Have you ever wondered, “Is it OK to eat oatmeal every day?” or, “How do you make oatmeal better?” A good hearty bowl of oatmeal can be a wonderfully nourishing start to any morning, and with these 33 variations (including n’oatmeal!), you won’t grow tired of oatmeal for breakfast anytime soon! Soaking or sprouting your oats first can help with ease of digestion and eliminate discomfort from grains.
Cold mornings + hot, steamy bowls of oatmeal = cozy breakfast perfection.
Oatmeal is one of those beautifully simple foods you just can’t go wrong with.
Frugal as frugal can be, oats are extremely rich in vitamins and nutrients — which can only be unlocked with a good soaking.
Oats help maintain stable blood sugar levels and provide lasting energy for your day, especially when combined with a nourishing fat like butter.
They’re high in soluble fiber — the kind that lowers bad cholesterol. And they’re high in minerals like magnesium, zinc, and phosphorus.
What’s not to love?
So maybe it’s time to jazz up your plain-Jane oatmeal…
I’ve even included a few “no oat” options to nourish and comfort you grain-free folks. 🙂
Here are 33 ways you can get all the benefits of oatmeal!
The Nourished Kitchen’s Baked Oats with Pistachios, Dried Figs, and Honey
Oh, my, these flavors are heaven. This dish is pure comfort and nourishment in the morning (or for a snack). Via TraditionalCookingSchool.com.
How to Make Soaked Oatmeal
It’s a great idea to give your oats a good, long soaking before eating them to unlock all the nutrition they contain and reduce anti-nutrients that make digestion difficult. Here’s how! Via lovelovething.com.
Lactogenic Baked Oatmeal
Did you know that flax and chia seeds, pecans, molasses, and of course, oats are all lactogenic foods — meaning they help boost milk production? If you’re breastfeeding, you’re going to want to save this recipe! Via realfoodrn.com.
Loaded Pumpkin Oatmeal Bake
This seasonal baked oatmeal takes a few minutes to make the night before. Add a few more ingredients in the morning, and you’re good to go! Savor this one with a lovely pumpkin spice latte or chai tea. Via nourishingsimplicity.org.
Caramelized Apple Slow Cooker Oatmeal
It’s oatmeal, all right, but with lots of apples and caramel-y sweetness, plus your slow cooker means this is an easy, hands-off breakfast. Via nourishingjoy.com.
Cinnamon Maple Crunch Oatmeal
Your morning blah bowl of oatmeal just needs some maple-y, cinnamon-y, crunchy goodness to perk it up! Via thenourishinghome.com.
Banana Split Oatmeal Breakfast Buffet
A bowl of oatmeal morphs into a banana split?! Ummm, yes please! Via thenourishinghome.com.
Soaked Oats Muesli — Fall + Winter Version
This nourishing dish is meant to be enjoyed in all seasons — and comes together in a flash. Via recipestonourish.com.
Rich Soaked Oatmeal
A sugar-free oatmeal sweetened with stevia means no blood sugar spikes after breakfast, and you won’t miss the sugar! Via TraditionalCookingSchool.com.
Apple-Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal (Soaked)
We can eat oatmeal year-round, but I have to say that baked oatmeal definitely crosses seasons. You can eat it hot or cold, as breakfast, snack or lunch — and with eggs and milk baked in, you’ve got a high-quality protein boost. Via TraditionalCookingSchool.com.
Ayurvedic Matcha Oatmeal
An abundance of vitamins, nutrients, and minerals awaits you in this bowl of oatmeal that’s packed with superfoods! Via breakfastcriminals.com.
Pumpkin Maple Baked Oatmeal
Gear up for a cold day with a warm and comforting pumpkin and maple baked oatmeal! Via thenourishinggourmet.com.
Overnight Wild Blueberry Baked Oatmeal {Nourishing Traditions Style}
Using whatever in-season fruits or berries you have means you can enjoy this soaked oat recipe all year round.Via thischickcooks.net.
Game-Changing Savoury Oatmeal
An oatmeal that’s not sweet?! Whoever heard of such? A hearty, savory oatmeal changes the definition of oatmeal forever. Via sprinkleofgreen.com.
