These 45 amazing oatmeal recipes are so scrumptious that they will make an oatmeal lover out of anyone! They include everything from instant pot oatmeal to oatmeal bakes, cookies to popsicles. Not to mention all the flavors like pumpkin, apple, chocolate, cinnamon roll and chunky monkey. It's just a whole lotta yum that's perfect for breakfast, snack time or post workout!
This is the time of year I start thinking about warm, hearty breakfasts and oatmeal is always at the top of my list. And there are so many delicious ways to eat oatmeal! From warm bowls of goodness like Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal to Baked Blueberry Bars to healthy Avocado Oatmeal Cookies. Yep, even mom can't say no to these cookies for breakfast!
You can make oatmeal in the instant pot, on the stove top, in a crockpot or bake it in the oven. It's delicious as a warm cereal or make overnight oatmeal in a mason jar for an easy on-the-go breakfast. You can even opt to bake it for an easy to carry bar or cookie. And it's not just for breakfast! Try it for a snack or even a post workout treat.
Know your oats
Oatmeal is a type of coarse flour derived from hulled oat grains. There are 3 types of oats that can be used for oatmeal.
- Quick Oats are a fine, highly processed oat. They are steamed longer and rolled thinner resulting in an oat that needs a shorter cooking time but tends to be less creamy and slightly mushy.
- Steel Cut Oats are less processed, are roughly chopped, take longer to cook and result in a hearty, creamy porridge.
- Old Fashioned or Rolled Oats are made by steaming groats, whole oat with the grain intact, and rolling into flakes. They are slightly processed, thicker than quick oats and take only slightly more time to cook. These will give you the best oatmeal consistency.
Health benefits of oatmeal
- Studies have shown that daily consumption of oatmeal can lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.
- High in soluble fiber & protein, providing a fullness that aids in weight loss
- Contains more antioxidants than broccoli
- Boosts nutrition of gluten-free diets
- Strengthens the immune system
- Oats contain compounds called avenanthramides, which are not present in other cereal grains, and may play a role in reducing inflammation
Questions & tips
What can I add to an oatmeal recipe?
Just about any fruit, nuts, seeds, spices, chocolate chips or even an egg.
What can I sweeten oatmeal with?
Try adding maple syrup or honey, agave, brown sugar, jams or even applesauce.
What can I add for additional health benefits?
Beef up the protein with protein powder or add wheat germ, quinoa or amaranth.
Pro-Tip: Add a pinch of salt to make oatmeal less bland and to enhance the sweetness and nuttiness of the oats.
People seem to have a strong opinion about oatmeal They are either on Team Love Oatmeal or Team Hate Oatmeal. Am I right?! But I have to tell you, if you even think you don't like oatmeal, these amazing oatmeal recipes might just change your mind.
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Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
This Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats is easy to prepare the night before then just heat and serve the next morning. Full of pumpkin pie flavor and spice and plenty of protein and fiber, it’s bound to get your day started on the right foot.
Blueberry Almond Oatmeal (vegan, high-protein)
A high-protein vegan breakfast recipe, that’s sweet, tart, crunchy and soft at the same time. It’s clean eating too, so you can start your day in a nutritious and healthy way.
Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal is an easy meal to start overnight in the crockpot. Come morning, you’ll have a hearty and healthy breakfast ready to go!
Homemade Blueberry Oatmeal For Two
A sweet, simple homemade blueberry oatmeal for two loaded with fresh berries and seasoned with hints of cinnamon and vanilla.
Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats
Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats in 4 minutes!!! Yes please. Get the perfect oats in your Instant Pot every time with this easy and fool proof method. A great way to enjoy the goodness of oats with this warm heart bowl.
Banana Bread Oatmeal
An easy and incredibly healthy breakfast that tastes just like banana bread! Low in sugar and high in fiber this bowl of oats is a great start to your day!
Peach Almond Oatmeal Muffins
Easy to make Peach Almond Oatmeal Muffins are a healthy start to any day. Packed full of oatmeal, peaches & almonds, it’s the perfect breakfast on-the-go.
Freezer-Friendly Blueberry Banana Oatmeal
This Blueberry Banana Oatmeal only has three simple ingredients and contains no added sweeteners. You can add additional optional toppings such as nut butters, sliced fruit, nuts, seeds, or even chocolate chips!
Matcha Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds
Jumpstart your day with delicious and healthy matcha overnight oats. The unique taste of matcha is complemented perfectly by white chocolate chips for a breakfast treat that you can prep ahead and grab as you go.
