel cut oats in this overnight oats recipe if you like the crunch, or rolled oats if you prefer smoother oats. Both will work out fine in this easy recipe, which you can find here.
26. Rhubary berry baked oatmeal
Here’s another rhubarb dish that you’ll love to make this summer! Rhubarb has a natural tartness, which means you’ll want to add coconut sugar to the rhubarb and berry mixture on the bottom of the baking dish when you make this recipe. This will help distribute the sweetness more evenly. Edible Perspective also added maple syrup and mashed banana to add more sweetness and flavor.
27. Chewy peanut butter granola
Peanut butter lovers, this easy homemade chewy peanut butter granola recipe is for you! Whether you’re starting the day with it for breakfast or you choose to eat it as a snack with a big bowl of yogurt and lots of chocolate chips, it’ll satisfy those cravings every time. Find the recipe here.
28. Banana walnut oatmeal
If you’re the sort of person who thinks “the simpler, the better” when it comes to breakfasts, this banana walnut oatmeal is ideal for you. You just need oats, water, bananas, honey, and walnuts. No more saying you don’t have time to make breakfast, because this recipe from Humorous Homemaking is as easy as it gets.
29. Whole wheat oatmeal pancakes
We all know that whole wheat is better for us, and this recipe is one nof the more nutritious on this list – and it’s still delicious, of course! Made with Greek yogurt, oats, whole wheat flour, and not much else, it’s a simple, wholesome, and satisfying way to start your morning. Find the recipe here.
30. Caramel oat bars
When the caramel cravings hit, opt for something a little healthier than a candy bar for breakfast. You just need 5 ingredients for this recipe, so it’s pretty simple to throw everything together the night before. You can eat these bars as is, but for a naughty evening treat, you could also crumble one onto a bowl of vanilla ice cream. Heavenly Homemakers has the recipe.
31. Cinnamon roll granola
Cinnamon rolls were the ultimate breakfast when we were kids, but as you grow up, they do lose their appeal somewhat. If you’re looking for cinnamon roll vibes without the toothache sweetness, you’ll love this granola packed with cinnamon and vanilla and drizzled with a traditional cinnamon roll glaze. Find the recipe here.
32. Apple baked oatmeal
Soaked baked oatmeal isn’t a recipe you can whip up in a few minutes, we’ll warn you now. It takes two full days to make it, but most of that involves leaving the oatmeal to sit and do its soaking thing. On the morning you plan to serve it, all you do is put it in the oven. Kitchen Stewardship is the brains behind this recipe.
33. Oatmeal cookie pancakes
It’s about time we introduced some oatmeal pancakes to this list! You don’t have to eat oatmeal solely in a bowl, you know. These fluffy oatmeal cookie pancakes have all the great taste of oatmeal raisin cookies in a flapjack, but they’re slightly healthier than the real thing, and much more filling. Click here for the recipe.
34. Pumpkin chocolate chip cookie bars
If you happen to have leftover pumpkin puree from months ago (it’s a stretch, we know), this recipe is for you. These pumpkin chocolate chip breakfast bars are simple, healthful and guaranteed to appeal to every member of your family. You can find the recipe on The Humbled Homemaker blog.
35. Spiced pear baked oatmeal
It’s hard to feed your kids something nutritious that they’ll actually eat, but it’s worth giving this recipe a go for the natural sweetness of the spiced pears. Apples, raisins, or other fruit both dried and fresh, will work too, if you have a picky eater who hates the sound of pears. Nuts and seeds are also a great addition. Follow the recipe here.
36. Oatmeal raisin scones
Oatmeal raisin is a controversial combo, but if you like it, you’ll love this oatmeal raisin scones recipe. You’ll need whole wheat pastry flour, rolled oats, honey, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, egg, vanilla, buttermilk, butter, and raisins. Humorous Homemaking has the instructions to follow.
