Breakfast is often referred to as the most important meal of the day, and for good reason. It sets the tone for your overall well-being for the rest of the day. But let’s be real, who has the time or energy to make a gourmet breakfast every morning? That’s why I love my go-to 10-minute breakfast recipe for Stovetop Pizza Oatmeal. Not only is it easy to make, but it’s also packed with yummy nutrition to keep you going all morning.
One of the key ingredients in this recipe is quick oats. Quick oats are a breakfast staple in our household. As a Registered Dietitian, I love cooking with quick oats because they’re a great source of fiber, keeping you feeling full and satisfied and packed full of energy, helping fuel your day. As a busy mom, I love that you can whip them up in 10 minutes or less like these Stovetop Golden Oats with Apple or Savory Oats with Poached Egg.
How to Make Stovetop Pizza Oatmeal
To make this quick and easy breakfast, all you need is quick oats, water, marinara sauce, pumpkin seeds, cottage cheese and your favorite pizza toppings. I like to add mushrooms, peppers, or tomatoes. You can also add some herbs like basil or oregano to give it more of a pizza-like flavor.
Here’s how to make this nutritious breaky:
In a small saucepan, bring the water and oats to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and let the oats cook for 2-3 minutes until most of the water has evaporated but the oats are still sticky. Stir in the marinara sauce and cottage cheese and cook until they are heated through, about 1 more minute. Remove from heat and top with pumpkin seeds and any other additional toppings.
Dietary Notes
This recipe is not only easy to make, it’s also packed full of delicious, nutrient dense ingredients like quick oats, cottage cheese and pumpkin seeds.
Oats: Oats are a small but mighty grain that is packed full of fiber and protein. Fiber helps keep us feeling full, is good for gut health and helps keep our blood sugars level.
Cottage Cheese: I love cottage cheese. It’s so versatile and is a great source of protein. Protein is essential for building and repairing muscle tissue and helps keep you feeling full and satisfied for longer.
Pumpkin Seeds: These little guys are packed full of nutrients and are associated with many health benefits. They are packed full of protein and healthy fats and are thought to improve heart health. I love how you can add them to almost anything. Sprinkle them on top of a smoothie bowl, overnight oats or a salad.
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10-Minute Stovetop Pizza Oatmeal
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Description
This 10-Minute Stovetop Pizza Oatmeal is the perfect way to start your day. Packed full of protein, fiber and healthy fats, this recipe can be whipped up in less than 10 minutes and is a busy mom and Registered Dietitian’s dream.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup quick oats
- ⅔ cup water
- 2–3 tbsp marinara or pizza sauce
- ½ cup 1% cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- Coarse salt and freshly-cracked pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine oats and water and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce to a simmer, stirring frequently to prevent sticking to the pan.
- Once most of the water has evaporated but are still a bit wet, add the marinara sauce and cottage cheese, stirring as you cook, just until all ingredients are heated through, approximately 1 minute. Remove from heat and dish into a bowl.
- Top with pumpkin seeds, salt and pepper
- Prep Time: 3
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stove Top
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