Creative Oatmeal Combinations

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By Bryn Mooth, for SparkPeople

A bowl of oatmeal, warm and hearty though it is, isn't all that exciting by itself. But added fruit, nuts and other toppings make it delicious! Make your morning easy by having the add-ins ready to go the night before. Try one of the combinations below to add pizzazz-and nutrients-to a single serving of oatmeal.

One serving of cooked oatmeal (about 1 cup cooked) contains 150 calories, 3 grams of fat, 27 grams of carbs, around 6 grams of protein, and 4 grams of fiber.

  • 2 Tbsp dried cranberries, 1 Tbsp toasted pistachios, 1 tsp sugar (115 calories)

  • 2 Tbsp raisins, 1 Tbsp chopped pecans, 1 tsp sugar (125 calories)

  • 2 Tbsp dried cherries, 1 Tbsp chopped almonds, 1 tsp sugar (115 calories)

  • 1/4 cup blueberries, 1 Tbsp chopped walnuts, dash of cinnamon (70 calories)

  • 1/2 cup diced apple, 2 Tbsp dried cranberries (90 calories)

  • 1/2 cup diced pears and 2 Tbsp dried cherries (100 calories)

  • 1 Tbsp Nutella (chocolate-hazelnut spread), 1/2 a banana, sliced (150 calories)

  • 1 cup diced apple, 2 Tbsp raisins, sprinkle of cinnamon (140 calories)

  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, 1 Tbsp maple syrup,1 Tbsp chopped toasted walnuts (140 calories)

  • 1/2 cup diced apple, 1 Tbsp raisins, 1 Tbsp peanut butter (165 calories)

  • 1 Tbsp honey, 2 Tbsp raisins, 1 Tbsp chopped walnuts (175 calories)

  • 1 Tbsp honey, 1 Tbsp peanut butter (160 calories)

  • 1/2 sliced banana, 1 Tbsp peanut butter (145 calories)

  • 1/2 cup sliced peaches, 1.5 tsp. brown sugar, 1 Tbsp sliced almonds, dash of vanilla extract (120 calories)

  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce, dash of cinnamon (35 Calories)

  • 1/4 cup apple butter, dash of cinnamon and allspice (or pumpkin-pie spice), 1 Tbsp dried cranberries or cherries (170 calories)

  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh or frozen strawberries, 1 Tbsp sliced almonds, dash of almond extract (75 calories)

  • 3 Tbsp of your favorite fruit spread or preserves (80 Calories)

  • 1 Tbsp dry-roasted peanuts, 1 Tbsp raisins, 1 Tbsp mini chocolate chips (150 calories)

  • 1 Tbsp chopped dried banana chips, 1 Tbsp dry-roasted peanuts, 1 Tbsp raisins (120 calories)

  • 1 Tbsp dried cranberries, 1 Tbsp raisins, 1 Tbsp chopped pecans (130 calories)

  • Italian oatmeal: 1/3 cup part-skim ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (125 calories)


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