Clean Simple Eats' Favorite Oatmeal Recipes (2024)

Happy National Oatmeal Day! We're celebrating National Oatmeal Daywith 16 of our fave CSE oatmeal recipes.They all start with the same base and then the magic happens!

*For Overnight Oats: instead of adding water and cooking, add 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk to 1/3 cup oats, then add remaining ingredients. Store in the fridge and eat cold in the morning!

Clean Simple Eats' Favorite Oatmeal Recipes (1)

Makes 1 serving
300 calories / 8F / 34C / 23P

⅓ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
⅓ cup organic pumpkin puree
1 medium egg
½ serving CSE Simply Vanilla Protein Powder
2 Tbs. nonfat, plain Greek yogurt
½ tsp. vanilla extract
¼ tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. baking soda
8g chocolate chips

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. In a high-powered blender, combine oats, pumpkin puree, egg, protein powder, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, baking soda and baking powder. Blend until combined and smooth.

3. Spray an 8 oz. ramekin with non-stick cooking spray and pour in mixture.

4. Sprinkle top with chocolate chips and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the tops are springy and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Makes 1 serving
365 calories / 14F / 35.5C / 26.5P

cup old-fashioned rolled oats
½ cup water
3 Tbs. (46g) liquid egg whites
½ Tbs. (14g) OffBeat Midnight Almond Coconut Butter
3/4 serving (27g) CSE Chocolate Brownie Batter Protein Powder
Toppings:
10g dark chocolate chips
5g unsweetened shredded coconut

1. Add the oats, water and egg whites to a bowl. Microwave for 1-2 minutes.

2. Stir in the nut butter and then add in the protein powder. Stir until well combined.

3. Top with the chocolate chips and coconut. Enjoy!

Makes 1 serving
350 calories /11F / 39C / 26P

cup old-fashioned rolled oats
½ cup water
3 Tbs. (46g) liquid egg whites
1 Tbs. (14g) OffBeat Aloha Butter
3/4 serving (27g) CSE Bananas Foster Protein Powder
Toppings:
40g banana slices

1 tsp. unsweetened shredded coconut

1. Add the oats, water and egg whites to a bowl. Microwave for 1-2 minutes.

2. Stir in the nut butter and then add in the protein powder. Stir until well combined.

4. Top with the banana slices and coconut. Enjoy!

Makes 1 serving
335 calories / 8.5F /38C / 26P

cup old-fashioned rolled oats
½ cup water
3 Tbs. (46g) liquid egg whites
40g mashed banana
1 Tbs. (14g) OffBeat Cinnamon Bun Butter
3/4 serving (27g) CSE Bananas Foster Protein Powder
Topping:
Dash of cinnamon

1. Add the oats, water, egg whites and mashed banana to a bowl. Microwave for 1-2 minutes.

2. Stir in the nut butter and thenadd in theprotein powder. Stir until well combined.

3. Top with cinnamon. Enjoy!

Clean Simple Eats' Favorite Oatmeal Recipes (2)

Makes 1 serving
365 calories / 9F / 42C / 29.5P

cup old-fashioned rolled oats
½ cup water
46g liquid egg whites
½ cup frozen blueberries
10g OffBeat Sweet Classic Peanut Butter
3/4 servingCSE Simply Vanilla Protein Powder
Toppings:
4g OffBeat Sweet Classic Peanut Butter
20g banana slices
1 Tbs. OffBeat Powdered Peanut Butter

1. Add the oats, water, and egg whites to a bowl. Microwave for 1-2 minutes or cook on the stovetop.

2. Stir in the blueberries and 10g of the peanut butter. Add the protein powder and stir until well combined.

3. Drizzle f peanut butter over the oatmeal and top with banana slices and powdered peanut butter. Enjoy!

Clean Simple Eats' Favorite Oatmeal Recipes (3)

Makes 1 serving
367 calories / 11.5F / 38.7C / 29.8P

cup old-fashioned rolled oats
½cup water
46g liquid egg whites
14gOffBeat Buckeye Brownie or Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
3/4 serving (24g)CSE Chocolate Brownie Batter Protein Powder
Toppings:
1 Tbs. (6g) OffBeat Powdered Peanut Butter
5g chocolate chips
20g banana