Slow Cooker Peanut Butter Oatmeal
This slow cooker peanut butter oatmeal is a perfect overnight breakfast recipe that is warm and delicious!
Best Baked Oatmeal Recipe with Apples and Pears
This hearty baked oatmeal recipe will fill you up right! It features delicious apples, pears, raisins and walnuts which an awesome combination. It is like fall in a bowl!
Instant Pot Chocolate Cherry Steel Cut Oats
The most delicious oatmeal you’ll ever have! These Cherry Chocolate Steel Cut Oats are cooked in the Instant Pot in just 15 minutes!
Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cake
Spice up your breakfast routine with this simple-to-make, whole-foods, nutrient-dense Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Cake that is naturally vegetarian and easily made gluten-free.
Healthy Cinnamon Raisin Overnight Oats
These cinnamon raisin overnight oats are easy to make, and taste fantastic!
Tiramisu Oatmeal Bake - Dessert for Breakfast
OMG is this Tiramisu Oatmeal Bake ever yummy! It tastes like you are having dessert for breakfast & who wouldn’t like that? Its healthy, quick & easy too!
Leftover Cranberry Sauce Oatmeal (perfect post-Thanksgiving breakfast!)
This cranberry sauce recipe with creamy oatmeal is light, yet filling; tart, yet sweet.
How to Make Overnight Oats
Want to learn how to make overnight oats? All you need is old fashioned rolled oats, chia seeds and milk. Add maple syrup and brown sugar for flavor or mix it up with these other ideas!
Blueberries and Cream Oatmeal Recipe
This recipe for blueberries and cream oatmeal is my go to recipe for oatmeal! A creamy bowl of oatmeal made with toasted oats cooked in coconut milk for filling fats! Topped with an easy blueberry chia jam for fruity flavor.
Vanilla Almond Vegan Baked Oatmeal
Baked oatmeal is an easy way to feed a crowd! This vanilla almond baked oatmeal is vegan and can easily be made gluten-free.
Apple Pie Oatmeal – Instant Pot
Apple Pie Oatmeal is a gourmet breakfast recipe. It feels indulgent when you are eating dessert for the breakfast or brunch. This vegan, dairy and refined-sugar free Instant Pot recipe is truly a breakfast of champions.
Maple Bacon Oatmeal Bake
Easy & healthy Maple Bacon Oatmeal Bake is packed with bacon, bananas, cherries & chia seeds then flavored with a little maple syrup. It’s the perfect on-the-go breakfast & a delicious way to start to any day.
Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal (Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal)
Pumpkin spice oatmeal is the perfect fall breakfast! It has all of the classic pumpkin pie flavors, but this pumpkin pie oatmeal is much healthier for you.
Make-Ahead Apple Spice Baked Oatmeal
This comforting Apple Spice Baked Oatmeal is an easy make-ahead gluten-free breakfast topped with sugar-free caramelized apples. A real must for the Fall Season… and a time saver!
Chunky Monkey Sugar Free Oatmeal
Chunky Monkey Sugar Free Oatmeal is warm, creamy, chocolatey, nutty, sweet, delicious, and no sugar needed!
Overnight Oats – Maple Walnut
Maple walnut overnight oats are a delicious grab & grow breakfast. You can to them with fresh berries for a well rounded breakfast.
Almond Joy Oatmeal
This Almond Joy Oatmeal is a healthy take on Almond Joy candy. It's simple and makes for a delicious breakfast whether your a kid or kid at heart!
Peach Berry Baked Oatmeal
Peaches and blueberries baked into a delicious oatmeal casserole. Serve it sliced with a splash of milk for the best breakfast.
No Added Sugar Salted Caramel Overnight Oats | High Protein Recipe
No Sugar Added Salted Caramel Overnight Oats are loaded with fiber, protein, and good-for-you ingredients like plain greek yogurt, flax, banana, and oats! Add this easy, no-added-sugar breakfast recipe to your meal-prep menu for a filling breakfast on-the-go!
Chocolate Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl
This Chocolate Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl will quickly boost your mood and kick start your morning. It's filled with oats and wonderful bitter-sweet dark chocolate flavor. It's satisfying and so delicious.
Baked Banana Oatmeal Cups (with Blueberries)
Banana Oatmeal Cups are an easy muffin-like recipe that is made with 4 wholesome ingredients. This recipe makes 12 cups & uses no sweeteners or flour! Perfect snack or breakfast option for a dense, naturally sweet oatmeal cup.
