New to oats! Help please?

shannon121278
shannon121278 Posts: 357
edited October 4 in Recipes
I'm just looking for some yummy healthy mix-ins for real oats. I just cook it in the microwave in some water. I've been adding brown sugar and sometimes cinnamon, but that gets old quick, plus I don't want to always have sugar. And I don't really like them plain. I would like some ideas on stuff to mix into my oatmeal that's yummy and good for me! Anyone have ideas for me? And thanks in advance!
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  • cvoge
    cvoge Posts: 2
    couple of tablespoons of canned pumpkin with a few walnut pieces is delicious in oats!
  • PennyNickel14
    PennyNickel14 Posts: 749 Member
    Try pumpkin puree, brown sugar *i do use the splenda blend brown sugar and a few walnuts! Super filling and yummy :)!

    blueberries and a Touch of honey (a little honey goes A LONG way)

    Also pumpkin pie spice and splenda brown sugar

    Have you tried Baked oatmeal yet? It's fab there are many many recipes out there from peanut butter to (shocking) pumpkin

    I think I may be obsessing about fall and pumpkins LOL!
  • shannon121278
    shannon121278 Posts: 357
    couple of tablespoons of canned pumpkin with a few walnut pieces is delicious in oats!

    I love pumpkin! That sounds delicious! Thanks for idea! I'll definitely have to try that one! Just gotta buy some pumpkin first! Haha.
  • Mommawarrior
    Mommawarrior Posts: 897 Member
    couple of tablespoons of canned pumpkin with a few walnut pieces is delicious in oats!

    Oh my goodness this sounds absolutely DELICIOUS. I LOVE PUMPKIN. I am going to the store today!
  • shannon121278
    shannon121278 Posts: 357
    Try pumpkin puree, brown sugar *i do use the splenda blend brown sugar and a few walnuts! Super filling and yummy :)!

    blueberries and a Touch of honey (a little honey goes A LONG way)

    Also pumpkin pie spice and splenda brown sugar

    Have you tried Baked oatmeal yet? It's fab there are many many recipes out there from peanut butter to (shocking) pumpkin

    I think I may be obsessing about fall and pumpkins LOL!

    I do have some frozen blueberries, but I wasn't sure how good they would be in oats, so I will have to try that one.

    Didn't think to just add pumpkin pie spice! I do have that!

    And no, I haven't tried baked oatmeal. Never actually heard of it. I will definitely have to look it up, because I love peanut butter and pumpkin! I'll have to see what varieties they have out there! Thanks for the ideas!
  • INSANITY43
    INSANITY43 Posts: 142
    I throw frozen blueberries in my oats...I cook them on the stovetop. Chop up a banana and throw in some walnuts, cinnamon and a little brown sugar and it's very yummy. Applesauce stirred in is also good. Oh and fresh peaches and cinnamon....mmmmmm Think I will have oatmeal for breakfast! And baked oatmeal is wonderful....
  • sophiareal
    sophiareal Posts: 43 Member
    There are soooo many ways of enjoying oats. One of my favourites is still plain oatmeal (cooked with a pinch of salt and double the volume of water to oats) topped with some fresh blueberries, 1 teaspoon of peanut butter and some agave syrup/brown sugar/maple syrup. If I have nothing else in the house it's sugar and cinnamon (especially nice in winter).

    The key is to have a bunch of staples at home that you can easily mix into your porridge: different nut butters, sweeteners (brown sugar, agave, maple syrup, honey, whatever you fancy), some dried fruit (I sometimes like cooking raisins with my oats), some frozen fruit (frozen blueberries etc are quiet cheap at Tesco and perfect for just warming up in the microwave with a little sugar to pour over your oatmeal), some granola for crunch on top and things like cinnamon, gingerbread spice etc.

    If I am in need of some inspiration, I tend to turn to KERF (a foodblog from an american registered dietician who posts tons of oatmeal recipes): http://www.katheats.com/kaths-tribute-to-oatmeal

    The only other things to bear in mind is that the toppings can obviously add quite a lot of calories to your oatmeal, so just make sure you don't go overboard with your sweeteners or your nutbutters!
  • Elleinnz
    Elleinnz Posts: 1,661 Member
    The most fantastic ideas you could wish for :-) My personal favorite - Carrot Cake Oatmeal

    http://www.thegraciouspantry.com/category/oatmeal-recipes-2/
  • angiev1226
    angiev1226 Posts: 2 Member
    My favorite lately is 1/2 cup old fasioned quaker oats, 1/2 cup almond milk (or whatever kinda milk you use), 1/2 cup water...then add 1 T. crunchy natural peanut butter and a few cut up strawberries on top...sometimes ill add in 1 T. of ground flax meal too for a little extra added nutrition...good fuel breakfast...yum :)
  • RachelT14
    RachelT14 Posts: 266 Member
    Ripe mashed banana and a few chopped nuts or if you dotn have the calories for the nuts cinnamon
  • PennyNickel14
    PennyNickel14 Posts: 749 Member
    The most fantastic ideas you could wish for :-) My personal favorite - Carrot Cake Oatmeal

    http://www.thegraciouspantry.com/category/oatmeal-recipes-2/

    how did i not know this existed until this moment?!?!?!
  • shannon121278
    shannon121278 Posts: 357
    I throw frozen blueberries in my oats...I cook them on the stovetop. Chop up a banana and throw in some walnuts, cinnamon and a little brown sugar and it's very yummy. Applesauce stirred in is also good. Oh and fresh peaches and cinnamon....mmmmmm Think I will have oatmeal for breakfast! And baked oatmeal is wonderful....

