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    The Oatmeal Toppings Bar

    Published: Jan 28, 2016 · Modified: Aug 28, 2022 by Modern Honey · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    How to make creamy oatmeal with your favorite toppings combinations. I am sharing a list of all of the popular oatmeal toppings ideas to serve on a cold winter day and how to make the best bowl of oatmeal!

    How to make creamy oatmeal with your favorite toppings combinations. I am sharing a list of all of the popular oatmeal toppings ideas to serve on a cold winter day and how to make the best bowl of oatmeal!

    Hello, fancy oatmeal. Goodbye, bland, boring oatmeal.

    I'm taking oatmeal up a notch, making it the star ingredient. Poor little oatmeal....born to be a star but many times neglected.

    Oatmeal with Almond Butter, Jam, and Almonds. How to make creamy oatmeal with your favorite toppings combinations. I am sharing a list of all of the popular oatmeal toppings ideas to serve on a cold winter day and how to make the best bowl of oatmeal!

     

    Oatmeal is full of positives. It is loaded with fiber and minerals and is a healthy carbohydrate...keeping you full and satisfied longer.  Oatmeal is also known to reduce inflammation and lower cholesterol levels. 

    A big bowl of oatmeal is so comforting in the wintertime. Sometimes when my kids and hubby are in a hurry to get out the door, I put it in a big red plastic cup, fill it with all these nutritious goodies and they are on their way to school and work.

    My kids think I am "Mrs. Fancy Pants" when I whip up this oatmeal.

    How to make creamy oatmeal with your favorite toppings combinations. I am sharing a list of all of the popular oatmeal toppings ideas to serve on a cold winter day and how to make the best bowl of oatmeal!

    Let's make this ultimate Oatmeal Toppings Bar together.  First off, you start with a big pot of hot, homemade oatmeal made with rolled oats. No quick oats here. Old-fashioned oats, or rolled oats, provide a soft, creamy oatmeal without turning mushy. I prefer to use old-fashioned oats rather than quick oats for the texture.

    If you want heartier oatmeal, I suggest using steel-cut oats. This has a chewier texture and is absolutely delicious with brown sugar, heavy cream, and bananas. Steel cut oats does take longer to cook but it is well worth it!

    You can add milk or almond milk for richer and creamier oatmeal, or you can use water if you are watching the calories. I found that by using half milk and half water, you get the best of both worlds. The benefit of using unsweetened almond milk is that it is only 30 calories per cup. 

    One important tip when making homemade oatmeal is to don't forget the salt! Salt in oatmeal is such an integral ingredient. Salt takes oatmeal from flavorless and bland to bringing out the flavor of the oats.

    The Oatmeal Love Toppings Bar by Modern Honey creates an ultimate oatmeal experience for your next brunch. www.modernhoney.com

    How to make the Best Oatmeal:

      1. The ratio of oatmeal to liquid is always 1 cup of liquid to ½ cup of oats. So basically just remember to double the milk or water to your oatmeal amount, and you are good to go. 
      2. To cook your oatmeal, bring the milk or water and salt to a boil. 
      3. Add the rolled oats and stir the milk and oats together.
      4. Reduce the heat and continue to stir until the oatmeal has reached your desired consistency. This can take anywhere from 6-12 minutes, depending on the type of oats you are using. Check the recipe on the box for the cooking time for the particular brand of rolled oats you use.
      5. Top with your favorite toppings below and serve warm.

    The Oatmeal Love Toppings Bar by Modern Honey creates an ultimate oatmeal experience for your next brunch. www.modernhoney.com

    This Oatmeal Toppings Bar is fantastic for entertaining as it will definitely impress your guests.  When setting up your Oatmeal Bar with Toppings, everything doesn't have to look the same. You can use unique bowls and platters of all shapes, sizes, and colors to make it look unique.

    These white baskets are from Sur La Table and are used often in our home for fresh berries. Many of my favorite bowls and entertaining pieces are from World Market and Home Goods.

    Use small chalkboard signs or printed signs and list your topping choices - this gives it a whimsical feel.

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    Even if you don't want to make an entire Oatmeal Toppings Bar, here are some great ideas to spruce up your ho-hum oatmeal.

    The OATMEAL LOVE BAR Toppings:

    Fresh Fruit:

    Strawberries
    Bananas
    Raspberries
    Blackberries
    Blueberries

    Nuts + Seeds:

    Almonds
    Pecans
    Walnuts
    Pumpkin Seeds
    Chia Seeds
    Almond Butter
    Peanut Butter

    Dried Fruits:

    Dried Apricots
    Cranberries or Craisins
    Raisins
    Coconut Flakes
    Dried Cherries

    Sweet Things:

    Chocolate Chips
    Caramel
    Berry Jam
    Brown Sugar
    Real Maple Syrup
    Honey
    Stevia
    Agave Nectar

    Spices:

    Cinnamon
    Pumpkin Pie Spice
    Nutmeg
    Vanilla

    Creamy Goodness:

    Milk
    Almond Milk
    Cream
    Half n Half

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    The Ultimate OATMEAL Bowls with Toppings Ideas:

    The A B + J  Oatmeal =  Oats + Almond Butter + Berry Jam + Almonds + Blueberries

    Almond Joy Oatmeal = Oats + Chocolate Chips + Coconut Flakes + Almonds

    Berry Trifecta Oatmeal = Oats + Brown Sugar or Honey+ Strawberries + Blueberries + Raspberries

    ChocoBerry Oatmeal = Oats + Strawberries + Banana + Brown Sugar + Walnuts + Chocolate Chips

    Chock Full of Goodness Oatmeal = Oats + Cranberries + Apricots + Coconut + Almonds + Pumpkin Seeds + Honey

    Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal = Oats + Brown Sugar + Pecans + Pumpkin Pie Spice + Vanilla + Cream

    Brown Sugar Banana Walnut Oatmeal = Oats + Brown Sugar + Fresh Banana + Walnuts

    Chocolate Love Oatmeal = Oats + Chocolate Chips + Raspberries + Cream

    Tropical Oatmeal = Fresh Mango + Coconut Flakes + Dried Pineapple + Brown Sugar

    The Elvis Oatmeal = Oats + Almond or Peanut Butter + Bananas + Brown Sugar

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    The Almond Joy Oatmeal Bowl made with Coconut Flakes, Chocolate Chunks, and Slivered Almonds

    The Oatmeal Love Toppings Bar by Modern Honey creates an ultimate oatmeal experience for your next brunch. Modern Honey - www.modernhoney.com

     

    The Oatmeal Love Bar by Modern Honey creates an ultimate oatmeal experience for your next brunch. Modern Honey - www.modernhoney.com

     

    The Oatmeal Love Bar by Modern Honey creates an ultimate oatmeal experience for your next brunch. Modern Honey - www.modernhoney.com

    The Oatmeal Love Bar by Modern Honey creates an ultimate oatmeal experience for your next brunch.

    The Oatmeal Love Toppings Bar by Modern Honey creates an ultimate oatmeal experience for your next brunch. Modern Honey - www.modernhoney.com

    How to make creamy oatmeal with your favorite toppings combinations. I am sharing a list of all of the popular oatmeal toppings ideas to serve on a cold winter day and how to make the best bowl of oatmeal!

    The Oatmeal Toppings Bar

    Melissa Stadler, Modern Honey
    Homemade warm oatmeal with all of the fresh toppings. 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 237 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    OATMEAL:

    • 3 cups Rolled Oats or Steel Cut or GF Rolled Oats
    • 6 cups Milk or Almond Milk or Water
    • 1 teaspoon Salt

    Best Oatmeal Topping Combinations:

    • Fresh Fruit:
    • Strawberries - Bananas - Raspberries - Blackberries - Blueberries
    • Nuts + Seeds:
    • Almonds - Pecans - Walnuts - Pumpkin Seeds - Chia Seeds - Almond Butter - Peanut Butter
    • Dried Fruits:
    • Apricots - Cranberries - Raisins - Coconut - Cherries
    • Sweet Things:
    • Chocolate Chips - Caramel - Berry Jam - Brown Sugar - Real Maple Syrup - Honey - Stevia - Agave Nectar
    • Spices:
    • Cinnamon - Pumpkin Pie Spice - Nutmeg - Vanilla
    • Creamy Goodness:
    • Milk - Almond Milk - Cream - Half n Half
    • The Ultimate OATMEAL Bowls:
    • *The A B + J Oatmeal = Oats + Almond Butter + Berry Jam + Almonds + Blueberries
    • *Almond Joy Oatmeal = Oats + Chocolate Chips + Coconut Flakes + Almonds
    • *Berry Trifecta Oatmeal = Oats + Brown Sugar or Honey+ Strawberries + Blueberries + Raspberries
    • *ChocoBerry Oatmeal = Oats + Strawberries + Banana + Brown Sugar + Walnuts + Chocolate Chips
    • *Chock Full of Goodness Oatmeal = Oats + Cranberries + Apricots + Coconut + Almonds + Pumpkin Seeds + Honey
    • *Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal = Oats + Brown Sugar + Pecans + Pumpkin Pie Spice + Vanilla + Cream
    • *Brown Sugar Banana Walnut Oatmeal = Oats + Brown Sugar + Fresh Banana + Walnuts
    • *Chocolate Love Oatmeal = Oats + Chocolate Chips + Raspberries + Cream
    • *The Elvis Oatmeal = Oats + Almond or Peanut Butter + Bananas + Brown Sugar

    Instructions
     

    • Cook according to package instructions. Don't forget the salt as it adds flavor to the oatmeal.
    • Top with your favorite toppings for the ultimate oatmeal treat.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 14gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 490mgPotassium: 556mgFiber: 4gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 345mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword oatmeal with toppings
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    The Oatmeal Love Toppings Bar by Modern Honey creates an ultimate oatmeal experience for your next brunch. Modern Honey - www.modernhoney.comHappy Oatmeal Lovin'!

    How to make creamy oatmeal with your favorite toppings combinations. I am sharing a list of all of the popular oatmeal toppings ideas to serve on a cold winter day and how to make the best bowl of oatmeal!

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    Comments

    1. Nicole | The Professional Mom Project

      August 01, 2016 at 7:46 pm

      Such a great idea for when guests are coming for breakfast/brunch. I'll have to give it a try!

      Reply
      • Modern Honey

        August 02, 2016 at 7:23 pm

        5 stars
        Hi Nicole! Thank you so much for your kind comment. My kids will devour oatmeal when I make it this way. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Tori

      March 24, 2019 at 4:59 am

      Hello,
      I would like to bring this to a staff breakfast at work. What would be the best way to reheat the oatmeal after the 40 minute drive? I was debating bringing the whole slow cooker and turning it back on but for how long? Or should I transfer to a bowl and microwave it when I get there? I do have access to a microwave at work but not a stove. Just don't want it to get too mushy.

      Thanks for any tips!

      Reply
      • Deana

        August 04, 2020 at 2:06 am

        Take it in a crockpot with a lid, it will stay warm and you can plug it in on warm.....or an instant pot....... but someone might steal the instant pot and a crockpot is cheaper to replace between the two.

        Reply
    3. DaNi Spendlove

      March 03, 2021 at 1:08 pm

      Love this idea! And all the mix ideas you give! My kids will love this ????

      Reply

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