{"id":32782,"date":"2010-10-17T01:00:28","date_gmt":"2010-10-17T06:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=32782"},"modified":"2010-10-16T19:05:42","modified_gmt":"2010-10-17T00:05:42","slug":"healthy-toppers-keep-oatmeal-boredom-at-bay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/10\/healthy-toppers-keep-oatmeal-boredom-at-bay\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Toppers Keep Oatmeal Boredom at Bay"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Sometimes oatmeal gets a bad rap for being dull, boring and — let’s face it — tasteless. What you top your oatmeal<\/a> with can make all the difference in the world and turn it from cardboard into a gourmet breakfast worth bragging about to your gym buddies.<\/p>\n

Here are 7 ideas to turn your ordinary oatmeal to extraordinary!<\/p>\n

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7 Fun Oatmeal Toppers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fruit: <\/strong>You’ve probably already tried putting sliced apples or banana in your oatmeal, but what about more unique fruits like pumpkin<\/a>, dates, mango or coconut? Each week, try to top your oatmeal with at least one new fruit. The variety makes sure you’re getting a range of vitamins and minerals, and the new flavors keep you from getting dreaded breakfast boredom.<\/p>\n

Nut butters:<\/strong> Many people put peanut butter in their oatmeal for a filling, stick-to-your-ribs kind of breakfast, but why not try other fun butters like almond and cashew? All nuts are high in good fats and fiber<\/a>, so you’re really starting your day off strong.<\/p>\n

Jams:<\/strong> The typical grocery store is filled with a variety of jams and jellies. Always keep a couple of jars of all-natural jams or applesauce on hand in your fridge so that in a pinch you can throw some into your oatmeal for a new flavor.<\/p>\n

Protein powder: <\/strong>Starting your day off with protein<\/a> is a sure-fire way to keep your blood sugar stable and your belly full, so why not try stirring a scoop or two of protein powder in your oatmeal? It’s the perfect breakfast topper for when your fridge is empty.<\/p>\n

Yogurt: <\/strong>A little low-fat and low-sugar vanilla or plain yogurt<\/a> can take your oatmeal to a whole new level. Try vanilla \u00a0yogurt with strawberries for a strawberry-shortcake taste or peaches and plain yogurt for a play on peaches and cream.<\/p>\n

Cottage cheese: <\/strong>For those who don’t want something sweet in the a.m., try mixing some cottage cheese<\/a> into your oatmeal. Cottage cheese is high in protein and calcium and makes for a savory morning meal.<\/p>\n

Pudding mix:<\/strong> If you’re really craving something sweet like a chocolate-filled donut, mix a little sugar-free pudding mix into your oatmeal. Just a tablespoon or two will give your oatmeal a whole new flavor, whether it’s chocolate fudge, cheesecake or butterscotch!<\/p>\n

When you mix and match these topping ideas, you literally have hundreds of oatmeal options. From peanut butter and jelly to mango-coconut to black forest (dried cherries with chocolate pudding mix) oatmeal, the sky is the limit!<\/p>\n

The one caveat to all this fun in the kitchen? Remember that each topping adds up calorie-wise, so go easy on the nut butters and other calorie-dense toppings. One half-cup of plain oatmeal<\/a> itself has five grams of protein, 27 grams of carbs, three grams of fat and just 150 calories, so it makes for a great base to create a healthy breakfast.<\/p>\n

What do you top your oatmeal with?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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