Homemade Oatmeal - Six Ways

rolled old-fashioned oats (, gluten-free as necessary)

liquid (water, almond milk etc)

Himalayan sea salt

optional sweetener of choice (maple syrup, honey, coconut sugar, stevia, erythritol etc.)

maple syrup (honey or low carb liquid sweetener (if desired))

cocoa powder

unsweetened shredded coconut (plus more for topping)

slivered or sliced almonds

melted chocolate (, for topping (optional))

chopped apples (I used gala)

ground cinnamon

maple syrup honey or low carb liquid sweetener (optional)

drizzled almond butter or date caramel (, for topping (optional))

canned light coconut milk (in place of 2% milk listed)

well ripened banana (mashed well)

shredded coconut

coconut extract

packed brown sugar (or to taste)

chopped mixed unsalted nuts

almond butter or date caramel (, for topping (optional))

vanilla extract

almond butter (, plus more for topping if desired)

maple syrup (honey or low carb liquid sweetener)

fresh blueberries plus more for toppings

coconut sugar (, honey or low carb sweetener, optional)

pure vanilla extract

strawberry or raspberry (preserves, jam or jelly (homemade or favorite brand))

smooth or crunchy peanut butter (plus more for topping)

freeze-dried strawberries for topping (, optional)

chopped peanuts for topping (, optional)

chopped strawberries (plus extra slices for topping, if desired)

maple syrup (honey or low carb liquid sweetener)

pure vanilla extract

slices freeze-dried strawberries (optional for topping)

melted chocolate (for topping (optional))