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    How to Make Gut Healthy Oatmeal

    Published: Nov 22, 2019 · Modified: Feb 24, 2025

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    Oatmeal is one of those breakfasts you tend to forget about for awhile. Then you realize, WOW, these are so easy to make and so nutritious!

    Want a simple gut healthy way to start your day? Try my Homemade Bone Broth! Bone broth is packed with collagen, amino acids, and minerals that help repair the gut lining and support digestion, making it one of the gut healthiest things to drink first thing in the morning!

    What makes oatmeal so healthy?

    Whether it is the rolled oats, the steel cut, or the quick oats you are getting FIBER! Fiber is KEY to good gut health. Read my post about foods that are good for your gut health.

    Now, you've probably heard that certain types of oats are better than others. But, that depends on what your goal is. Yes, steel cut oats have LOADS more fiber. However, those extra fibers do make them a little harder for your gut to break down. If your gut is in the healing process, you may want to go for rolled or quick oats. Rolled and quick oats still have a lot of fiber and are great options!

    Step 1: make your base

    All you have to do is to combine your oats of choice with your milk of choice! I like to use soy milk or flax milk. These are both good options for plant based milks with protein. But, you can use what ever kind of milk you prefer!

    You'll cook your oats in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. If you like a thinner texture, add more liquid. The recommended cooking time is usually on the package of oats.

    Step 2: Top your oats

    I love to use colorful fresh fruit as my toppings. Peanut butter and dark chocolate are always a good option on warm oats too. You can use your favorite fruits and toppings!

    It is good to choose the most unrefined ingredients as your toppings. Some nut butters have added oils and sugars, so make sure to check the ingredient label! Nut butters can be a great source of healthy fats to keep your brain functioning and your gut healthy!

    Love dessert for breakfast? Try these Healthy Breakfast Recipes next!

    • Instant Pot Steel Cut Oatmeal
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    oatmeal topped with bananas, chia seeds, coconut flakes, and raspberries

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    Easy and Delicious Classic Oatmeal

    I love a classic bowl of oats. You can top it with whatever you like and it’s always so filling. Oats are so easy to make ahead into overnight oats too! I love to bring the oats in a glass container to work with me on busy mornings when I can’t seem to get up after the alarm clock rings for the first time.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 person

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup rolled oats
    • 1 cup flax milk
    • 1 cup water
    • Topped with:
    • 1 Banana
    • ½ dark chocolate protein bar
    • 1 tablespoon Cacao nibs
    • 1 tablespoon Coconut flakes
    • 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
    • ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
    • ¼ cup raspberries
    • 1 tablespoon peanut butter

    Instructions
     

    • In a pan over medium heat combine the oats and milk/water until thick and bubbly.
    • Remove from heat and pour into a bowl or container. Top with all of your favorite toppings and enjoy warm!

    Notes

    If you're making these the night ahead, just combine all into a glass container and put in the fridge. The next morning, you can heat this up in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. It makes a quick and easy breakfast! 
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