Best Places To Get Oatmeal In Denver

By Sarah Ford

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Despite being recognized as one of the healthiest foods out there, oatmeal is surprisingly lacking in many people's diets. It reduces blood pressure and cholesterol and, of course, helps to control weight. But it is often omitted from people's favorite breakfasts lists.

Maybe that's because many mistakenly think of oatmeal as a bland and boring option. Not so! There are dozens of different ways oatmeal can be made, with a variety of sweet, healthy and tempting ingredients. And it's versatile -- oatmeal is a favorite flavor for cookies, ice cream and other treats.

If you want to discover why oatmeal should move to the top of your favorite breakfast foods, visit these local restaurants for a taste of what you've been passing over on the menu all these years.

Prosper Oats
2550 15th St.
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 995-8444
www.prosperoats.com

As the name makes obvious, Prosper Oats is dedicated completely to the benefits of oats. Oatmeal is not just a starter or side option here -- it's the star of the show. They are on a mission to make oats not just a breakfast celebrity, but a tempting option for lunch and dinner as well. Their options include pb&b (peanut butter and banana), peaches and cream, caramel apple, coffee break, tropical and more. With options as unique as those, how could anyone call oatmeal boring?

Protein Bar
1600 Glenarm Place,
Denver, CO, 80202
(303) 573-0204
www.theproteinbar.com

Protein Bar is fast food that doesn't sacrifice health, and oatmeal is both one of the fastest and most portable meal options. All of their breakfast oatmeals are low-carb, offered in vegan and low-calorie. They offer three types, but be sure to try their peanut butter and acai oatmeal plus with organic quinoa, flaxseed, millet and amaranth mixed with organic peanut butter, acaí pureé, organic agave nectar, almond milk and banana. It's like giving yourself dessert for breakfast, while still keeping healthy!

Dozens Denver
236 W. 13th Ave.
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 572-0066
dozensdenver.com

Dozen's has been one of Denver's most popular breakfast choices for over two decades, noted for its cozy appeal and fresh options. It's hard to forego an egg breakfast -- it is called Dozens, after all -- but don't overlook the oatmeal. Their "Get Cereal" is a light and breezy breakfast that will start you off feeling fresh and healthy. It includes their hearty oatmeal with raisins, strawberries and bananas.

Weathervane
1725 E. 17th Ave
Denver, CO 80218
(303) 355-5863
www.weathervanecafe.com

Weathervane is a point of tranquility from the bustle of day-to-day life in downtown Denver. You can step inside on the weekend for a leisurely breakfast, or during the week for a soothing spot to work. While there, feast on one of their delicious sandwich options or, in the morning, their oatmeal. They offer three unique flavors, so you may have to come back more than once: cranberry, ginger oats, and even carrot cake oats.

Sweet Cow
3475 W. 32nd Ave.
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 477-3269
www.sweetcowicecream.com

Ok, oatmeal is supposed to be a healthy food, but it makes a delicious treat, too! And even among options like dutch chocolate, blueberry pancake, pumpkin pie and more, the oatmeal cookie ice cream is a longtime favorite at Sweet Cow. A cup should be more than satisfying, but if you just can't choose, you can of course combine it with one of their tantalizing other 23 flavor options.