Oatmeal recipes, anyone?

gooiyw

So I've noticed many, many members and MFP friends start off their day with some sort of oatmeal porridge. I know its merits, but my limited experience with oatmeal (One time only. My mom cooked it in water and added a pinch of sugar and served the blob of gooey ewwness... for the record, that is NOT the way to introduce food to a child), I wasn't particularly fond of it. But like all things edible, I'm pretty sure there're great ways that oatmeal can be made delicious. Otherwise, you won't be eating it everyday. So, some preparation ideas please! (Not the cookies and pancakes, the porridge if possible) Then I'm off to the grocery shop to get my first bag of horse-chow. :bigsmile: No offense.

HowieTwoPointZero

Every night during the week I make a pot of oatmeal.

1/2 Cup Steel Cut Oats
Slightly less then 2 cups of Water
pinch of salt
1/4 cup of raisins
a shake of cinnamon
Cook for an hour on the lowest setting my range allows covered.
Then add 1/2 cup of low sugar vanilla soy milk.
Put in fridge, eat as a cold porridge in the morning. Or heat up in the microwave.

About 500 calories, which is 1/4 of my personal intake of the day.

gooiyw

Sounds better than mom's. Thanks!

Allic1971

Mix 1/4 cup dry oats with 1/4 cup water and 1/4 cup light milk, leave for 15 minutes then cook very slowly say simmering, whilst stiring to avoid the milk burning on the bottom of the pan or in the microwave for 3 minutes in a very large glass bowl as it does bubble up quite a bit and serve, I have mine with maple syrup, cranberreis and raisins, yum yum yum

gooiyw

That does sound yum. Thanks! :flowerforyou:

Kattarra

I make steel cuts oats but only cook for 15 minutes so they are not mushy. When I eat them I add 1 tb of peanut butter and a little Splenda. Or peanut butter and a few drop of dark chocolate syrup. Or fresh fruit like strawberries or blueberries. Or strawberries with a little chocolate syrup. You get my point, the possibilities are endless. Even a little vanilla syrup like the kind for coffee is good.

Crystal_Pistol

Proatmeal- prepare oatmeal using less water than normal. When done, add chocolate whey (1 or 2 scoops- I do 2) and almond butter. It keeps you full for a LOOONNGG time!

dvisser1

I also champion the cause for steel cut oats. Rolled oats (the cardboard can of flakes) are the oat kernel steamed and rolled flat. It's not a great deal of processing, but why cook the oats twice? Steel cut oats are just the oat kernel cut in half, which is why they take a lot longer to cook than the rolled flakes.

Steel cut oats, cooked in water 13-14 minutes so they still have plenty of chewy texture (not a blob of glue)
1 1/2 tsp light brown sugar or 2 tsp agave syrup.
~1/8 cup dried cranberries (15-20 grams weighed)
dusting of good cinnamon

gooiyw

I can't wait to try. Thanks, everyone!

DPernet

50g Steel cut oat
250-300ml skim milk/water mixed (I do about half half, but the less milk you use then the fewer calories)
Cinnamon
Honey/Maple syrup

I usually start making this in the morning, ready for the next day. Soak the oats in the milk/water in the morning. Cover and place in a cool dry place. In the evening put on the hob and slowly bring to the boil, stirring gently. Once it starts boiling a bit, turn the heat right down and simmer for 10-15 minutes stirring gently. Take off the heat, cover and leave till the next morning. When you look at it next morning, if it's too thick, add a bit of milk and heat slowly for 5-10 minutes remembering to stir.

At this point it's ready to eat. You can add just about anything to it that takes your fancy. Remember to start the next days bowl off at this point as well

Brown Sugar
Maple Syrup
Honey
Sweetener
Cinnamon
Banana
Strawberry
Blueberries
Dried Cranberries
Chocolate chips (I like the 70% cocoa ones)
Nuts - Almonds, Hazelnuts etc etc
Peanut Butter
Flavoured Syrup - Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry etc etc
Jam or Marmalade - any kind

To name but a few. Or anything else you can think of.

Kattarra

I make a double batch (6 servings) cooked for only 15minutes cause I like them chewy and pour into a square bread pan. When they are cool I cut them into six squares and store them in my fridge. Every morning just heat one square in the microwave for 2 minutes and you have a quick easy healthy breakfast.

chrisdavey

http://www.katheats.com/favorite-foods/overnightoats

http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/chocolate-covered-recipes/all-things-oatmeal/



http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2009/07/03/kozyshack-oatmeal-pudding/

rachmaree

like Chris suggested, chocolatecoveredkatie has some amazing oat recipes.

I personally make an oat pancake- 40-50grams of oats, 1 whole egg, 3 egg whites, quarter a chopped apple and some protein powder (optional), mixed up and left in the fridge overnight, then cooked as a big pancake in a teaspoon of coconut oil. It's my favourite thing to eat. Really.

sunsetwest

i steep a cinnamon plum herbal tea and use that in place of water (the tea adds flavor, reserves the calories for butter and makes the kitchen smell amazing!). i use steel cut oats. i boil 2 cups of the prepared tea, add 1/2 cup oats, turn heat down to med-low (#4 on my stove) and heat for 25 minutes, stirring every few minutes. i top it off with 1/2 Tbsp clarified butter and a little pure maple syrup or stir in some cocoa powder and honey. lately we've been eating it as dinner to keep it small but filling.

