Healthy Gluten Free Oatmeal Toppings

Oats are a nutrient-dense and filling way to start your day.  They can be made quickly and easily in the microwave and topped with lots of healthy toppings.  Put together some of your favorite topping combos and eat oatmeal with me!  {gluten free}

Breakfast is the first chance you have to start the day off right and get nutrition to fuel your body, mind, and soul for an entire day. Sounds hokey but it's true.  Oats are a satisfying and filling healthy grain that will keep you full until lunch.  (I also think making your bed first thing sets you off on the right foot.  Do you guys make your bed every day?)

So let's get our day started off right, shall we?  First, make your bed, then eat your oats!  🥰

Are oats gluten free?  Yes, they are if you buy the certified gluten free version so make sure you read the fine print on the packages.  I prefer Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Oats.  

Jump to:

• Health benefits of oats (USDA)
• Instructions
• The ultimate list of healthy oatmeal toppings
• Overnight oats recipes
• Oatmeal in the Microwave

Oatmeal can be tricky for people who have celiac disease because they are often made in plants that process other gluten-containing grains.  If you just have gluten intolerance you can usually handle oatmeal with no problems.  If you have celiac disease make sure you get certified gluten free oats. 

Health benefits of oats (USDA)

• 1/2 cup of oats contains 150 calories
• 5 grams of protein
• 2.5 grams of fat
• 4 grams of fiber (soluble fiber can help reduce cholesterol)
• 1 gram of sugar
• contains manganese, phosphorous and magnesium
• contains vitamin B and antioxidants

Instructions

I prefer making my oatmeal in the microwave because it's fast and produces a nice consistency. 

• Add 1/2 cup gluten free instant oats to a bowl with about 1/2-3/4 a cup of water and a dash of salt. (Don't skip the salt it makes it so tasty!)
• Cook for 1 minute in the microwave and stir.
• I like to add Califia plain almond milk until I get my desired consistency.
• Then... the BEST part... the toppings! 

If you prefer, you can easily meal prep these by making a double or triple batch and storing them in glass jars.  In the morning, pull them out of the refrigerator and top with all the goodness.  I like to eat mine chilled but you could also take the chill off by heating in the microwave for 30 seconds.

The ultimate list of healthy oatmeal toppings

• pistachios
• almonds
• peanuts
• pecans
• walnuts
• macadamia nuts
• raspberries
• blueberries
• strawberries
• blackberries
• pomegranate arils
• fresh or frozen cherries
• banana slices
• chopped apples
• chopped pears
• chopped peaches
• cranberries
• raisins
• dried apricots (watch the sugar content on dried fruits)
• dried apples
• dried blueberries
• flaked or shredded coconut
• almond butter (melt in the microwave for 30 seconds and drizzle over top)
• peanut butter
• cashew butter
• pumpkin seeds
• flaxseeds
• chia seeds 
• hemp seeds
• sesame seeds
• sunflower seeds
• yogurt
• cottage cheese
• cocoa powder
• spices - cinnamon, nutmeg
• drizzle of honey
• a drizzle of maple syrup
• protein powder

Overnight oats recipes

• Healthy Overnight Oats
• Cranberry Chocolate Overnight Oats
• Apple Pie Overnight Oats
• Overnight Pumpkin Oats with Chocolate
• Overnight Chocolate Protein Oatmeal Bowl