I'm not big on oatmeal, either, although I discovered it's more enjoyable al dente.

Something I do like that is similar, though, is barley. If you don't mind the idea of something savory for breakfast, you might try this recipe for barley with brown butter and scallions.

One thing--as it takes 45 minutes to cook, you won't want to try to make it morning-of. If you make it in advance, though, it reheats well.