57 Oatmeal Topping Ideas
Oatmeal doesn’t have to be boring, all you have to do is add exciting toppings to make a healthier and more filling breakfast.
Servings 1
Equipment
- knife and cutting board
- small pot
- spatula
- measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
Oatmeal
- ⅓ c rolled oats
- ¾ c alternative milk or filtered water or vegetable broth
- pinch kosher salt
Nuts & seeds
- peanuts
- cashews
- pecans
- walnuts
- pumpkin seeds
- nut butter
Fruit
- berries strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, or blueberry
- kiwi
- banana
- apples
- peaches
- mango
- shredded coconut
Protein
- egg fried egg, hard-boiled eggs, scrambled, or poached
- breakfast sausage turkey or chicken
- bacon turkey or pork
- protein powder
- chia seeds
- hemp seeds
- Greek yogurt non-fat, plain
- granola, honey almond
Savory toppings
- bean sprouts
- arugula
- avocado
- sauteed mushrooms
- sauteed spinach
- green onions
- cilantro
- jalapenos
- cheddar
- caramelized onions
- parmesan
- edamame
Sweetener ideas
- dark brown sugar
- agave nectar
- maple syrup
- monk fruit sweetener
- honey
- strawberry jam
- dates pitted
- semi-sweet chocolate chips
Spices & seasonings
- cinnamon
- pumpkin spice
- roasted sesame oil
- red pepper flakes
- everything but the bagel
- furikake
- sriracha
- chili garlic crisp
Instructions
- Follow the cooking instructions on your oats. If you want savory oatmeal, change out the water for vegetable broth. If you want traditional oatmeal, stick with water or use alternative milk.
- Add your preferred toppings.
- Serve immediately.