Not only is oatmeal sexy again, but serve it up savory to make it the hottest bowl in town. Savory oatmeal's been popping up everywhere, whether it's Asian-inflected scallions and soy sauce, sharp gorgonzola and walnuts, or Cameron Diaz's leek, butter, and ponzu version. Not convinced yet? For your next breakfast, dare to try oatmeal in both sweet and sugar-free applications, taking the time to Read more

FitSugar reader healthydiva loves starting her day with oatmeal. She posted this recipe for overnight oat smash in the Healthy Recipe Group. A healthy oat-licious way to start the day! See the recipe when you read more Read more

There are certain recipes that every baking enthusiast should master. In my head, I have an imaginary list of these dishes. It's divided into categories and under the cookies subtitle, you will find oatmeal raisin cookies. Since this recipe was not checked off, I recently decided to make them. After researching recipes, I selected Ina Garten's variation with pecans. Over 50 people have raved Read more

This post comes from OnSugar blog Sophie's Sweeties. I love oatmeal and all of its carby goodness. Hopefully you do too because I have a lot of oatmeal recipes to post. This is my latest oatmeal concoction, and it is fabulous. Ingredients: 1/4 cup oatmeal (I used Coach's Oats) 1 & 1/2 cups brewed chai (I used Tazo, but any kind will do) 1/2 mashed banana 1 Splenda packet almonds, raisins, Read more

This weekend, why not celebrate Earth Day by doing something good for your community? I'm heading to the beach for a local cleanup organized by a friend, and I plan on surprising the other volunteers with a picnic lunch. Hearty turkey sandwiches and healthy asparagus and mushroom salad are on the menu. To keep up with the figure-friendly theme, I"ll offer homemade chocolate chip granola bars for Read more

Need a little extra fiber and protein? Then reach for some oats. You can make oatmeal, use them to make cookies, add them to smoothies to thicken them up, or grind them to make flour. There are a few different kinds of oats, so how do you know which to choose? Check out the chart below. Steel cut oats Old-fashioned oats Quick oats Description Also called Irish or Scotch oats, these are Read more

My guy and I are both big fans of oatmeal for breakfast, and on a recent morning, the two of us got into a discussion about the differences between old-fashioned oatmeal, quick-cooking oats, instant oatmeal, and steel-cut oatmeal — all of which are in our pantry. What makes each one distinctive? And do they all have the same nutritional value? All types of oatmeal are made from groats, or Read more

I've 'fessed up to eating the same thing for breakfast every day: cereal and fruit with milk or yogurt. But lately, with all the delicious berries in season, I've been cutting down on the grains and loading up on fruit. Hence, my latest healthy eating tip: treat your grains as a topping for your fruit and yogurt. Rather than load up on granola, which can be high in sugar and fat, use plain Read more