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12 Seasonal Oatmeal Ideas: Sweet & Savory

12 Seasonal Oatmeal Ideas for Sweet and Savory Breakfast. Incorporate seasonal vegetables and fruits in your oatmeal and make it healthy and delicious!

12 Seasonal Oatmeal Ideas for Sweet and Savory Breakfast. Incorporate seasonal vegetables and fruits in your oatmeal and make it healthy and delicious!

Today there will be 12 recipes in one post! There are numerous ways to make your oatmeal taste great depending on what is in season at the moment. Here are some healthy seasonal oatmeal ideas to start your day with: sweet, savory, vegan and vegetarian. If you don’t like oatmeal, think about making it in a different way. It can be tasty, trust me! It’s very easy to make, it’s gluten-free, it’s good for your health and it’s cheap. It contains a lot of fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Oatmeal lowers cholesterol levels, stabilizes blood sugar, boosts metabolism and immune system. It’s the best hot breakfast one could think of! It’s time to get some healthy seasonal goodness before the holidays! Check the basic oatmeal recipe and ideas for toppings below. Here you go:

12 Seasonal Oatmeal Ideas for Sweet and Savory Breakfast. Incorporate seasonal vegetables and fruits in your oatmeal and make it healthy and delicious!
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12 Seasonal Oatmeal Ideas: Sweet & Savory

12 Seasonal Oatmeal Ideas for Sweet and Savory Breakfast. Incorporate seasonal vegetables and fruits in your oatmeal and make it healthy and delicious!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine European
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 153kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled regular oats old-fashioned
  • 2 cups water or milk or a combination of water and milk
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Combine oats, water or milk and a pinch of salt in a pot over medium heat.
  • Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • Simmer until the liquid is adsorbed and the oatmeal reaches the desired consistency (about 10-15 minutes). Top with any topping (see below).

Notes

For the toppings, see the ideas below.

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 4g | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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 How to Make Seasonal Oatmeal

1. Persimmon + Pecans + Sunflower Seeds + Maple Syrup

An easy idea for a sweet oatmeal bowl: Vegan, naturally sweet, well-balanced, wholesome and tasty. For two servings you’ll need 2 bowls of basic oatmeal (see the recipe above), one persimmon, a handful of pecans, 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds and 2 tablespoons maple syrup. Slice your persimmon and distribute to the bowls with oatmeal. Sprinkle with roughly chopped pecans and sunflower seeds. Pour maple syrup on top.

Oatmeal with Persimmon and Pecans

2. Caramelized Plums + Cinnamon + Goji Berries + Walnuts

This is something incredibly tasty for those who have a sweet tooth (like me). For 2 servings you’ll need 2 bowls of basic oatmeal (see the recipe below), 4 plums, 4 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 teaspoons butter, 2 tablespoons Goji berries and a handful roughly chopped walnuts. Here is how to make slightly caramelized plums, so that they are half raw and keep their shape. Put the skillet on medium heat. Quarter the plums and remove the stone. Mix the quarters with brown sugar and cinnamon. Heat butter in a skillet over medium high heat and add the plums mixture. Caramelize for 3-5 minutes. Transfer to the bowls with oatmeal. Add Goji berries and chopped walnuts.

12 Seasonal Oatmeal Ideas for Sweet and Savory Breakfast. Incorporate seasonal vegetables and fruits in your oatmeal and make it healthy and delicious!

3. Apples + Dried Cherries + Flax Seeds + Pomegranate Seeds

This is a quick, raw and sweet vegan option. For 2 servings you’ll need 2 bowls of basic oatmeal, 1 apple, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, a handful of dries cherries, 2 tablespoons flax seeds, 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds. Remove the seeds and slice an apple. Transfer to the bowls and sprinkle with lemon juice. Add dried cherries, flax and pomegranate seeds.

12 Seasonal Oatmeal Ideas for Sweet and Savory Breakfast. Incorporate seasonal vegetables and fruits in your oatmeal and make it healthy and delicious!

4. Roasted Pumpkin + Pumpkin Spice + Pumpkin Oil + Pomegranate Seeds

If you are into make ahead meals, here is an idea for you: roast a bunch of pumpkin dices and use them for different dishes throughout the week. You can make pumpkin quinoa risotto, pumpkin soup, healthy veggie bowls, pumpkin bread, pumpkin puree, pumpkin salad or pumpkin waffles, depending on what you are up to. For all of these dishes (as well as for the below-mentioned oatmeal) you’ll need roasted pumpkin. If you make it ahead, you can store it in the fridge for up to a week and incorporate it in your meals during the week. To roast the pumpkin, preheat the oven to 180 ºC or 350 ºF. Remove seeds from pumpkin and dice the flesh with a sharp knife. Put the pumpkin dices in a baking dish, sprinkle with olive oil and roast for 30 minutes. For this oatmeal (2 servings) you’ll need about 1 cup roasted pumpkin, 2 bowls of basic oatmeal, 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice (ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger), 1 tablespoon pumpkin oil and 1 tablespoon pomegranate seeds. Mash roasted pumpkin dices with an immersion blender or food processor (you can also use a fork) and add the pumpkin spice. Mix it with oatmeal and pour pumpkin oil on top. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds.

12 Seasonal Oatmeal Ideas for Sweet and Savory Breakfast. Incorporate seasonal vegetables and fruits in your oatmeal and make it healthy and delicious!

5. Caramelized Pears + Dates + Pumpkin Seeds + Chia Seeds

Another option for sweet breakfast lovers. For 2 servings you’ll need 1-2 pears, 2 teaspoons butter, 3 tablespoons honey, 2 bowls oatmeal, 10-12 dates, 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, 1 tablespoon chia seeds. Put the skillet on medium heat. Add butter and honey and cook for 1 minute or until almost dissolved. Quarter the pears and remove the seeds. Add the pears. Caramelize until golden for about 12 minutes. Transfer to bowls and add dates, pumpkin and chia seeds.

12 Seasonal Oatmeal Ideas for Sweet and Savory Breakfast. Incorporate seasonal vegetables and fruits in your oatmeal and make it healthy and delicious!

6. Grapes + Goji Berries + Flax Seeds + Pumpkin Seeds

No-cook easy topping for those who like quick breakfasts. For 2 servings you’ll need a handful grapes, 2 bowls oatmeal, 2 tablespoons Goji berries, 2 teaspoons flax seeds, 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds. Top the bowls with grapes, sprinkle with Goji berries, flax and pumpkin seeds.

12 Seasonal Oatmeal Ideas for Sweet and Savory Breakfast. Incorporate seasonal vegetables and fruits in your oatmeal and make it healthy and delicious!

7. Figs + Dried Apricots + Chia Seeds + Cashew Nuts

Here is a trick: add 3 chopped dried apricots per serving to the oatmeal 5 minutes before it’s done. They will be soft and creamy. For 2 serving you’ll need 2 bowls oatmeal with 6 dried apricots, 2 figs, 2 teaspoons chia seeds, a handful cashew nuts. Slice figs and transfer them to bowls. Sprinkle with chia seeds and cashew nuts.

12 Seasonal Oatmeal Ideas for Sweet and Savory Breakfast. Incorporate seasonal vegetables and fruits in your oatmeal and make it healthy and delicious!

8. Roasted Pumpkin + Steamed Kale + Pumpkin Seeds

A very healthy option: kale is one of the healthiest vegetables, it is the richest source of vitamin K and contains insane amounts of other vitamins (A, E, C, B1, B2, B3 and B6), minerals (manganese, calcium, iron, magnesium and copper), fiber, protein, omega-3 fats and antioxidants. It has anti-inflammatory, cancer-preventive, cholesterol-lowering and detoxification benefits. It provides more nutritional value for fewer calories than any other food! The healthiest way to cook it is to steam it. For the pumpkin, I recommend you to roast a bunch of pumpkin to make your breakfasts and dinners ahead (see No 4). To roast the pumpkin, preheat the oven to 180 ºC or 350 ºF.

Remove seeds from pumpkin and dice the flesh with a sharp knife. Put the pumpkin dices in a baking dish, sprinkle with olive oil, salt and black pepper and roast for 30 minutes. For this oatmeal (2 servings) you’ll need about 1 cup roasted pumpkin, 2 bowls of basic oatmeal, a handful roughly chopped kale and 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds. Steam kale for 5 minutes in a sieve settled over a pot of boiling water. Season with salt and black pepper. Transfer to bowls with oatmeal together with pumpkin dices and pumpkin seeds.

12 Seasonal Oatmeal Ideas for Sweet and Savory Breakfast. Incorporate seasonal vegetables and fruits in your oatmeal and make it healthy and delicious!

