Oatmeal Lovers Breakfast Board
Take an ordinary “oatmeal bar” and turn into a beautiful breakfast or brunch spread with a pot of oats: An Oatmeal Lovers Breakfast Board. On the table in 20 minutes!
Friends, just in time for summer holidays or family coming to town, enjoy this Oatmeal Lovers Breakfast Board with fresh summer fruit! Or, just use seasonal fruit for any time of year, for this “Oatmeal Bar” on a board!
Oatmeal Lovers Breakfast Board
Hello, oatmeal lovers. Goodbye, boring pot of oatmeal, served with bleah toppings. I’m taking oatmeal up a notch today, and I think you’ll want to share this with your family and friends this holiday season! Why do we love this board? Because everyone serves themselves with bright, vibrant, delicious food and a big pot of oatmeal in the center.
Oatmeal Breakfast Bar on a Board
Think “Oatmeal Bar” but instead, serve it on the big board! Grab the links at the bottom of this post to get your own food safe board. The board in these photos is no longer available (has been out of stock for a couple of years) and was NOT food safe. My new boards are amazing!
This is fantastic for entertaining, as it’s a casual way to serve your guests.
And it’s on the table in less than 20 minutes!
You need a big pot for the oatmeal. One that you can cook it in, and serve it in. I like a low-line wider pan (rather than a high pot).
Use unique small bowls, different sizes and colors. I have found mine throughout the years at various shops and secondhand stores.
Make a plan when building a board
A board is easy to prepare, but you usually need a plan. I have a notebook I keep in my kitchen, so I’m always jotting things down, and making notes to myself.
The Big Board is casual
And why serve a board? The big board is casual!
For the perfectionist, you have a game plan (follow your notes). Easy!
For the person who likes to step it up a notch, a board is a beautiful way to serve food.
Then there are people like me, who are really into casual hosting these days, so a board is casual and makes everyone feel at home.
Where do you buy the boards? Visit my Best Charcuterie Boards to Buy post, or The Big Board page for more inspiration.
What can I put on top of oatmeal?
- Any kind of fruit in season
- Nuts and seeds
- Peanut butter or almond butter
- Dried fruit (we love coconut)
How can I make oatmeal taste better without sugar?
For non-sugar toppings, think about making oatmeal this way:
Instead of using sugar, boil your water with diced apples, chopped dates, or even apricots, to add a sweetness to the water. The oats will cook in this sweetened water and become sweeter themselves.
You can also stir in spices like cinnamon, cardamom, or nutmeg.
4th of July Oatmeal Board
I love the American red, white and blue for Fourth of July, but of course, you can change out the fruit and serve this any time of year.
We love oatmeal, and this is a delicious way to serve it—with all the toppings!
How do you make sure the oatmeal is hot?
You start building a board with the main ingredient in the center.
I like to place a hot pad down in the middle of the board, then the empty pot. Build around it.
Of course remove the pot and cook the oatmeal. Right before serving, place the pot back onto the hot pad. KEEP THE LID ON until you’re ready to dive in.
This way the oatmeal is hot. ENJOY!
The Big Board®
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- 20-inch round, maple
- 26-inch round, maple
- 12 x 36-inch maple
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- 12 x 36-inch ebonized BLACK, cherry
- A board with a lip (or raised edged) so the food doesn’t fall off
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More easy breakfasts:
English Muffin Breakfast Board
Get the Recipe:
Oatmeal Lovers Breakfast Board
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked instant oatmeal, follow directions for 8 servings
- 6 blueberry muffins
- Fresh fruit: berries and apricots
- Toppings:
- Brown sugar
- Raisins, mixed raisin medley from Trader Joe’s
- Shredded coconut
- Chopped pecans
- Slivered almonds
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- On a large board, place a hot pad down in the middle of the board, where the pot of cooked oatmeal will be. [You can place it there and start building around it.]
- Remove the pot and cook the oatmeal (follow directions).
- Build around where the pot of oatmeal will be. Set down the muffins, add the small bowls of toppings, and fill in the remaining open areas with fruit.
- Right before serving, place the pot back onto the hot pad. KEEP THE LID ON until you’re ready to dive in.
- ENJOY!
Hello and welcome to my home and table!
I’m Sandy—lover of food, family, cooking, THE BIG BOARD, travel, and bringing people together. Through great recipes and connection around the table, we become better, stronger, and more courageous people. Feasting on Life is real, and every time we do it, we grow a little more. Read more...
