Here, you’ll find every oatmeal bowl I’ve ever made worth noting. Oats have been my absolute staple for the past 5 years—I’ll never get tired of mimicking my favorite sweets with them. Anything to have my favorite cakes and pies for breakfast, with all of the nutrients and none of the sugar crash!

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Carrot Cake Oatmeal

• 1 c oats
• 2 c liquid (I used a mix of almond milk and apple cider)⁣⁣
• ~1 T ground flax ⁣⁣
•  1 grated medium carrot⁣⁣
• 2 hefty dashes cinnamon ⁣⁣⁣
• dash of ginger⁣, vanilla, nutmeg⁣, cloves⁣⁣
• ~1 T maple syrup ⁣⁣
• (optional) scoop collagen peptides
• handful of add-ins! I threw in pumpkin and sunflower seeds, crushed walnuts, and dried cranberries.

Toppings

• roasted pecans, unsweetened coconut flakes
• maple tahini: 1 T tahini + ~1/2 T maple syrup

1. Toast spices in saucepan for about a minute on medium heat, then add in carrots and liquid and bring to a low boil.
2. Add oats and flax, bring to simmer, and stir often.
3. Mix in remaining ingredients, simmer until thick, and add toppings.

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Gingerbread Oatmeal

• 1 c oats
• 2 c almond milk
• (opt) ~1 T brandy. (Using extract? Stir in a dash near the end of cooking. Yum.)
• ~1 T ground flax ⁣⁣
• 2 hefty dashes cinnamon
• hefty dash of ginger
• dash cloves
• pinch allspice⁣⁣⁣
• ~1 tsp. regular molasses
• ~1 T maple syrup ⁣⁣
• (optional) scoop collagen peptides

Toppings

• splash of coconut milk, almond butter, drizzle of molasses, Becca’s Petites Original grain-free granola (maple, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, citrus), and graham crackers “iced” with coconut butter

1. Toast spices in saucepan for about a minute on medium heat, then add almond milk and optional brandy and bring to a low boil. Note: for just the flavor of brandy and none of the booze, use brandy extract… or leave out the twist if you’re not into it! It’s still great without.
2. Add oats and flax, bring to simmer, and stir often.
3. Mix in remaining ingredients, simmer until thick, and add toppings.

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Caramelized Banana and PB Oatmeal

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• 1 c oats
• 2 c almond milk
• ~1 T ground flax ⁣⁣
• 2 hefty dashes cinnamon ⁣⁣⁣
• ~1 T maple syrup ⁣⁣
• (optional) scoop collagen peptides
• ~2 T PB2 powder (defatted peanut butter) or just 1 T regular peanut butter
• 1/2 frozen ripe banana, chopped

Toppings

• PB, syrup, chopped roasted peanuts, hemp seeds, splash of coconut milk
• caramelized banana: slice on the diagonal (~1/2 in. thick) and saute in a pan on medium-high heat with a generous amount of coconut oil, pinch cinnamon, and 1/2-1 tsp of coconut sugar. Trust me, you want to do this.

1. Toast spices in saucepan for about a minute on medium heat, then add in almond milk and frozen banana and bring to a low boil.
2. Add oats, PB2, and flax, bring to simmer, and stir often.
3. Mix in remaining ingredients, simmer until thick, and add toppings.

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Coconut Chocolate Oatmeal

• 1 c oats
• 2 c liquid (I used a mix of almond milk and coconut milk)
• ~1 T ground flax ⁣⁣
• 1-2 T unsweetened cocoa powder
• ~1 T maple syrup ⁣⁣
• (optional) scoop collagen peptides

Toppings

• chopped roasted almonds, almond butter, coconut flakes, splash of coconut milk, syrup, Becca’s Petites Chocolate Noir grain-free granola (dark chocolate, almond butter, coconut, sea salt)
• choco sauce: 2:1 ratio of cocoa powder and maple syrup, using almond milk to thin to desired consistency

1. Bring liquid to low boil.
2. Add oats, flax, and cocoa powder, bring to simmer, and stir often.
3. Mix in remaining ingredients, simmer until thick, and add toppings.

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Apple Cardamom Oatmeal

• 1 c oats
• 2 c almond milk
• 1 crisp sweet apple (I prefer honeycrisp, gala, or fuji)
• ~1 T ground flax ⁣⁣
• 2 hefty dashes cinnamon
• dash ginger
• pinch nutmeg
• pinch cloves
• 2 pinches fresh ground cardamom
• ~1 T maple syrup ⁣⁣
• (optional) scoop collagen peptides

Toppings

• pool of almond butter, syrup, splash of coconut milk, crown of thinly sliced apple, sprinkle of hemp seeds, and Becca’s Petites Original grain-free granola
• spiced sauteed apple: sauté 3/4 crisp apple in a bit of coconut oil and cinnamon until all sides are browned. ⁣

1. Toast spices in saucepan for about a minute on medium heat, then add in almond milk and bring to a low boil.
2. Add oats and flax, bring to simmer, and stir often.
3. Mix in remaining ingredients, simmer until thick, and add toppings.

