As the weather is cooling down, oatmeal is the perfect filling breakfast to start off your day. Since oats can get kind of boring, I have provided you with five delicious ways to make them. All these recipes will fill you up and satisfy that sweet tooth we all have.
Cinnamon Peanut Butter Banana Oats
This is my classic go to for oats. I always have a banana lying around so it’s super simple to put together and tastes delicious! I also really love adding peanut butter to my oats because it melts together and creates a gooey, peanut buttery goodness!
Cinnamon Peanut Butter Banana Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 1 cup vanilla soy milk (or any non-dairy milk)
- 1 banana
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- In a small pot, add in the oats and soy milk. Cook on high heat, continuously stirring until it begins to bubble.
- Chop up banana. Pour oats in a small bowl and top with banana, peanut butter, and cinnamon.
Berry Chocolate Oats
All of these recipes taste like dessert instead of oatmeal, but this one is next level. Berries + chocolate is by far my favorite combo, especially when you use frozen berries.
Berry Chocolate Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 1 cup vanilla soy milk
- 1/4 cup frozen mixed berries
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a small pot, combine oats and soy milk. Cook on high heat until bubbling. Make sure to continuously stir.
- Pour oats in a small bowl once cooked. Add berries and chocolate chips on top.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Oats
Calling all my dessert lovers out there because this oatmeal will satisfy all your sweet tooth cravings. Its chocolate and peanut butter and chocolate chips all mixed together AND its still healthy. I mean what more could you want for breakfast??
Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 1 cup non-dairy milk
- 3 tbsp cacao powder
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 2 tbsp vegan dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a small pot, combine the oats, milk, and cacao powder. Cook until boiling for about 5-10 minutes. Continuously stir to make sure that the oats don't stick to the bottom.
- Pour the oats into a bowl.
- Swirl in the peanut butter.
- Top with the chocolate chips and serve.
Strawberry Power Oats
I’ve recently been loving adding gogi berries to my oatmeal recently. First, they are packed with antioxidants and phytochemicals, making them a super food. Secondly, they have the best crunchy texture. They can be a little pricey at the grocery store but are well worth it!
Strawberry Power Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 1 cup dairy-free milk
- 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
- 3 tbsp gogi berries
Instructions
- Combine the oats and milk into a small pot. Cook for about 5-10 minutes or until boiling. Continuously stir to make sure that the oats don't stick to the bottom.
- Top with strawberries and gogi berries and serve!
Cinnamon Apple Oats
Fall is coming early with these cinnamon apple oats. This one takes a little longer to make but it tastes like your favorite homemade apple pie in oatmeal form so well worth it.
Cinnamon Apple Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 1 1/4 cup non-dairy milk
- 2 medium apples
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
Instructions
- In a small pot, combine the oats, milk, and 1 tbsp cinnamon and cook for about 5-10 minutes or until boiling. Make sure to continuously stir to prevent the oats from sticking to the bottom.
- Slice the apples into small cubes. Add the sliced apples into a small saucepan with 1 tbsp cinnamon and 1/4 cup milk. Saute in the pan until the apples are completely softened. Add in more cinnamon to your taste preference.
- Combine half of the apples from the saucepan into the oats in the pot. Mix together.
- Pour the oats into a bowl. Pour the rest of the apples on top. Sprinkle on a little cinnamon and serve.
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