Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. Don’t we all love a casual morning with a nice cup of coffee (or tea) and some delicious OATMEAL?
THE BASE: I use these Bob’s Red Mill Old Fashioned oats. The oats need to cook well for them to taste delicious. Add 1/2 cup oats, 1 cup water, 1 pinch of salt, and cover with a napkin—microwave for 2 minutes. Make sure to use a wide-mouth bowl so that the entire pot cooks.
THE TOPPINGS: THE BEST PART. Some basics you need for the oats to taste good: cinnamon, sweetener of some type, fruit, and a crunch. Some of my favorites include maple syrup, flaxseed mill, cacao nibs, unsweetened coconut, chia seeds, banana, dried fruit, nuts (sliced almonds, walnuts), and berries (strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries work best). I will typically choose cinnamon, maple syrup, flaxseed or chia, fruit, and one other topping to ensure that I taste all the flavors, and it isn’t too overwhelming.
THE PLACEMENT: Even if you aren’t a self-proclaimed food blogger like me, make your oats look pretty! Take the extra two minutes to place all of your toppings as a restaurant would. Fun placement makes eating the oats even more fun. Check out the pictures below for fun ideas.
OVERALL, I love oatmeal, and I hope that these topping ideas will help you to have a fun morning!