1. Add oats, water, and egg whites to a bowl. Microwave for 1-2 minutes.

2. Stir in the nut butter. Add protein powderand mix until well combined.

3. Top with peanut butter powder, bananas, and dark chocolate chips. Enjoy!

Makes 1 serving
350 calories / 10F /38C / 28P

cup old-fashioned rolled oats
½ cup water
1 Tbs. OffBeat Cinnamon Bun Butter
30g shredded carrots
1 serving CSE Simply Vanilla Protein Powder
15g nonfat, plain Greek yogurt
Toppings:
½Tbs. chopped pecans
Dash cinnamon
Dash sea salt

1. Add oats, water, and shredded carrots to a bowl. Microwave for 1-2 minutes.

2. Stir in nut butter, protein powder, and Greek yogurt.

3. Top with chopped pecans, cinnamon and sea salt. Enjoy!

    Makes 1 serving
    350 calories / 12F /35C / 26.5P

    cup old-fashioned rolled oats
    ½cup water
    3 Tbs. (46g) liquid egg whites
    1 Tbs. (14g) OffBeat Gingerbread Cookie Butter
    3/4 serving (24g) CSE Caramel Toffee Protein Powder
    Topping:
    10g dark chocolate chips

    1. Add the oats, water, and egg whites to a bowl. Microwave for 1-2 minutes.

    2. Stir in the nut butter and then add in the protein powder. Stir until well combined.

    3. Top with chocolate chips. Enjoy!

    Makes 1 serving
    350 calories / 8F /45C / 25P

    cup old-fashioned oats
    ½ cup water
    2 tsp. OffBeat Aloha Butter
    1 serving CSE Bananas Foster Protein Powder
    Toppings:
    20g thinly sliced bananas
    2 Tbs. spray whippedcream
    10g graham crackers crushed (2 crackers)
    Dash sea salt

    1. Add water, and oats to a bowl. Microwave for 1-2 minutes.

    2. Stir in protein powder and nut butter.

    3. Top with a dash of sea salt, banana slices, crushed graham crackers, and whipped cream. Enjoy!

    Makes 1 serving
    375 calories / 14F /39C / 25.5P

    cup old-fashioned rolled oats
    2/3 cup water
    ½ Tbs.OffBeat Aloha Butter
    1 serving CSE Simply Vanilla Protein Powder
    Toppings:
    8g crushed macadamia nuts
    8g dark chocolate chips

    1. Place oats and water in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 2 minutes on high or over the stovetop in a small pot on medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes.

    2. Remove from the microwave or stovetop and stir in the nut butter and let cool for 2 minutes.

    3. Stir in the protein powder and top withnuts and chocolate chips. Enjoy!

      Clean Simple Eats' Favorite Oatmeal Recipes (4)

      Makes 1 serving
      330 Calories / 9F / 34C / 28P

      cup old-fashioned rolled oats
      ½cup cold water
      46g liquid egg white
      10gOffBeat Buckeye Brownie Butter
      3/4 servingCSE Chocolate Brownie Batter Protein Powder
      Toppings:
      50g fresh raspberries
      4g OffBeat Buckeye Brownie Butter

      1. Add the oats, water, and egg whites to a bowl, microwave for 90 seconds.

      2. Stir in the nut butter, then stir in the protein powder.

      3. Top with fresh raspberries and drizzle the remaining nut butter over the top.

      Clean Simple Eats' Favorite Oatmeal Recipes (5)

      Makes 1 serving
      375 calories / 11F /44C / 26P

      cup old-fashioned rolled oats
      ½cup water
      2 tsp. OffBeat Sweet Classic Peanut Butter
      1 serving CSE Bananas Foster Protein Powder
      Toppings:
      20g thinly sliced bananas
      2 Tbs. spray whippedcream
      10g dark chocolate chips
      Dash sea salt

      1. Add the oats, and water to a bowl, microwave for 90 seconds.

      2. Stir in peanut butter andprotein powder.

      3. Top with sliced bananas, whipped cream, dark chocolate chips, and a dash of sea salt. Enjoy!

      Makes 1 serving
      340 calories / 10F /37C / 26P

      cup old-fashioned rolled oats
      ½ cup water
      3 Tbs. (46g) liquid egg whites
      50g chopped apples
      3/4 serving (24g)CSE Caramel Toffee Protein Powder
      1 Tbs. (14g) OffBeat Salted Caramel Butter
      Optional Toppings:
      Dash cinnamon
      Caramel sauce

