Oatmeal — with its drab color and mushy consistency — might not be the first thing you associate with #foodporn, but believe it or not, combined with the right ingredients, it can actually be pretty sexy. Whether you crave something sweet or savory in the morning, we've got 21 dressed-up oatmeal recipes — including both fruits and vegetables — that'll get you right out of bed and give you the energy to get your day going.
Make-ahead slow-cooker maple oatmeal
What? You’ve never made oatmeal in your slow cooker before? You’re in for a real treat — especially with a house full of guests.
Zucchini bread oatmeal
Not a morning-savory person but want to get more veggies into your morning routine? Grate some zucchini into your oatmeal. Seriously.
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Oatmeal cake with cinnamon-pecan crumble
Cake for breakfast? It's made with oatmeal, so yeah, says Kelsey Nixon, star of Cooking Channel's "Kelsey's Homemade," why not?
Almond butter & jelly oatmeal bowl with spiralized apples and toasted almonds
Oh, you didn't know? Jelly broke up with peanut butter and moved onto the trendier almond butter. This bowl is a testament to their successful marriage: it may be nutty but it's definitely comforting.
Healthy cinnamon roll protein oatmeal
Satiate your inevitable morning cinnamon roll craving with this healthy, protein-packed take on the treat that, unlike its sugary inspiration, will keep you full — and awake — until lunch.
Nutty peaches and cream overnight oats in a mason jar
You'll never have an excuse to skip breakfast again if you pack it the night before in a mason jar. And with the dynamic duo of peaches and cream, you'll never forget it in the fridge.
Spicy cheesy oats
Oatmeal is not just for the sweet-toothed, if TODAY Tastemaker Alejandra Ramos has anything to say about it. Take your oatmeal to another level by getting spicy and cheesy with it.
Slow-cooker superfood oatmeal
Combining the power of turmeric, maca powder, and chia seeds overnight, you'll feel invincible after eating this breakfast bowl.
Baked oatmeal bars
Bake a batch of these hearty, crunchy bars and you’ll have breakfast to grab and go all week.
Banana chocolate oatmeal
Who doesn’t love dessert for breakfast? This dish is custardy, sweet, and boozy — a perfect cure for the Sunday blues.
Raspberry oatmeal pancakes
How to satisfy your pancake craving without any guilt: use Greek yogurt, oats, and berries. You won’t be disappointed.
Slow-cooker spiced coconut steel cut oatmeal
With coconut and cinnamon, this is the perfect, creamy, comforting bowl for curling up and getting cozy with.
Savory oats with bacon, mushrooms, fried egg
Why are rice and pasta the go-to ingredients for an easy meal? What about oats? Chef Seamus Mullen shows Al Roker how to use oats as a base for savory breakfast favorites like eggs and bacon.
Crunchy oat granola cups
These crunchy cups are ready to be filled with all your breakfast favorites: yogurt, fruit, mint, nut butter – whatever your heart desires.
Skinny banana oat flaxseed cookies
Make your kids cookies for breakfast now and they’ll thank you now; make them with nutritious ingredients and they’ll thank you later.
Carrot cake oatmeal
If you’ve got a morning sweet tooth but want to up your veggie intake, grab some carrots and make this guilt-free treat that tastes just like dessert.
Banana oat muffins
Love the taste of bananas and oatmeal but not their mushy texture? You should probably get to know the muffin man.
Zoats: zucchini, oats and egg whites
If you thought zucchini trend was limited to zoodles, think again. Meet zoats — oats, grated zucchini and egg whites. You’ll be surprised how satisfying (and Instagrammable!) it is.
Cookie dough overnight oats
All you need is five minutes of prep time to make a crazily delicious, protein-rich breakfast for the next day. Needless to say, your kids will love it, too.
Homemade oat crunch granola
For half the cost of a standard box of granola at the grocery store, you can make granola at home that’s twice as good.
Who doesn’t love dessert for breakfast? This dish is custardy, sweet, and boozy — a perfect cure for the Sunday blues.