"This is a Sweet JOYFUL way to start your day. Its a basic cocoa flavored granola with protein powder for added nutrition."

"This is kind of like a super delicious homemade Cream of Wheat style hot cereal - but with all the goodness of oat bran."

"You can substitute the apricots with any dried fruit you like. You can also do half milk and half water for creamier oatmeal. Enjoy!"

"You can replace the apples with equal an equal amount of blueberries or other fruit."

"Good served with tofu milk or hot applesauce. I sometimes replace the walnuts with chopped pecans."

"A super way to get extra omega-3 fatty acids in your diet (from the walnut oil and flax seeds) not to mention fiber, vitamins and minerals!"

"A healthy, no-sugar-added oatmeal recipe with lots of fruit and yumminess! Also has no cholesterol or bad fats."

"Invented this one morning. It's mouth-watering! Plus you get wheat germ for added nutrition."

"This is a baked oatmeal with a lot of sweet banana flavor. It takes about 5 minutes to prepare and about 30 minutes to cook."

"Sometimes I'll use a combination of dates, raisins and dried cranberries for a different variation."

"Serve with a little milk on top for a creamier texture and taste."

"A fast and filling healthy breakfast to start the day right."

"If you need to toast your own wheat germ, just heat it in a skillet over medium-high heat - stirring often - until it smells toasty."

"I make a batch and this is my breakfast for the week. It can be a very low fat and low cholesterol meal. It also freezes very well."

"Who can resist this cinamonny maple flavor? It's great and I have it every morning!"

"Any fruit at all can be used in this recipe. Also, you could try using orange or pineapple juice for a more tropical muesli."

"You can replace the apricots with an equal amount of another dried fruit if you want to experiment."

"I first learned about this recipe while at a surf camp on the southern most tip of Java Indonesia in 1985, I modified it a little. Instead of oatmeal they used yogurt."

"Have a great breakfast!!!"

"A comforting cross between oatmeal and rice pudding. The egg adds a light custard flavor, but can be skipped if desired. This is a fun recipe to experiment with."

"This hot cereal recipe is delicious. It should win over most oatmeal fans. I hope you like it."

"Nutritious, delicious and easy to make. Homemade oatmeal in less than 10 minutes."

"Tastes just like a delicious no bake cookie. Even better after being refrigerated."

"Serve warm with non-dairy milk. Garnish with whole almonds for a festive breakfast. Can be made the day before and re-warmed."

"Add skim-milk for a creamier consistency... Yum-o!"

"Just an easy recipe for from-scratch oatmeal. Make sure to use quick oats. Old Fashioned oats will require more cooking time... consult the package label for instructions."

"This is an easy healthy start for one person and can be easily adjusted for more by following direction on box. I use a heavy one quart tri-clad pan with good fitting cover. "

"For an extra coconut kick, top each serving with a sprinkle of sweetened shredded coconut."

"Any dried fruit can replace the cranberries. This is just my favorite version."

"Each serving has about 350 calories. But if you're not on a diet, I really recommend adding 1 Tablespoon of vanilla icecream or coolwhip for the perfect final touch."

"I have this every morning for my breakfast. It is satisfying, healthy and delicious!"

"So simple. So healthy. I love my crockpot!"

"Tastes just like banana bread! For an interesting brunch idea - this is excellent with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!"

"This is very filling and warms you up on a cold day!"

"Have a great breakfast!!!"

"Try this with any fruit juice, apple and orange are my favorites."

"Have a great breakfast!!!"

"This recipe will make 6 cups of oatmeal. It makes a great breakfast on a chilly morning with a refreshing glass of orange juice."

"This is a GREAT way to cut down on the sugar that's in those instant oatmeal packets. You can package it up into individual serving sizes in plastic ziploc snack bags! Great to take to the office or for kids to make!"

"A healthy oatmeal with the delicious taste of roasted nuts and honey. You can use any nut or mix of nuts that you like."

