Crumbleheads, we need to talk.
Oatmeal is not boring. It is bored.
Neglected. Over-sweetened. Understimulated. And above all, tragically under-salted.
Let us correct that.
The humble bowl of oats—especially Uncle Crumbles Quick Oats, with their streamlined prep and subtle grainy charm—is perhaps the most versatile edible in your kitchen. While many take it in a sweet direction (we’ll get there), we begin today where others fear to tread: savory oatmeal.
Seriously Savory:
Because oats, like rice, are a blank canvas. Mild. Mellow. Eager to soak up whatever flavor you throw at them. And unlike risotto or mashed potatoes, oats cook in minutes, not eons. Uncle Crumbles Quick Oats are soft, hearty, and ready in the blink of an eye. Perhaps it’s time to ditch the maple syrup. Embrace oatmeal for dinner. Oatmeal for lunch. Oatmeal that breaks with tradition.
Savory Oatmeal Ideas to Wake Up Your Taste Buds:
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The Egg-and-Greens Classic
Stir oats with a pinch of salt and a splash of olive oil. Top with a jammy egg, sautéed spinach, and a dash of chili crisp. -
The Oat-So-Fancy Caprese
Mix oats with a little pesto, then add halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and a balsamic drizzle. -
The Brunch Bowl
Stir in cheddar, fold in leftover bacon bits, top with avocado and green onions. Maybe even a dash of hot sauce if the spirits allow. -
The Miso Mushroom Dream
Cook your oats in broth instead of water, then stir in a spoonful of white miso paste, sautéed mushrooms, and toasted sesame oil. -
The Everything Bagel Remix
Add a swirl of cream cheese and a hefty shake of everything bagel seasoning. Top with cucumber slices and smoked salmon if you're feeling indulgent.
Thinking Oatside the Box:
Savory not your style? We’ve still got you covered. Here are some 15-second oatmeal upgrades straight from Uncle Crumbles’ granolaboratory:
- Turmeric + Tahini: Golden and earthy, with a nutty bite.
- Almond Butter + Espresso: Like a breakfast latte you can chew.
- Frozen Cherries + Crushed Pistachios: Juicy and crunchy, hot and cold. A land of contrasts.
- Salt + Olive Oil: It works. It really, really works.
Final Thoughts from Uncle Crumbles:
Oatmeal doesn’t care when you eat it. It doesn’t care what you top it with. It just wants to help. That’s the Uncle Crumbles way: warm, simple, and infinitely innovative.
Next time someone says oatmeal is boring, make them a bowl with goat cheese and rosemary. Or cherries and black pepper. Or peanut butter and curry powder. Then sit quietly and watch them rethink breakfast.
And possibly their entire life.
