OATMEAL BASE AND VARIATIONS: HEALTHY & LOW-FAT OATMEAL GUIDE
In this recipe is the perfect and easiest microwave oatmeal base along with 21 variations you can choose from. Its the perfect breakfast guide! You get variation without spending hours searching up differant recipes! Oatmeal is really to your own personal taste so tweak them as you see fit. ENJOY! I credited the few oatmeal variations I used from zaar members, but the rest I have pulled off of everywhere and anywhere, and I have not kept track. If one of the variations is YOURS, tell me and I will by all means give you credit. I dont want to take credit for your recipe. If you dont want yours up here, tell me and I will take it down.
Provided by I Cant Believe Its
Categories Breakfast
Time 6m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In bowl large enough for expansion, place oats and oat bran.
- Add milk and microwave for 80 seconds. Let sit to absorb if necessary. (Oatmeal base is by Annacia).
- VARIATIONS:.
- APPLE CINNAMON: 2 tbsps. semi-chunky applesauce, 2-2 1/2 tsps. brown sugar, 1/4-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, cinnamon chips (optional).
- STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM: 4-5 teaspoons strawberry jam, 1 tablespoons low-fat creamy strawberry yogurt, splash butterscotch extract or vanilla, optional brown sugar to taste, fresh chopped strawberries to top with (if in season).
- PUMPKIN: 3 tbsps. pumpkin, 1/4 tsps. pumpkin pie spice, 2 1/2 tsps. brown sugar. (By Annacia).
- CARAMEL APPLE: 5 tsps. applesauce, 1/8 teaspoons cinnamon, 2 1/2 tsps. caramel sauce, 1 teaspoon butterscotch chips, butterscotch extract.
- CHOCOLATE: 1 1/2 tsps. cocoa, 2 tsps. sugar, 1/4 teaspoons vanilla, 1-2 heaping teaspoons mini chocolate chips, spoonful nutella or peanut butter(optional).
- BANANA PEANUT BUTTER: 1/2-1 banana (chopped), 2 tsps. brown sugar, 1 tablespoon smooth peanut butter, banana flavour(optional), 1/4 tsp cinnamon, peanut butter chips(optional).
- BERRY CHEESECAKE: 1 tablespoons fat-free cream cheese, 2 heaping tsps. berry jam, small handful frozen blueberries (thawed with juice, add it in), caramel sauce to drizzle on top and sweeten the cheese.
- BERRY FRENCH TOAST: 3 tbsps. frozen berries (thawed with juice, add it in), 1/2 tbsps. ground flax seed, 1+ tbsps. maple syrup, 1/2 tbsps. margarine, 1/4-1/2 tsps. cinnamon. (By BeautifullyHuman).
- CINNAMON ROLL: 1 heaping tablespoons raisins or sultanas (add with water and oats before microwaving), 1 1/2 teaspoons nonfat cream cheese, 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 4 teaspoons brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoons vanilla, Icing sugar to garnish.
- BLUEBERRY PEACH: 1 tablespoons peach jam, 3 tbsps. frozen blueberries (thawed with juice, add it in), 1/8 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoons ground flaxseed, 1/2 tsp margarine/butter.
- FRUIT: 1/2 teaspoons margarine, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 1/2 tsps. brown sugar, 1 tablespoon fat free sour cream, pinch cinnamon, chopped fruit to top with.
- CRANAPPLE: 1 tablespoons dried cranberries, 7-8 tsps. applesauce, dash cinnamon, brown sugar to taste.
- HONEY NUTTY APRICOT: 2-3 chopped dried apricots, 1 tablespoons honey (or to taste), 1 teaspoons ground flaxseed, sprinkle cinnamon, splash vanilla.
- PEACHES AND CREAM: 3 heaping tablespoons canned peaches in juice (can be subbed with dethawed frozen for less desireable results), 1 tablespoon low-fat creamy peach yogurt, butterscotch extract or vanilla, brown sugar to taste.
- ZESTY BLUEBERRY: 3 tbsps. frozen blueberries (thawed with juice, add it in), a dash grated lemon rind, 3-4 teaspoons raspberry jam, 1/8 teaspoons cinnamon.
- MAPLE CINNAMON (optional) COTTAGE CHEESE: 2 tsps. light cottage cheese (optional), 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, 1-3 teaspoons brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, chopped fruit (banana in particular tastes good), chopped nuts, teaspoons brown sugar (optional).
- VANILLA RAISIN NUT SPICE: 2 tbsps. raisins (or craisins), 2 1/2-3 teaspoons vanilla-flavoured syrup, 1 teaspoons brown sugar, 1/8 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1/8-1/4 teaspoons cinnamon(to taste), 1 1/2 tbsps. sliced toasted toasted.
- PEANUT BUTTER AND JAM: 1-2 tablespoons berry jam (or to taste), 1-2 tablespoons peanut butter (or to taste), 1 teaspoons margarine, dash cinnamon.
- NUTELLA BANAPPLE: 1-2 tablespoons nutella (or other hazelnut spread), 1/2 chopped ripe banana, 2 teaspoons applesauce, dash cinnamon.
- S'MORES: 1 teaspoon skim milk powder, 2 graham crackers (crumbled as fine as you perfer), 1 1/2 teaspoons cocoa, 1/8 teaspoon vanilla, 1-2 teaspoons sugar, miniature milk chocolate chips (frozen or refridgerated so they dont melt right away), miniature marshmallows.
- BANANA SMASH: 1/2-3/4 of a banana, warmed then mashed (microwave for about 25 seconds on one side, then flip and microwave for an additional 10. This is if you use 3/4 banana. Adjust accordingly. Mash after the microwaving.) dash pumpkin pie spice, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, brown sugar to taste. (Adaptation of A.Lynne).
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Rais Asad
[email protected]I love this oatmeal recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Anthony Lozzi
[email protected]This oatmeal is the perfect healthy breakfast. It's filling, nutritious, and delicious.
neve Curtis
[email protected]I've been eating this oatmeal for breakfast for years and I never get tired of it. It's a classic recipe that's always delicious.
Manik Jsr
[email protected]This oatmeal is a great way to get my kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. I just add them to the oatmeal and they don't even notice.
Nova Nelson
[email protected]I've made this oatmeal with different types of milk, including almond milk and soy milk, and it's always delicious.
Shery Beta
[email protected]I like to add a spoonful of peanut butter to my oatmeal for extra flavor and protein.
Gloria Valentine Tshaba kayembe
[email protected]This oatmeal is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I always have a few bananas or berries on hand that I can add to my oatmeal.
Tharmakulasingham Sinniah
[email protected]I've tried many oatmeal recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of creamy and chewy.
Knoz Ahmed
[email protected]This oatmeal is perfect for a quick and easy breakfast. It's ready in just a few minutes.
Sk SAYMON
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and it's so delicious.
Joseph Thermidelin
[email protected]This oatmeal is a great way to start the day. It's healthy and filling, and it keeps me going until lunchtime.
Jaya Dilo
[email protected]This is the best oatmeal recipe I've ever tried. It's so creamy and flavorful.
Junious Goode
[email protected]I've been making this oatmeal for years and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Cephas Mensah
[email protected]This oatmeal is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, creamy, and just sweet enough.
Meza Noor
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add different fruits, nuts, and spices to create a new flavor every time.
Bobbie Bois
[email protected]This oatmeal recipe is incredibly easy to make and is the perfect healthy breakfast. It's filling and keeps me satisfied all morning long.