Easy Oatmeal Recipes - 5 Ways

Posted on March 11, 2022

Oatmeal is one of the most classic breakfast dishes on the planet, and yet some people still mention that they find it to be bland. Not anymore!

Check out these 5 delicious ways to jazz up your classic oats with some of our favorite superfoods and never eat a boring bowl of oatmeal ever again.

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THE CHOCOLATE WAY

(great for chocolate lovers!)

I mean, does this one really need an explanation? Rich oatmeal texture with delicious hot chocolate flavor right on your spoon. This recipe offers some high-quality carbohydrates and would be great to enjoy before a large workout, or to simply fuel your morning deliciously!

Prepare your oats, and mix in:

½ overripe banana, mashed
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 Tablespoon Laird Superfood Hot Chocolate with Functional Mushrooms (or to taste)
Fresh, sliced strawberries for topping
Organic chocolate chips (optional)

THE NUTS N' SPICE WAY

(great for staying satiated)

This recipe is perfect for the times you want to stay satiated. Ghrelin, the “hunger hormone” that signals to your brain when it’s time to eat, is kicked down when you have ample amounts of protein and healthy fats. This recipe includes delicious healthy fats from coconut oil, Picky Bars Drizzle, and nuts.

Prepare your oats, and add:

1 teaspoon coconut oil
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 Tablespoon flaxseeds

Top with 1 Tablespoon of Picky Bars Drizzle & 1 Tablespoon of a high-fat nut like walnuts, macadamia nut or hazelnuts.

THE "BERRIES & CREAM" WAY

(great for post workout/recovery)

After a workout, it’s important to consume a high quality protein to help build and repair muscle tissue that was broken down during exercise. Specifically, you want a “complete” protein source (that contains all 9 essential amino acids). That’s why the inclusion of our Renew Protein (a complete protein source with Sacha Inchi seed) is a great post-workout snack!

Prepare your oats, and mix in:

1 serving Renew Plant-Based Powder (original)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 Tablespoon Laird Superfood Liquid Creamer (cinnamon or vanilla)
Top with 1 cup mixed berries

THE PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY WAY

(great for the sweet tooth!)

There’s nothing like the classic flavors of PB&J to bring you back to childhood. But unlike your childhood version, this one isn’t riddled with added sugars in the double-digits and high glycemic carbohydrates that will spike blood sugar and lead to a crash. The fiber in the oats helps to keep blood sugar more stable, making this an insanely delicious snack to help you stay sustained.

Prepare your oats, and add:

1 Tablespoon Picky Bars Drizzle
½ cup strawberries, cubed and mixed in
Top with Picky Bars PB&J All Day Granola (for the perfect crunch!)

THE "OATMEAL FOR ONE" WAY

(great for on-the-go!)

Adapted from eatingbirdfood.com

This is a baked oatmeal cup easily prepared ahead of time and made-to-order, or you can bake the night before and enjoy in the morning with zero prep. This recipe is Apple Cinnamon flavor, but you can make it your work with any fruit you like!

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