Oatmeal is one of the most versatile, genuinely sustaining breakfasts you can make — but it's easy to get stuck making the same bowl on repeat. These three recipes fix that. Each one uses Purely Elizabeth Superfood Oatmeal as the base, which means you're starting with whole grains, superfood seeds, and coconut sugar already built in. From there, it's just a matter of what you're in the mood for: something warm and indulgent, something you prepped the night before, or something that tastes like your favorite childhood lunch.

All three are gluten-free. Two are vegan. All of them come together in under 10 minutes.

The Recipes

1. Chunky Monkey Oatmeal

Gluten-free · Vegan

Banana, peanut butter, and chocolate chips — three ingredients that belong together, now in breakfast form. This recipe uses Purely Elizabeth Banana Nut Superfood Oatmeal as the base, which already has freeze-dried banana pieces built in, so when you cook it with fresh banana slices on top the banana flavor is genuinely layered and rich. Coconut milk instead of water keeps everything creamy, a drizzle of maple syrup adds just enough sweetness, and the mini chocolate chips mean you get a little chocolate in every bite.

It tastes like dessert. It eats like breakfast.

What makes it work:

• -Banana Nut Superfood Oatmeal — freeze-dried banana + fresh banana = double banana flavor without any added sugar
• -Coconut milk — adds creaminess that water can't replicate
• -Mini chocolate chips — more chocolate per bite than regular chips
• -Creamy peanut butter — drizzled on top for richness and plant-based protein

Swap it: No Banana Nut on hand? The Original or Classic Cinnamon Superfood Oatmeal both work as a base — just add an extra half banana to the bowl.

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2. S'mores Overnight Oats

Why wait until summer for your favorite campfire treat? This overnight oats recipe captures all the s'mores flavors — dark chocolate, marshmallow creaminess, and a little graham cracker crunch — in a make-ahead breakfast that's ready when you wake up.

The base is Purely Elizabeth Dark Chocolate Chunk Superfood Oatmeal, which already has chocolate chunks and superfood seeds built in. Greek yogurt adds the creamy, slightly tangy richness that mimics the marshmallow layer, and a crumbled graham cracker on top right before eating brings the textural contrast that makes this feel like the real thing. Prep it Sunday night and breakfast is handled for Monday morning.

What makes it work:

• -Dark Chocolate Chunk Superfood Oatmeal — chocolate chunks + superfood seeds and grains built into every serving
• -Greek yogurt — adds creaminess, tang, and protein to balance the chocolate
• -Graham cracker — add it right before eating to keep the crunch
• -Chocolate chips — optional, for extra chocolate depth; omit if you prefer lighter flavor

→Make S'mores Overnight Oats →Shop Dark Chocolate Chunk Superfood Oatmeal

3. PB&J Oatmeal

Your favorite childhood sandwich, reimagined as a genuinely satisfying breakfast bowl. This recipe uses Purely Elizabeth Mixed Berry Superfood Oatmeal as the base — packed with freeze-dried strawberries, raspberries, and dried blueberries that deliver serious berry flavor in every bite. Smashed fresh raspberries on top create a jammy, slightly sweet topping that mimics the jelly layer, and a generous drizzle of creamy peanut butter pulls the whole bowl together.

The caramelized banana is the detail that elevates this from a quick bowl to something you'd actually look forward to making. It takes about two minutes in a pan and adds a natural sweetness and depth that fresh banana alone can't match.

What makes it work:

• -Mixed Berry Superfood Oatmeal — freeze-dried and dried berries give multi-dimensional berry flavor year-round
• -Smashed fresh raspberries — creates a jam-like texture without any added sugar
• -Creamy peanut butter — the "PB" to the berry's "J," adding richness and plant-based protein
• -Caramelized banana — two minutes in a pan, ten times the flavor of raw banana

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How to Make Any Purely Elizabeth Oatmeal Better

Use milk instead of water. Any milk works — oat, almond, coconut, or dairy. It adds creaminess that plain water can't replicate and makes the oats cook into a richer, more satisfying texture.

Layer your toppings. Add something creamy (yogurt, nut butter, banana), something crunchy (granola, nuts, seeds), and something sweet (fresh fruit, a drizzle of maple syrup) to every bowl. The combination of textures is what makes oatmeal genuinely enjoyable rather than just functional.

Make overnight oats the night before. All three of these recipes work as overnight oats — just combine the oatmeal packet with your liquid and any mix-ins, refrigerate overnight, and add toppings in the morning. The S'mores version is specifically designed for this.

Keep packets on hand for the week. Purely Elizabeth Superfood Oatmeal Multipacks are built for this — individual serving packets mean no measuring, no mess, and a consistent bowl every time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some easy ways to make oatmeal more interesting?

The fastest upgrades are toppings and liquid swaps. Using coconut milk or almond milk instead of water adds creaminess immediately. Beyond that, try layering a nut butter, fresh or smashed fruit, and a handful of granola — the combination of textures makes a big difference. All three recipes in this roundup are built around that same idea.

What is the best oatmeal for gluten-free diets?

Purely Elizabeth Superfood Oatmeal is certified gluten-free and made with gluten-free oats, quinoa, and amaranth. All three oatmeal flavors used in this roundup — Banana Nut, Dark Chocolate Chunk, and Mixed Berry — are gluten-free. When buying oatmeal for a gluten-free diet, look specifically for certified gluten-free on the label, as standard oats are often processed in facilities with wheat.

Can you make overnight oats with Purely Elizabeth oatmeal?

Yes — the Superfood Oatmeal packets work well for overnight oats. Combine one packet with ½ to ¾ cup of milk, stir in any mix-ins, and refrigerate overnight. The oats absorb the liquid and soften into a creamy, ready-to-eat breakfast. The Dark Chocolate Chunk variety is particularly well suited to overnight oats, as shown in the S'mores recipe above.

Are these oatmeal recipes vegan?

The Chunky Monkey and PB&J Oatmeal recipes are fully vegan as written. The S'mores Overnight Oats uses Greek yogurt, which is not vegan — swap it for a thick coconut yogurt to make it plant-based.

How do you make oatmeal more filling?

The most effective way is to add protein and fat alongside the carbohydrates in the oats. In these recipes, that comes from nut butter, Greek yogurt, and the superfood seeds (chia and flax) already built into the oatmeal packets. Cooking with milk instead of water also adds protein and makes the bowl more satisfying.

Can you meal prep oatmeal for the week?

Overnight oats can be prepped up to 4 days in advance in sealed jars — they keep well in the fridge and actually improve in texture as they sit. Cooked oatmeal is best made fresh, but the dry ingredients can be prepped ahead. Purely Elizabeth Oatmeal Multipacks make this easy since each packet is already pre-portioned for a single serving.

Topics: Oatmeal Recipes · Easy Breakfast Ideas · Gluten-Free Breakfast · Overnight Oats · Vegan Breakfast · Meal Prep Breakfast · Quick Breakfast Recipes