Three Favorite Oatmeal Recipes Worth Waking Up For
These three favorite oatmeal recipes worth waking up for will give you new reasons to rise and shine. Oatmeal is such a satisfying, healthy morning meal and with add-in options like chocolate and almond butter, it’s far from boring.
I love changing up my cozy oatmeal bowl with different toppings and such. And today, I’m sharing three of my recent favorites. I hope you enjoy as much as I do!
COACH’S OATS
These three favorite oatmeal recipes all have one thing in common – Coach’s Oats. Have you tried Coach’s Oats? If not, you’re sadly missing out.
Coach’s Oats aren’t just regular oats. They were invented by a gymnastics coach who wanted an oatmeal that wasn’t soggy or pasty, so he experimented with whole grain oats (aka groats) and started to toast, grind and cook his own oatmeal. Finally they invented a delicious and unique oatmeal unlike any other.
Coach’s Oats are prepared by toasting the groats to bring out the natural sugars to the surface of the oat, then cracked into small pieces. This patented Cracked n’ Toasted™ process means that Coach’s Oats are never mushy, always naturally delicious and cook in just 3 to 5 minutes on a stove top or in the microwave. You can read more about the difference in their oats right here.
BENEFITS OF OATMEAL
From stove-top oats, to overnight oats, to slower cooker oats… oatmeal will forever be my breakfast of choice. Why do I love it so much? Well, it’s…
- High in fiber and antioxidants
- Keeps me full all morning long
- 100% whole grain
- Gluten-free and vegan-friendly
- Versatile
Here at Kim’s Cravings, I have so many oatmeal recipes and I can’t wait for you to make them all. For starters, check out some of my top recipes: Easy Blueberry Banana Oatmeal, Easy Pecan Pie Protein Oatmeal, Carrot Cake Overnight Protein Oatmeal and Almond Joy Overnight Protein Oatmeal.
OATMEAL INGREDIENT MUST HAVES
I love changing up my oats with whatever flavors I’m craving. Some of my favorite add-in ingredients to have on hand are:
- chia seeds
- flax seeds
- Greek yogurt
- vanilla extract
- unsweetend almond milk
- protein powder
- dried and fresh fruit
- nuts and seeds
- granola
Now let’s get down to business and talk about all the deliciousness with my three favorite oatmeal recipes!
Blueberry Muffin Oatmeal
This one might just be my favorite of the three! It’s the one I gravitate to more often- I just can’t get enough of the blueberry jam swirl combined with the spoonful of almond butter and juicy fresh blueberries. If you haven’t added jam to your oats, you MUST give it a try! So tasty! This is the brand I like best.
Chocolate Brownie Oatmeal
These are such a hit with my kiddos! I can’t blame them, though. I mean, really, who can argue with chocolate and peanut butter?! It’s amazing that these taste so much like brownie batter, but they’re only sweetened with an extra ripe banana. And a scoop of cocoa into the oats turned them perfectly chocolatey for less than 10 calories and I added swirl of almond butter on top for good measure. For kicks and giggles, I threw on chopped peanuts for some crunch and a few mini chocolate chips.
Strawberry Banana Oatmeal
This one is super simple, but oh so yummy. My trick for this oatmeal flavor is to add in a mashed ripe banana during the cooking process. This makes the oats creamier and gives them a lovely sweet flavor. Just make sure your banana is ripe – the browner the banana, the sweeter! Last but not least, you’ve got the TOPPINGS. The more mix-in’s the better in my opinion. These always change and are totally optional, but the ones I love in this bowl are chopped strawberries (of course), chia seeds, some crushed/chopped pistachios (slivered almonds are another favorite) and a sprinkle of unsweetened shredded coconut. After I get everything in the bowl, I always like to add a splash of almond milk because I like my oats with a little more liquid.
3 Oatmeal Favorites
Ingredients
Blueberry Muffin Oatmeal
- ⅓ cup Coach’s Oats 100% whole grain oats
- 1 cup water
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon or add it to taste
- ½ cup fresh blueberries, divided
- 1 tablespoon blueberry jam
- 1 tablespoon almond butter/peanut butter/sunflower seed butter
Chocolate Brownie Oatmeal
- ⅓ cup Coach’s Oats 100% whole grain oats
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon almond butter/peanut butter/sunflower seed butter
- 1 tablespoon mini dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon unsalted peanuts chopped
Strawberry Banana Oatmeal
- ⅓ cup Coach’s Oats 100% whole grain oats
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 3 large strawberries
- 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine oats, banana (if using), water and cocoa, cinnamon, 1/4 cup blueberries, vanilla and salt (depending on the above recipe). Simmer until water has absorbed into the oats, stirring frequently to prevent burning, for about 4-6 minutes.
- Place into a small bowl and add toppings according to which above recipe you're making. Add a splash of unsweetened almond milk and sweeten with a packet (or 2) of stevia, if desired and enjoy!
Notes
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This is just what I need! My wife bought several bags of oatmeal and I didn’t know what to do with them until now 🙂
These sound like really yummy recipes. I like to add a range of fruits to my oats as well as other healthy and tasty ingredients. The strawberry and banana recipe sounds great.
I am a big fan of oatmeal and these look delicious. A healthy yet yummy breakfast idea, cant be wrong!
I personally love oatmeal, it makes your tummy filled and satiated in morning. The recipes share looks so yummy and easy for early morning breakfast ritual. Loved it 🙂
I love oatmeal so much and these different delicious oatmeal recipes makes my eyes big. I will definitely try to make this for our breakfast meal and I am sure my dad will also love it!
These are great oatmeal recipes. I agree – oatmeal is super healthy. So filling too! What a perfect food to start the day.
I think the blueberry muffin oatmeal sounds like a PB&J sandwich…which sounds delicious!! 🙂
I think I will try the chocolate brownie oatmeal recipe, that will surely get me out of bed in the morning.
I love oatmeal 🙂 I will definitely try these recipes when i get a chance 🙂 they do look delicious
That chocolate brownie one sounds like dessert! Can’t wait to try, although, I’ll sub in sunbutter due to allergies.
Okay, yeah, now those are my three favorites. I’ll start at the top and work my way down.
All three are my favorite flavors! These would make me want to wake up early!
These look delish! I love oatmeal too, it’s my fave! Coach’s Oats is a delight too, they are delicious! Such a great company too. Pinning these!
Your blueberry muffin oatmeal is what I call the AB&J oatmeal! I love melty almond butter and strawberry jam on my oatmeal with fresh fruit! Best way to start the day.
Oatmeal is one of the few breakfasts that leaves you feeling filled and yet is healthy and good for you. We just got some fresh blueberries and I can’t wait to try them in that blueberry muffin oatmeal!