13 Best Oatmeal Recipes for a Healthy Breakfast

Is there anything better than a warm and cozy bowl of nutritious oatmeal on a cold morning? Not only is oatmeal an affordable whole-grain meal, but it’s also filling and satisfying, thanks to the healthy fiber found in oats. Oatmeal on its own is a bit boring, so these recipes will add some flavor and excitement to your morning meal.

Strawberry and Cream Muesli Bowls

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These vegan breakfast bowls are so delicious that you will want to make them a regular part of your morning routine. Bircher muesli and strawberry compote are topped with the fluffiest whipped cream for a breakfast that almost tastes like dessert!

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Brown Sugar Oatmeal

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Skip the little packet of oatmeal and get the cozy sweet flavor you crave in a more wholesome way. This recipe for homemade brown sugar oatmeal is so easy to make for a warm breakfast and always a hit with the kids. Top with fruit, maple syrup, or nuts for added color, texture, and flavor.

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Blueberries and Cream Oatmeal

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This homemade oatmeal is made with blueberry chia jam and coconut cream is a wholesome and filling breakfast, thanks to the hearty mix of whole grains, filling fats, and fiber. The oats are cooked in coconut milk so they are creamy and satisfying at the same time. Top with a chia jam and chopped almonds for some crunch.

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Apple Oatmeal Bars

You can enjoy these delicious apple oatmeal bars as a grab-and-go breakfast, a lunchbox treat, or a dessert. You will love the combination of sweet apples, cozy spices, and wholesome oats. We make these on a regular basis throughout the fall.

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Chocolate Baked Oatmeal

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What could be better for breakfast than baked oatmeal that is bursting with chocolate and peanut butter flavors? This wholesome and filling breakfast is so decadent that you may want to have a serving for dessert! Each serving offers 14 grams of protein for a sweet start to the day that will satisfy you until lunch.

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Biscoff Baked Oatmeal

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Cookie butter fans will want to have this incredible baked oatmeal often. The oats are sweetened with bananas and topped with Biscoff cookies and spread for the ultimate breakfast treat. This might taste like dessert, but it delivers 13 grams of protein per serving for a wholesome and filling start to your day.

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Berry Cheesecake Overnight Oats

Berry cheesecake and overnight oatmeal make the best combination for breakfast! These rich and creamy overnight oats feature layers of rolled oats, chia seeds, graham crackers, and yogurt with plenty of fresh strawberries. It’s sweet and creamy and also delivers protein, fiber, and calcium for a wholesome breakfast.

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Blended Baked Oats

These baked oats are so delicious! Simple ingredients are blended together and then baked, giving it the texture and flavor of a muffin! Make these for a cozy, nutrient-dense start to the day that the whole family will love. Drizzle with nut butter for an extra nutrition boost.

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Carrot Cake Oatmeal

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If you love carrot cake, you’ve got to give these slow-cooker oats a try! Simple ingredients like oats, carrots, and raisins are slowly cooked for a sweet breakfast that can feed a crowd. It’s nutritious, naturally vegan, and perfect for making ahead.

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Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

Overnight oats meet carrot cake with this delicious and wholesome recipe. Similar to the slow cooker carrot cake oats, these are also made with a nutritious blend of oatmeal, carrots, and raisins, but the oats are soaked overnight with a yogurt and milk mixture instead of cooking them for a great grab-and-go option.

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Raspberry Baked Oats

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These blended baked oatmeal cups are delicious and nutritious at the same time. Oats are blended with banana, egg, and milk and sweetened with a bit of maple syrup. Top with almond butter and fresh raspberries and bake and breakfast is ready.

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Baked Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal

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If you love pumpkin pie flavors, you’ve got to give this pumpkin baked oatmeal recipe a try. Oats, pumpkin puree, eggs, and milk are mixed together and sweetened with maple syrup and brown sugar. Top with pecans and whipped cream for the ultimate start to your day or drizzle with syrup to taste.

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Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal

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Get the taste of a great cinnamon roll, in a nutritious, wholesome form. This breakfast combines wholesome oats with cozy cinnamon for a delicious dish that can feed your family something delicious before they head out for a day at work or school.

Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Baked Oatmeal.