60+ Oatmeal Toppings (From Sweet to Savory and All Tasty)
These oatmeal toppings can load up your bowl with plenty of flavor. Whether it’s for breakfast or dinner, there’s so much you can do with a hearty bowl of oatmeal.
Need some morning inspiration or fancy a food challenge? I’ve put these toppings on a printable you can download and print.
Also, feel free to try some of my delicious oatmeal recipes. Some of my breakfast favorites include blueberry oatmeal, strawberry, mango and coconut, and banana hazelnut chocolate oatmeal.
Popular Oatmeal Toppings
Don’t want to be too creative? These are popular oatmeal toppings that many people love. To keep things simple, and yummy, this is a great place to start.
- Fresh or Dried Fruit (see separate section for ideas)
- Fresh or Dried Berries (see separate section for ideas)
- Nuts (see separate section for ideas)
- Nut Butters (peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, hazelnut butter)
- Honey or Other Sweeteners (see separate section for ideas)
- Granola and Other Crunchy Toppings (wafer bits, crushed oreos, shortbread cookies)
- Desiccated or Shredded Coconut
- Yogurt
- Chopped Chocolate
- Nutella
Fruit and Berries
Fruit (and berries) go hand-in-hand with oatmeal. You can either slice up some of these fruit in the morning, or, if pushed for time, use dried fruit.
- Apples
- Apricots
- Bananas
- Cherries
- Dragon Fruit/Pitaya
- Figs
- Kiwi
- Mangoes
- Melon
- Nectarines
- Papaya
- Persimmons
- Pears
- Peaches
- Pineapple
- Pomegranate
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
Nuts & Seeds
Add some crunch and nutty, savory flavors with these nuts and seeds. All you need is a handful to take your oatmeal to the next level.
- Almonds
- Brazil Nuts
- Cashews
- Hazelnuts
- Pecans
- Macadamia Nuts
- Pistachios
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Sunflower Seeds
- Chia seeds
Sweeteners
If you like your breakfasts sweet, these can make for a really tasty oatmeal. Some of these you can even use to make an oatmeal for dessert.
- Honey
- Maple Syrup
- Agave Syrup
- Caramel
- Brown Sugar
- Condensed Milk
- Dulce de Leche
- Molasses
- Mini Marshmallows
- Chocolate Sauce
Spices
Spices are a great way to add some subtle yet wonderful flavors to oatmeal. If you’re pushed for time in the morning, you should be able to find most of these in dried or powder form at your local supermarket. You can sprinkle some on in a matter of seconds.
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Vanilla
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Ginger
- Cardamom
- Cocoa Powder
- Allspice
- Cloves
- Star Anise
Savory Oatmeal Toppings
While I’m personally not a fan of savory oatmeal, many in my family are. And there are also many options for savory oatmeal toppings, including:
- Eggs (Poached or Fried)
- Sriracha or Hot Sauce
- Caramelized Onions
- Salted Butter
- Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- Parmesan (my mom loves this topping on oatmeal!)
- Goat Cheese
- Feta
- Pesto
- Sundried Tomatoes
- Ham
- Sausage
- Bacon
- Sea salt flakes
- Chives
What’s your absolutely favorite oatmeal topping? Let me know in the comments. I hope this list helped you discover some brand-new favorites.
Use the form below to get my oatmeal toppings list for free. You can laminate it, stick it to the refrigerator door, and use it for quick ideas. If you’re feeling adventurous, why not give them all a try!