9. Avocado + Roasted Sweet Potatoes + Chia Seeds

Use the method previously described  to roast sweet potatoes: preheat the oven to 180 ºC or 350 ºF. Dice sweet potatoes and transfer to a baking dish, sprinkle with olive oil, salt and black pepper and roast for 30 minutes. For 2 servings you’ll need 2 bowls of basic oatmeal, 1 cup diced sweet potatoes, 1 avocado, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon chia seeds. Slice avocado and transfer to the oatmeal bowls together with roasted sweet potatoes. Sprinkle with lemon juice and chia seeds.

12 Seasonal Oatmeal Ideas for Sweet and Savory Breakfast. Incorporate seasonal vegetables and fruits in your oatmeal and make it healthy and delicious!

10. Indian Spiced Roasted Sweet Potatoes + Yogurt

For those who like spicy things: roast your sweet potatoes with Indian spices. Use the method described above: preheat the oven to 180 ºC or 350 ºF. Dice one sweet potato and mix the dices with12 tablespoon olive oil, 2 teaspoons honey, 1 teaspoon Indian spice mix  ground paprika, fenugreek seeds, coriander, garam masala), salt and black pepper and transfer to a baking dish. Roast for 30 minutes. For 2 servings you’ll need 2 bowls of basic oatmeal, 1 cup diced sweet potatoes and 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt. Add sweet potatoes on top of your oatmeal and pour Greek yogurt on top.

12 Seasonal Oatmeal Ideas for Sweet and Savory Breakfast. Incorporate seasonal vegetables and fruits in your oatmeal and make it healthy and delicious!

11. Mushrooms + Parmesan + Poached Egg

Perfect savory breakfast for cheese lovers! For 2 servings you’ll need 2 bowls of basic oatmeal, 1 cup chopped mushrooms, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 cup grated parmesan, 2 eggs, salt and pepper. Heat a lug of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Bring water in a small saucepan to a boil. Reduce the heat. Poach an egg: beat it in a small bowl, use a spoon to make vortex in water, and carefully transfer an egg to water. Let cook for 2 minutes. Repeat with the second egg. Add grated parmesan to the oatmeal and mix well. Add mushrooms and poached eggs.

12 Seasonal Oatmeal Ideas for Sweet and Savory Breakfast. Incorporate seasonal vegetables and fruits in your oatmeal and make it healthy and delicious! 12. Prosciutto Ham Chips + Parmesan + Poached Egg

Another delicious savory breakfast idea. For 2 servings you’ll need 2 bowls of basic oatmeal, 4 slices of prosciutto ham, 1/2 cup grated parmesan and 2 eggs. Preheat the oven to 180 ºC or 350 ºF. Cut prosciutto ham in squares and transfer to a baking dish. Roast for around 5 minutes or until crispy. Use the method described above to poach an egg. Add grated parmesan to the oatmeal and mix well. Add ham chips and poached eggs.

12 Seasonal Oatmeal Ideas for Sweet and Savory Breakfast. Incorporate seasonal vegetables and fruits in your oatmeal and make it healthy and delicious!

What is your favorite kind of oatmeal? I’m looking forward to your comments!

Cheers,
Elena

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Michel Gribble

Saturday 25th of March 2017

LOVE this concept...for a newbie to eating with the seasons can you outline which recipe would be best for each month? Thank you!

Elena Szeliga

Saturday 25th of March 2017

Hi Michel! That's actually a great question! So glad that you want to try eating seasonally. It's always a great choice! However, it's hard to say which recipe is for each month since it hardly depends on your location. Assuming most of my readers come from areas with continental climate, I would say sweet potatoes, grapes, avocados and mushrooms are in season right now (from the produce used in my oatmeal recipes). Hoe it helps! I'm planning to write a monthly guide on seasonal produce, listing fruits/veggies in season and suggesting recipes using them. Is it something you would be interested in? Where are you located btw? Thank you for stopping by! If you have any questions about eating seasonally or eating in general, don't hesitate to drop me a line! ;)

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Elena Szeliga is the founder of Happy Kitchen.Rocks, where she shares delicious and healthy vegetarian and vegan food, from weeknight dinners to veganized classics and gourmet appetizers. Her recipes have been featured at Better Homes & Gardens, BuzzFeed, Country Living, The Kitchn and Reader’s Digest. Her mission is to help cook easy vegetarian and vegan meals with simple and fresh ingredients. Read more about Elena.

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