The Oatmeal Project
by The Gracious Pantry
When you eat oatmeal every morning, it can become a little dull if you don’t get creative.
I’m taking on the challenge of seeing if I can come up with 365 different oatmeal variations this year (I’ll update this page continuously), and I really need your help.
How do you eat your oatmeal in the morning? Help me out by leaving a comment below!
1 cup cooked oatmeal
1/2 cup soy milk
1/4 cup walnuts
1/2 banana
1/4 cup blackberries
1 tbsp. wheat germ |
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1 cup cooked oatmeal
1/2 cup almond milk
1/4 cup hazelnuts (chopped)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 small apple (chopped) |
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1 cup cooked oatmeal
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 banana
1/2 cup soy milk
1 tbsp. oat bran |
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1 cup cooked oatmeal
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 cup cranberries
1/4 cup almonds
1/2 cup non fat milk |
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1 cup cooked oatmeal
1 tsp. orange extract
Zest of 1 orange
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 cup cranberries
1/4 cup almonds
1/2 cup non fat milk |
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1 cup cooked oatmeal
1/2 cup almond milk
1/4 cup walnuts
Pulp of 1 persimmon |
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1 cup cooked oatmeal
1 banana
1 tbsp. oat bran
1 tbsp. wheat germ
1 tbsp. ground flax seed
1/2 cup non fat milk |
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1 cup cooked oatmeal
1 tbsp. oat bran
1 tbsp. ground flax seed
1 tbsp. wheat germ
2 egg whites |
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1 cup cooked oatmeal
1/2 cup almond milk
1 small apple
1/4 cup almonds |
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1 cup cooked oatmeal
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. cinnamon
3 tsp. agave
1 tsp. molasses
4 prunes – chopped
1/4 cup walnuts |
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1 cup cooked oatmeal
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 scoop protein powder
1/2 cup fat free milk |
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20 comments
I have always disliked oatmeal but started eating oatbran occasionally because I know it is so good for you. I have to really “hide” the taste and texture of the oatbran so these ideas are great! I like blueberries, bananas and cinnamon in mine.
Hi Sarah!
What a great combination! I’ll try that. Thanks for the idea!
Have you tried steel cut oats? Maybe a different texture would help you? Just a thought.
Thanks again!
Tiffany
One of my favorite oatmeal combos is 1c. oatmeal, 1 tbs peanut butter, 1 tsp maple syrup, and 1/2 c. soy milk. This is really good with a sliced banana on top.
Holy cow! That DOES sound yummy! I’ll give it a try. Thanks!
My favorite…
1/2C Old Fashioned Oats
1/2C Almond Milk
1T Almond Butter
1T Honey
Add together, microwave for 60 seconds, stir, microwave for another 60 seconds. You may need more milk, depending on your preference.
This is great Jennifer! Thanks so much! I’ve never mixed any nut butters in with my oatmeal. I’ll be giving that a try.
Thanks again!
my all time favorite!
1c.oatmeal(6 grain)
1tsp.good vanilla
1tsp.cinnamon
mix 1/2c. bluberries, skin of an apple
1tbl.maple agave, 1/2c. skim milk
enjoy:)
Wow!
But I have to ask…. skin of an apple? Is that for fiber? Why not the whole apple?
Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll be trying it soon!
Tiffany
I cut some bananas into a heating pan – mix 1 egg and 2 egg white – bit of water – cinnamon – mix in about a 1/2 cup of oats – mix and pour over bananas. You fry it like a thick pancake and serve with some applesauce. Yummy and filling.
All fruit works!
Jana
Holy moly!!! That sounds fantastic! I’ll be giving that a try over the weekend!
Thanks for the suggestion!
Tiffany
I am so thrilled to find this website!!!
I love oatmeal and put whatever I have on hand into it. One of my favorites is banana. Anytime I have bananas that are about to turn I toss them in the freezer. For oatmeal I cut the peel of and thaw the banana in the water for the oatmeal, mashing as it thaws (if it is a big banana cut it in half before thawing and put one half back in the freezer). Once the water boils just add the oats, ground flax seed and wheat germ. Yum! If I have had a hard workout I might add a tablespoon or 2 of clean peanut butter. Double Yum!
I am a little confused looking at the oatmeal recipes on here though–they require more oatmeal than liquid. Or is the 1 cup of oatmeal listed for each recipe cooked oatmeal? Just curious.
Hi Ali,
I’m glad you found my web site too! Welcome!
The oatmeal recipes listed are all for cooked oatmeal. I’m sure you’re not the only one who’s wondered that, so I should probably go in and list it as cooked. Thanks for bringing that to my attention!
Your recipes sound FABULOUS! I can’t wait to try it!
Thanks again for stopping by and for leaving a comment.
Take care,
Tiffany
My 2&7 yr olds are used to eating the instant packet flavored oatmeal. Now that I am eating clean and trying very hard to introduce it to my family without too much resistance I came up with a “cleaner” version that they both seem to love. Using good old fashioned oats, I add a rounded teaspoon of organic apple butter, 1/4 diced apple (skin on) and 1/2 bananna. The apple butter gives the pale oats some color and flavor and the fresh fruit is sweet enough that they don’t even miss the sugar. I can even get away with adding 1/2 teaspoon of ground flaxseed without so much as a blink of an eye. Now that is GOOD eats! Thank you so much for this incredible web site, I am inspired to continue my journey of healthy eating.
That sounds fantastic Karen! I might have to try that with my little guy. Yum!
Thanks for sharing!
Tiffany
I love to make regular oatmeal by replacing the water with 100% cranberry juice so that it soaks up all that yummy cranberry flavor while cooking. I also add a couple of cooked cranberries to the oatmeal when it’s done. This is probably not for everyone but I love the tartness. I’ll also do the same thing with apple cider from our local cider mill and top with apples and cinnamon.
Wow! That sounds amazing! I’d have to figure out how to compensate with protein, but I think I’ll give that a shot.
Thanks!
LOVE The Oatmeal Project! xoxo -meg
Thanks Meg!
I love the oatmeal project!!! Fabulous creations! I mix unsweetened coconut flakes into my irish oatmeal (plain and cooked) , mix 1/4 tsp coconut extract, mashed banana, and some pineapple. So very tropical and full of clean flavor!!
Yum! It might be nice to cook the oatmeal in coconut milk too for extra flavor. Thanks for sharing!!
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