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There's no need to start your day with a plain bowl of oatmeal. With these delicious oatmeal recipes, you'll never get bored of eating your daily dose of whole grains. We've got some sweet and savory takes on oatmeal breakfast recipes including baked oatmeal recipes, slow cooker oatmeal, and more. Of course, there are tons of delicious toppers and swirl-ins to keep the flavors and textures exciting.
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Cranberry-Maple Oatmeal with Pears
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This whole-grain mix of steel-cut oats, cracked wheat, brown rice, barley, millet, and cornmeal adds plenty of nutrients (and variety) to your usual breakfast. Add in dried fruit, ginger, cinnamon, vanilla, and toasted pecans for a pleasant crunch and extra flavor.
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