    I was thinking some sort of apple cinnamon oatmeal sounded good, but I didn't know how well fresh apples would do in it, and I thought maybe applesauce, but wasn't sure how it would turn out! Seems like a lot of you have the ideas I had originally thought of, but didn't have the confidence to just try it! I should have just gone with it! Haha. Love the new ideas though!
  • shannon121278
    shannon121278 Posts: 357
    There are soooo many ways of enjoying oats. One of my favourites is still plain oatmeal (cooked with a pinch of salt and double the volume of water to oats) topped with some fresh blueberries, 1 teaspoon of peanut butter and some agave syrup/brown sugar/maple syrup. If I have nothing else in the house it's sugar and cinnamon (especially nice in winter).

    The key is to have a bunch of staples at home that you can easily mix into your porridge: different nut butters, sweeteners (brown sugar, agave, maple syrup, honey, whatever you fancy), some dried fruit (I sometimes like cooking raisins with my oats), some frozen fruit (frozen blueberries etc are quiet cheap at Tesco and perfect for just warming up in the microwave with a little sugar to pour over your oatmeal), some granola for crunch on top and things like cinnamon, gingerbread spice etc.

    If I am in need of some inspiration, I tend to turn to KERF (a foodblog from an american registered dietician who posts tons of oatmeal recipes): http://www.katheats.com/kaths-tribute-to-oatmeal

    The only other things to bear in mind is that the toppings can obviously add quite a lot of calories to your oatmeal, so just make sure you don't go overboard with your sweeteners or your nutbutters!

    Thanks! That is a lot of great ideas! I didn't think of granola! That sounds good!
  • shannon121278
    shannon121278 Posts: 357
    The most fantastic ideas you could wish for :-) My personal favorite - Carrot Cake Oatmeal

    http://www.thegraciouspantry.com/category/oatmeal-recipes-2/

    Thank you! I'll check that out!
  • rickbaldomero
    rickbaldomero Posts: 6
    Using frozen Blueberries works great - also
    8oz of vanilla yogurt
    any frozen fruit
    can use Splenda or Truvia to sweeten
    Old Fashioned Oats are the best. The instant stuff is all processed with sodium & sugars.
    Good Luck!
  • shannon121278
    shannon121278 Posts: 357
    My favorite lately is 1/2 cup old fasioned quaker oats, 1/2 cup almond milk (or whatever kinda milk you use), 1/2 cup water...then add 1 T. crunchy natural peanut butter and a few cut up strawberries on top...sometimes ill add in 1 T. of ground flax meal too for a little extra added nutrition...good fuel breakfast...yum :)

    I was wondering how good it would be cooked in some milk rather than all water! I use vanilla soymilk, which sounds really good to add a creaminess and vanilla flavor to the oats. I may just have to try it sometime! Thanks!
  • shannon121278
    shannon121278 Posts: 357
    Ripe mashed banana and a few chopped nuts or if you dotn have the calories for the nuts cinnamon

    Yum, banana's! Didn't think of that! Thanks!
  • shannon121278
    shannon121278 Posts: 357
    Using frozen Blueberries works great - also
    8oz of vanilla yogurt
    any frozen fruit
    can use Splenda or Truvia to sweeten
    Old Fashioned Oats are the best. The instant stuff is all processed with sodium & sugars.
    Good Luck!

    I used to eat the instant packaged oatmeal, but it never seemed to fill me up and was so much higher in calories than the old fashioned oats. So I finally got some of the healthy stuff and I've been enjoying it! Just need mix ins for it! Didn't think of yogurt! Sounds delicious! Thanks!
  • trixieabby
    trixieabby Posts: 987 Member
    I love love love steel cut oats as opposed to instant oats. The difference in day and night. The steel cut are nutty a little chewy and totally different taste. Try it you might like it. By the way you cook these way longer. I put in a deep bowl in microwave for about 7 minutes.
  • shannon121278
    shannon121278 Posts: 357
    I love love love steel cut oats as opposed to instant oats. The difference in day and night. The steel cut are nutty a little chewy and totally different taste. Try it you might like it. By the way you cook these way longer. I put in a deep bowl in microwave for about 7 minutes.

