Oatmeal freaks me out.

NotaNikki

So yesterday I tried oatmeal again for the first time in years. My reaction was the same as the first time I ate it. The texture totally freaks me out! It's like eating baby food. Today I tried putting some almonds in it, and it was slightly better. Anyone have any oatmeal tips? I've tried the PB and banana thing, and while the taste is good, it doesn't do much to improve the creepy texture. Help!

valbar61

I like to add raisins & cinnamon or cranberries & almonds

BryanAir

Steel cut oatmeal has a totally different texture.

AmyG1982

I feel the same way if I make it too runny so i make mine super thick. lol just enough hot water to mix it all together. I love it that way! its like eating raw oatmeal cookies

prot11

How about some apples? Also, you can make it thicker by using less water (or milk), and cooking it a bit longer.

sevenatenine

Have you tried putting less water in it? It makes it firmer. My husband is a picky eater, that did the trick for him. I also put apples in it for him. He said it helps with the mushiness.

ajbeans

I second the less water. Also, I like to put walnuts and a whole apple (minus the core) into a food processor. After the oatmeal is cooked, I mix the chopped-up mixture into the oats. It helps the texture, and tastes great.

drfletcher25k

Totally agree with BryanAir. Steel cut oats are the only way to go. All the others taste like elementary school paste to me. I eat it with a little honey, almonds or pepitas, and a little almond milk.

dweaddy2

I like the "old fashioned" oatmeal because I like the texture better than "quick" or "instant". I use a half cup apple juice plus half cup water to the half cup oats. The apple juice sweetens it up just right. I also throw in some raisins or craisins. And top it off with some pumpkin spice. 270 calories. Love it.

Panda86

I top mine with granola sometimes. I used to be the same way with the texture. Eventually I just got over it.

suzieqdiva

It die take some time to get used to it.. I do like the texture of the steel cut as well.

Just an FYI.. there is a recent post where people have posted some really interesting tips regarding this same topic:

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Hope this helps.

khskr1

hahaha!! If you don't like it...don't eat it! That's how I feel about cottage cheese! Try the new kashi crisp cereal. Yum Yum!!

lukimakamai

I agree oatmeal is gross! I say, "don't force yourself to like it." There are lots of healthy cereals so why eat oatmeal. (I know this post is immature, but oatmeal looks like a bowl of lumpy snot and I refuse to eat that stuff!) Sorry this probably didn't help you get geared up to eat a big bowl tomorrow so hopefully other posts will be more helpful...

twooliver

Not sure why you feel you have to eat something you don't like. There are lots of other breakfast foods high in fiber or protein!

I personally don't want to start my day eating something that makes me gag.....

Let it go!!!!

aimeelayton

I, too, hated oatmeal but knowing how good it is for you I tried it again. I also have a thing with texture with some foods. I cut up a banana, add some granola, and some craisons. Awesome stuff!

NotaNikki

Thanks guys! I'll keep trying different things. I know there are healthy alternatives, but I have a box of oatmeal I need to get rid of, and I really don't want to bake cookies or anything. I like the idea of putting an apple in it, though! I will definitely try that tomorrow.

EdwardCPT

i like mines with almonds blueberries and sometimes sliced bananas

seniorfaye

That sounds good with the apple juice and water added to the dry cereal. I'm going to try that in the morning. I also like blueberries, walnuts and flax seed in it. So healthy and good for you.

silver14200

cooked oatmeal is creepy, I totally agree. I eat mine uncooked with cold milk. yum

NOLAdy

Suck it up, ya big baby! LOL

I buy oat groats. They're more like eating brown rice. In fact I think they're better, nutritionally, than brown rice (I'll have to look into that) and you could very well substitute it for the rice in a savory meal.

Breckgirl

Thanks guys! I'll keep trying different things. I know there are healthy alternatives, but I have a box of oatmeal I need to get rid of, and I really don't want to bake cookies or anything. I like the idea of putting an apple in it, though! I will definitely try that tomorrow.

You can use oatmeal dry in making meatloaf. Just substitute it for the bread or cracker crumbs.

callipygianchronicle

I used to love homemade oatmeal, but I have spent my life eating it enriched with cream, butter, and sugar and I have not found a way to keep the richness and sweetness in a lower calorie lower fat version. So, for now, I’ve given up eating it as a hot cereal. Instead, I make oatmeal scones with craisins and pecans. I keep them in the freezer and reheat them in the toaster oven.