37. S’mores granola
Move over, rocky road – we bet s’mores were in your top 5 favorite foods as a kid. This recipe will take you right back to your childhood – you blend graham crackers, sugar, and vegetable oil in my food processor to create a butter, then combine this with oats and honey and chocolate and your marshmallows of choice. Click here to feel like an instant child again.
38. Oat flour pumpkin muffins
Phew! We think the s’mores granola needs to be followed up with something a little healthier. These muffins are pretty nutritious, and they’re suitable for people with food sensitivities, too. A pumpkin muffin that’s gluten, dairy and egg-free? The Humbled Homemaker made it possible.
39. Apple oatmeal pancakes
Top apple oatmeal pancakes with caramel buttermilk syrup and you’ve got the most perfect combination of flavors to start your morning with. These pancakes are hearty, yet not heavy, with sweet little apple bits throughout. Click here for the full recipe.
40. Oatmeal with sweet potato
Another sweet potato oatmeal recipe coming your way! Providing you have a few pantry staples, including milk, brown sugar, quick-cooking oats (or old fashioned), cinnamon, sweet potato, peanut butter, and vanilla, you’re ready to make this dish already. Visit Humorous Homemaking to get started right now.
41. Breakfast cookies
The oaty breakfast cookie recipes just keep coming! You’ll love these breakfast cookies because they’re naturally gluten-free, vegan, low in sugar – oh, and they also taste incredible. You can make them in less than 30 minutes following the recipe here.
42. Crockpot steel-cut oatmeal
If you’re a crockpot owner, you need to try out this recipe for overnight crockpot oats. The texture of this oatmeal is more like traditional cooked old fashioned oats on the stovetop, but the time in the crockpot combines those flavors like nothing else. Humorous Homemaking has the recipe for you to follow.
42. Monster cookie granola
This granola is super easy to make and can be stored for a pretty long time. It happens to also taste like cookies thanks to the addition o the M&Ms! No, it’s not the healthiest, but click here if you’re adding to your list of naughty Sunday morning breakfasts to try.
44. Coconut raisin breakfast cookies
Yes, this is another “cookie” recipe, but it’s not your normal cookie recipe. These coconut raisin breakfast cookies contain no butter and hardly any sugar, They’re not super sweet, but they’re sweet enough to feel like a breakfast treat. Thank Bran Appetit if these become your next obsession.
45. Strawberry-banana steel cut oats
You can’t go wrong with a hearty and satisfying bowl of steel-cut oats. Instead of packing it with the bad stuff, why not sweeten the dish naturally with juicy strawberries and ripe bananas? Click here for the instructions and ingredients.
46. Cranberry almond healthy protein bars
Here’s something a little different for breakfast. These seasonally flavored granola bars are packed with nuts for protein. You can save time and make them ahead for a quick grab-and-go breakfast. Jar Of Lemons has the recipe you’ll need.
47. Maple pumpkin overnight oats
Nobody likes having to sweat over the stove on a busy weekday morning. This oatmeal on the go can be made overnight ahead of time, so you can simply take it out the fridge and enjoy it instantly. BTW, this is a vegan recipe, and can be gluten-free if you use gluten-free oatmeal. Find instructions to make the dish here.
48. Pumpkin pie oatmeal with fried apples
Is there anything more belly-warming than spiced pumpkin steel-cut oatmeal with a chopped apple and maple syrup? Again, this recipe is vegan and easily gluten-free. Breakfast Drama Queen has all the info on how to make the dish.
49. Berry oat-fait
Winnie the Pooh’s berry oat fait sounded delicious, so we’re so glad we can finally try it for ourselves! It’s the perfect combination of creamy, tangy and sweet – and it’s guaranteed to have you craving it just like Pooh. Click here for the full recipe.
50. Nutella banana oatmeal pancakes
Let’s end it with an oat pancake recipe! These Nutella banana oatmeal pancakes are guaranteed to set your morning off to a good start. They boast crunchy oatmeal bits and swirls of Nutella throughout, you’ll want to make these every morning! Find the recipe here.
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