Oatmeal is one of our go-to breakfast dishes because it’s easy to make and you can customize it to your taste. Sweet or savory, oatmeal is a staple that will keep you feeling full for hours. But fruits, nut butter, seeds, nuts, chocolate chips, and coconut flakes aren’t the only secret to a delicious bowl of oats. Here’s how to make oatmeal taste even better.
It’s actually really simple—just toast the raw oats. Toasting the oats adds a caramel-like flavor and it makes them richer and more complex, without having to add tons of additional toppings. Just heat a skillet over medium-high heat and toss in your raw oats, toasting them for several minutes. Make sure you keep an eye on the oats and stir them frequently so they don’t burn. When they look slightly browned and have a butterscotch-scent, they’re ready. Then just make the oatmeal as you usually would. We’re sure you’ll taste the difference!
And this hack isn’t just good for oatmeal—you can use these delicious toasted oats in any recipe that has oats in it like yogurt parfaits, oatmeal cookies, breakfast bars, and granola. Are you ready to give it a try?
