7 warming ways with oats for winter breakfasts

Chocolate oat porridge

The perfect excuse to eat chocolate for breakfast, this porridge will start your day off just right. Swap the almond milk for any milk of your choice and use peanut butter instead of soya, if you like.
Get the recipe for chocolate oat porridge here.

Swiss Bircher muesli with caramel bananas

If you prefer to keep things simple in the morning, this make-ahead recipe is for you. If you're not a fan of cold oats, you can gently warm them in the morning before eating.
Get the recipe for Swiss Bircher muesli with caramel bananas here.

Banana-and-oatmeal bake

Yes, we've included not one, but two banana-oat breakfasts in this list. This also happens to be make-ahead, and will keep in the fridge for a week. Simply warm it up to serve.
Get the recipe for banana-and-oatmeal bake here.

Hidden spinach flapjacks

Although this recipe was developed to sneak more veggies onto kids’ plates, these pancakes are great for adults, too.
Get the recipe for hidden spinach flapjacks here.

Breakfast bars

These bars make for a great last-minute breakfast before you log onto your morning Zoom calls. Serve with yoghurt or eat as is.
Get the recipe for breakfast bars here.

Bliss balls

If you’re not big on eating breakfast, these bliss balls are a great alternative and keep well in the fridge. They’re also great for that mid-afternoon pick-me-up.
Get the recipe for bliss balls here.

Granola with strained vanilla yoghurt

While granola might not be the warmest winter breakfast, you could just as easily serve this with warm stewed fruit. Double this recipe and store in an airtight jar.
Get the recipe for granola with strained vanilla yoghurt here.