Recipes and Cooking Breakfast and Brunch Recipes 9 Oatmeal Recipes to Start Your Day with Healthy Whole Grains By Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada Instagram Katlyn Moncada is the associate food editor at BHG.com, sharing food news and tutorials on becoming better home cooks. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in digital media, photography, and video production. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on March 6, 2023 Reviewed by Jessica Jones, MS, RD Reviewed by Jessica Jones, MS, RD Jessica is a nationally-recognized Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, Writer, Speaker, and Digital Content Strategist. As the co-founder of the wellness content media company, Food Heaven, Jessica creates engaging food and nutrition content for over 80 global corporations, food companies, and media outlets including American Heart Association, Blue Apron, Adobe, Dove, and KitchenAid. 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Just toss the ingredients in the slow cooker and simmer until tender and delicious for an easy oatmeal recipe that will have everyone swarming to the kitchen as soon as the alarm clocks ring. 02 of 09 Orange-Honey Overnight Oats View Recipe Helen Norman 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 (we promise, it's good), or fresh berries. 03 of 09 Oatmeal with Sunny-Side Up Eggs, Avocado, Cheddar, and Chives View Recipe Blaine Moats Change things up by making a savory oatmeal recipe (that's full of protein!) for breakfast. Rolled oats make the perfect base for a sunny-side-up egg, sliced avocado, and cheddar cheese. This is one breakfast that's sure to keep you satisfied until lunch. Find More Quick and Healthy Breakfast Recipes 04 of 09 Baked Hummingbird Oatmeal View Recipe Carson Downing Satisfy your sweet tooth in the morning with this delicious baked oatmeal recipe that tastes like a classic hummingbird cake, but with a twist. The rolled oats are infused with bananas, brown sugar, and cinnamon before being topped with coconut and baked. Sweet pineapple completes the oatmeal's signature cake flavor. How to Cook Oatmeal and Take Your Bowl Over the Top—31 Different Ways 05 of 09 Fruit, Nut, and Brown Sugar Freezer Oatmeal Cups View Recipe Andy Lyons With 30-plus five-star reviews, this oatmeal recipe is about to make your mornings a whole lot easier. Use your muffin tin to make perfectly portioned cups of oatmeal. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months and simply pop one in the microwave for a hot breakfast in minutes. 06 of 09 Oatmeal with Goat Cheese, Dates, Walnuts, and Honey View Recipe Blaine Moats Make your morning oatmeal a Mediterranean treat. Goat cheese, dates, and toasted walnuts make the perfect sweet-tangy combo. Done in just 15 minutes, this rich oatmeal is sure to become a breakfast favorite. Power Your Morning with 12 Fast and Healthy Breakfast Bowl Recipes 07 of 09 Carrot Cake Refrigerator Oatmeal View Recipe Karla Conrad With a little help from overnight oats, you can enjoy a version of your favorite spring cake for breakfast. Just mix in a few ingredients (Greek yogurt, shredded carrots, and maple syrup), refrigerate, and enjoy the next morning. Our Best Overnight Grains for Breakfast to Make Your Mornings Easier 08 of 09 Cranberry-Maple Oatmeal with Pears View Recipe Andy Lyons Jump-start your day by sitting down to this hearty and delicious easy oatmeal recipe. 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. Opt for five-spice powder instead of cinnamon for a unique flavor. Buy It: Chinese Five Spice ($9, The Spice House) 09 of 09 Six-Grain Slow Cooker Porridge View Recipe Andy Lyons This whole-grain mix of steel-cut oats, cracked wheat, brown rice, barley, millet, and cornmeal adds plenty of nutrients (and variety) to your usual breakfast. Add in dried fruit, ginger, cinnamon, vanilla, and toasted pecans for a pleasant crunch and extra flavor. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit