7 Healthy & Non-Boring Oatmeal Recipes to Try this Winter
January is National Oatmeal Month, dedicated to celebrating this beloved healthy breakfast cereal. Made from nutritious whole grain oats, oatmeal has long been recognized for its many health benefits — including reducing cholesterol levels, supporting gut health, and healthy weight management due to its dietary fiber content.
The many ways to prepare oatmeal are endless too — going far beyond instant packets or bland recipes from your childhood. This week on the Vibrant Health blog, we’re sharing seven healthy (and delicious) oatmeal-inspired recipes to try this winter. Whether you need an energizing snack or breakfast “glow up,” we’ve got you covered.
7 Healthy Oatmeal Recipes for Wintertime
- Max Vibrance Overnight Oats
- Winter Glow Up Breakfast Oatmeal Bowls
- Healthy Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
- Cranberry Oatmeal Bars
- Savory Oatmeal
- Banana Oatmeal Muffins
- Crock-Pot Maple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats
1. For Breakfast in a Pinch: Max Vibrance Overnight Oats
Overnight oats are “in” year-round, as they’re super easy to whip up when you don’t have a lot of time in the morning. Along with organic oats, this make-ahead recipe features superfoods like almond butter, chia seeds, blueberries, and a scoop of our Maximum Vibrance Vanilla Protein Powder.
Get the recipe here at Vibrant Health!
2. For a Glow Up: Winter Glow Up Breakfast Oatmeal Bowls
In need of a winter “glow up?” You’ll love these nourishing breakfast bowls made with wholesale ingredients like rolled oats and seasonal spices. Top your bowl with in-season sliced blood orange, honeycomb, and bee pollen for an extra healthy boost!
Get the recipe here at Salted Mint!
3. For Healthier Flapjacks: Healthy Banana Oatmeal Pancakes
Enjoy all your favorite oatmeal ingredients in pancake form! Sunday breakfast gets a healthy makeover with these oatmeal pancakes — made with nutritious ingredients like oats, milk, banana, and cinnamon. The best part: the batter is made in a blender!
Get the recipe here at Ambitious Kitchen!
4. For On-the-Go Snacking: Cranberry Oatmeal Bars
Take your oatmeal on the go and enjoy a taste of the winter season with these healthy snack bars — featuring pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg and cranberries. Plus you’ll get the benefits of nutrient-rich ingredients like flaxseed, oats and our Spectrum Vibrance Antioxidant Superfood blend.
Get the recipe here at Vibrant Health!
5. For Something Savory: Savory Oatmeal
Who said oatmeal had to be sweet? This savory twist on the classic recipe incorporates garlic, sauteed greens, eggs, scallions, and sliced avocado — making it an excellent choice for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Get the recipe here at Love and Lemons!
6. For the Kiddos: Banana Oatmeal Muffins
If your children turn their heads at a bowl of oatmeal, try serving it to them in a different form: oatmeal muffins. These Banana Oatmeal Muffins are toddler-approved and made with simple ingredients you’ll find around the house — like ripe bananas, greek yogurt, eggs, maple syrup and of course rolled oats.
Get the recipe here at Yummy Toddler Food!
7. For the Slow Cooker: Crock-Pot Maple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats
While most oatmeal recipes are made in minutes, if you’ve got the time this slow cooker version is a keeper (and will make your home smell nice too). Made in a crock pot for several hours, this recipe features steel cut oats, maple, cinnamon and vanilla for a warming winter breakfast bowl.
Get the recipe here at Fit Foodie Finds!
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