How do you sweeten your oatmeal?

flatlndr

Some my options:
- chop up an apple, and add a sprinkle of cinnamon
- a handful of blueberries
- cut up some strawberries

Next on my list to try:
- other berries
- bananas
- TBD

I don't add sugar, honey, artificial sweeteners, etc. I used to, but I tapered down until I didn't need added sweeteners any longer.

EDIT: Given all the suggestions for peanut butter - never considered it - that's now first on my list to try next!

Slim_strategy

personally I use this every morning >
1 tsp of agave nectar = 14 calories
1tsp of stevia = 2 calories
1 tsp of light hot chocolate powder = 25 calories (optional but awesome)

Grand total : 41 calories

then I just add some fruit + nuts xD

AndiGirl70

I use a tsp of splenda brown sugar

casy84

I recently tried these yummy biscuits:
- mix 2x ripe bannanas with a full cup of oats + a pinch of salt and maybe some raisins
- make biscuits out of them and place them on baking paper
- 15-17 mins in the oven

They are sweet and flavored + no sugar

mccindy72

I've heard a lot of people on here talk about organic steel cut oatmeal and how great it is for you. Since I love oatmeal and didn't have any of the processed instant stuff at home to tempt me, I went to a local shop and picked up a bowl. I asked for strawberries and blueberries to be mixed in, which helped with the flavor, but overall it was extremely bland. I knew it would be made with water and not milk and probably wouldn't be sweetened, but I was still surprised. When I brought it home, I added one spoonful of honey, and that made it just sweet enough to be edible. I figured doing that was healthier than adding processed sugar. What do you guys do to sweeten your oatmeal, but still keep the meal low cal and healthy?

didn't read through the pages, but some probably already said -

There's nothing wrong with a little bit of sugar.
I use 12-15 grams of brown sugar in my morning oatmeal. It tastes wonderful. I also add a little vanilla and cinammon while it's cooking. There aren't that many calories in sugar, so why avoid a little bit of it? Enjoy your oatmeal.

2013sk

I always add crunchy nut peanut butter, or sprinkle ground cinnamon on it - Its lovely!

I had PB this morning with my oats....Maybe too much, but does fill you up until lunch!

girlschmoopie

I just had some for breakfast with chocolate peanut butter mixed in.

Bianca42

I cook the steel cut oats with cinnamon and then stir in berries or peaches. (I use the frozen kind. I'll put a bag of frozen fruit in a container in the fridge the night before and then add them when they're defrosted.)

It's not super-sweet, but I'm okay with that.

JayDavila

I add 1 scoop cellucor or optimum nutrition protein and 1 packet sugar substitute to 1 cup oatmeal.

+1 I add the same, mainly optimum and a banana (minus the sugar sub). Works great for me, keep me full a lot longer as well.

superfox12082

Lots and lots of brown sugar.

1pandabear

For flavour, I add a teaspoon of cinnamon to mine - I love the stuff. I've cut right down on sweetening so I just have two small teaspoons of Stevia. I also add 20g of pumpkin/sunflower/linseed and sesame seed mix for some Omega 3 and to give it a bit of "bite". Yummmmm...

Couldn't agree more! Nom nom nom nom...

austinsneeze

Splenda and fruit

morgan_mfit

Not sure if anyone has mentioned this yet.. but sugar free pancake syrup is BOMB.COM (ie-amazing) in morning oatmeal. I add that with almond butter or unsweetened shredded coconut, cinnamon, chia seeds, mixed berries, and egg whites.

MMMMMMmmmmmmmmmMMMmmMmMMMmMMMmmMmm

J72FIT

What do you guys do to sweeten your oatmeal, but still keep the meal low cal and healthy?

Vanilla extract, cinnamon and maple syrup. I also add a tablespoon of butter to my oatmeal... makes it very savory.

AlongCame_Molly

With Stevia or sugar-free maple syrup.

fsucrack

I add 1 tsp of cinnamon and brown sugar with raisens.

thevoice1973

I've been using the same recipe for a while now:

- 2 tbsp of oatmeal
- 2 tbsp of oat bran
- 1 tbsp of raisins
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- Honey to taste (usually about half of a Kraft single serve honey package)

Usually a lot easier to prepare the oatmeal in a mason jar (500ml) with 1 big tbsp of cinnamon, 1 big tsp of nutmeg and 1/2 tsp of ground ginger. You can mix it well in the jar and write instructions on it with a Sharpie!

caseythirteen

I always cook it in a mix of milk and almond milk and then add these combos:

- banana, chocolate protein powder, ground flax
- apples, cinnamon protein powder, ground flax
- dried cranberries, vanilla protein powder, ground flax

The fruits and the powder offers enough sweetness for my personal palette.

irunforcookies

Am I the only person that gags on sweet oatmeal? For me, it's perfect with a pat of butter and a sprinkle of salt. My kids think I'm crazy - they love milk and honey every time, but I love mine savory!

wyndielund

If you have a pinterest account look up refrigerator oatmeal. It's an overnight oatmeal, really yummy, and you can sweeten it up with honey, fruits, and yogurt. I use honey vanilla greek yogurt and it amazing!!

roolmc

Am I the only person that gags on sweet oatmeal? For me, it's perfect with a pat of butter and a sprinkle of salt. My kids think I'm crazy - they love milk and honey every time, but I love mine savory!

I think this is quite normal in Scotland (and it would be cooked with only oats, water and salt), it's not to my taste though.

I don't think a little sugar is wrong, OP will probably use less sugar than what's in a packet of instant oats.

I like this recipe: http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2011/nov/10/how-to-cook-perfect-porridge (I use whatever oats I have and don't bother toasting them, who has time for that?).

elisegarraway

* Cinammon! (with or without banana)
* Bee pollen!
* apples diced up really small with a few sultanas thrown in for good measure


And add some chia seeds to your oats!

RaspberryKeytoneBoondoggle

I like steel cut oats with brown sugar and cinnamon and big chunks of apple on top made in the crock pot.

I usually sweeten my regular oatmeal with honey, agave, or white sugar.

CookieEmporium

Have you ever tried savory oatmeal? I LOVE oatmeal (I buy Bob's Red Mill gluten-free steel cut), but absolutely HATE (yes, hate) it sweet. I put a pinch of salt when it's cooking, then in my bowl I add a soft or medium boiled egg and about a teaspoon of butter. Growing up this is how my mom made it, and I've gotten my little boys and boyfriend hooked on it too. Try it!!!

cindybowcut

I add blueberries to mine and a package of sugar substitute. You can also add cinnamon which is good for you.

RoseGoldDinosaur

cinnamon and half a banana!

GradatimFerociter

Demarara sugar.

jlbwcu

if you can spare the calories ,
1/2 serving of almond butter works wonders.

I also use 1/2 serving honey , 1/2 serving of ground flax seed and either a zero calorie vanilla or caramel flavoring
with blueberries.

i usually do not use all of those , but I mix and match to taste

adockins1

stevia/ cinnamon with up to a cup of blueberries

leaner426

When I make Quaker Oats plain oatmeal in the microwave I add in frozen blueberries and cut the amount of water I use. Then if I want it sweeter I add a little maple syrup or brown sugar. Alternatively I make the plain oatmeal then add a tablespoon of peanut butter. The heat melts the peanut butter and there is so much sugar in it you don't need more sweetener, but you've added some protein and good fats.