# Common Variations and Preparations of Rolled Oats

## Basic Preparations
- **Traditional Oatmeal (Stovetop)**:
  - **Description**: Cooked with water or milk, resulting in a creamy texture.
  - **Common Additions**: Sweeteners, fruits, nuts, cinnamon.
  - **Preparation**: Combine oats with liquid in a 1:2 ratio, cook on stovetop until desired consistency.

- **Overnight Oats**:
  - **Description**: Oats soaked in milk, yogurt, or liquid overnight in the refrigerator.
  - **Common Additions**: Chia seeds, fruits, nut butters, honey.
  - **Preparation**: Mix oats with liquid, let sit overnight, eat cold or warmed up.

## Baked Variations
- **Baked Oatmeal**:
  - **Description**: Oats mixed with liquid and other ingredients, then baked.
  - **Common Additions**: Fruits, nuts, sweeteners, eggs for binding.
  - **Preparation**: Combine ingredients, bake in oven until set.

- **Oat Muffins**:
  - **Description**: Muffins made with rolled oats or oat flour.
  - **Common Additions**: Fruits, nuts, chocolate chips.
  - **Preparation**: Mix oats with typical muffin ingredients, bake in muffin tins.

## Creative Twists
- **Oat Pancakes**:
  - **Description**: Pancakes using rolled oats or oat flour for a healthier twist.
  - **Common Additions**: Blueberries, bananas, chocolate chips.
  - **Preparation**: Blend or mix oats with pancake ingredients, cook on griddle or pan.

- **Oat Smoothies**:
  - **Description**: Smoothies with added rolled oats for texture and nutrition.
  - **Common Additions**: Fruits, yogurt, milk, nut butters.
  - **Preparation**: Blend oats with smoothie ingredients until smooth.

## Savory Options
- **Savory Oatmeal**:
  - **Description**: Oatmeal prepared with savory flavors instead of sweet.
  - **Common Additions**: Cheese, eggs, avocado, herbs, and spices.
  - **Preparation**: Cook oats in broth or water, add savory toppings.

- **Oat-Based Savory Bowls**:
  - **Description**: Bowls featuring oats as a base, similar to rice or quinoa bowls.
  - **Common Additions**: Roasted vegetables, protein sources (chicken, tofu), sauces.
  - **Preparation**: Prepare oats, then top with various savory ingredients.

These variations showcase the versatility of rolled oats, offering options from traditional and comforting to creative and adventurous.