      1. Add the oats, water, egg whites and chopped apples to a bowl. Microwave for 1.5 minutes.

      2. Stir in the nut butter and then add in the protein powder. Stir until well combined.

      3. Top with cinnamon and caramel sauce (optional). Enjoy!

      Makes 1 serving
      330 calories / 9F /38C / 26P

      cup old-fashioned rolled oats
      ½ cup water
      3 Tbs. (46g) liquid egg whites
      50g frozen raspberries
      1 Tbs. (14g) OffBeat Lemon Coconut Bliss Butter
      3/4 serving (24g) CSE Simply Vanilla Protein Powder

      1. Add the oats, water, egg whites and raspberries to a bowl. Microwave for 1.5 minutes.

      2. Stir in the nut butter and then add in the protein powder. Stir until well combined. Enjoy!

      Makes 1 Serving
      400 calories / 5.5F / 51C / 40P

      ½cup old-fashioned rolled oats
      2/3cup water
      46g egg whites
      2 Tbs. OffBeat Powdered Peanut Butter
      1 servingCSE Bananas Foster Protein Powder
      Toppings:
      50g raspberries
      20g banana slices
      1 Tbs.OffBeat Powdered Peanut Butter

      1. Mix the oats, water, and egg whites together in a bowl. Microwave for 1-2 minutes.

      2. Stir in two tablespoons of powdered peanut butter, then stir in protein powder.

      3. Top with raspberries, bananas, and one tablespoon of powdered peanut butter. Enjoy!

      Clean Simple Eats' Favorite Oatmeal Recipes (6)

      Makes 1 serving
      350 calories / 12F /35C / 26.5P

      cup old-fashioned rolled oats
      ½cup water
      3 Tbs. (46g) liquid egg whites
      1 Tbs. (14g) natural almond butter
      3/4 serving (24g) CSE Brownie Batter Protein Powder
      Topping:
      10g dark chocolate chips

      1. Add the oats, water and egg whites to a bowl. Microwave for 1-2 minutes.

      2. Stir in the nut butter and then add in the protein powder. Stir until well combined.

      3. Top with chocolate chips. Enjoy!

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      Clean Simple Eats' Favorite Oatmeal Recipes (2024)

      FAQs

      How to sweeten oatmeal for weight loss? ›

      To sweeten oatmeal without going overboard on refined sugar, try these additions:
      1. Fresh fruit: berries, bananas, apples, peaches, mango, or pears.
      2. Spices: cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, or nutmeg.
      3. Natural sweeteners: a dash of maple syrup or honey.
      Apr 19, 2022

      What are the best toppings for oatmeal? ›

      Toppings and mix-ins (optional)
      • Figs.
      • Fresh berries.
      • Raisins.
      • Sliced bananas.
      • Sliced peaches, plums, or nectarines.
      • Dates.
      • Fresh herbs.
      • Toasted nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, pecans, pistachios, or hazelnuts.

      What spices to add to oatmeal? ›

      Add different spices, such as nutmeg, ginger, allspice, or cloves. Add different sweeteners, such as honey, maple syrup, brown sugar, or coconut sugar. Top your oatmeal with nuts, seeds, dried fruit, or fresh fruit. Add a dollop of yogurt or Greek yogurt to your oatmeal for extra creaminess and protein.

      What is the best oatmeal ratio? ›

      Stove Top
      • 1/2 cup oats.
      • 1 cup water or milk.
      • Dash of salt (optional; for low sodium diets, omit salt)

      What not to mix with oatmeal? ›

      High-sugar toppings like chocolate, syrup, and dried fruit

      As Best points out, "some of the worst ingredients that are mistakenly added to healthy overnight oat recipes include chocolate sauce, sugar, syrup, and dried fruit."

