10 Breakfast Staples I Always Have as a 20-Something on a Budget

Because oatmeal has a bland flavor and mushy texture, it needs a little help from the toppings department. I like to keep dried figs, dried cranberries, toasted almonds, and granola in my pantry because they last a long time and are always there when I need to sprinkle some extras on a bowl of plain oatmeal.

Get the recipe: choose-your-own-adventure steel-cut oats