oatmeal... bleh

nomoremuffintopness

So, I like the oatmeal packets (Quaker Reduced Sugar) but I know they are not as nutritional as the regular oats. I tried the regular oats and it was just plain, like cardboard. I even added cinnamon & splenda, still so gross. How can I make it yummy??? Because I know its so great for you.

MrsUnderwood

I know what you mean...I might give it a try with this organic brown sugar I have in the cupboard...maybe that with some flavored or regular soy milk, raisins or craisins.

princessmikayla5

I personally like regular oats better than packets. But I put honey and a little bit of soy milk in it. That's what I grew up with Try some brown sugar as well (just watch the cals).

2bFitNTrim

I like soymilk and raisins to give it a added sweetness and texture.

ginnyroxx

quaker oats has a weight control version (that's what it's called)
i really like the maple & brown sugar and the cinnamon flavors. i have it almost every other day for bfast

eta: i had it for bfast this morning so you can check out the nutrition info in my diary. (just try to overlook the mcdonalds i had for lunch :blushing: )

ksnurse25

i mix an individual sized yogurt, any flavor, with mine. Lots of variety! Makes plain ol oatmeal awesome!

kara_leigh

I like quick oats mixed with hot water until it's just thicker than you want it to be, then add applesauce, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Yummm!!!

lotusfromthemud

stir in a tablespoon of almond butter and some sliced bananas and a touch of pure maple syrup

or blueberries, some almond milk and some chopped walnuts

or peanut butter and a touch of honey

or a ton of cinnamon, some applesauce and a few raisins (and a touch of honey if you need some more sweetness)

Also, steel cut oats have more flavour/texture on their own.

happy115

I mix a regular flavor packet of what I like (1/2 of it) w/ 1/4 cup of old fashion oats... so I get a hint of a taste, but you get more substance and less sugar...

other days, I'll do 1/2 cup oatmeal and about a 2 tablespoons dried cranberries or trail mix.

lysle

1/2 cup oatmeal
1 egg
blueberries
water to thin

Cook it in a nonstick fry pan like a pancake. Eat it hot or cold with 1/2 tsp almond butter. To die for!!!!!!!!! Like a cookie!

nomoremuffintopness

stir in a tablespoon of almond butter and some sliced bananas and a touch of pure maple syrup

or blueberries, some almond milk and some chopped walnuts

or peanut butter and a touch of honey

or a ton of cinnamon, some applesauce and a few raisins (and a touch of honey if you need some more sweetness)

Also, steel cut oats have more flavour/texture on their own.

mmm i love peanut butter. best thing ever

lotusfromthemud

stir in a tablespoon of almond butter and some sliced bananas and a touch of pure maple syrup

or blueberries, some almond milk and some chopped walnuts

or peanut butter and a touch of honey

or a ton of cinnamon, some applesauce and a few raisins (and a touch of honey if you need some more sweetness)

Also, steel cut oats have more flavour/texture on their own.

mmm i love peanut butter. best thing ever

also, the almond or peanut butter keeps you full longer...so, bonus.

Manda1987

I add frozen mixed berries (I get them in huge bags at Costco) while it cooks. If that's too tart, you can add a bit of sugar or sweetener to take the edge off.

I also cook it by putting the oats in before the water boils, so it ends up thicker. Tasty!

fromaquasar

I have my oatmeal with a spoon of organic honey and a pinch of salt - sounds weird but I really like the salty and the sweet together! :P

tiffanygil

blue berrys, apples and sugar free mapel syrup, peanut butter, sugar free chocolate....oh the possibilities are endless!!!

cindyg86

YUM OATMEAL! I love it. I think I'm one of the rare few that could eat it plain. I think it's just delicious. Despite this, I still prefer to eat it mixed with other things. My absolutely favorite recipe for it is below... I eat this for breakfast at least 4 times a week!

1/2 cup uncooked oats
1/2 cup yogurt (any flavor, I use a vanilla/banana mixture)
3/4 cup frozen berries

Mix it up, cover it (I put mine in a tupperware container so I just pop on the lid), and let it sit over night. So unbelievably good!

MisdemeanorM

I do syrup (I opt for only a very small amt of the full-fledged good kind vs the sugar free or lite kind which is gross and watery) and brown sugar with walnuts or pecans. I grind the nuts up fine and then put lots in so every bite is crunchy. Very good. I eat it probably 3 or 4 days a week. Well, not recently because I ran out of syrup and am still waiting for it to go BOGO before I get more!

