Soupy or lumpy? Oatmeal preference

ninerbuff

I like mine lumpy. Don't like oatmeal that I can't "chew" a little bit.

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ki4eld

When I ate oatmeal, I wanted a paste. If it didn't stick to the spoon when I waved it around, it was too runny.

Lounmoun

I prefer baked oatmeal... not liquid at all.
http://thewholesomedish.com/strawberry-cheesecake-baked-oatmeal/
http://www.budgetbytes.com/2013/10/cranberry-apple-baked-oatmeal/

DeguelloTex

Lumpy. Though when I'm going to be adding protein powder and/or PB2, I cook it soupy so it doesn't turn into a brick.

janejellyroll

I like soupy.

Jruzer

I dunno about lumpy, but I like it thick.

lulucitron

I like mine smooth without lumps but has to be thick and not runny.

999tigger

lulucitron wrote: »

I like mine smooth without lumps but has to be thick and not runny.

This, but if its too smooth or liquidy then I dont feel im getting enough oatmeal. Milk not water.

noclady1995

I like it smooth, no lumps, not runny, but just enough almond milk.

lulucitron

If you soak your oats overnight (large flake oats) in water, drain in the morning and add water again and cook then it is smoother. I soak all my oats, nuts and beans overnight.

jemhh

I wouldn't call it lumpy but I like mine dry-ish. Baked is good but if I make regular oatmeal I always put in less liquid than the instructions suggest.

belimawr

I like mine thick. I always use steel cut so I get nice chewy oatmeal.

sixxpoint

http://www.tastingtable.com/cook/national/how-to-make-the-best-oatmeal-overnight-oats

Soaked Oats

Giving oats an overnight soak in the refrigerator allows them to soften into a muesli-like consistency that's ready to go with your yogurt the next morning or to blend straight into a smoothie. Use a one-to-one ratio of water to oats, experiment with sweeter liquids like apple juice or squeeze in lemon or apple cider vinegar for additional brightness.

For added texture, throw in some chia seeds with your oats while they soak. Other nuts and seeds like pepitas, flax seeds and raw almonds are welcome to join, too, making for a more interesting breakfast bowl with a variety of textures and flavors. Soaked oats will keep up to five days, so make a big batch to have on hand all week.

Fermented Oats

Try fermenting oats, a simple process that produces a unique flavor and allows you to keep oats for longer.

Soak the oats overnight in a cup of water with two tablespoons of yogurt or whey in a cheesecloth-sealed container at room temperature. Fermented oats can keep up to a week, and their tangy flavor will deepen the longer they're left at room temperature.

MrsSylvie

only like one type of oatmeal, homemade butterscotch oatmeal on the creamy side (neither soupy or lumpy)

callsitlikeiseeit

i dont eat a bunch of oatmeal, but when i do, somewhere between the two LOL

lulucitron

sixxpoint wrote: »

http://www.tastingtable.com/cook/national/how-to-make-the-best-oatmeal-overnight-oats

Soaked Oats

Giving oats an overnight soak in the refrigerator allows them to soften into a muesli-like consistency that's ready to go with your yogurt the next morning or to blend straight into a smoothie. Use a one-to-one ratio of water to oats, experiment with sweeter liquids like apple juice or squeeze in lemon or apple cider vinegar for additional brightness.

For added texture, throw in some chia seeds with your oats while they soak. Other nuts and seeds like pepitas, flax seeds and raw almonds are welcome to join, too, making for a more interesting breakfast bowl with a variety of textures and flavors. Soaked oats will keep up to five days, so make a big batch to have on hand all week.

Fermented Oats

Try fermenting oats, a simple process that produces a unique flavor and allows you to keep oats for longer.

Soak the oats overnight in a cup of water with two tablespoons of yogurt or whey in a cheesecloth-sealed container at room temperature. Fermented oats can keep up to a week, and their tangy flavor will deepen the longer they're left at room temperature.

It makes all the difference!!

mcpostelle

2Poufs wrote: »

When I ate oatmeal, I wanted a paste. If it didn't stick to the spoon when I waved it around, it was too runny.

Same, so I guess lumpy smooth? I like mines a thick paste when I used to eat oatmeal. Runny oatmeal is disgusting to me.

jbuzzed

Thick and sticky!

Emily3907

Thick, creamy and chewy. Basically, I should be able to eat it with a fork.

Lizzy622

jsummd wrote: »

Thick and sticky!

me too

Need2Exerc1se

I like mine pretty dry, like in a cookie or pancake or just mixed with a little peanut butter (no liquid).

abatonfan

Dry, thick, and lumpy (almost cake-like).

theamazingcassiebunny

Thick and dryish. Soupy oatmeal makes me sad.

abetterluke

As close to nuggets as possible.

stealthq

lulucitron wrote: »

I like mine smooth without lumps but has to be thick and not runny.

Yes. And I prefer some chew to the oats, so I like steel cut best.

sixxpoint

stealthq wrote: »

lulucitron wrote: »

I like mine smooth without lumps but has to be thick and not runny.

Yes. And I prefer some chew to the oats, so I like steel cut best.

Steel cut has been highly marketed but all it is, is rolled oats cut up into bits, sold at a higher price.

Just get rolled oats. Bob's Red Mill is the brand I buy.

Francl27

Lumpy! But now I add Quest protein powder and it gives it a pudding-like consistency... so good.

zoeysasha37

Lumpy! I add less water then recommended so it's lumpy !

SuggaD

Lumpy

cwolfman13

i like my oats smooth...cream of wheat lumpy

jgnatca

Thick and sticky, but I'll happily break it up with yogurt or milk.