They are mostly eaten as oatmeal – which is basically boiling oats in water or milk and adding toppings to them to make them tastier. 

When eating oatmeal, people usually prefer rolled oats, steel cut oats, or crushed oats. Some also like using instant oatmeal, but that’s less healthy than the real deal. 

So, what toppings can you add to your bowl of oats to make it not only healthy, but delicious as well?

That’s what this post is for! I’ll tell you what are the best toppings you can add to your bowl of oatmeal, to make it more interesting, tasty, but still healthy!

Healthy Oatmeal Toppings

Nut Butter

Whether you prefer peanut butter or almond butter, both of them are a great addition to any bowl of oatmeal! They will make it sooo much more delicious, and if you don’t add too much (¼ cup should be fine), it will still be very healthy!

You can add it on top, or mix it in, whichever sounds tastier to you.

Fruit

Fruit is obviously one of the most popular healthy oatmeal toppings.

You can literally add any fruit you like, and it will taste amazing! If you like bananas, you can even mash them and mix them in with the oats. Or, you can just cut them and add about ¼ cup on top.

Some other popular fruits people love to use as oatmeal toppings are:

• Bananas (as mentioned)
• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Raspberries
• Blackberries
• Apples
• Kiwi
• Peaches
• Pears

etc.

Seeds & Nuts

Seeds are also a popular oatmeal topping.

They add a crunchy element, they’re delicious, and make your oatmeal more interesting. They’re also full of healthy fats.

You can add:

• Sunflower seeds
• Almonds
• Walnuts
• Hazelnuts
• Chia seeds
• Flax seeds

etc.

Natural sweeteners

If you want to keep your oatmeal healthy, you should add natural sweeteners to it, instead of processed sugars (brown sugar is better than white sugar, but it’s still not the healthiest option, so you should definitely go with a natural sweetener instead).

In a lot of cases, the fruit you add will actually give you enough sweetness.

However, if your bowl of oatmeal still needs a bit more sweetness, here are some natural sweeteners you can add to make it sweeter, and still healthy:

• Honey
• Agave syrup
• Maple syrup
• Stevia 

Coconut flakes

Coconut flakes have become very popular in the last decade. 

They’re very tasty, add a super delicious coconut flavor, and they’re healthy! You don’t need to add a lot to make your oatmeal delicious! ¼ cup should be the perfect amount.

Fried eggs

If you want to try something different, you can try out savory oatmeal! Adding a fried egg on top is a great way to eat savory oatmeal.

Chocolate chips

This one is probably not the healthiest topping, but if you don’t add too much, you can definitely put some on your oatmeal and still keep it healthy!

It would be better to go with dark chocolate chips, since they’re healthier. 

So, if you like chocolate, don’t hesitate from adding some to your oatmeal sometimes – it will definitely satisfy your chocolate craving, and it’ll still be a healthy meal, since you’re not adding too much

Carrot cake

If you haven’t tried this before, you’ll love it. This recipe is great to make ahead of time or when you need to throw together something quick. Takes only 10 minutes! 

Add shredded carrots to your oatmeal and it tastes just like a carrot cake! Even though it may not sound like it, this one is perfect for breakfast and still healthy!

Boil your oatmeal and carrots along with about a ¼ cup of yogurt, maple syrup, and walnuts. Add a dash of cinnamon, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until you get the desired consistency and preferred taste. It’s delish!

Healthy Oatmeal Recipes

Now that we’ve covered some delicious and healthy oatmeal toppings, let’s get into a few delicious oatmeal recipes, so you can see how to use those toppings to make a delicious bowl of oatmeal!

Oatmeal with 2 Tbsp Peanut Butter and Banana

443 calories

• ½ cup Oatmeal, dry oats (uncooked) – 150 calories
• 1 Banana – 105 calories
• 2 Tbsp Peanut butter – 188 calories
• 1 Cinnamon, dash – 0 calories

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix oatmeal with water & microwave to desired consistency
2. Top with nut butter, banana, and cinnamon

Oatmeal with Berries

220 calories

• ½ cup Oatmeal, dry oats (uncooked) – 150 calories
• 1 cup Blueberries, fresh – 70 calories
• 1 Cinnamon, dash – 0 calories

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix oatmeal with water & microwave to desired consistency.
2. Top with blueberries and cinnamon.

Dairy-Free Overnight Oats

377 calories

• ½ cup Oatmeal, dry oats (uncooked) – 150 calories
• ¼ cup Almond milk – 7.5 calories
• 1 Banana – 105 calories
• 1 Tbsp Peanut butter – 94 calories
• 1 Tbsp Cocoa powder – 20 calories

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Let sit in container with lid (like a mason jar) overnight.
3. No nuts? Use a seed butter e.g. sunflower seed butter.

Savory Oatmeal

222 calories

• ½ cup Oatmeal, dry oats (uncooked) – 150 calories
• 1 Egg, large – 72 calories
• 1 Everything bagel seasoning, dash – 0 calories

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix oatmeal with water & microwave to desired consistency.
2. Spray a pan with an oil spray. Turn heat to medium heat. Crack in egg into the pan, flip when cooked most of the way through. Let cook for another 30-60 seconds, then remove from heat
3. Top oatmeal with the egg and seasoning.

Blueberry Banana Overnight Oats with Chia Seeds

419 calories

• 2 Tbsp Chia seeds – 120 calories
• ½ Banana – 52.5 calories
• ½ cup Blueberries, fresh – 35 calories
• ½ cup Oatmeal, dry oats (uncooked) – 150 calories
• ½ cup Milk, 2% (cups) – 61 calories

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine oats, milk, and chia seeds
2. Let sit in container with lid (like a Ball jar) overnight
3. Top with blueberries and banana

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