My son likes applesauce in his, I think if I were to do it I would warm the applesauce. He also does yogurt, raisins, peanut butter, fresh fruit, and almost anything. . . but he's 3 so... I think he'd eat it if I put beans in it. :laugh:

SouthernBell86

I love oatmeal, but really you need to experiment with adding all kinds of different things. As you can see from all the responses, everyone likes theirs slightly different. Cinnamon is SUPER good for you, so if you like that keep adding it, along with some honey, applesauce and maybe almond butter or almond milk. Those flavors will go together really well, and you'll get a very nutritious meal.

Wiitabax

I must be lucky that all I need to add is artificial sweetener!

Now if it was a savoury dish though - I'd be adding all kinds of spicy stuff... and chillis etc.

But have to say - I like my oatmeal (or 'porridge' as we call it in the U.K.) 'as is' so to speak.

jsheph1

Can't help you. Oatmeal is totally nasty to me. Raised on grits and won't touch oatmeal no matter how healthy they say it is.

jcimcg

Old fashioned oats are better than packets and just as easy...1/3 cup oats 2/3 cup water (1:2 ratio for how ever much you want)
SALT is the important ingredient to not have it taste like cardboard. Not much...just a pinch. It only takes 60 secs in the microwave, stir and let it sit about 30 more secs and viola`...easy and fast and better for you than the packets...now for some flavor...

Try to put in a mono unsaturated fat such as: peanut butter, walnuts, sunflower seeds, macademia nuts (just a Tablespoon of one of them) (The fat/protein will keep you full longer, and mono unsaturated fats are the good for you fats.)

Then add a sweetener: agave( a low glycemic index sweetener), honey, craisens, raisens,(just a Tablespoon), OR add a fruit: apples, blueberries, peaches, raspberries, blackberries, etc. or a flavored yogurt.

YUMMY! Tastes just like cobbler...well almost.

mellencamper

I use regular quaker oats. Cook 1/2 c oats to almost 1 c water for 3 min in the microwave. I then add 1 sliced banana, 1 TB of walnuts, and 2 TB Cary's sugar free syrup along with a dash of nutmeg. It's really good and fills me up for the whole morning.

yalisa0424

I have tried it with soy milk and b/c soy milk is so thick, it makes the oatmeal very mushy. I usually boil some 2% milk with cinammon and brown sugar and then throw the oats in. I then add blueberries and/ or strawberries and Yummy!! I hope you enjoy.

pamp1emousse

I have it made with water and cut up a banana quite small and throw it in. Then the banana caramelises in the oatmeal and it goes all yummy and soft and releases the natural sugars into the porridge. sooooo good

apetty21

Can't help you. Oatmeal is totally nasty to me. Raised on grits and won't touch oatmeal no matter how healthy they say it is.

Oh yeah. Grits (with eggs) will always beat out oatmeal. It's probably not as healthy but what southern food is?

Brat3073

chopped walnuts or pecan and some craisins! So yummy. You can add just about anything to it. i think tomorrow morning ill try it with a little bit of Almond milk! and throw in some pecans or soemthng like that.

TrainingWithTonya

I grew up topping plain oatmeal with *gasp* butter and sugar. Now, when I get a craving for that old taste, I use Promise Fat Free Butter Flavored Spread and a teaspoon of honey. Most of the time, though, I add a little extra water and a scoop of protein powder. If you try this, don't cook the protein powder. ;-) Protein powders come in so many flavors that you can do vanilla, chocolate, banana, strawberry, etc. and have a different flavor every day if you have enough different kinds of protein powder.

auntiebabs

My sister makes the best oatmeal.
Loved this back in the day when I was eating pretty much whatever I wanted.

In the microwave.

old fashion oats
skim or soy milk (depending on what's on hand)
wheat germ
dried cranberries
and
a bit brown sugar

yum, yum!

Lyadeia

I hate oatmeal made with water. I have to have it mixed with so much other stuff, you can't taste the oats anymore.

That said, my recipe for it has----

1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 cup sliced strawberries
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 tbsp cinnamon

And for just over 300 calories, you have a complete balanced meal that tastes nothing like the gritty gross nasty heap of crap that most people call oatmeal...cause I hate regular oatmeal and refuse to EVER cook it in just water. Blah! :flowerforyou:

Red13

It helps to make with milk, I use almond milk for half of what directions call for water. If you love peanut butter you must try mixing peanut butter with stevia (or whatever sweetener you use) and a little bit of dark cocoa powder. It's like a peanut butter chocolate treat! Well, not exactly but it makes oatmeal more enjoyable!

Sporty98

I add real maple syrup......1/3 cup quick oats, 2/3 cup water. Microwave 2:30 min.....add 2 T. maple syrup! YUM!