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4 Awesome Oatmeal Alternatives

Why limit yourself to the same old oatmeal? Fuel up your day with these delicious grains.

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Caroline Wright
October 14, 2014
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A bowlful of awesome

Oatmeal is a go-to diet staple, thanks to filling (and belly-flattening!) fiber and hearty whole grains. There are so many ways to prep it for a quick breakfast, but sometimes it's nice to break out and try something new. Like oatmeal, more adventurous options, like wheat berries and rolled barley, are easy to make and keep you full. Try one of these four oatmeal alternatives to amp up your a.m. meal.
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Slow-Cooker Molasses and Spice Wheat Berries

Ingredients: Wheat berries, cinnamon stick, orange zest, fresh ginger, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, ground cloves, salt, unsalted butter, molasses, raisins, toasted pecans

Calories: 170

Try this recipe: Slow-Cooker Molasses and Spice Wheat Berries

Good morning! Prep this and set the slow cooker before you go to bed, then wake up to a yummy breakfast.
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Banana and Brown Rice Breakfast Pudding

Ingredients: Cooked brown rice, unsweetened almond milk, cinnamon stick, sugar, vanilla extract, salt, bananas

Calories: 181

Try this recipe: Banana and Brown Rice Breakfast Pudding

Make ahead: This pudding will keep for 3 days in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave for 1 minute.
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Warm Rolled Barley

Ingredients: Rolled barley flakes, dried blueberries, chopped pecans or walnuts, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, salt

Calories: 155

Try this recipe: Warm Rolled Barley

Mix it up: Swap in dried cherries and sliced almonds for a different flavor.
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Spiced Pumpkin Seed and Millet Cereal

Ingredients: Raw pumpkin seeds, millet, unsweetened almond milk, pumpkin pie spice, salt, honey or agave nectar

Calories: 196

Try this recipe: Spiced Pumpkin Seed and Millet Cereal

Have it your way: Stir in a bit more milk just before serving if you like your cereal thinner.

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