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Trying to cut back on the added sugar in your diet? While removing sugar-laden cereals from your breakfast is a good first step, be careful that you\u2019re not just swapping out one sugary food for another. If you\u2019re adding a generous helping of sugar to your morning oatmeal, you could still be consuming more sugar than you think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, there are plenty of ways to make oatmeal taste good without sugar, healthfully and with ingredients you may already have on hand. There\u2019s no need to settle for oatmeal that tastes like the container it came in. Here’s how.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Add Some Fruit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When topping your oatmeal with a serving of fruit, go for low-sugar fruits<\/a> that taste great without negatively impacting your blood sugar. Raspberries, strawberries, blackberries and peaches are all good picks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t just limit yourself to fresh fruit, either. Dried fruit and fruit compotes are also great options.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Try a Natural Sweetener<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While Cleveland Clinic<\/a> does note that fruit is your best, healthiest option for adding sweetness to your food without using actual sugar, it does admit that natural sweeteners, while not as healthful as fruit, do still provide a few health benefits that table sugar does not. For example, raw honey, date sugar<\/a>, and maple syrup offer prebiotics and antioxidants. However, if you\u2019re eating natural sweeteners, be sure to still count them toward your daily sugar intake.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Add Your Favorite Protein Powder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have a favorite protein powder on hand, use it to flavor your oatmeal. You can find a range of sugar-free protein powders that come in yummy flavors such as vanilla, chocolate and fruit flavors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mix in Nuts and Seeds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you prefer to get your protein without a powder, mix in some nuts and seeds or some nut or seed butters. Peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, pumpkin seed butter, sunflower butter \u2014 pick your favorite (and pick a no-sugar option).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Raid Your Spice Cabinet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chances are likely that you have some delicious oatmeal toppings waiting in your spice cabinet. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice are key ingredients for pumpkin pie spice<\/a> and can be used separately or combined in your oatmeal, for a fall-inspired breakfast. You can also use extracts like vanilla extract, maple extract or almond extract, for easy flavor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Go the Savory Route<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Who said that oatmeal should only be sweet? Savory oatmeal is growing in popularity and for good reason \u2014 oatmeal makes an amazing base for savory ingredients, if you want to create a warming, comforting meal, perfect for anytime. Think adding a fried egg, cheese, saut\u00e9ed veggies, etc. Not sure where to start? Try this savory oatmeal recipe<\/a> with figs, pine nuts and feta.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Still Finding Your Oatmeal a Little Lackluster? \u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re still finding your daily oatmeal breakfast to be less than exciting, consider experimenting with different cooking methods, such as the overnight oats method or cooking a big batch of oatmeal in your slow cooker. Additionally, don\u2019t limit yourself to just one of the above options; play around with various topping combinations for both a tasty and visually appealing bowl of oats.<\/p>\n\n\n

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How to Make Oatmeal Taste Good Without Sugar<\/h2>\n\t\t
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Indulge in a bowl of oatmeal that's both delicious and sugar-free. Enhance the flavor with low-sugar fruits, natural sweeteners, or protein powders. Mix in nuts or explore savory options for a hearty, satisfying meal. Your tasty, healthful breakfast awaits!<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t
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