▲Add some green sweetness to your oatmeal. Grated carrots are also a good alternative.

▲Pick your favorite flavor and add it to your oats. Go for the 100% fruit ones, without any additives such as sugar or artificial sweeteners.

▲Just open a tea bag and mix it into your oatmeal. The blend of black tea, cloves, ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon, will give your oats a warm flavor.

▲For a more decadent touch, add a few sauteed bananas to your oats.

▲Stir them into your oatmeal instead of sprinkling them on top. This way, the seeds will thicken the meal.

▲A great way to use leftovers and pack your oatmeal with nutrient-dense ingredients.

▲Many people use raisins, but cherries can also be a great oatmeal topping.

▲Low in calories and rich in antioxidants, matcha powder will give your oatmeal a distinctive flavor.

▲Naturally high in protein, hemp seeds can be a nice little extra on top of your oats.

▲Imagine having a warm bowl of oatmeal with these on a cold winter morning.

▲Add a tropical touch to your oatmeal with dried pineapple.

▲Oats on oats? Why not? They're crunchy and delicious.

▲With skin on or blanched, the choice is yours. Almonds pack a good amount of protein and healthy fats.

▲You might not find this in every supermarket if you don't live in North America, but if you can buy it, it's definitely worth a try.

▲Canned versions work best, but you can cook some and freeze it.

▲Pop them into the microwave for a bit and you'll get sweet, juicy berries on your warm oats.

▲If you're more into savory oats, eggs can work great!

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A classic that also goes really well with oats.

▲Spicy savory oats, anyone? Well, here's an unusual, yet tasty, combo.

▲Buy a bag of shelled unsalted pistachios and add a bit of nutty crunch to your oatmeal.

▲You can cut them in half of chop them, so they'll become easier to mix.

▲A spoon of peanut butter makes your oatmeal deliciously nutty and gooey.

▲Keep the skin on for some extra antioxidants and vitamin C.

▲A few banana slices are enough to make your oatmeal taste sweet. Don't need a whole banana? Freeze the rest and you can use it next time.

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Add hulled sunflower seeds to your oatmeal. Choose unsalted and dry-roasted versions.

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Indulge without the guilt. A few shavings of dark chocolate on your oatmeal will taste amazing.

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Biting these are fun on their own. Add them to oatmeal and enjoy the mix of flavors.

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If you're just looking to add a bit of flavor, almond extract is a great option that will give your oats a nutty flavor.

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Drizzling some honey on top of your oatmeal will give it all the sweetness you need.

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Oatmeal is a breakfast classic and we absolutely love it. Low in sugar, and packed with slow-releasing carbohydrates, fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals, it's one of the healthiest options we can have.

Classic porridge, however, can be a bit bland and not to everyone's taste. The solution? Oatmeal toppings.

Some ingredients will not only give your oats some flavor, but they will also add to its nutritional value. In this gallery, you'll find a selection of tasty and healthy oatmeal toppings, from sweet to savory.

Click through and take your oatmeal to the next level today!

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An alternative to dairy. Unsweetened vanilla soy milk is a great option.