Old fashioned oatmeal

Old fashioned oatmeal

HomeCooking Tips, RecipesOld fashioned oatmeal

Unlike quick-cooking oats old-fashioned oatmeal has time to get extra creamy and delicious with just a few extra minutes of cooking time. With a little milk and the toppings of your choice this oatmeal recipe can be your go-to morning staple for a filling healthy breakfast.

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Here’s a list of some of our favorite toppings that can elevate a simple bowl of oatmeal to something great plus add more nutrients and fiber to your day. Fruit (fresh frozen or dried): bananas or apples; chopped stone fruits like cherries apricots peaches mangoes and nectarines; berries; applesauce jam or preserves. Nuts or seeds: ground almonds hazelnuts pecans pistachios walnuts peanut butter; chia seeds ground flaxseeds and sesame seeds. Sweeteners: brown sugar honey maple syrup shaved dark chocolate. Spices: ginger cardamom cinnamon or nutmeg. Dairy and dairy alternatives: milk yogurt or calcium-fortified plant-based milk.