This legendary artist has some oat-standing taste.
This Is All Willie Nelson Eats for Breakfast in the Morning
Published on Feb. 14, 2025
How does a legend prepare his breakfast? No one better to ask than the outlaw country cowboy himself, Willie Nelson. At a honky-tonkin’ 91 years old, there must be some secret in this music icon’s diet. It takes quite a bit of energy to tour across the country year after year, so how does he do it? The answer is simpler than you think: He never skips breakfast.
What does Willie Nelson eat for breakfast?
Willie eats oatmeal and nothing else, according to an interview with Southern Living. “I try to eat pretty sensible,” he says. In that case, oatmeal is a solid choice—it’s heart-healthy and rich in fiber. It can even help lower bad cholesterol levels, according to the Mayo Clinic. It’s good for people with diabetes because it contains beta-glucans, which help slow digestion and lessen the possibility of blood sugar spikes.
Willie Nelson isn’t the only famous person with this idea. Kate Middleton also chooses oatmeal as her energy source in the morning. She mixes hers with fruit, cinnamon, and nut butter to increase the protein.
If oatmeal is fit for a princess and a music legend, I think it’s the perfect fit for my breakfast, too.
What’s the best way to make oatmeal for breakfast?
I find making a quick half cup of oats on the stove in the morning is the way to go. It’s super simple and only takes a few minutes to Cook. I pack mine with peanut butter, chia seeds, protein powder, nuts, cinnamon or fruit. Having insulin resistance myself, oatmeal easily keeps me full throughout the morning and even into the afternoon—a difficult task. When I know I’ll be waking up extra early, I prepare overnight oats with all the fixins’ in advance.
While Willie didn’t share a preference for how he likes his oatmeal, we think it’s important to mention that there are plenty of ways to make oatmeal taste good. Follow one of our oatmeal recipes, like brown sugar banana oatmeal or spiced apple oatmeal. Stir in fruit or toasted coconut. However you eat oatmeal, you’ll have the energy to go on a world tour after breakfast. Just don’t expect to sing like Willie!
