oatmeal

tdot64

hi!
so i have 2 questions about oatmeal:
1) how do YOU like to eat your oatmeal.. like what do you add to it when you have it?
2) are oatmeal and egg whites a good pre-workout meal?

NuMe46

I like to add chopped dates, chopped walnuts, dash of cinnamon and a dash of vanilla extract. I think oatmeal and egg whites sounds like a good meal. How are you cooking the egg whites?

tdot64

I like to add chopped dates, chopped walnuts, dash of cinnamon and a dash of vanilla extract. I think oatmeal and egg whites sounds like a good meal. How are you cooking the egg whites?

i just chop a tiny bit of onions and cook the egg whites scrambled without oil/butter in a non-stick pan

mandyschalk

I like my with a small about of brown sugar and a little rasins, YUM!

densiert

I like mine with either brown sugar or mapple syrup.

LillysGranny

I would think oatmeal and egg whites would be a decent pre-workout meal. Carbs and protein....I like my oatmeal made with skim milk instead of water and I add cinnamon, ginger, and a sliced banana. If I have a ton of extra calories to eat I'll add some peanut butter.

NuMe46

Wow had not thought of peanut butter but that sounds too good!!!

mandysjourney

I make mine with low fat milk and add honey. Have been meaning to try it with different things might try the vanilla and cinnamon idea

PorcelainPirate

I put a handful of fresh blueberries in mine (when I'm not cheating and buying pre-made). Gorgeous!

poseyj88

I either to a T of peanut butter with sliced banana or strawberries and almond slices. I always add a dash of skim milk too.

brneydgrlie

I like oatmeal made with vanilla almond milk and a little cinnamon. Once in awhile, I also like to add some chopped up dried apricots. Yum!

ashfuse

I either buy the oatmeal you cook on the stove (plain) and add whey protein powder or peanut butter OR 0 cal sweetner and fruit. Or I buy the Quaker weight control b/c it's already pretty loaded with protein. Eggs and Oatmeal with a pc of fruit is awesome 1 hour-1.5 hours before a workout--I eat this pretty much EVERY MORNING and I have awesome tae bo workouts. If you have ever done tae bo, it's pretty intense, and I make it through feeling strong.

Susie_Bee

I like it best with: a splash of low-fat milk, a tsp of cocoa, a tsp of peanut butter and just a bit of sugar or Stevia.

wedjul05

Porridge/Oatmeal for me is made with mostly water and a little skimmed milk to make it creamy. I weigh my porridge and it's 40g dry. I then put about 1 tablespoon of Linwoods flaxseed/goji berry mix in it along with either maple syrup or honey just to sweeten it a bit.

My 2 egg omelettes are made with a dash if milk and then half way thru cooking, I add tuna/sweetcorn and once cooked a bit more, I fold it over and cover the pan with a lid. I eat this about 5 nights a week and I'm not bored yet!

sullivanx4

I use different flavored extracts (strawberry, almond, maple) depends what I'm in the mood for. I also us PB2 which is a powder peanut butter - it only has about 30 calories per TBSP and tastes just like peanut butter.

stephanielynn76

I mix it with 1/2 pack of diet hot cocoa mix, 2tbsp of PB2 powdered peanut butter, 1cup unsweetened almond milk, a dash of almond extract, and a 1/2 banana chopped up. It's sooooooooooo yummy!

1aprilaries

cut up granny smith apples, sliced strawberries, bananas, sometimes raisins.

SpectacuLaura

I just had some this morning with soy milk and added in a tablespoon of flax seed and some stevia sweetener- it was so creamy but had some good crunch with the flax seeds and was just awesome!

RNewton4269

I add blueberries, strawberries, apples and raspberries to my oatmeal sometimes with a organic honey. So yummy!
I only eat egg whites occassionally but am working to incorporate them more in my diet.

hikingvee

I like the peaches and cream ones : )

INSANITY43

I make the Quaker one minute oats and add...
1. cinnamon & brown sugar plus a splash of milk (lowfat)
2. a 1/2 cup of frozen blueberries (the little "maine" berries)
3. chopped banana and walnuts
4. craisins and walnuts
5. crushed fresh strawberries

LuluGirl140

I normally boil my water with cinnamon sticks, then add a bit of sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon powder and a banana. However, when I'm out of cinnamon sticks, my oatmeal tastes like water so I'm wondering if I can use milk instead of water.

I'm definitely going to try some of the suggestions here!!