This document provides suggestions for customizing oatmeal by adding various ingredients like dairy, fruits, nuts, seeds, and flavorings. It notes that whole grains, dairy alternatives, nuts, and seeds provide important nutrients. A variety of options are listed for customizing oatmeal, from quick oats to steel-cut oats to rolled oats, as well as yogurt, milk, nuts, dried or fresh fruits, and flavorings like cinnamon or cocoa powder.

1. SEEDS
BUILD YOUR OWN
OATMEAL
Dairy
Oat
Fruit
Flavoring
Whole grains provide fiber, prebiotics, vitamins, minerals & more.
These oats differ in processing & therefore have different cooking times.
Make sure you read the label before preparing.
Dairy & fortified alternatives provide calcium & vitamin D to support bone health.
Nuts & seeds are good sources of protein & healthy fats.
Try these healthy add-ins to satisfy your sweet tooth & provide flavor.
Fruits provide many vitamins, minerals & antioxidants.
QUICK OATS
YOGURT
NUTS
DRIED
CINNAMON
MILK SOY MILK
STEEL-CUT OATS ROLLED OATS
A little goes a long way!
Sprinkle on top of your oatmeal or add while cooking.
Add for a crunchy or creamy addition to help you stay full longer.
Choose Greek yogurt, regular yogurt or your favorite milk option.
COCONUT COCOA
POWDER
choose a...
NUT BUTTERS
Protein
FRESH
Choose dried, canned or fresh fruit for a boost of sweetness and nutrients!
(health) BENEFITS
Oatmeal doesn't have to be boring. Jazz it up with these
additions! Start your day off right with a variety of
healthy nutrients.
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