      Does oatmeal help lower belly fat? ›

      5. A Bowl of Oatmeal May Help Reduce Belly Fat. Another win for oatmeal's soluble fiber: It may help reduce visceral fat, the type of fat in your midsection that hugs your organs and raises your risk of heart disease and stroke — even if your body mass index is deemed normal, notes the AHA.

      How to make oatmeal taste good without sugar? ›

      How To Sweeten Your Oatmeal Without Sugar
      1. 1. Fruits. Using the natural sweetness of fruits to your advantage is an easy way to add a sweet flavor to your oatmeal. ...
      2. Plant Milks. Oatmeal is delicious with plant milk like cashew, soy, or almond. ...
      3. Syrups and Nectars. ...
      4. Seed and Nut Butter. ...
      5. Spices. ...
      6. Extracts. ...
      7. Protein Powders.
      Mar 7, 2023

      What makes oatmeal taste better? ›

      10 Ways to Make a Bowl of Plain Oatmeal Taste So Much Better
      1. Bake your oats. You don't always have to go the top-of-the-stove route. ...
      2. Brew your oats in tea. ...
      3. Top it off with frozen fruit. ...
      4. Raid your spice cabinet. ...
      5. Grate in some cheese. ...
      6. Mix in some hearty veggies. ...
      7. Stir in some yogurt. ...
      8. Top it off with eggs.
      Feb 6, 2024

      Is it okay to eat oatmeal everyday? ›

      This suggests oats can be consumed every day. However, since oats are high in fiber, you may notice changes in your stool's appearance and the frequency at which you poop. Consuming an excess amount of oats may also lead to decreased nutrient absorption.

      Why do people put cinnamon in oatmeal? ›

      Provides sustained energy: Oatmeal is a complex carbohydrate that provides a sustained release of energy throughout the day. The addition of honey and cinnamon can also help regulate blood sugar levels and prevent energy crashes.

      What are the healthiest spices for oatmeal? ›

      She recommends including spices, such as cinnamon, paprika, black pepper, vanilla, ginger, cayenne, and apple pie spice. These spices can transform a standard oatmeal and offer both sweet and savory flavor options for a healthy oatmeal recipe.

      What is the healthiest oatmeal to buy? ›

      Steel-cut oats are best and healthiest type of oats, according to Chawla. That's because they don't go through much processing. This type of oats contains huge amount of fiber, has lower GI so it is suitable for stabilising blood sugar levels and aids in metabolism and weight management.

      Is 2 cups of oatmeal too much? ›

      The bottom line. The general oatmeal serving size is around half a cup of uncooked oats or one cup of cooked oatmeal. A serving of oats provides a variety of important nutrients, including protein, vitamins, and minerals.

      What is the best oatmeal for weight loss? ›

      If you want to lose weight sustainably, try making oatmeal with steel-cut or rolled oats, Nikolakopoulos says. "Steel-cut oats can absorb more water than instant oats, and they're also superior to instant oatmeal because they are less processed and have a better nutrient profile,” she says.

      What is the healthiest way to sweeten oatmeal? ›

      8 Healthy Ways To Sweeten Oatmeal
      1. Banana. Banana is my favorite way to sweeten oatmeal. ...
      2. Nut Butter. Adding a scoop of creamy nut butter is now a non-negotiable as it adds healthy fats and protein and increases satiety! ...
      3. Flavored Nuts & Seeds. ...
      4. Dried Fruit. ...
      5. Berries. ...
      6. Maple Syrup. ...
      7. Dates. ...
      8. Jams.
      Mar 27, 2023

      Is it okay to put sugar in oatmeal for weight loss? ›

      If you are on weight loss journey then yes you should eat oats without sugar as sugars are empty calories adding to your diet without providing any goodness of nutrients.

      What is the fastest way to eat oats to lose weight? ›

      Phase 1: Eat oatmeal for three meals for one week. Eat whole oats instead of instant oats. You can add some fruits to oats during this phase. Phase 2: During the second week, you need to eat oats for at least one or two meals in a day with healthy low-fat options for the rest of the meals.

      How to use Quaker oats for weight loss? ›

      Oats are a popular breakfast food around the world. They are easy to cook and also incredibly versatile. You can use them in smoothies, milkshakes, porridges and even in desserts like cake, cupcakes, muffins and cookies. Oats come with a number of health benefits, weight loss included.

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