Out-of-This-World Oatmeal Recipes

January 09, 2015
Photo: Randy Mayor
Go beyond the usual brown sugar to create breakfast bowls worth rising and shining for.
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Lemon-Blueberry with Mascarpone Oatmeal

Photo: Randy Mayor

They may begin with old-fashioned oats, but these oatmeal bowls are full of new and tasty twists. From pistachios and figs to a crispy fried egg, our assortment of recipes will bring excitement to weekday mornings. 

First up is this delicious lemon-blueberry combo, in which sweet mascarpone combines with tart lemon curd and juicy berries for an oatmeal bowl packed with flavor.

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Goat Cheese and Cremini Oatmeal

Photo: Randy Mayor
View Recipe: Goat Cheese and Cremini Oatmeal

For a savory start to your morning, try one of our favorite combinations—cremini mushrooms, creamy goat cheese, and chopped fresh thyme. Creminis, more mature than your basic white mushroom yet still younger than a portobello, are the ultimate counterpart to soft goat cheese in this bowl of oats. If you can't find cremini, however, your favorite mushroom variety will do. Thyme adds a fragrant, herbaceous aroma that makes this dish super fresh.

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Pancetta, Fried Egg, and Red-Eye Gravy Oatmeal

Photo: Randy Mayor
View Recipe: Pancetta, Fried Egg, and Red-Eye Gravy Oatmeal

Think oatmeal has to be sweet? This porky version with red-eye gravy will change your mind.

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Chai Spice and Pear Oatmeal

Photo: Randy Mayor

The warming flavors of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and allspice make this oatmeal dish immensely comforting. 

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Pistachio, Fig, and Saffron Yogurt Oatmeal

Photo: Randy Mayor

Bring a punch of protein to your morning oats with a dollop of Greek yogurt and chopped pistachios. Dried figs and a drizzle of honey add a touch of sweetness.
 

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Sunflower Seed Butter, Banana, and Chocolate Oatmeal

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View Recipe: Sunflower Seed Butter, Banana, and Chocolate Oatmeal

Nut butter, banana, and chocolate—our favorite trio of flavors, now stirred into our breakfast bowls. 

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Baked Oatmeal

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner
View Recipe: Baked Oatmeal

Try baked oatmeal for an unexpected morning treat. It's a mix between an oatmeal bar and traditional creamy breakfast oatmeal.

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Maple-Hazelnut Oatmeal

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View Recipe: Maple-Hazelnut Oatmeal

You may not think of using your slow cooker for breakfast, but it’s a great helper when it comes to the morning meal. Think of serving your family a warm bowl of fruity, cinnamon-spiced steel-cut oats—on your busiest weekday morning. That’s right: Just load your ingredients in, and start the cooker right before you go to bed. When you wake up, breakfast is ready and waiting. You can double the recipe for times when you have weekend guests. Be sure to use traditional steel-cut oats; quick-cooking steel-cut oats and rolled old-fashioned oats won’t hold up after the long cook time.

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Steel Cut Oats with Warm Berry Compote

Photo: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Cindy Barr
View Recipe: Steel Cut Oats with Warm Berry Compote

Warm berries are poured over steel cut oats to create a sweet treat in a healthy breakfast bowl with 41g whole grains per serving.

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Banana, Wheat Germ, and Oats

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View Recipe: Banana, Wheat Germ, and Oats

Wheat germ and oats make a perfect pair: You get the goodness of whole grains from the oats and a host of nutrients, such as vitamin E, iron, potassium, and folic acid, from the nutty wheat germ. Don't forget the banana slices!

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Hearty Oats and Grains

Photo: Iain Bagwell
View Recipe: Hearty Oats and Grains

When you have a house full of guests who'd enjoy a wholesome, hearty breakfast at their own pace, the slow cooker can come to your rescue. Get it going first thing, and let folks serve themselves when they're ready to eat.

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Overnight Honey-Almond Multigrain Cereal

Photo: Randy Mayor
View Recipe: Overnight Honey-Almond Multigrain Cereal

Steel-cut oats and barley soak up water overnight so they're ready to go in the morning. Use a big bowl because the grains will expand.

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