TiltingAtWindmills

For anyone interested in oatmeal breakfasts but a bit short on time to make it every day: We make crock pot oatmeal to save time in the mornings. It's so good! Recipe from this site: http://annkroeker.com/2008/03/25/overnight-crockpot-steel-cut-oatmeal/

I took the advice to use the bowl inside the crock pot, and it works well. (My "inner bowl" is a 1.5 quart Corning Ware dish because I have the lid that fits it- easy for refrigerator storage. ) I also found that 6 hours on low is perfect (our crock pot then switches to "keep warm"). We do add-ins separately so I and my husband can mix in different fruits. Store the extras in the refrigerator and carve out a portion to reheat in the microwave each morning. A touch of skim milk and maybe a few raisins or fresh fruit is yummy! (I recently read that you could portion this into silicon cupcake cups and freeze individual portions like that. I haven't tried it yet.)

melreesor

Made these last night and they were great. No butter, oil, or flour and they still taste wonderful.

Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Squares

1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 large mashed banana
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

Mix together the quick cooking oats, light brown sugar, baking powder, kosher salt and ground cinnamon.

Add in the vanilla extract, milk and egg. Mix the ingredients together.

Then add in the mashed banana and peanut butter. Combine all of the ingredients.

Pour the mixture into a lightly greased 8 by 8 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

Cut into squares and enjoy!

TrishaGuy

So I've noticed many, many members and MFP friends start off their day with some sort of oatmeal porridge. I know its merits, but my limited experience with oatmeal (One time only. My mom cooked it in water and added a pinch of sugar and served the blob of gooey ewwness... for the record, that is NOT the way to introduce food to a child), I wasn't particularly fond of it. But like all things edible, I'm pretty sure there're great ways that oatmeal can be made delicious. Otherwise, you won't be eating it everyday. So, some preparation ideas please! (Not the cookies and pancakes, the porridge if possible) Then I'm off to the grocery shop to get my first bag of horse-chow. :bigsmile: No offense.

TrishaGuy

I am not going to lie. I had oatmeal this morning and I had to choke it down. I did make it one day and it was not so bad. I cooked it with an apple some cinn and all natural honey that I bought from a local bee keeper....it was not bad but I would not eat it more than once a week.....My husband on the other had eats it every day with Craisins in fused with blueberry juice (made by ocean spray) he loves it .....it is very good for you if that helps....good luck

Destinie589

Add a teaspoon of sugar free powdered instant pudding mix to your bowl of oatmeal. Banana and butterscotch are my faves!

MNA76

I love eating pan-seared oatmeal. Here's a recipe I use. It's pretty easy to modify to suit your needs and it's super yummy.

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pan-seared-oatmeal-with-warm-fruit-compote-cider-syrup-10000000642369/

roadworthy

I like my oatmeal rather old school. I always undercook them slightly, I hate anything mushy. I only use old fashioned steel cut oats, never quick or instant. My favourite way to eat them is with a little bit of half and half and brown sugar.

roadworthy

I make a double batch (6 servings) cooked for only 15minutes cause I like them chewy and pour into a square bread pan. When they are cool I cut them into six squares and store them in my fridge. Every morning just heat one square in the microwave for 2 minutes and you have a quick easy healthy breakfast.

Such a great idea, thanks so much for sharing:)

jmp33

My favorite is to take 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup skim milk. cook at a low heat. When almost thickened to where I like, I add a handful of blueberries, a tablespoon of vanilla coffee creamer and a dash of cinnamon. Cook for another 5 minutes and enjoy!

dasblondie

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bmorton82

Baked Oatmeal with Blueberries and Bananas - yum!

This is a great recipe that I make on Sunday nights and it lasts me nearly all week. It's flavorful and can be changed up with different berries and nuts. The site www.skinnytaste.com has great, health conscious recipes with nutritional breakdowns!


http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/01/baked-oatmeal-with-blueberries-and.html

jessilyn76

When I started my journey of clean eating a couple of months ago, the first book I read suggested oatmeal as a good start to your day. Since then I have tried it many different way and have come to really enjoy it each morning. My favorite cam from thegraciouspantry.com and I just had it for the third day in a row, I like it so much.


Clean pumpkin pie oatmeal

1 serving of your favorite oats (rolled or steel cut) cooked as called for in recipe on container (i make mine with almond milk)
2 tbsp ground flaxseed
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup pure pumpkin
1 1/2 tbsp pure maple syrup

Cook the oatmeal and add the ingredients listed after..........delicious!!!

tkaawa

I get the Best Yet Instant Oatmeal Packaging. I eye ball it with the water and use a couple of equal packages... i never used to like oatmeal also, but as i continue on this road of success, i've become very fond of it and i look forward to my breakfast in the morning. hope this helps:-)

bargmannr

Tropical Overnight Oats! Here's one I like to use for dessert or as a splurge because it's a bit higher in calories but SO good and the calories come from very nutritious food.

1/2 c. old fashioned oats
1/2 banana, mashed
1/2 mango diced
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (try the coconut flavored almond milk for extra tropical feel!)
1 stevia packet

Combine all ingredients, cover and let sit in the fridge overnight, or at least 4 hours. Eat cold out of the fridge. At first eating cold oatmeal seems strange but it is so delicious and dessert like. Mmmm! It's making me hungry just writing this!

MaryGebhard

This is my favorite oatmeal recipe, Baked Oatmeal with Cranberries and Pecans. They're bars and are great for home or on the go.

http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=917634

leahbhollifield

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vacherin

These aren't really "recipes" as such but I love sprinkling oatmeal onto my virtuous breakfast of blueberries and sliced almonds - keeps me going for much longer than the same breakfast without the oatmeal. I also use oatmeal in recipes in place of breadcrumbs. They make a great coating for fishcakes (sounds foul but works!).