Food Recipe Collections & Favorites Quick & Easy Meals 14 Oatmeal Recipes That Are Seriously Comforting (and Healthy!) By Betty Gold Betty Gold With more than a decade of experience writing and editing food and nutritional content, Betty Gold is the former senior digital food editor at Real Simple and acting senior food editor at Well+Good. Betty has also spent time working in product analysis at Good Housekeeping and in food production on The Martha Stewart Show. Highlights: * Bachelor of Science in Food Studies & Nutrition from New York University * Industry professional for 11 years * Served on mastheads at Food Network, Bon Appetit, and Good Housekeeping Magazines * Worked in publications department at James Beard Foundation Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 18, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Getty Images Whether you prefer your breakfast bowl sweet or savory; hot or cold (ahem, made overnight), oatmeal is a genius breakfast or snack idea. It's easy to make, incredibly versatile, and affordable. Oats are basically the original shelf-stable superfood, too—they're packed with plenty of heart-healthy fiber that'll keep you full until lunchtime rolls around. Read on for 14 delicious, quick-cooking hot cereal recipes that will give you new reasons to rise and shine. Oats May Be the Most Underrated Ingredient in Your Pantry—Here's Why 01 of 14 Overnight Oats With Strawberries and Toasted Almonds Jen Causey What's not to love about a delicious dish that basically cooks itself? If you're short on time in the morning, you can prep this bowl of overnight oats in the evening and wake up to a hearty, healthy breakfast treat. Get the recipe: Overnight Oats With Strawberries and Toasted Almonds 02 of 14 Savory Oatmeal With Spinach and Poached Eggs Greg DuPree A heaping bowl of savory oatmeal is always healthy way to start your day, especially if the idea of quick sugar fixes like cereal just isn't your thing. To make things speedier, you can prep the oatmeal the evening before—or meal prep oats on the weekend in a big batch, then portion out enough for your day. When you're ready to eat, you need only focus on poaching your egg, which makes this incredibly hearty and healthy breakfast easy enough for a weekday. Get the recipe: Savory Oatmeal With Spinach and Poached Eggs 03 of 14 Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats A Sweet Pea Chef This easy, healthy recipe for overnight oatmeal uses canned pumpkin, making it a fun, festive fall breakfast treat. It's the perfect way to use up the leftovers from your pie-baking session, too. The bowl may have minimal ingredients, but it maxes out big on flavor and velvety-smooth texture. Get the recipe: Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats. 04 of 14 Baked Oatmeal With Cranberries and Almonds Con Poulos A bowl of warm oatmeal is a blank slate for flavor, which is why tart cranberry sauce is the perfect accompaniment. Simply spoon canned cranberry sauce on top of creamy oats. Get the recipe: Baked Oatmeal With Cranberries and Almonds 05 of 14 Oatmeal With Blueberries, Sunflower Seeds, and Agave Danny Kim Change up your usual sweetener with agave, a low-glycemic nectar with a mild, neutral flavor. Get the recipe. 06 of 14 Oatmeal With Mango and Coconut Danny Kim Turn breakfast into a tropical treat with toasted coconut and diced fresh mango. Get the recipe. 07 of 14 Oatmeal With Cheddar and Scallion Danny Kim Give oatmeal a savory twist with grated Cheddar, chopped scallions, and a hint of paprika. Get the recipe. 08 of 14 Oatmeal With Bacon and Maple Syrup Danny Kim Classic breakfast accompaniments amp up a plain bowl of oatmeal. Get the recipe. 09 of 14 Oatmeal With Yogurt and Marmalade Danny Kim Add creaminess and fruity flavor in an instant with a topping of Greek yogurt and orange marmalade (or any jam you have on hand). Get the recipe. 10 of 14 Oatmeal With Dried Fruit and Pistachios Danny Kim Dried fruit and nuts are typical oatmeal garnishes; mix things up with a variety of fruit (cranberries, cherries) and an unexpected nut (pistachio). Get the recipe. 11 of 14 Oatmeal With Peanut Butter and Grapes Danny Kim For a different take on a PB&J, stir in peanut butter and top with fresh grapes. Get the recipe. 12 of 14 Oatmeal With Banana and Molasses Danny Kim For a more robust flavor, choose blackstrap molasses, which is less sweet than other varieties. Get the recipe. 13 of 14 Oatmeal With Pineapple and Mint Danny Kim Unexpected partners for oatmeal, bright, acidic pineapple and refreshing mint leaves will wake you up in the morning. Get the recipe. 14 of 14 Oatmeal With Fried Egg and Avocado Danny Kim Oatmeal goes south of the border with sliced avocado, fresh salsa, and a fried egg. Get the recipe. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit