Oatmeal and Other Fast Breakfasts

arditarose

I'm anti-oatmeal. I like it but I find it is not filling and I don't like spending my morning farting around with add-ins to create some 500 calorie bowl of mush that will leave me hungry in approximately 23 minutes.

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s2Mango

jgnatca wrote: »

Refrigerator or overnight oatmeal.
http://www.theyummylife.com/Refrigerator_Oatmeal
I simply use regular yogurt instead of greek yogurt and milk. I use less oats and more yogurt.

Oh my, that sounds delicious! Thank you for posting this!

healthyfitme12

Try soaking Chia seeds in almond/coconut milk overnight, it's so good, it's high in protein and fiber! You could even add some fruit to it also.

goddessheatherr

I eat Bob's Red Mill, Quick Cooking Oats, Gluten Free. I do 1/2c dried oats, 1/2 c water + 1/2c milk OR 1 c water, sprinkle cinnamon and 1 tablespoon of honey. 3 minutes in the microwave. I prep this on Sunday for three days and put the individual containers in the fridge. I always add a fruit. Either a banana, diced apple or cut up strawberries from the night before so the flavor is perfect. I work out before eating it every morning and it fills me up for almost 4 hours!

megomerrett

Is oatmeal porridge?

jgnatca

@megomerrett yes, oatmeal can be made in to porridge. I think porridge is the generic term for soft cooked grains.

slaite1

Baked oatmeal, oatmeal "cookie" I think we're mentioned above. You can also grind oatmeal and use as a flour to bake whatever you like. Easy way to get the nutrition without the texture. Chocolate covered Katie has some great baked oatmeal recipes you can make ahead of time.

Quick breakfast: put a few egg whites in a pan. Top with thawed frozen veggies and a sprinkle of parmesan-let cook on low while you get ready. Set a timer for 7-10 minutes, flip and turn off the heat. Voila! Easy omelette. I do this all the time. Even if you overcook it it still tastes awesome.

megomerrett

Thanks @jgnatca - I'm in the UK and "porridge" in the shops is nearly always "porridge oats" which I'm guessing is what is called "oatmeal" in the USA.

Sweets1954

Personally, I love oatmeal. I only use the old fashioned oats or steel cut oats. I make my oatmeal with milk, it comes out creamier and have found a recipe for overnight steel cut oats that is very good and lasts for up to two weeks. I add Greek yogurt, a little honey or maple syrup, and fruit. It's good hot or cold. There are also many recipes for overnight or summer oatmeal that is very good as well.

segacs

I eat instant oatmeal. It's full of sugar and not nearly as good for me as the proper stuff would be. But heck, it's so easy to grab n' go and make it in ten seconds when I get to the office, and it keeps me feeling full all morning. I like the Quaker raisins and spice one with extra fiber, it's yummy.

njitaliana

I didn't see this till now. Sorry about that. I only like steel cut oats. They have a completely different texture. They aren't mushy or slimy. I add 1 tbsp flax meal, 1/4 cup glazed walnuts, and 1/2 cup of fresh berries. They take longer to cook, so sometimes I make a few days' worth in advance. Then, I add a couple Tbsp water and microwave a couple minutes and it's ready. I think you'll find they taste so much better. And they are filling!