Easy and Delicious Apple Cinnamon Crockpot Oatmeal
Crockpot Oatmeal is one of our favorite easy to make breakfasts. This simple, hands-off method allows us to cook a deliciously hearty and healthy breakfast so easily.
Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
These peanut butter banana overnight oats are delicious, nutritious and easy to make! You'll love this cinnamon-spiced simple recipe.
Instant Pot Spiced Pear Oatmeal
There’s nothing like a comforting bowl of oatmeal in the morning. Full of fiber, protein and whole grains, oatmeal helps fill you up and fuel you all day long. Making oatmeal in the Instant Pot is a breeze, just mix, set and enjoy!
Maple Apple Oatmeal Cookies
What’s better than a soft, chewy oatmeal cookie? These delicious Maple Apple Oatmeal Cookies made with whole grain oats, apples and nuts! They’re sweetened with maple syrup & have a surprise salty edge from bacon. Dairy-free & gluten-free too!
Chocolate Coconut Porridge (Vegan, GF)
Are you sick and tired of plain oatmeal? Why not turn things up a notch by transforming your porridge into some chocolate coconut goodness made with gluten free oats, cacao powder, almond butter and coconut milk. Ready in under 10 minutes.
Tropical banana and pineapple oat bars, egg free, dairy free, no refined sugar
These oat bars are like a tropical burst of yumminess! Perfect for breakfast on the go for kids (and adults) who love oatmeal!
Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal
Sweet, creamy, and rich with flavor, this Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal will quickly get you out of bed in the morning. It's filled with hearty oats and cinnamon spice — a perfect quick breakfast that tastes exactly like a freshly baked cinnamon roll.
Creamy Pumpkin Steel Cut Oats (Vegan + Gluten-free)
This hearty bowl of Pumpkin Steel Cut Oatmeal is so creamy and full of warm spices to remind you of pumpkin pie. It’s dairy-free, gluten-free and full of delicious healthy toppings.
Creamy Oatmeal Popsicles
Ever tried oatmeal in popsicle form? This easy creamy oatmeal pops with out a bright smile on your day.
Rhubarb Blueberry Oatmeal Bars
Rhubarb & blueberries are a beautiful combination, especially when sandwiched between delicously buttery oats.
Spiced Vanilla Pear Oatmeal
Spiced Vanilla Pear Oatmeal ~ floral, fruity pear, fragrant vanilla, warm spices, and creamy oats make a healthy gluten free hot cereal for frosty mornings!
Carrot Cake Protein Overnight Oats - Collagen Oatmeal Recipe
Cake for breakfast? Basically. These easy, healthy carrot cake protein overnight oats are loaded with fiber, a full serving of veggies + delicious flavor!
Mango Overnight Oats
An easy & healthy recipe for creamy mango overnight oats made with as little as six ingredients like rolled oats, milk (dairy or non-dairy), your favorite sweetener, and fresh or frozen mango (which is full of vitamin C + A & fiber).
Air Fryer Baked Oatmeal
My baked oatmeal guide showing you how to make the BEST air fryer baked oatmeal, that is healthy, kid friendly, includes several variations, easy to feed for one, or to expand to feed several.
Healthy Avocado Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Avocado Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are so delicious you’d never know they had avocado in them. They’re soft, chewy, loaded with dark chocolate chips, have loads of vanilla almond flavor and they’re healthy!
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This post has been updated with new recipes. It was first published on January 29, 2016.
Sarah Grace Spann says
Now THIS is a post worthy of pinning! Thanks for including mine! Can't wait tot try some of the others!
xo,
Sarah Grace
Linda Warren says
I loved all the recipes in this link up too! I'm going to try everyone of them since I never get tired of oatmeal! Thanks for letting me include your delicious Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Oatmeal - who wouldn't love that?!
Only taste matters. says
Thank you so much for including my Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Pancakes! So pleased to be part of such a great collection. Have a sweet weekend!
Linda Warren says
I'm going to try these out real soon - they look so good! Have a great weekend too!
CC says
What a fabulous collection of oatmeal recipes! Thank you so much for including my Sticky Toffee Porridge! 🙂
Linda Warren says
Don't they all look so good?! Just need to get enough time to try them all. 🙂 And how could I not include your award winning porridge- looks awesome!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
Thanks so much for sharing my recipe 🙂 Have a great day!
Linda Warren says
It looks like it would taste like one of those Cinnabons but would actually be good for you. That's a win-win!