Oatmeal is one of the great underrated foods for athletes, whether you’re a runner, a weightlifter, or just somebody who wants a filling breakfast before hitting the gym. If you want more whole grains or fiber in your diet, congrats—oats have plenty. If you need carbs to fuel you, oats come through there, as well. And if you want something that will satisfy you all morning, oats are particularly good at that.
And all of that is before you even consider what toppings to add. Oats are the perfect palette for adding more components: fats, proteins, and fruit all fit in beautifully, and the grain lends itself well to a variety of flavor profiles. Let’s dig in.