Ideas for Oatmeal Additions

Add some of these ingredients to your bowl of cooked oatmeal. Get creative and experiment with various combinations!

Nuts and Seeds (toasted or untoasted)
almonds
pecans
walnuts
peanuts
cashews
shelled pumpkin seeds

Dried cranberries and toasted almonds

sesame seeds
whole or ground flax seeds
sunflower seeds
chia seeds

Fresh and Dried Fruit
strawberries
raspberries
blueberries
peaches
plums
pears
cherries
apple, grated or chopped
raisins
prunes
dried cranberries
dried cherries
dried pears, sliced
dried apricots, sliced
dried gogi berries
dried dates, chopped

Sweetness and Spices

Maple syrup, almond milk, dark chocolate
ground flax, shredded coconut

brown or white sugar
honey
maple syrup
agave
molasses
date paste
apple butter
berry jam
vanilla extract
almond extract
ground cinnamon
ground ginger
ground clove
ground cayenne pepper
salt

Dairy and Substitutes
milk, soy milk, almond milk, oat milk etc.
cream or soy cream
butter or margarine

Chocolate and Nut Butters.
chocolate chunks, milk, white, dark
cocoa or carob powder
protein powder, vanilla or chocolate
Nutella
peanut butter
almond butter

Other Additions
shredded coconut, sweetened or unsweetened
pumpkin puree
grated carrots


Is there any ingredient that I've missed and you love? Leave a comment below!