Description
Learn how to make six healthy oatmeal bowls with various toppings and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup rolled old-fashioned oats, gluten-free as necessary
- 1 1/4 cup liquid (water, almond milk, etc.)
- 1/8 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt
- Optional sweetener of choice (maple syrup, honey, coconut sugar, stevia, erythritol, etc.)
- Almond Joy: 1-2 teaspoons sweetener, 1/2 Tbsp cocoa powder, 1 Tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut, 1 Tbsp slivered or sliced almonds, melted chocolate (optional)
- Apple Cinnamon: 1/2 cup chopped apples, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1-2 teaspoons sweetener, almond butter or date caramel (optional)
- Banana Nut: 1/2 well ripened banana, 1 tsp sweetener (optional), 2 Tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans, almond butter or date caramel (optional), 2 Tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
- Blueberry: 1/4 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon almond butter (optional), 1-2 teaspoons sweetener, 1/4 cup fresh blueberries (optional)
- Peanut Butter and Jelly: 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon sweetener (optional), 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons strawberry or raspberry preserves, 2-3 tablespoons peanut butter (optional), freeze-dried strawberries and chopped peanuts (optional)
- Strawberry: 1/3 cup chopped strawberries, 1-2 teaspoons sweetener, 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, freeze-dried strawberries (optional), melted chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Stovetop Oatmeal: In a medium saucepan, heat liquid to boil. Reduce heat, add salt and oats. Cook until thick and creamy, about 10-15 minutes. Serve with milk and sweetener.
- Almond Joy: Stir cocoa powder, coconut, and sweetener into base oatmeal. Serve with milk, topped with coconut and almonds.
- Apple Cinnamon: Stir in apples, cinnamon, and sweetener into base oatmeal. Serve with milk, topped with apples and almond butter.
- Banana Nut: Stir in mashed banana and cinnamon into base oatmeal. Serve with milk, topped with banana slices and walnuts.
- Blueberry: Stir in vanilla and blueberries into base oatmeal. Serve with milk, topped with blueberries and almond butter.
- Peanut Butter and Jam: Stir in sweetener, peanut butter, jam, and vanilla into base oatmeal. Serve with milk, topped with peanut butter, jam, and freeze-dried berries.
- Strawberry: Stir in strawberries and sweetener into base oatmeal. Serve with milk, topped with strawberry slices and melted chocolate.
- Instant Pot: Use 3 cups of oats and 5 1/2 cups of liquid. Coat pot with coconut oil. Add oats and milk, secure lid, and cook on manual for 4 minutes. Release pressure naturally, stir, and serve.
Notes
- Nutritional info does not include toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop, Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 321
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Oatmeal, Healthy Breakfast, Oatmeal Bowls