    Awesome, I'll have to look into it! Thanks!
  • btor
    btor Posts: 144 Member
    bump!
  • k9hrd
    k9hrd Posts: 351 Member
    Natural peanutbutter and a few chocolate chips!
  • akaChuck
    akaChuck Posts: 233 Member
    Katheats.com has a tribute to oatmeal with tons of recipes! My go-to oatmeal mix ins are a spoonful of peanut butter with a sliced banana.
  • Missjulesdid
    Missjulesdid Posts: 1,444 Member
    I add a teaspoon of molasses. Molasses has such a strong flavor that you don't really need that much I cook my oats in water and add a little milk before serving then drizzle the teaspoon of molasses.
  • mamamc03
    mamamc03 Posts: 1,067 Member
    Shannon...I eat fresh apples in my oatmeal every morning! They are soooo good! They add a bit of crisp sweetness that is divine!! If you need it sweet, get the stevia drops! It does the trick without the carbs from sugar.

    There is also a product called PB2 that is powdered Peanut Butter....but 45 cal a serving!!! Mix that in with the oatmeal....YUM!!

    Best wishes!
  • kristennwinter
    kristennwinter Posts: 100 Member
    I just had a bowl of instant regular with an added tablespoon of Hot Chocolate! Yummy! :)
  • webfootcajun
    webfootcajun Posts: 41
    i squirt some sugar free maple syrup. simple and sweet. try it.
  • crzyone
    crzyone Posts: 872 Member
    I prefer my oatmeal "not sweet." I love a good piece of cheddar cheese in plain oatmeal!!! Yummy...and if I hadn't cut out bacon, a piece of crumbled up bacon!!
  • claudiandw
    claudiandw Posts: 184 Member
    Overnight Oatmeal

    Pina Colada

    In a mason jar (or finished PB jar) Add:
    1/3 cup oats (your choice, flavored or not, steel or not)
    1/3 cup pineapple yogurt
    1/3 cup light coconut milk
    1 Tbsp Shredded Coconut
    1 Tbsp Pineapple (dried, tidbits or fresh crushed)
    1 Tbsp of crushed Macadamia nuts.
    Stir together, cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.

    Peanut butter lover's oatmeal

    1/2 cup dry quick oats
    1-2 tbsp. peanut butter
    1 tbsp. semi-sweet chocolate chip morsels
    1 tsp. ground cinnamon
    sweetener (optional)
    1/2 - 3/4 cup of water or milk

    Instructions:

    Put oats and water or milk into a microwaveable bowl. Sprinkle your desired amount of cinnamon over oats with the optional packet of sweetener. Put your helping of peanut butter into the bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Take the bowl out, stir, then put back into microwave for another 30 seconds. Add in chocolate chips, stir, and enjoy! You pretty much have yourself a giant cookie for breakfast :)


    Pumpkin Oatmeal

    1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
    3/4 cup milk, or as needed
    1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
    1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar

    Directions
    Mix together oats and milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook on high for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring once. Add more milk or oats to achieve the desired consistency, and cook for another 30 seconds. Stir in pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon sugar. Heat through, and serve.

    Nutritional Information
    Amount Per Serving Calories: 229 | Total Fat: 4.7g | Cholesterol: 7mg

    Pumpkin lovers heaven, and healthy, too. With a little experimentation it's perfect for my taste. I use 1 cup of milk for 1/2 cup oatmeal (cook on stovetop) 1/2 cup pumpkin, 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice, 1/2 tsp cinnamon and a dash of cloves. For sweetness I added a Sweet-n-Low. It's like having dessert for breakfast, and I agree with the other reviewer - extremely filling and satisfying!

    Oatmeal in a Jar

    Pour dry rolled oats (not instant) into a canning jar to the halfway point. I don’t care what size canning jar you use. A half-pint jar will make one serving; a pint jar will make two servings; and a quart will make four servings. You choose what will work best for your situation. If you don’t have a canning jar, use a recycled glass jar. We’re easy around here.
    Add a handful of extras if you’d like: chopped nuts, flax seeds, dried fruit…whatever suits your fancy.
    Add a bit of brown sugar or honey or maple syrup. Top it off with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
    Pour boiling water into the jar to the bottom of the threads. Screw on lid and invert the jar a couple of times to mix the water with the dry ingredients. Let the jar sit on your counter for at least 15 minutes, and it will be ready to eat. Add a little butter or milk if you like.

    Pumpkin Oatmeal in a Jar

    In a jar, add one part oatmeal, one part almond milk and one part pumpkin puree. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Add a touch of maple syrup, a sprinkle of cinnamon, ground ginger and nutmeg and a small handful of toasted walnuts. Mix well and enjoy!
  • Emmadennewitz
    Emmadennewitz Posts: 106 Member
    There are many ways to make oatmeal. My favorite Is baked oatmeal and I make it many different ways. My current favorite recipe is made with puréed pumpkin and fresh cranberries. I make a huge batch for the week and eat it cold with a little bit of greek yogurt.

    3 cups rolled oats
    2 cups almond milk
    2 eggs
    1.5 cups pumpkin purée
    1/4 cup organic agave
    2 cups fresh cranberries
    1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
    2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
    1/4 tsp sea salt

    Pre heat oven to 350
    Mix all ingredients in a large glass casserole dish
    Bake uncovered for 20 min
    Remove from oven, stir and cook an additional 10 mins
    Store in covered container in refrigerator.

    Makes approx 8 servings
    208 calories
    6 g protein
    6 g fiber
    14 g sugar
    37 carbs
    4 g fat
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