6 Delicious ways to enjoy your breakfast oats in the morning

6 Delicious flavour combinations to jazz up your breakfast oats

MF editorial team

25 Jan 2018

updated the 3 May 2019 à 01:30

Tired of the usual bland oatmeal for breakfast? Check out our favourite ingredients to add to this classic dish.

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Toasted coconut, mango and pineapple
Can we say piña colada for breakfast? These ingredients are a match made in heaven for cocktails, so why not try them out for breakfast too – only without the alcohol, please!

Photos: @cazzahordo (Instagram)
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Cocoa (or Milo) powder, bananas and walnuts
This not only packs an extra potassium punch in your bowl of oats, but also makes for a super tasty combo. If you’re in Asia, it goes without saying that you can switch out the cocoa powder for our humble Milo powder.

Photos: @healthymichele2018 (Instagram)
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Berries, sunflower seeds and honey
We can't deny that this one is truly berry, berry nice! Opt for your favourite type of berry, or throw in a variety. It's totally up to you - our favourite choice happens to be raspberries. The sunflower seeds add a toasty crunch to each bite too.

Photos: @balanceandpassion (Instagram)
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Figs, yogurt and chocolate
Extra creamy with a hint of sweetness from the figs, topped off with decadent chocolate which is always a good idea. Hello, yummy!

Photos: @nourishingamelia (Instagram)
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Bacon and maple syrup
The American dream - right here in your bowl of oats. Fry slices of extra lean bacon in water for a healthier way to enjoy your bacon; at least, as healthy as bacon gets, anyway.

Photos: @katie_b_fit (Instagram)
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Stewed apples, peanut butter and cinnamon
Stewed apples and peanut butter is hands down our favourite peanut butter combination when it comes to making oats. However, get creative and use peanut butter to mix it up with other fruits too! We've find that a general rule to live by in the kitchen is that peanut butter works with almost anything. Looking for a healthier alternative? Use almond butter instead!

Photos: @wellness.jess (Instagram)

Fibre-rich, energy-boosting and deliciously warm to the soul and tummy, oats are a staple for many in the morning. (There’s a reason why Goldilocks made such a fuss about them – they’re that awesome.)

Although you’ll find that some people swear by oats, others find them to be, well, a little on the bland side. Its heavy, creamy texture comes with little contrast in flavours, unless you opt for the usual sugar and/or cinnamon.

Looking to jazz up your morning oats? Here’s how: think of your oats as a blank slate which you can get creative with and throw in some of your favourite fruits and flavours. And voila! Taste and enjoy the difference.

We’ve rounded up 6 of our favourite combinations for creating unique and delicious oatmeal bowls for breakfast. Get inspired in the gallery above!

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