3 Sugar-Free Oatmeal Recipes

As I’ve mentioned on here and Instagram already, I’ve been eating sugar-free these days. I’m really trying to lose the last bits of pregnancy weight and I know that this is something that has worked for me in the past. Aside from that, I just feel so much better without processed sugar in my diet. Instead, I turn to whole fruits and dates when I need a quick sweet fix. I already feel a lot better and much less sluggish.

One thing that helps keep me on track for the day is having a huge bowl of oatmeal in the morning. And just because it doesn’t have sugar, doesn’t mean it doesn’t taste dessert-like. If I am craving chocolate (which is always lol), a huge bowl of my chocolate and PB oats is a great alternative. The nut butter, fruit, and cinnamon are key (to me) when it comes to that added sweetness – so I would make sure you include at least one of those things when preparing. I find that banana and berries are the best addition, but go crazy and chop up whatever you prefer. Aside from kicking off my day on a sweet note, I also love how well it fills me up. Lots of fiber and healthy carbohydrates. I look so forward to these mornings now.

If you are trying to be careful of your sugar intake, I hope you’ll give these recipes a shot. These are my three go-to oatmeal bowls. Enjoy!

#1: Chocolate Almond Oats

1. Prepare 1 cup of oatmeal according to package (stove top is better, but if you are strapped for time, microwave!)
2. Once done, stir in 1 tbs of unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder.
3. Top generously with almond butter and strawberries.

#2: Chocolate PB Overnight Oats

1. NOTE: Overnight oats should be prepared the night before.
2. In a jar, add the following: 1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup almond milk, 1 tbs cocoa/cacao powder, 1 tbs peanut butter, dash of cinnamon, 1 tsp chia seeds. Shake up and let sit in the fridge overnight.
3. The next morning, transfer oats to a bowl.
4. Top with more peanut butter, strawberries, banana, and walnuts.

#3: Chocolate Raspberry Oats

1. Prepare 1 cup of oatmeal according to package (stove top is better, but if you are strapped for time, microwave!)
2. Once done, stir in 1 tsp of cinnamon.
3. In a small bowl, add 1 tbs of liquid coconut oil and a bit of unsweetened cocoa powder. Stir until smooth (add more or less powder for the right consistency).
4. Top generously with chocolate sauce, frozen raspberries, and a splash of vanilla almond milk.