Need Ideas For Oatmeal

RyanDanielle5101

So I have switched to plain because we all know the flavored stuff has too much sugar, however I cannot eat it plain. So far I've tried honey and fruit and I like it but nothing else. I don't care for peanut butter and I like nuts but not in stuff if that makes sense....Any Ideas???

JThomas61

Raisons

shovav91

Add honey and pumpkin pie spices. Yum!
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allie864

Oh, man, sometimes I wish I didn't like peanut butter...but aside from that... I add apples, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice &/or even a few chocolate chips once in a while for a different flavor

mleoni092708

I WANT to like oatmeal. For me it's too mushy. Should I keep trying and add nuts or something else? Ideas are appreciated

UponThisRock

cottage cheese, peanut butter and bananas.

jukemaster

If oatmeal is too mush, then try steel cut oats. They take forever to cook, but they aren't mushy. I boil water and mix the oatmeal and water in a mason jar overnight. When I wake up in the morning, it's ready to eat after 30 seconds in the microwave to reheat.

StoryGirl9

I like to mince up some almonds and coconut (unsweetened) and sometimes add a little molasses and then 1 tsp. of organic sugar. I find if you use the longer cooking oats, it is much less mushy and has more texture and nuttiness to it.

Gee45

I like apple, cinnamon and honey. Or banana, walnuts and maple syrup on mine.

havalinaaa

I like it with frozen berries or peaches, honey, and a shot of milk. Also, if you like dark chocolate, cocoa nibs are great in both oatmeal and yogurt. Chopped apples are good, my sister puts apple sauce in hers. My dad used to make it for us with raisins and honey when we were kids and I still like it that way sometimes. I second the pumpkin pie spices idea!

Lilylove86

I started using 1/2 cup of oats with 1 cup of milk (skim) and a bit of water with cinnamon. I cook it only till the oats are cooked but its still runny-ish then add 1 teaspon of brown sugar. I tried other ways but this is my fave. Its creamy =D

celticmuse

I made oatmeal from the Quaker Old-Fashioned oats and bake it in the toaster oven with water and the following:
chopped apple, cinnamon, chopped walnuts, a sprinkling of brown sugar and salt. When it comes out, I add some
ground flax seed. It is yummy and all of the ingredients are helpful in reducing cholesterol (except the brown sugar!).

Bon appetite!!

hatravers

tablespoon of delight flavoured coffee creamer, is only 40 cals and makes a whole lot of diference

emmuci

i once read this and tried it, and it was great, u should try too

In the evening fill a bowl or tupperware with equal parts raw oats, yogurt and milk (or adjust to taste) and leave in the fridge overnight. In the morning, the oats will be perfectly “done” and ready to eat cold. Just add fruit, granola, nuts, peanut butter & jelly, or other toppings when time to eat. Great simple breakfast, which is especially delicious in the summertime when you don’t want to eat anything hot!

prettyfitchick

bump

mleoni092708

Thanks! I will definitely try the steel cut oats.

runs4zen

Steel cut for me too! I top with a tablespoon of brown sugar and two tablespoons of dried cranberries!

RyanDanielle5101

Thanks everyone I will try some of these ideas!!

re08scue

I like to soak my oats overnight in water plus 2 tablespoons Kefir (I read somewhere that soaking them helps with digestion. Could be bunk, but doesn't hurt). I'll also add raisins or diced dried apricots and a dash of cinnamon.

When I'm in a hurry (and have forgotten to soak) I usually just add blueberries and ground flax meal and a dash of kefir or milk. The berries make it sweet enough for me.

BeLightYear

Definitely go for the steel cut oats. Just make a batch on Sunday and split it up for the week, it takes about 45 minutes to cook it down.

I like to add Hershey's lite syrup, makes it taste like a chocolate cookie and only adds 45 calories :bigsmile:

bizco

I alternate between blueberries (fresh or frozen) & cinnamon; apples & cinnamon; coconut, cocoa & cinnamon.

Tobi1013

I love my oatmeal (steel cut) with a bit of olive oil, some shredded cheddar cheese, cracked pepper and a poached egg (or two!). Delicious and very filling!

bizco

I WANT to like oatmeal. For me it's too mushy. Should I keep trying and add nuts or something else? Ideas are appreciated

Try steel cut oats. It has a much heartier texture than rolled oats. (Rolled oats are simply the smashed down, flat oats; also known as "old fashioned" oatmeal).

re08scue

I love my oatmeal (steel cut) with a bit of olive oil, some shredded cheddar cheese, cracked pepper and a poached egg (or two!). Delicious and very filling!

Interesting combination!

calderst

Tsp of Nutella-- tastes like a no-bake cookie. It's got quite a bit of sugar in it though,which is why I only use a tsp.

gleechick609

I opt for Quick Oats (because I have about 5 minutes in the morning for breakfast) I usually put it in a microwave safe bowl and add water. Cook it for 2 minutes in the microwave. Then add banana, stevia, chopped walnuts... YUM!

I have to agree... interesting combination with the cheddar cheese.... I would add that to grits.. not oatmeal LOL

GreenLifeGirl

If oatmeal is too mush, then try steel cut oats. They take forever to cook, but they aren't mushy. I boil water and mix the oatmeal and water in a mason jar overnight. When I wake up in the morning, it's ready to eat after 30 seconds in the microwave to reheat.

totally agree! i only eat steel cut oats...completely different texture...and i do the exact same thing. i use my hot water kettle, throw the oats in a mason jar, add a bit of salt, and pour in the water. screw on the lid and they are ready in the morning. = ) i also eat mine at room temp sometimes, like a cold cereal.

extras- usually honey and milk (and walnuts), sometimes greek yogurt and berries, or apple/cinnamon/raisin

whole foods sells steel cut oats in the bulk cereal bins pretty cheap. = )

kellykw

I like to eat oatmeal raw, like cold cereal, with almond milk and cinnamon.

jyork5407

Bumping because I'll never remember all these and want to try them all!

Vaanja

I like to mix my oatmeal with 2tbsp. pumpkin puree (plain pumpkin, *not* pumpkin-pie filling), a tsp. Splenda Brown Sugar blend, and a dash of pumpkin pie spice.

I do the same thing to 2% greek yogurt, nom!

atsteele

I love my oatmeal (steel cut) with a bit of olive oil, some shredded cheddar cheese, cracked pepper and a poached egg (or two!). Delicious and very filling!

This sounds great!! I can't wait to try it!!