Oatmeal is one of our absolute favorite autumn and winter treats! We thought it would be fun to experiment with different flavors and share our favorites with you. My favorite is the peanut butter + jelly flavor. It was incredible. Emma's favorite is pumpkin spice. We hope you find a new favorite too!
Mmmmmm!
For the classic oatmeal simply make your oatmeal according to the package directions. Once the oatmeal is done, mix in your favorite flavors!
For baked oatmeal here is a basic recipe that you can customize by adding your favorite mix-ins and toppings. In a bowl mix together 2 cups (uncooked) oatmeal, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt. In another bowl combine 3 tablespoons melted (and slightly cooled) butter, 1 egg, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 cup milk. In a well greased baking dish place a thin layer of sliced bananas, then the oatmeal mix, then pour on the milk mixture. Try to distribute the milk mixture evenly over the oatmeal. Bake at 350 F for 20-25 minutes.
For the pumpkin spice baked oatmeal simply add 1/4 cup pumpkin puree, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg to the milk mixture before you pour it over the top of the oats.
For the coffee cake baked oatmeal add 1/4 teaspoon instant coffee or ground espresso to the milk mixture before pouring it over the oats. Garnish the top of the oatmeal with a crumb topping made of 2 tablespoons cold butter, 1/4 cup flour and 3-4 tablespoons brown sugar. Mix that together with your (clean) hands so that it's crumbly, sprinkle over the top of the oatmeal for the last 10 minutes of baking.
Enjoy! Emma + Elsie
Oh geez, this looks delicious! Especially the pumpkin spice! I wish it were a little later so I could go eat breakfast and try this out ...
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Posted by: Katie | October 18, 2011 at 04:50 AM
Yum! These look fantastic, pity I have already had breakfast xo
Posted by: Alice | October 18, 2011 at 06:21 AM
Ooh what great variations! I'm actually posting one of my own oatmeal recipes this morning! Great minds think alike? ;-)
Posted by: Lauren Hairston | October 18, 2011 at 07:11 AM
I've been wanting to try my hand at baked oatmeal for ages, but was never sure if my family would eat it with me. Some of these recipes, though, they would go nuts for!
Posted by: Louise | October 18, 2011 at 07:18 AM
I am loving these food posts & pictures! My two kids L-O-V-E oatmeal, so this is really helpful!
Sarah M
Posted by: Sarah M | October 18, 2011 at 07:23 AM
I love these oatmeal ideas!
Now that it's Fall, oatmeal is the perfect breakfast!
xox
amanda
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Posted by: amanda | October 18, 2011 at 07:45 AM
Oatmeal is one of my favorites, I cant wait to try some of these combo! Pumpkin Spice and Coffee Crumb look especially delicious
Posted by: katie maye | October 18, 2011 at 08:25 AM
I love oatmeal!!! It is my favorite fall hot cereal. Love the ideas...thanks.
Posted by: dena miller | October 18, 2011 at 08:38 AM
I actually never tasted oatmeal before this summer when I was in the US. There I made it with some maple syrup to sweeten it and some brown sugar on top for the crunch. Now I'm totally addicted to oatmeal and I am definitly going to try out the pumpkin spice (I think that will be my new addiction)
Posted by: lippylash | October 18, 2011 at 08:49 AM
I'm obsessed with pumpkin spice right now...and oatmeal. I have steel cut oats every day {no joke...daily!}. I'm going to try some of these new recipes out asap!
Posted by: ana {bluebirdkisses} | October 18, 2011 at 08:53 AM
Oh, oatmeal, how do I love thee?? I love this post! New and inspiring ways to try my favorite breakfast...coffee cake and double chocolate are number one and two on my list to try.
Posted by: Heather | October 18, 2011 at 09:01 AM
wish I saw this post before I ate my oatmeal this morning... I would have tried PB&J!
Posted by: Tara | October 18, 2011 at 09:18 AM
oooo I love oatmeal when it starts to get cold out! I've always been a cinnamon and brown sugar girl, but I think I'm gunna have to try the Pumpkin Spice!
Posted by: Josie | October 18, 2011 at 09:32 AM
I can't even thank you enough for this.
My roommates and I take turns cooking meals (we try to have a sit-down meal once a week), and it's hard to find things we all like/can afford. We all love oatmeal, and not only do these recipes look *amazing*, but they're not pricey like a lot of other recipes seem to be.
I'm very excited, especially about the coffee one! xo
Posted by: Amber Rose | October 18, 2011 at 09:51 AM
I just had oatmeal for breakfast not an hour ago!
It's definitely one of my favorite breakfasts, especially in colder months. I will have to try that pumpkin spice idea. Emma is so creative and brilliant!
Posted by: Celeste | October 18, 2011 at 09:54 AM
These all look so yummy! I'm fond of apple chunks, walnuts and maple syrup mixed into my cooked "5 minute" oats.
Posted by: Sharon | the teacup incident | October 18, 2011 at 10:27 AM
Oatmeal is the BEST on cold soggy days like this!!
Posted by: Naomi A. | October 18, 2011 at 10:31 AM
I have to go with Emma. The pumpkin spice sounds/looks the best!
Posted by: Mo | October 18, 2011 at 10:36 AM
Great combos!
Posted by: esteterier | October 18, 2011 at 10:58 AM
I love these ideas! Usually I get a little bored with oatmeal, so it's a perfect reminder to mix it up a little. Will be adding to Pinterest for sure! :)
Posted by: Laura | October 18, 2011 at 11:07 AM