Written By Rachel Tumbleson Some view oatmeal as a boring bowl of sludge. However, in my mind, oats are a blank canvas that are waiting to be transformed into a magical creation. If you have never been a fan of oatmeal or are bored of the same old, I challenge you to keep reading to spice up your morning bowl of oats. Sweeteners - There is a very delicate balance when sweetening oatmeal. At one end of the spectrum is plain oatmeal and at the far other end are the heavily sweetened instant packages. If you are anything like me, you prefer if the oatmeal which falls right in the middle. My number one hack for natural sweetener is a mashed banana. It is a double win because you will be incorporating fruit into your diet, while getting a finished product similar in taste to banana bread. My second favorite sweetener hack is cinnamon. Not only does cinnamon have multiple health benefits, it is a sugar free way to make the oatmeal taste sweeter. Texture - Remember that time when you opened up the dining hall oatmeal lid to reveal something that looked more like soup? I am 100% a fan of thick oatmeal so that is always a sad sight to me. The primary secret to making a thicker bowl of oatmeal is to reduce the amount of liquid and cook it for a longer period of time. Another thickening hack is to add egg whites. This makes your oatmeal fluffy while also adding some protein which will allow you to feel full for longer. At the least, I would like to encourage you to use milk or a milk substitute, in place of water, for a creamier creation. Bonus - If you are interested in incorporating more vegetables into your diet, try adding some shredded zucchini! It sounds super weird at first, but it barely has any taste and adds lots of volume. Peanut butter is another of my favorite bonus items. The trick to adding peanut butter is to leave it in a blob rather than stirring it in. If you allow the blob to melt and spread on its own the flavor does not get lost. As the weather gets colder outside and you are looking for something warm and nourishing to eat, I hope you will consider some of these hacks to make yourself a magical bowl of oatmeal.
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