Ways to eat oatmeal??

Jsnbabb1

How do you eat your oatmeal? Im trying to eat clean and cook things myself instead of getting it from a packet. I love the maple and brown sugar oatmeal but dont know what to add to regular plain oatmeal to make it taste good like that. What ways do you eat it?

UrbanRunner81

I use stevia and fruit to my oatmeal. Sometimes just cinnamon and stevia.

akaChuck

I get the old fashioned oats and (just recently started) cooking them on the stove. It makes them taste way better for some reason.

Some things I add to oatmeal-
sliced banana
spoon of peanut butter or soynut butter
diced up apples with cinnamon
sprinkles
honey and almonds
raisins
scoop of protein powder

You can mix some of those ingredients together if you like, I do different combinations all the time!

Kristy144

I buy the regular oats, (not pre-packaged) in the tub, I make it with raisins, cinnamon, brown sugar, low cal syrup, bananas.. anything I feel like putting in it. Its lower calories and more filling if you don't buy the packets!

homeport51

I buy thick rolled oats. I cook mine in the microwave and add dried cranberries, or raisins, cinnamon. I do put a packet of raw sugar on top after they are cooked. Only 20 cal.

semhe

with a spoon

Misiaxcore

Teaspoon brown sugar and teaspoon real maple syrup mixed with 1oz of skim milk. Now I add my protein powder instead of brown sugar.

margieward82

I ate a TON of oatmeal while I was nursing, and I mean a TON (it promotes lactation)! So I have a few ideas for you... On all these, you might need to add a touch of honey or other sweetener until you get used to it with out it...

1. Throw a handful of frozen blueberries in, then cook it like normal.
2. Mix in cinnamon before cooking, cook like normal. While still hot add a tablespoon of natural brown sugar (remember natural sugar in moderation is clean)
3. Mix a tablespoon of raisins and cinnamon in then cook like normal.
4. A tsp of vanilla and some frozen (or dehydrated) chopped strawberries. Read your labels and make sure they have nothing added.
5. I'd have to find the recipe again, but I had one where you mix in pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla.
6. Cook a tad dyer (little less water) than normal, then pour some almond milk over it. Sweetens it and give nice contract of hot and cold.
7. Mix in some natural maple syprup once it's cooked (moderation, duh)
8. Tsp of vanilla and a handful of frozen chopped peaches (tastes like peaches and cream).
9. Dried cranberries (make sure they dont have sugar, cane syrup etc added) then cook like normal.
10. Cook a little dyer than normal, then put a fried egg on top. Sounds weird but the creaminess and richness of the egg yolk is awesome!

I'll keep thinking!

Birdetta

I was running behind a while back so I stuck the old fashion oats in a pan added enough water to cover and let it sit for a while than when I came throw the house again turned it on low and stiring it every now and then but let it cook about 45 min it was so good allmost like cream of wheat. I like it with brown sugar, butter, salt, and milk.


Use to eat it raw with milk and dried fruit mixed in thats pretty good to.

EthanJeremiahsMama

I buy Quakers "Weight Control" maple & brown sugar.. it only has 1g of sugar and it's sooo filling.

I like to add 1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk, one tablespoon of Flax Seed meal(great in fiber and fills you up way longer too!) and one tablespoon of organic peanut butter OR almond butter(whichever you prefer) It's so delicious.. I usually have that almost every morning and it really holds me up until lunch!

CheetoBandoto

I buy the fresh Quaker Oats in the tub and I enjoy it with brown sugar, blue berries and a maybe a cup of Greek Yogurt! I tried it once with maple syrup and for whatever reason it simply didn't do it for me.

kent4j

Thanks for the ideas!

MrsJax11

Overnight oats are easy to mix up the night before, but I like mine warmed in the microwave for a bit.
I love oatmeal pancakes....
And then there is just the hot oatmeal. You can use milk or water, or almond milk. We put in a sprinkle of butter and salt while it boils, and then top with any kind of fruit and sweetener.
You could also do a home made granola and use it as a topping for yogurt.

mark03264

My breakfast almost every morning is:

A serving of old fashioned oatmeal made with water (5 minutes at 50% power in the microwave)

After cooking add:
some cinnamon
a little milk to desired consistency
a scoop of vanilla protein
a quarter cup blueberries (I use Wyman's of Maine - Fresh Frozen Wild Blueberries because they are available year round)

YUMM!

apsmith51

Steel Cut Oats cooked, then a teaspoon of margarine/butter, salt, few walnuts and craisins. I don't like my oatmeal sweet and this is wonderful...yummm....

