it doesn’t, just makes for fancy presentation. I usually layer thin slices of banana on top of half of the bowl. Oatmeal by itself looks gross LOL. For me i

it doesn’t, just makes for fancy presentation. I usually layer thin slices of banana on top of half of the bowl. Oatmeal by itself looks gross LOL. For me it helps to make it look more appealing. Do what works for you. Some people like putting some berries in their oatmeal or topping with some almonds.