Outrageously Good Oatmeal Combinations
October 4, 2017
Oats, oats, and more good oats. Don't get stuck in the same boring oatmeal rut! Allow your bowl to provide more than just sustenance and fuel. Have fun with your oats, as they can be a gateway into exploring flavors of the season and satiating healthy fats. Get creative and play around with whatever combinations float your (b)oat. Be sure to use our Guide to Slow Burning, Long Lasting, Tasty Oatmeal to ensure that you're creating a well-balanced bowl.
Feeling less than inspired? Check out some of our favorite combinations below and feel free to add your favorite animal or plant-based protein, if desired.
Apple Sauce Oats
1/2 cup gluten free oats
3/4 cup df milk of choice
1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
Ground cinnamon, ginger & nutmeg to taste
Pinch sea salt
Top with crushed walnuts & pecans
Peaches 'N Cream
1/2 cup gluten-free oats
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
2 small peaches, chopped
2 tsp. unrefined coconut oil
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Cinnamon to taste
Pinch sea salt
2 tsp. chia seeds (after heat & let sit for 5 min.)
Optional topping: crushed walnuts or pistachios
Pear Porridge
1/2 cup gluten free oats
1 cup df milk of choice
~1/4 cup water (for porridge-like consistency)
1 pear, chopped
Splash of vanilla extract
Cinnamon to taste
Optional: dash of cardamom
Top with 2 Tbsp. unsweetened almond butter, hemp hearts, and a few pear slices
Chocolate Chia Oats
1/2 cup gluten-free oats
1/2 cup df milk of choice
1/2 cup water
1 smashed banana
2 - 3 tsp. raw cacao powder
1 Tbsp. chia seeds (add after removing oats from heat & let sit for 5 min.)
Topping options: swirl in almond butter, banana, cacao nibs, coconut shreds, and/or a drizzle of maple syrup
What are some of your winning oatmeal combinations?