"For more low-carb recipes try Mr Breakfast's Low-Carb Breakfast Index."

"Did you know... Oatmeal contains a wide array of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and is a good source of protein, complex carbohydrates and iron."

"You can use water instead of apple juice or a mixture of the two. But the juice gives this oatmeal an overall apple flavor I think you'll like. Enjoy!"

"If you decide to add nuts... walnuts are my favorite but just about any kind would do. I also like to top off each serving with a drizzle of maple syrup. Enjoy!"

"This is a recipe I got from the Quaker Oatmeal people and kind of modified so it would be a little more mushier. I love it."

"This is like the deluxe version of the maple and brown sugar instant oatmeal that comes in those little packets. I try to serve oatmeal once a week. It's Heart Smart!"

"Serve warm with a splash of cool milk on top."

"All natural healthy ingredients, except maybe for the salt, but a real tasty alternative to start the day."

"The key to a smooth cereal is to grind the oats, barley and rice to a powdery texture. If you have a spice or coffee grinder, they work great."

"A morning treat that helps keep you regular. Enjoy!"

"I have used plain soy milk and vanilla flavored... I prefer the vanilla flavored. When I was out of frozen berries, I used frozen peaches which worked wonderfully with flavored soy milk."

"If this doesn't sound very appealing to you cold, you can always add a few more splashes of milk and pop it in the microwave, its good either way! Its perfect to make the night before if you seem to have jam packed mornings, and its so incredibly filling, and not to mention good for you too :)"

"You can also cook the oats with milk instead of water, but I like to add the milk after to cool it down a bit. I also suggest using real maple syrup, although I havent been able to yet."

"This is a real stick to your bones breakfast. I've done this with regular and all-natural peanut butter and other nuts spreads like almond, cashew and the like. I also use Silhouette yogurt with no sugar and low fat."

"You don't have to use apples and saltanas with this recipe. At the end you can serve it with any fruits (mango, kiwi, berries) and/or nuts."

"A quick and easy favorite at our house."

"Have a great breakfast!!!"

"Have a great breakfast!!!"

"This oatmeal is so good when you serve it with a little whipped cream or low fat ice cream on top - just like you'd have on pumpkin pie. Enjoy!"

"I use honey roasted peanuts because I often have them in the pantry. If you desire crushed nuts, place the nuts in a small plastic bag and crush with a flat object such as a rubber mallet or sturdy book.

If done properly, this recipe really does taste like an oatmeal cookie."

"Give the gift of breakfast... the gift of health... or just give yourself the gift of saving money on instant oatmeal!"

"This is a great filling breakfast. Roasting the bananas brings out the sweet flavor, so you don't miss adding sugar."

"This is a savory version of Oat Meal that is good for you without tasting like it. If you like garlic toast, you will like this recipe. You will want to change the amount of each ingredient to suit your own tastes. The salt could be dropped if you are on a salt free diet. I would use a salt substitue or just more of the other ingredients."

"Not only is it delicious and hearty, but it also promotes regularity."

"If you plan to sleep in, add an extra 1/3 cup of water for every hour over 8 that you leave the oatmeal unattended. It will help assure that the oatmeal isn't dry."

"A delicious oatmeal flavored with banana, raisins, cinnamon and optional pecans."

"If it is too thick for your liking, you can always add some non-fat milk to it as well."

"This recipe is great for college students living in a dorm. Oats are cheap and go a long way, and the yogurt can be obtained from the single-serving cups that you can buy from the grocery store in assorted flavors. Quick, cheap, easy, filling, and nutritional... perfect for the busy college student!"

"Homemade oatmeal with marmalade, cranberries, raisins and walnuts."

"This may be more of lunch recipe, but I thought I would share it because it's a unique way to use oats. The oats can turn just about any canned soup into an almost-casserole style dish. Oats! Not just for breakfast anymore!"

"Particularly good when you have sore teeth or mouth!"