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal with Pomegranate and Cinnamon Leche Sauce
Pomegranate seeds give a burst of color and antioxidants while the yogurt leche sauce adds probiotics. Soak your oats the night before to reduce phytic acid and cooking time. Via fitfoodiefinds.com.
Healthy Almond Joy Baked Oatmeal
A chocolate and coconut oatmeal bake makes it feel like you’re having an Almond Joy for breakfast — just way more satisfying. Via kimscravings.com.
Soaked Oatmeal Basics + 6 Delicious Real Food Oatmeal Recipes for the Whole Family
Start soaking your oatmeal and get six more oatmeal recipes — that’s a new oatmeal for nearly every day of the week. Via raisinggenerationnourished.com.
Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal
Blending the oats into a flour before making this oatmeal makes it feel more like porridge. And you don’t want to skip out on the cream cheese frosting. I can personally vouch for this recipe — it’s the BEST oatmeal I’ve ever had. Via recipestonourish.com.
Soaked Oatmeal Custard
I like the way this lady thinks — oatmeal is the perfect vehicle for adding more nourishing foods to your diet, including butter, raw cream, berries, and egg yolks! Via realfoodfamily.com.
Bananas and Cream Paleo Oatmeal (AIP, Grain-free)
You won’t miss the oats in this creamy, grain-free banana oatmeal. Via agirlworthsaving.net.
5-Minute Oatmeal Power Bowl
Have fun with your oatmeal by getting creative with the toppings! Dried cranberries or cherries, pumpkin seeds, toasted coconut — the sky’s the limit! Via ohsheglows.com.
Nut-Free Cinnamon Paleo Oatmeal
You won’t believe how fast you can make this allergy-friendly, grain-free oatmeal. No overnight soaking or prep required — just combine the ingredients, blend, and heat! Via grassfedgirl.com.
Cocoa Banana Overnight Oats
There’s no more excuses for bland and boring breakfast … and there’s no reason to not have chocolate for breakfast! Via myfussyeater.com.
Maple Pumpkin Spiced Overnight Oats
This lovely, layered breakfast is not only nourishing, it’s also portable! Via theglowingfridge.com.
Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll N’Oatmeal
Here’s the grain-free, Paleo version of the above Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal! Now, no one has to miss out! Via grokgrub.com.
Overnight Slow Cooker Oatmeal
A simple, slow cooker steel cut oatmeal that’s a blank canvas for your favorite toppings. Via realfoodkosher.com.
Peaches and Cream Oatmeal
Stirring in peaches and topping oatmeal with ice cream?! This may change your life forever. Via barefeetinthekitchen.com.
Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats
Enjoy hot or cold, these bright strawberries and cream oatmeal jars are fresh and delicious. Via laurafuentes.com.
Soaked Apple Spice Oatmeal Bake
Simple breakfasts are always a win in the kitchen, and an oatmeal bake fits the bill! Hearty oats, fresh apples, warm spices, baked till golden brown — this is the perfect breakfast on a cold winter morning. Via TraditionalCookingSchool.com.
More Nourishing Oatmeal Recipes
*Many of these beautiful recipes do not give instructions for soaking oats prior to cooking to reduce anti-nutrients and make them more digestible. To get the most out of your bowl of oatmeal, please soak your oats for at least 12 hours, then proceed with these unique and nourishing oatmeal recipes!
Do you love a bowl of hot oatmeal (or n’oatmeal) on a chilly morning?
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We LOVE oatmeal in our house, I prepare steel cut oats every weekend. These recipes look delicious! Thank you so much for sharing them.
I do our oats in the rice cooker – soak overnight and in the morning press Cook.
Mix in Cinnamon, brown sugar, butter, and walnuts and serve with cream.
This will get you through a cold AK morning. (I also sometimes use rolled Spelt
or 5 Grain Rolled mix from Bob’s Red Mill instead of plain oats.)
I like oats,or soaked buckwheat,or soaked kamut…with olive oil,sea salt and garlic,and sometimes parsley!
Thanks for including my savoury oatmeal! All the recipes here look great =)
Well, phooey. Your favorite GF cinnamon roll oatmeal links to “Not Found.” I know some people who would love this on Christmas morning!