National Oatmeal Day is the perfect excuse to slow down and start your morning with something warm, creamy, and comforting. From pumpkin-spiced oats to cinnamon-apple classics and even savory versions with smoked gouda, these cozy bowls make chilly mornings feel a little brighter. Whether you’re meal-prepping for the week or savoring a slow Saturday breakfast, these 17 recipes prove that oatmeal can be anything but boring. Grab a spoon—it’s officially oatmeal season.

Warm and Cozy Pumpkin Oatmeal

Warm and Cozy Pumpkin Oatmeal. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Pumpkin oatmeal is a cozy, fall-inspired breakfast that fills your kitchen with the comforting aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s warm, hearty, and ready in minutes—perfect for crisp mornings.
Get the Recipe: Warm and Cozy Pumpkin Oatmeal

Easy Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Topping

Easy Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Topping. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Warm apple crisp features tender spiced apples beneath a buttery oat topping for a cozy dessert that’s perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Get the Recipe: Easy Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Topping

How to Make Oatmeal from Scratch

How to Make Oatmeal from Scratch. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Make perfect stovetop oatmeal in just seven minutes with this simple, customizable method that’s great for beginners and busy mornings alike.
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Brennan’s Oatmeal Custard

Brennan’s Oatmeal Custard. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

Brennan’s baked oatmeal custard is a warm, comforting breakfast dish that’s creamy, lightly sweet, and perfect for a cozy start to your day.
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McDonalds Fruit and Maple Oatmeal

McDonalds Fruit and Maple Oatmeal. Photo credit: CopyKat Recipes.

McDonald’s Fruit and Maple Oatmeal is a creamy, lightly sweetened breakfast topped with apples, raisins, and cranberries—a quick and healthy morning favorite.
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Smoked Gouda Savory Oatmeal with Apples, Prosciutto and Arugula

Smoked Gouda Savory Oatmeal with Apples, Prosciutto and Arugula. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

Savory oatmeal gets a gourmet upgrade with smoked gouda, crisp apples, prosciutto, and arugula for a hearty, flavorful twist on a breakfast classic.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Gouda Savory Oatmeal with Apples, Prosciutto and Arugula

Chocolate Cherry Steel Cut Oatmeal

Chocolate Cherry Steel Cut Oatmeal. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

This slow cooker chocolate cherry steel cut oatmeal cooks overnight, so a warm, comforting bowl is ready when you wake up. It’s a rich and hearty breakfast that makes mornings easier and more delicious.
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Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl – Easy with Delicious Toppings

Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl – Easy with Delicious Toppings. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

An oatmeal breakfast bowl is a versatile and satisfying way to start your day. Once you learn the basics, you can mix and match toppings to create endless flavor combinations.
Get the Recipe: Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl – Easy with Delicious Toppings

Chocolate Cherry Steel Cut Oatmeal

Chocolate Cherry Steel Cut Oatmeal. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Wake up to a bowl of slow cooker chocolate cherry steel cut oatmeal—rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. This comforting breakfast simmers overnight so it’s ready when you are.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Steel Cut Oatmeal

Crock Pot Oatmeal

Crock Pot Oatmeal. Photo credit: Walking On Sunshine Recipes.

This Crock Pot oatmeal cooks overnight into a warm, creamy bowl of comfort. Made with oats, milk, cinnamon, and your choice of toppings, it’s a simple and satisfying way to start the day.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Oatmeal

Spiced Pear Oatmeal

Spiced Pear Oatmeal. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Spiced pear oatmeal is cozy and fragrant, with cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg, all topped with maple-caramelized pears for an extra comforting breakfast.
Get the Recipe: Spiced Pear Oatmeal

Apple Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Apple Carrot Cake Oatmeal. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Carrot cake oatmeal gets a fall twist with apple butter and fresh apples, then finished with a dollop of apple butter mascarpone—perfect for a cozy morning meal.
Get the Recipe: Apple Carrot Cake Oatmeal

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Apple cinnamon oatmeal is a breakfast classic made even better with spiced cooked apples, maple syrup–sautéed slices, and chopped pecans for a warm and creamy dish.
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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal. Photo credit: Stetted.

This quick apple cinnamon oatmeal comes together in under 30 minutes and delivers cozy flavor with tender apples and warm spices—ideal for chilly mornings or meal prep.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Green Oatmeal

Green Oatmeal. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

These no-dye green oats are made with spinach, banana, oats, and milk for a wholesome breakfast that sneaks in veggies without compromising flavor.
Get the Recipe: Green Oatmeal

Strawberry Oatmeal

Strawberry Oatmeal. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

This creamy stovetop strawberry oatmeal is naturally flavored with real strawberries and makes a delicious, meal-prep-friendly breakfast for busy mornings.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Oatmeal

Gingerbread Oatmeal

Gingerbread Oatmeal. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Gingerbread steel cut oats are spiced with molasses, cinnamon, and ginger for a cozy, holiday-inspired breakfast that’s too good not to enjoy year-round.
Get the Recipe: Gingerbread Oatmeal

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