Three Thinking Out-of-the-Box Oatmeal Recipes

Why settle for ordinary oatmeal when a few extra ingredients will take the humble breakfast from mundane to magnificent! Check out these three "Thinking Out-of-the-Box" recipes from Quaker Oats. To learn more about including heart healthy oatmeal in our WLS high protein diet read this post: Pumped-up Protein Oatmeal.

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A single “whole” grain contains all three parts of the grain kernel – the bran, endosperm and germ. Scientists believe that by eating whole grains intact - the fiber, vitamins and minerals within the grain work together –providing energy and nutrition to help you get the most from your day." Quaker Oats

Pumpkin Cheesecake Oatmeal

Pumpkin Cheesecake Oatmeal

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 Cup(s) Quaker® Oats (Quick or Old Fashioned)*
1/4 Cup(s) Canned pumpkin puree
2 Teaspoon(s) brown sugar
2 Teaspoon(s) Pumpkin Spice
1 Teaspoon(s) Vanilla Extract
2 Tablespoon(s) Graham crackers, crumbled
1 Tablespoon(s) Whipped cream cheese
1 Tablespoon(s) chopped pecans
* or try 1/4 Cup(s) Quaker® Steel Cut Oats

PREPARATION:
Prepare oatmeal as usual. Stir in pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin spice, and vanilla. Top with crumbled graham crackers, a dollop of whipped cream cheese, and sprinkle with chopped pecans.


PB&J and Apple Oatmeal
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 Cup(s) Quaker® Oats (Quick or Old Fashioned)*
1/2 Cup(s) fresh apple, diced
1 Tablespoon(s) peanut butter (or almond butter)
1 Tablespoon(s) strawberry jelly
* or try 1/4 Cup(s) Quaker® Steel Cut Oats

PREPARATION:
Prepare oatmeal as usual, add toppings and enjoy! For additional topping ideas, try adding fresh strawberries, honey, or dry roasted peanuts.


Savory Oatmeal with Soft-Cooked Egg, Turkey Bacon & Parmesan
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 Cup(s) Quaker® Oats (Quick or Old Fashioned)*
1 Egg(s)
2 Slice(s) turkey bacon strips
2 Tablespoon(s) shaved parmesan cheese
1 Tablespoon(s) sliced scallions
1 Tablespoon(s) French fried onions

PREPARATION:
Prepare oatmeal as usual and set aside. Coat a small nonstick pan with cooking spray and turn on medium heat. Add bacon, cook until browned, and then remove. In the same pan, cook egg until the white is set and the yolk is still runny (about 3-4 minutes). Top oatmeal with the egg, bacon, parmesan cheese, scallions, fried onions, and salt & pepper. *Can also be made with 1/4 cup Quaker Steel Cut Oats.

Visit Quaker Oats for a variety of healthy whole grain oat recipes.

To learn more about including heart healthy oatmeal in our WLS high protein diet read this post: Pumped-up Protein Oatmeal.