Oatmeal is a breakfast food that can be eaten warm or cold. It can be made in a variety of ways, and many variations exist on the internet. Oatmeal has been around for centuries, and it is a hearty meal that people have enjoyed over that time. That being said, sometimes if people keep preparing it the same way, then it can become fairly bland. 

In the morning, you might be tempted to whip out the microwave and heat up your oatmeal but if you're looking for a more wholesome breakfast, try making your own oatmeal recipe. There are many delicious variations on this classic breakfast food, like adding sunflower seeds or dried cranberries to make a healthy and nutritional start to your day. In this article, we will give you some delicious oatmeal recipes. 

Apple Oatmeal

Short, sweet, and to the point. This breakfast recipe can be made by anyone as a quick breakfast meal. It is a healthier alternative to most breakfast cereal, which is packed with added sugar.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup chopped fresh apples
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup apple cider
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Start by melting the butter in a saucepan. Next, add your apples and brown sugar. Once cooked, add the oats, wet ingredients, and spices. Cook until oatmeal is creamy and thick.

Blueberry-Banana Overnight Oats

Not enough time in the morning to make a scrumptious breakfast? No worries. This recipe is both healthy and quick to make overnight for a good morning meal. This delicious and refreshing granola recipe is perfect for breakfast or even a light snack.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup old-fashioned oats
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• ½ mashed banana
• ½ tablespoon chia seeds
• ½ cup fresh blueberries
• Pinch of salt
• ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk beverage
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened flaked coconut (Optional)

All you need to do for this recipe is combine all ingredients in a mason jar and stir. The contents will be ready to eat the next day.

Overnight Baked Oatmeal

Overnight Baked Oatmeal is delicious and simple to make. It is a baked recipe that takes a little longer to make but is just as delicious as any other oatmeal recipe, especially when you're preparing for a big day at work or a big project at home. This recipe is perfect for large families.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 2 large eggs
• 3 cups milk
• 1/4 cup dried cherries
• 1/4 cup dried blueberries
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt

In a large bowl, whisk the ingredients together. Add the oats, blueberries, and cherries last. Transfer that mixture over to an 8-inch square baking dish. Once cool, cover with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees when you're ready to bake. Stir the ingredients again and top with sliced almonds. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until golden brown.