Sliced beets, carrots and sunflower seeds also work well together. After you add the veggies, pull the flavors together with a touch of dressing such as a drizzle of balsamic vinegar or hot sauce, vinegar and lemon juice, and seasonings like garlic, basil and lemon pepper. Mini Shepherd`S Pie. To stick with sweet oatmeal, go with toppings like yogurt and fruit, but avoid sweeteners even those that seem healthy like honey and agave. And just use a single serving of topping, such as 12 cup of fresh fruit, 14 cup of dried fruit, 12 cup of cooked veggies or 1 cup of raw veggies. For each serving of veggies, youll add about 5 grams of carbs and 2. Figure on 1. 5 grams of carbs and 6. Finally, remember to count up 1.