Oatmeal Recipes for Every Day of the Week

By MaryAnn Barone

September 11, 2014

Love oatmeal? Give your morning meal a makeover with these fresh recipes.

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Brighten up your breakfast

If you think oatmeal makes for a boring breakfast, it’s time to think again. This morning staple gets a major upgrade when you mix in fruit, spices, and other flavor-boosting ingredients. This healthy whole grain lowers cholesterol, burns fat, and fills you up with fiber, folate, and potassium. Added bonus? It's gluten free. (However, check the label. It can be contaminated with gluten-containing wheat or rye during processing.)

Dress up your dish with one of these seven fresh takes on oatmeal.

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Banana-Nut Oatmeal

Unlike sugary oatmeal packets, this homemade version uses a hearty dose of cinnamon for robust flavor without added calories. The banana adds natural sweetness and fiber, while the omega-3s from the walnuts help your body burn more fat.

Ingredients: Rolled oats, water, banana, chopped walnuts, cinnamon

Calories: 310

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Oatmeal with Prune and Banana Compote

Fuel up with this fruit-topped oatmeal recipe. It packs a whopping 15 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber per serving, and it can be made in the microwave for quick convenience.

Ingredients: Milk, old-fashioned rolled oats, prunes, banana, crystallized ginger

Calories: 420

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Chai Oatmeal

For an extra thick and creamy bowl, add oat bran. It’ll make for a hearty helping and also add more fiber to your meal. If you love the taste of chai, you’ll enjoy this spiced version with coriander, cinnamon, and turmeric.

Ingredients: Milk, salt, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric, honey, vanilla extract, regular oats, oat bran

Calories: 248

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Maple Date-Nut Oatmeal Breakfast Squares

For oatmeal on the go, try making breakfast bars ahead of time. You can even make them in big batches and freeze a portion for future use.

Ingredients: Maple syrup, chopped walnuts, dates, brown sugar, sugar, egg, butter, applesauce, vanilla yogurt, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, quick-cooking oats, baking soda, salt, cinnamon

Calories: 152

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De-lish Oatmeal

This recipe is made with pears, dried cranberries, and apple cider for a touch of natural fruit sweetness.

Ingredients: Water, apple cider, organic rolled oats, salt, pear, sweetened dried cranberries, cinnamon, vanilla extract, chopped pecans, milk

Calories: 256

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Baked Oatmeal

If you’re not a fan of oatmeal because of its texture, try baking it instead! It’ll taste like a mix between a chewy snack bar and a creamy bowl of oats.

Ingredients: Uncooked quick-cooking oats, brown sugar, raisins, chopped walnuts, baking powder, milk, applesauce, butter, egg, cooking spray

Calories: 281

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Steel-Cut Oatmeal with Salted Caramel Topping

If you’re craving a sweet treat without the guilt, a salted caramel coating does the trick. This recipe calls for steel-cut oats, which sit slightly lower on the glycemic index than rolled oats, which means they’re less prone to make your blood sugar spike.

Ingredients: Uncooked instant steel-cut oats, milk, light brown sugar, salt, whipped cream, fresh berries

Calories: 242

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Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds and Fresh Berries

Overnight oats in a mason jar is just like a normal bowl of oatmeal—except you make it the night before and it's served cold. This recipe uses berries and chia seeds but you can change up the toppings to suit your taste.

Ingredients: Rolled oats, berries, almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, cinnamon

Watch the video: How to Make Overnight Oats

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