5 Creative Oatmeal Recipes

Oatmeal is the real breakfast of champions. It is low in fat, high in fiber, contains essential vitamins and minerals, and packs enough complex carbs to fuel your body for hours!

Oats get a bad rap, though, because when you cut the butter, milk, and sugar, they can seem a little bland. But there are ways to spice it up! Here are 5 easy recipes that will bring the flavor and the macronutrient profile you need to start your morning right!

1 / Mexican Mocha-Meal

Lasso a healthy helping of carbohydrates that will keep you satiated for hours. The protein powder and almond milk will keep your protein levels high to start the day.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
• 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

Directions

1. Combine ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl.
2. Heat in microwave for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.

 Mexican Mocha-Meal PDF (45.9 KB)

Nutrition Facts
Recipe serves 1

Amount per serving

Calories 404

Total Fat11 g

Total Carb46.3 g

Protein35.3 g

2 / Sweeter-Than-Apple-Pie Oatmeal

This recipe tastes like it's fresh out of the oven! The apples provide small amounts of many vitamins and minerals like Vitamins A and C, fiber and iron. The cinnamon may help curb a potential insulin spike and crash from the carbohydrates so you won't feel sleepy! Top your cinnamon apple pie oatmeal with a Quest bar for added protein.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 apple, cored and chopped
• 1 Apple Pie Quest bar, cut into small pieces
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp Stevia
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

1. Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan.
2. Add oats, chopped apple, cinnamon, nutmeg, Stevia and vanilla extract to the pan.
3. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 4-5 minutes, stir occasionally.
4. Pour the mixture in 2 separate bowls.
5. Top each with 1/2 of the Quest bar pieces and let stand in the microwave for 10 seconds.

 Sweeter-Than-Apple-Pie Oatmeal PDF (77.5 KB)

Nutrition Facts
Recipe serves 2

Amount per serving

Calories 222

Total Fat4.7 g

Total Carb50.6 g

Protein13.8 g

3 / The Overnighter Oatmeal

Just because you are crunched for time, doesn't mean you can't enjoy delicious breakfasts! Instead of the banana and thermos full of coffee on your way out the door, put something together in the evening and you'll have a healthy and delicious morning. This chocolate-banana oatmeal combination is full of protein, potassium and fiber.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder
• 1/4 banana, cut
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1/2 tbsp cinnamon

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in small jar.
2. Place in refrigerator overnight.

 The Overnighter Oatmeal PDF (55 KB)

Nutrition Facts
Recipe serves 1

Amount per serving

Calories 306

Total Fat15.6 g

Total Carb32.1 g

Protein20.7 g

4 / Raisin Cookie Oatmeal

Don't kick yourself for not putting this classic combination together earlier—just enjoy it now. Bake these in the morning or in the evening and heat them up for something quick as you head off to work. Along with protein, this recipe is full of antioxidants and vitamins A and C. The raisins provide boron, which may help maintain bone health. Pop the mixture in the oven, continue to get ready, and grab them as you head out the door.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 egg
• 1 4-oz container of unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 oz raisins
• 1 Tbsp cinnamon
• 1 Tbsp Stevia

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.
3. Pour into pre-sprayed Ramekins.
4. Place the Ramekins in the oven for 20 minutes, or until the oats are slightly toasted.

 Raisin Cookie Oatmeal PDF (60.3 KB)

Nutrition Facts
Recipe serves 2

Amount per serving

Calories 185

Total Fat4 g

Total Carb38 g

Protein6.6 g

5 / PB&J Oatmeal

Who says you have to part from mom's PB&J just because you're an adult? Add some fruit and natural peanut butter to your oats for a spin on the lunchtime classic. Mix the type of berries you throw in for a variety of essential vitamins and minerals. The peanut butter is a great source of protein and healthy poly- and monounsaturated fats.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup berries, choose your preference (I used blueberries)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 scoop protein powder, choose your preference (I used cinnamon)
• 1 tbsp powdered peanut butter
• 1 tbsp all-natural peanut butter

Directions

1. Place the berries in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds.
2. Remove and smash the berries with a fork.
3. Add oats, water, protein powder, and powdered peanut butter.
4. Microwave the mixture for 2 1/2 minutes.
5. Stir and top with peanut butter. Add more berries for taste preference.

 PB&J Oatmeal PDF (65.6 KB)

Nutrition Facts
Recipe serves 1

Amount per serving

Calories 317

Total Fat12.7 g

Total Carb29.4 g

Protein23.6 g