SueGremlin

I eat oatmeal every morning for breakfast. I add chopped almonds, brown sugar and flax seed meal to it. I thought I'd get sick of it, but I've been eating it every day for a few years now and I still love it.

janegeno

I add steel cut oats to meatballs instead of bread crumbs.

(I hate oatmeal.)

Erindipitous

I used to love making overnight oats..

1/2 cup of Thick & Rough Oatmeal
10-12 oz Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Breeze
21g of Chia Seeds
Splash of Vanilla (or Coconut) Extract
Cup of Frozen Strawberries
Stevia

Mix it all together, pop it in the fridge, and the next morning I had a yummy breakfast with lots of texture.

auntbyte

I substitute low sugar apple cider (or juice) for the water. Adds unbelievable flavor.....................you take it from there.

blondski

I have heard people talk about steel cut oats......What exactly is that? Old Fashion Oats???

chrishunny

I make steel cut oats w/TVP and wheat berries.

1 C steel cut oats
1/4C TVP
2tsp vanilla extract
2tsp cinnamon
1/2C wheatberries
4C water (may need more)

I put all that in a pot, bring to a boil. reduce to simmer and simmer 45 mins, stirring occasioanlly.

I then divide it into 8 small containers, put in fridge or freezer. 122 cals, 23g carbs, 2g fat, 6g protein, 3g fiber

I either reheat as is or add:

small granny smith apple chopped and cooked then heat oatmeal in the pan I cooked apple
stevia
little unsweetneded vanilla almond milk

phlumpet

I add some blackstrap molasses (not to be confused with regular molasses, which is sweeter but has less nutrition), a bit of almond meal and some soymilk or almond milk. If I want a little sweetness, I add maple syrup.

margieward82

I buy Quakers "Weight Control" maple & brown sugar.. it only has 1g of sugar and it's sooo filling.

I like to add 1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk, one tablespoon of Flax Seed meal(great in fiber and fills you up way longer too!) and one tablespoon of organic peanut butter OR almond butter(whichever you prefer) It's so delicious.. I usually have that almost every morning and it really holds me up until lunch!

I used to eat the "weight control" stuff and it is yummy... BUT! if you are trying to eat clean, I'd skip it.

margieward82

I buy Quakers "Weight Control" maple & brown sugar.. it only has 1g of sugar and it's sooo filling.

I like to add 1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk, one tablespoon of Flax Seed meal(great in fiber and fills you up way longer too!) and one tablespoon of organic peanut butter OR almond butter(whichever you prefer) It's so delicious.. I usually have that almost every morning and it really holds me up until lunch!

I used to eat the "weight control" stuff and it is yummy... BUT! if you are trying to eat clean, I'd skip it.

whyieyesyah

I buy Natures First Premium Rolled oats, they are quite thick and i prefer them to the uncle tobies instant sachets.
I normally cook up a 50g serving of them with water and a TBsp. of salt, tastes great!
Im not a fan of sugary items in the morning, but i also think that a hint of cinnamin sounds yummay!

gingerb85

I start by simmering 1/2 c. vanilla almond milk and then I'll toss in 1 cup frozen mixed berries (blueberries/raspberries/blackberries). When that is simmering, I'll add 1/2 cup of old fashioned rolled oats and cook on medium-low, stirring, until the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Yum!

goingcrazy951

I eat quaker oats in the big tub and add in a tbsp of peanut butter and and few tsp of splenda brown sugar. yum
also for a more filling and creamy oatmeal i cook 1/2 cup of oats, 1 cup of water, and 1 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond breeze and cook for double the time. it makes the oatmeal extra fluffy and creamy to keep you full longer.

sewerchick93

i always cook my oatmeal with skim milk instead of water, tastes creamier and then i will add cinnamon, a little bit of pure maple syrup, ground flaxseed, fresh diced apples, craisins and/or raisins or cinnamon, ground flaxseed, and peanut butter.

pa_jorg

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/289552-overnight-oatmeal-no-cooking-required?hl=overnight+oatmeal

Try this ^^

crzyone

I don't like my oatmeal sweet. I loveeeeeeee cheese on it or a spoon of peanut butter!!! Crumbled up bacon is great, too, if you eat some kind of bacon.

At night, I make a "granola" sometimes....oats, peanut butter, a touch of syrup and if I have some calories to spare, coconut. Just mix and eat.

Missmissy0003

Can't wait to try some of these.