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Coconut Eggnog Oatmeal

• 1 egg, tempered* (see notes below)
• 1 c oats
• 1 c lite coconut milk + 1 c water (or .5 c full fat + 1.5 c water)
• ~1 T ground flax ⁣⁣
• 2 hefty dashes cinnamon
• dash nutmeg
• dash vanilla extract
• (opt) dash rum extract or ~1 T rum
• ~1 T maple syrup ⁣⁣
• (optional) scoop collagen peptides

To temper an egg:
To keep egg from scrambling, whisk well in a medium bowl while bringing milk to boil. Reduce heat and slowly (in intervals) add liquid to eggs, whisking constantly. Once combined, add egg and liquid mixture back to pot and bring heat up, cooking oatmeal as you normally would. ⁣

Toppings

• unsweetened coconut flakes, pool of almond butter, syrup, splash of coconut milk, freshly ground cinnamon, and Becca’s Petites Chocolate Noir grain-free granola (dark chocolate, coconut, almond butter, sea salt)

1. Whisk egg well.
2. Toast spices in saucepan for about a minute on medium heat, then add in coconut milk + water (and optional rum or rum extract) and bring to a low boil.
3. Reduce heat and slowly (in intervals) add liquid to eggs, whisking constantly.
4. Once combined, add egg and liquid mixture back into saucepan and bring the heat back up.
5. Add oats and flax, bring to simmer, and stir often.
6. Mix in remaining ingredients, simmer until thick, and add toppings.

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Pear Almond Oatmeal

• 1 c oats
• 2 c almond milk
• 1 ripe Bosc pear (cut in half)
• 1 T ground flax
• few hefty dashes cinnamon
• dash vanilla extract
• ~1 T maple syrup ⁣⁣
• (optional) scoop collagen peptides

Toppings

• almond butter, syrup, chopped roasted almonds, choco sauce, dark chocolate truffle, Becca’s Petites Chocolate Noir grain-free granola (dark chocolate, coconut, almond butter), coarse sea salt
• choco sauce: 2:1 ratio of unsweetened cocoa powder to maple syrup, using almond milk to thin to desired consistency
• Hasselback baked pear: cut pear in half, core, and slice “hasselback style”—thin slices stopping about 1-2 cm from the open-faced end—and then rub with coconut oil and a touch of cinnamon. Bake at 400F covered in foil for 15 minutes, then remove foil and bake for 5 minutes.

1. Toast spices in saucepan for about a minute on medium heat, then add in almond milk and half a diced pear and bring to a low boil.
2. Add oats and flax, bring to simmer, and stir often.
3. Mix in remaining ingredients, simmer until thick, and add toppings.

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Raspberry Coconut Chocolate Oatmeal

• 1 c oats
• 2 c liquid (1/3 of which was boiled beet juice, 2/3 vanilla almond milk)
• 1 T ground flax
• ~1 T maple syrup ⁣⁣
• (optional) scoop collagen peptides

Toppings

• warmed raspberries, choco sauce, almond butter swirled with coconut butter, coconut flakes, syrup, sprinkle of hemp seeds, Becca’s Petites Chocolate Noir grain-free granola, and coconut roses.
• choco sauce: 2:1 ratio of unsweetened cocoa powder to maple syrup, using almond milk to thin to desired consistency
• Coconut roses: dip thick coconut flakes in 1 T beet juice and quickly transfer to paper towel to try.

1. Bring liquid to a low boil.
2. Add oats and flax, bring to simmer, and stir often.
3. Mix in remaining ingredients, simmer until thick, and add toppings.

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Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

• 1 c oats
• 2 c almond milk (I used about 1.5 c almond milk, .5 c apple cider)
• 1 T ground flax
• 2 hefty dashes cinnamon
• ~1/2 c pumpkin puree
• dash vanilla extract
• dash ginger
• dash nutmeg
• dash cloves
• ~1 T maple syrup ⁣⁣
• (optional) scoop collagen peptides

Toppings

• almond butter, syrup, splash of coconut milk, and Becca’s Petites Original grain-free granola (maple, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, citrus)

1. Toast spices in saucepan for about a minute on medium heat, then add in almond milk and (opt) cider and bring to a low boil.
2. Add oats, flax, and pumpkin puree, bring to simmer, and stir often.
3. Mix in remaining ingredients, simmer until thick, and add toppings.

