Oatmeal

Jlmervin03

I just went to Target and purchased 2 big tubs of old fashioned oats because they were on sale. Problem is I dont know what to with them. I've been eating the Quakers flavored oatmeal packets, but I know those are not the best for you. What do you put in your oatmeal?

MinnieInMaine

I make a big batch every weekend that includes 4 servings of oats, unsweetened almond milk, water, lots of cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger (don't measure, just shake until there's a layer of each on top) along with 2 diced Granny Smith apples (cored but skin left on), a sweet potato (par cooked, peeled and diced) and 1/2 cup of chopped pecans.

Jlmervin03

That sounds pretty tasty and smart! Thanks!

C1C2C3

I weigh out a serving at night, add some wheat germ and/or wheat bran and a heavy dash of cinnamon into a microwave safe bowl, add a generous 1 1/2 cup water and microwave for 2 minutes, stir (it will be somewhat watery) then cover and refrigerate overnight (most of the water will be soaked into the oats by then). When it is time for lunch, I reheat for 2-3 minutes. Depending on what I want, I add applesauce, chopped walnuts, &/or chopped apple before putting in the refrigerator or cut a banana into my oatmeal at lunchtime.

Also, there are tons of other ways you can use oats than just a regular bowl of oatmeal.

There are overnight oats, as well as baked oatmeal. katheats.com has a good recipe for baked oatmeal, which I loosely follow. Both the pumpkin and banana versions are good. I also like to put the baked oatmeal in mini muffin tins for snacks. I store them in the freezer and just microwave for a quick warm snack.

I have revised this recipe: http://jacquelinebanks.com/uncategorized/awesome-coconut-breakfast-bars/ by cutting the sugar out completely, switching the flour out for oats and adding an extra egg. It was good as is, but I prefer it with my modifications. I bake them in an 8x8 pan and cut into 6 bars. With my ingredients are 252 calories each with 4.6 g protein. They are not very thick but are fairly filling and are very portable for a breakfast or snack on the run. I am still working on perfecting it for my tastes and trying to add more protein.

There are alot of recipes that use oats as a main ingredients in granola, granola bars, dessert crusts, muffins, cookies, smoothies, etc.

Hope that helps give some ideas! :flowerforyou:

Boosier3

I do this. Amazing....

http://www.theyummylife.com/Refrigerator_Oatmeal

earlnabby

I go really plain. I take 1/2 cup oats and 1 cup water, zap in the microwave for 2 minutes on high and top with a little artificial sweetener.

ETA: if you ever get sunburned or heat rash, or even poison ivy, take 1/2 cup oats and tie into the toe (with room to expand) of an old knee-high stocking or cut a length including the toe from a pair of pantyhose. Take a bath and let the oatmeal soak a little, then squeeze the milky water over the effected area, letting the bathwater get milkier. Soak in the bathwater, Very soothing.

kagd28

In the mornings I mix 50g of rolled oats, 100mls of skimmed milk and a few sprinkles of cinnamon (probably about a quarter teaspoon). Microwave on high for a minute and then a scant teaspoon of maple syrup. Comes to about 225 calories.

tmaryam

1/2 cup dry oatmeal (will make 1 cup when cooked), 1/2 cup milk (whatever your preference, skim, 1%, etc), microwave 2 minutes. Stir in 1 Tbsp crunchy peanut butter, and one Splenda if you want sweetness. YUM.

ETA: I usually cut this recipe in half because I eat smaller portions.

MaryJane_8810002

Maple syrup and raw brown sugar FTW

MysteriousMerlin

Make oat flour for baking. Turn it to dust in a food processor, then use it instead of regular flour. Use about 15-20% less oat flour than you would white flour.

Rocbola

I dice apples, and put in some cinnamon and nutmeg. A few diced dates for sweetness. Some ground flax seed or some walnuts, and top it off with some almond milk.

Blueberries and strawberries are fun, too.

ZeldaMarooner7

I simply add some cinnamon sugar or something to give it a bit of flavor.

eslcity

Here is something for you..... to watch and try:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dv-LcIC5gtc

SpecialKitty7

check this lady out, she makes her own instant oatmeal packets, you might be able to get some ideas from this:

http://www.theyummylife.com/Instant_Oatmeal_Packets

HRLaurie614

I make a 4 serving batch of steel cut oats on sunday and then bring a portion to work M-Th. I add a drizzle of maple syrup and about 2 tsp of homemade (not by me) strawberry jam. I know it adds some sugar, but I like it sweet. Keeps me full til lunch.

janal

I like the crock pot oatmeal. It makes a large amount and it cooks over night. I use 2 cups oats (usually steel cut) and 4 cups of water and Blue diamond unsweetened almond milk (combined). I add cinnamon, nutmeg, honey or agave nector. I use either apples or pears and cook on low over night. It makes a weeks worth of breakfast and sometimes I top it with fresh blue berrries or raspberries.

zeal26

I make 30g of oats with 270ml fat-free milk. I mix in 1 tsp of splenda, 1tsp of chia seeds, 1 tsp of a milled lindseed/gojiberries/sunflower/pumpkin seeds mix, and then sprinkle 1 tsp of real sugar on top. It's the only breakfast that keeps me full.

BrentJulius

I always just put hot water from the break room, packet of splenda and scarf them down, haha, been doing for years but it's getting unbearable at times.. I really like the pre-made granny smith, sweet potato, pecan thing someone mentioned, I'm going to try it and if I can add more protein in there possibly from egg whites or greek yogurt it will be an entire mid-morning meal for me. Nice!

coffeelauren

my favorite thing to do with oats is find a mason jar, and mix together some oats, unsweetened almond milk, a vanilla nondairy yogurt (coconut, soy, or almond), cocoa powder, and a vegan chocolate protein powder! Then put some kind of cover on the mason jar, and put it in the fridge overnight and enjoy the next morning! Sooooooo gooooood.

MildredBarhopper

I do a lot of variations, but my favorites include adding in bananas and nutella, and another one is cocoa powder, sugar (or other sweetener of choice) and peanut butter.

Ophelia111

My favorite combination is 1/2 oatmeal with 1 cup water cooked on the stove top. After it boils, I add cinnamon, 1/2 banana and some frozen blueberries or raspberries and I cook it on medium heat for another several minutes. After it's cooked, I may add some peanut butter, too. YUM!