These quick and easy oatmeal recipes will help to add a little extra flavor to an old favorite. Oatmeal is a healthy and delicious way to start the day and these flavorful breakfast ideas are simple and easy to prepare.
Oatmeal is an old breakfast favorite and a healthy food option. If you visit any cereal aisle in a grocery store you can see the large variety of flavored oatmeal products that are available but there is a lot of sugar and unnatural ingredients packed into some of these prepackaged items. By using these quick and easy oatmeal recipes, you can sweeten and spice up your cereal as much or as little as you like with natural ingredients and still make a healthy food choice for breakfast.
For these easy recipes, use plain oatmeal (instant, rolled, or steel-cut oats). Just follow the package directions when preparing the oatmeal. All you need to do is add these additions on top of your cooked oatmeal and swirl them into your hot cereal and enjoy.
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Combine dried cranberries with walnut pieces and a drizzle of honey
Try a combination of raisins, cinnamon, and a light sprinkle of brown sugar
Add a little texture and sweetness top with some chopped pecans and diced apples
Add a spoonful of apricot fruit spread and a dusting of cinnamon
A spoonful of pumpkin butter, maple syrup, and chopped walnuts
Sliced bananas with some low-fat plain or raisin granola
Canned, crushed pineapple (drain before adding to cereal), shredded coconut, and some chopped walnuts
Take some fruit cocktail (in fruit juice not heavy syrup), drain it and add as much as you want
Cinnamon or berry applesauce makes a nice sweet addition
Sliced strawberries and a sprinkling of mini chocolate chips
Add some canned pear slices (drained and cut up) along with some cinnamon, a spoonful of honey, and some cream
Flavored yogurt, like peach, strawberry banana, or vanilla, is a nice addition and makes for a creamy oatmeal
Visit www.quick-salad-recipes.com for more flavorful meal ideas, like these oatmeal recipes. Laura Cokherell, a health and cooking enthusiast, shares simple, uncomplicated recipes and easy menu plans that are filled with natural food, short ingredient lists, and easy preparation for making delicious, everyday meals in minutes.