Healthy Oatmeal Toppings
Boost your health with one of my 4 Nutritious Oatmeal Toppings Combinations. These variations take less than 5 minutes to prepare and are rich in protein, fiber, and antioxidants.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 191kcal
Ingredients
Pistachio Date Orange:
- 1 Medjool date soaked for 10 minutes in warm water, and pitted
- 1 ½ tablespoons raw pistachios
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
Walnut Date Cinnamon:
- 1 Medjool date soaked for 10 minutes in warm water, and pitted
- 2 tablespoons raw walnut pieces
- 1 tablespoon barberries
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of cloves
Spiced Seed Crunch:
- 1 Medjool date soaked for 10 minutes in warm water, and pitted
- 1 tablespoon raw sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of cloves
Indian-Spiced Cashew Crunch
- 1 Medjool date soaked for 10 minutes in warm water, and pitted
- 2 tablespoons raw cashews
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Chop: Transfer the date and nuts or seeds to the cutting board, Chop using a sharp chef’s knife until finely chopped.
- Combine: Transfer to a storage container and add the spices. Mix to combine.
- Storage: Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 7 days.
- For serving: Add the tahini and non-dairy milk for serving, if using.
Notes
- Nuts do NOT need to be soaked to optimize health benefits. There is no evidence to support this claim.
- The nutrition information is for the Walnut Date Topping.
- See the blog post for detailed storage tips and substitutions.
Nutrition
Serving: 4g | Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 0.2mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