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Mocha Toffee Oatmeal

• 1 c oats
• 2 c almond milk
• (opt) ~1 T brandy. (Using extract? Stir in a dash near the end of cooking. Yum.)
• dash vanilla extract
• ~1 T ground flax ⁣⁣
• ~1 T brown sugar (or maple syrup… add more to taste).
• (optional) scoop collagen peptides

Toppings

• splash of coconut milk, almond butter, choco sauce, syrup, Trader Joe’s toffee chips, Becca’s Petites Chocolate Noir grain-free granola, and a sprinkle of coarse sea salt.
• choco sauce: 2:1 ratio of unsweetened cocoa powder to maple syrup, using almond milk to thin to desired consistency

1. Toast spices in saucepan for about a minute on medium heat, then add almond milk and optional brandy and bring to a low boil. Note: for just the flavor of brandy and none of the booze, use brandy extract… or leave out the twist if you’re not into it! It’s still great without.
2. Add oats and flax, bring to simmer, and stir often.
3. Mix in remaining ingredients, simmer until thick, and add toppings.

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PB&J Oatmeal

• 1 c oats
• 2 c almond milk
• 1 T ground flax
• 2 hefty dashes cinnamon
• pinch salt
• ~1 T maple syrup ⁣⁣
• (optional) scoop collagen peptides

Toppings

• warmed raspberries, PB, and oats toasted with cinnamon

1. Toast spices in saucepan for about a minute on medium heat, then add in almond milk and bring to a low boil.
2. Add oats and flax, bring to simmer, and stir often.
3. Mix in remaining ingredients, simmer until thick, and add toppings.

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Cozy Spiced Persimmon Oatmeal

• 1 c oats
• 2 c almond milk (I used 1/2 almond milk, 1/2 apple cider)
• 1 ripe Fuyu persimmon
• ~1 T ground flax ⁣⁣
• 2 hefty dashes cinnamon
• dash ginger
• dash nutmeg
• dash cloves
• ~1 T maple syrup ⁣⁣(opt—I stuck with apple cider and drizzled syrup on top)
• (optional) scoop collagen peptides

Toppings

• pool of almond butter, syrup, splash of coconut milk, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and Becca’s Petites Original grain-free granola
• spiced sauteed persimmon: sauté 1 ripe Fuyu persimmon in coconut oil with a hefty dash of cinnamon, pinch ginger, pinch cloves until all sides are caramelized. This makes the persimmons taste almost peachy.

1. Toast spices in saucepan for about a minute on medium heat, then add in almond milk and (opt) cider and bring to a low boil.
2. Add oats and flax, bring to simmer, and stir often.
3. Mix in remaining ingredients, simmer until thick, and add toppings.

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Pannetone Oatmeal

• 1 egg, tempered* (see notes below)
• 1 c oats
• 2 c almond milk
• ~1 T ground flax ⁣⁣
• dash vanilla extract
• ~1/4 c dried cranberries (opt: pre-soak in hot water and ~1 T rum) (plus more to top)
• 2-3 dried orange slices, chopped (save some whole to top)
• ~1 T maple syrup, brown sugar, or coconut sugar
• (optional) scoop collagen peptides

To temper an egg:
To keep egg from scrambling, whisk well in a medium bowl while bringing milk to boil. Reduce heat and slowly (in intervals) add liquid to eggs, whisking constantly. Once combined, add egg and liquid mixture back to pot and bring heat up, cooking oatmeal as you normally would. ⁣

Toppings

• warmed raspberries, roasted pistachios, more dried cranberries and orange slices, almond butter, hemp seeds, syrup

1. Whisk egg well.
2. Add vanilla to almond milk and bring to a low boil.
3. Reduce heat and slowly (in intervals) add liquid to eggs, whisking constantly.
4. Once combined, add egg and liquid mixture back into saucepan and bring the heat back up, adding in dried chopped orange and dried cranberries.
5. Add oats and flax, bring to simmer, and stir often.
6. Mix in remaining ingredients, simmer until thick, and add toppings.

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PB and Chocolate Oatmeal

• 1 c oats
• 2 c almond milk
• 1 T ground flax
• (opt) 1 tsp instant coffee granules
• ~2 T unsweetened cocoa powder
• ~1 T maple syrup ⁣⁣(add more to taste)
• (optional) scoop collagen peptides

Toppings

• PB, choco sauce, chopped roasted peanuts, semi-sweet chocolate chips, syrup, sprinkle of sea salt
• choco sauce: 2:1 ratio of unsweetened cocoa powder to maple syrup, using almond milk to thin to desired consistency

1. Toast spices in saucepan for about a minute on medium heat, then add in almond milk and bring to a low boil.
2. Add oats and flax, bring to simmer, and stir often.
3. Mix in remaining ingredients, simmer until thick, and add toppings.

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