Healthy Oatmeal Recipes

In this post, we’re sharing an easy oatmeal recipe for you to enjoy. Plus, we’re sharing our best healthy oatmeal recipes to inspire you to start your day off right with the perfect bowl of oats!

This list of healthy oatmeal recipes brings you all the oatmeal flavor combos you could ever imagine. With its high fiber content, oatmeal is sure to keep you full all morning to conquer the day ahead!

This is our go-to oatmeal recipe on Fit Foodie Finds. So many readers have made this recipe and loved it so much and we hope you do too.

I can’t wait to talk about all things oatmeal. I’ve been an oatmeal lover since college and haven’t turned back since. From stove-top oats to overnight oats to slower cooker oats to oats in the Instant Pot…oatmeal will forever be my breakfast of choice.

Plus, oatmeal makes you regular…aka it helps you poop. You know I’m all about my morning poop, so that’s just another one of the million reasons I love oatmeal.

On Fit Foodie Finds we have upwards of 60 oatmeal recipes and we can’t wait for you to make them all. For starters, check out some of our top posts: 8 Ways to Eat Overnight Oats, Overnight Oats 6-Ways, and Nutrition-Packed Oatmeal Recipes.

To get you started on your healthy oatmeal-making journey, we’ve rounded up some kitchen staples. These kitchen appliances and items will make your morning oatmeal a breeze!

Since I am an oatmeal connoisseur (:P) and know all the good stuff that should be included in your very own oatmeal recipe, here are some of our must-have ingredients.

With that said, I thought it would be an excellent idea to share a basic, super simple, 5-minute healthy oatmeal recipe that you could make a staple in your own kitchen. Feel free to add whatever you’d like and get creative with the toppings. Enjoy!

Want more overnight oats inspiration? Check out our Guide to Overnight Oats and learn how to make the perfect bowl + get 8 easy flavor variations!

Easy Oatmeal Recipe (with Healthy Toppings)

Learn how to make the perfect bowl of oatmeal! Rolled oats are transformed into a hearty, creamy, and healthy breakfast option that’s ready in just 10 minutes. Watch the video above to see how I get creative with toppings!

Prep: 2min

Total: 7min

Yield: 1

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 260 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 702 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 6 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• ½ cup rolled oats
• 1 cup water, milk, or non-dairy milk
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Instruction:

1. In a small saucepan, bring the water or milk and salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, stir in the oats and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let the oatmeal simmer for 5 minutes or until it reaches your desired consistency. Make sure to stir occasionally.
2. Remove the pan from the heat, cover with a lid, then let it rest for a few minutes. This will give the oats time to absorb the liquid. If they look too dry, stir in a splash more liquid.
3. Top your oatmeal with your favorite ingredients then serve!

5-Minute Healthy Oatmeal Recipe

With just 5 simple ingredients you can make the most delicious oats recipe on the planet. This oatmeal recipe is a staple in my home and I often add other flavors and add-ins to make it even more delicious. PS: it’s refined sugar-free and naturally gluten-free!

Prep: 5min

Total: 10min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 238 kcal, Sugar 9 g, Fat 6 g, Carbohydrate 43 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 7 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 cup plain, unsweetened almond milk (any kind of milk works)
• 1 medium banana (mashed)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• pinch of salt

Instruction:

1. Combine all ingredients into a small saucepan and turn heat to medium/high.
2. Bring to a boil. Then, turn the heat down to low/medium and continually stir for around 3-5 minutes as the oatmeal cooks and thickens.
3. Once oatmeal is at the desired consistency, remove from heat, and serve immediately.

Healthy Oatmeal Recipe

This Healthy Baked Oatmeal is perfect for breakfast! Learn how to make the best baked apple oatmeal that is easy to make and delicious!

Prep: 5min

Total: 40min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 square

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 square, calories 304 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 141 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 10 g, unSaturated Fat 11 g

Ingredients:

• 2 cups old fashioned oatmeal
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1 cup apples
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Instruction:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
2. In a mixing bowl, add all ingredients until combined.
3. Pour batter in a greased 8×8 pan – it will look like there is too much liquid, but it will absorb.
4. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the milk is completely absorbed. Enjoy warm or cold!
5. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Do not store this healthy baked oatmeal at room temp. It likely will get moldy or stale if you don’t refrigerate it. This baked oatmeal will last in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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