Our Best Oatmeal Recipes

Mix up your morning breakfast habits and get creative with our fun twists on oatmeal. Our slow cooker oatmeal recipes and delicious toppers and swirl-ins make it easy to enjoy your morning meal.
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Slow Cooker Steel-Cut Oatmeal

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Make your breakfast ahead of time and savor your morning instead of rushing. Just throw oats into a slow cooker and simmer until tender and delicious.

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Orange-Honey Overnight Oats

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Start with basic overnight oats, then upgrade them with flaked coconut, honey, and orange zest. Before serving, customize your oatmeal any way you want with toppers like strawberry preserves, snipped thyme, or fresh berries.

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Oatmeal with Sunny-Side Up Eggs, Avocado, Cheddar, and Chives

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Make your oatmeal savory (and full of protein!) by adding a sunny-side up egg, sliced avocado, and cheddar cheese. This is one breakfast that's sure to keep you satisfied until lunch.

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How to Cook Oatmeal

Want to know how to cook oatmeal to perfection every time? We have the answer! Whether you're a fan of rolled oats or steel-cut, we have tips to make your oatmeal better than ever.

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Chai Apple Oatmeal

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Skip the stove—these rich oats simmer in your slow cooker in a mixture of coconut milk, chai tea, and applesauce. Just stir in chopped apple slices and honey before serving.

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Cherry Java Refrigerator Oatmeal

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Give your morning oatmeal a boost by mixing in cherries, brown sugar, and instant espresso coffee powder. Don't miss trying this recipe when fresh cherries are in season!

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Swiss Oatmeal

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Use yogurt and milk to cool down oatmeal’s usual heat, making it a wonderful option for hot summer days. Try topping with almonds and fruit to add an extra boost of flavor to this dish.

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Blackberry-Ginger Refrigerator Oatmeal

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No matter what time of year it is, this easy oatmeal recipe is sure to remind you of summer. Fresh blackberries, peach preserves, and crystallized ginger all help make this recipe a delicious morning treat.

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Fruit, Nut, and Brown Sugar Freezer Oatmeal Cups

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Make your mornings a whole lot easier with these pre-made oatmeal cups. Just pop one in the microwave and you've got a hot breakfast in minutes.

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Peanut Butter-Banana Refrigerator Oatmeal

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Fans of peanut butter and banana will love this yummy overnight oatmeal recipe. To balance the sweetness, try crumbling bacon on top before serving to add a burst of saltiness.

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Oatmeal with Goat Cheese, Dates, Walnuts, and Honey

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Make your morning oatmeal a Mediterranean treat by mixing in goat cheese, dates, and toasted walnuts. This rich oatmeal is sure to become a breakfast favorite.

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Carrot Cake Refrigerator Oatmeal

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With a little help from overnight oats, you can enjoy a version of this favorite cake for breakfast! Just mix in a few ingredients (like Greek yogurt, shredded carrots, and maple syrup), refrigerate, and enjoy the next morning!

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Overnight Oats with Fruit

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Overnight oats are the easiest way to ensure a great start to your morning. Mix with a few ingredients the night before, pop them in the fridge overnight, and then just open and enjoy in the morning.

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Pumpkin-Apple Quick Oatmeal

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This oatmeal is proof that pumpkin is perfect all year long. Plus it's high in beta-carotene, an important antioxidant for your heart and body.

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Sherried Fruit

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Let homemade sherried fruit serve as a sweet topper for your oatmeal in the morning. Refrigerate your fruit leftovers and use them to top pound cake, pancakes, or even ice cream.

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Cranberry-Maple Oatmeal with Pears

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Jump-start your day by sitting down to this hearty and delicious hot cereal dish. The steel-cut oats will fill you up and keep you going throughout the morning. Look for them near the old-fashioned oats in your grocery store.

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Six-Grain Slow Cooker Porridge

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This mix of steel-cut oats, cracked wheat, brown rice, barley, millet, and cornmeal adds variety to your usual breakfast. Add in dried fruit, ginger, cinnamon, vanilla, and toasted pecans for a pleasant crunch and extra flavor.

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