Oatmeal, Oat Bran or Steel cut?

nyla2120

Which do you guys prefer & find the most filling throughout the day? I need it to keep me full through most of my morning. TIA!

ElliottTN

Steel cut all the way, just google the difference.

jconnon

I happen to prefer steel cut as well.

nyla2120

Steel cut it is! I just wish it didn't take so darn long to cook! Lol

socioseguro

Hi

I agree with the other posters about steel cut oats. I prepared on Sunday for the entire week, since it takes longer to cook
Yummy recipe here
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/08/health/nutrition/08recipehealth.html

If i run out , I will use Old fashioned oats , cooked with diced apple and a cinnamon stick. skim milk added after simmer.

I have "instant oatmeal" (lowest possible sugar level ) for emergencies only, like I have to travel very early and the airport does not have any healthy breakfast alternative or I am at a hotel without a healthy breakfast item.

ElliottTN

Steel cut it is! I just wish it didn't take so darn long to cook! Lol

Check out slow cooked crock pot recipes. Basically you can let it slow cook overnight. We do this once a week and have leftovers for the whole week and its so good.

nyla2120

Steel cut it is! I just wish it didn't take so darn long to cook! Lol

Check out slow cooked crock pot recipes. Basically you can let it slow cook overnight. We do this once a week and have leftovers for the whole week and its so good.

Great idea! Thanks!

nyla2120

Hi

I agree with the other posters about steel cut oats. I prepared on Sunday for the entire week, since it takes longer to cook
Yummy recipe here
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/08/health/nutrition/08recipehealth.html

If i run out , I will use Old fashioned oats , cooked with diced apple and a cinnamon stick. skim milk added after simmer.

I have "instant oatmeal" (lowest possible sugar level ) for emergencies only, like I have to travel very early and the airport does not have any healthy breakfast alternative or I am at a hotel without a healthy breakfast item.

Thanks for the idea!

Dee_84

I prefer oat bran.

I stir eggs in my cooked oat bran, maybe the protein helps with keeping me full.
I love to top it with a Tbsp of peanut butter and some berries *yum*

TeaBea

Steel cut it is! I just wish it didn't take so darn long to cook! Lol

I like an instant steel cut variety .... it takes 5 minutes & still has a steel cut texture. I make it with milk instead of water for extra protien. After it's cooked I throw in a tablespoon of chopped nuts (for good fat) that also helps me stay full.

nyla2120

Steel cut it is! I just wish it didn't take so darn long to cook! Lol

I like an instant steel cut variety .... it takes 5 minutes & still has a steel cut texture. I make it with milk instead of water for extra protien. After it's cooked I throw in a tablespoon of chopped nuts (for good fat) that also helps me stay full.

I didn't know there were instant steel cut oats, I have to google where to buy them. Thanks!

BlueBombers

Steel cut

Dell2u

Steel cut and a couple egg whites does it for me.

MinnieInMaine

Steel cut for the win!

I cook a week's worth (well, almost, 6 servings) in the crock pot every weekend.

1 cup steel cut oats
3 cups water
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (vanilla or almond/coconut blend - Blue Diamond)
1/2 cup raisins
and a few dashes each of cinnamon and nutmeg

Cook on low for 5 hours, turn crock pot off and let it finish cooking in it's own heat and start cooling for 1-2 hours then spoon into six 1 cup containers.

I've also used a cut up (not peeled) apple instead of the raisins and it's VERY good. I'm sure craisins would work well too.

jconnon

Also Bobs Red Mill makes a quick steel cut oat. I just bought a package and so far so good. 5-7 minutes after boil. Not to bad.
Oh and I second the crockpot method as well, works awesome.

elleloch

Steel cut.

Add a tablespoon of chia seeds and that shiz will stick with you til lunch.

smmadsen

Definetely Steel cut!

I also do the crockpot version and double it so we have some for all week.
With the doubled version you can cook it 7-8 hours on low. I prefer this method so I can cook overnight.
I like it thick and sticky!

I am currently using a recipe that has oats, milk, water, cinnamon, apple slices, brown sugar.
Cant remember exact measurements since at work but I got from yummycooking.com I think.

Good luck!

Francl27

I'm assuming you use a small crockpot if you're only doing 6 servings at a time? I don't have one

DrewMontoya

Steel cut it is! I just wish it didn't take so darn long to cook! Lol

Check out slow cooked crock pot recipes. Basically you can let it slow cook overnight. We do this once a week and have leftovers for the whole week and its so good.

Steel cut. You can also use a rice cooker to have it done in a half hour. Just make sure and only use it up to 1/3 capacity, max, or else it'll boil over.

extra_medium

If you have a pressure cooker you can cook them in about 10 minutes.

bkyoun

Steel cut all the way. No contest.

w292737

Old fashined oats for me. but oat bran works if I am in a hurry.

Just_Scott

steel cut, if you have a Crock Pot you can cook there too.

gbrundagebrunker

For smaller quanities in the crock pot, use one cup Ball jars (no lids!) - put the jars in the crock pot, pour water around the jars so the water level is about half to 3/4 of the way up the sides of the jars. I use 1/4 c of steel cut oats, 3/8 c milk, 3/8 c water in each of two jars. In the third I put a cut up Granny Smith apple with little bit of brown sugar and cinnamon. All three jars in the crock pot, water around them, set temperature on low, and cook for about 8 hours. Divide the cooked apple between the two oatmeal portions - great
breakfast for two ready when you are!

MyOwnSunshine

I buy Coach's Steel Cut Oats in a big bag from Costco. They microwave in 3-1/2 minutes, although if you let them sit for 5 minutes or so after cooking they're even better.

Mr_Knight

Which do you guys prefer & find the most filling throughout the day? I need it to keep me full through most of my morning. TIA!

Love the taste of steel cut, but it's pain in the *kitten* to cook, compared to rolled oats. So 99% of the time, it's rolled oats.