10 Ways with Oatmeal

I am a oatmeal lover. I eat it every single day. For some of you that can get really boring. That is why I decided to compile a list of my favorite ways to eat oatmeal and give you some ideas on how to break out of the same ol' same ol' boring oatmeal rut. But first you'll need to ditch the instant sugar lathen packets of oatmeal and buy yourself a box of either Quick Oats, Old Fashioned Oats, or Steel Cut Oats. If you ask me which I prefer, opt for the Old Fashioned Oats. They cook in about 5-10 minutes stovetop and are less processed than the Quick Oats.

We all know that oatmeal is so great for our bodies. It lowers our cholesteral, provides great whole grains to our diet, and provides us with fiber to keep us full. But sometimes oatmeal can be just plain, boring, or unsavory.

Try adding a tablespoon of Simple Syrup(s) to your oatmeal. These would be the syrups that you see Starbucks using to flavor up your Cup of Joe. They come in sugar free, won't add any calories, and they come in some pretty awesome flavors such as: Gingerbread, Pumpkin Pie, Salted Caramel, and Brown Sugar Cinnamon to name a few.

Liquid Coffee Creamers are a great way to spruce up your oatmeal as well. They also come in some pretty yummy flavors. Pour a little over your warm oatmeal and Viola' you have yourself a scrumptious bowl of oats without any work! Make sure you look at the ingredients in your coffee creamer so you are aware what you are pouring over you oatmeal.

And of course adding any Fruit, Yogurt, and Milk tastes amazing in oatmeal. Try giving yourself an extra boost of nutrition by adding a tablespoon of Ground Flaxseed.

Here are some of my favorite combination ideas: