Ideas For Jazzing Up Oatmeal?

graelwyn

Brain isn't very hot on this, and I am trying to find healthy and low calorie things I can add to oatmeal to sweeten it up.
I got some maple syrup, but not sure that is just as bad as adding sugar.
I had considered raisins and stuff, but I tend to go over the top with dried fruit around the place and eat it all.

Ideas please ?

graelwyn

Anyone ?

shovav91

Cut up bananas
Raisins and syrup
Vanilla and cinnamon
Yum

KelseyDawn84

Cinamon
Blueberries

TheNewDodge

almond milk and whey and/or pb2

rmh84

I use cinnamon and Stevia in mine. You have to get a good brand of stevia to make it not have an aftertaste though. I would not use something like sweet-n-low or Splenda though, these are worse for your wasteline then real sugar.

I also use milk. I know a lot of people cut dairy when they are dieting, but I feel the calories are worth it to make me feel satisfied.

I would either forgo the syrup or use VERY little. It's still sugar - though better then refined white sugar. You could try a small ammount of 100% fruit juice (like berry or apple cider) for sweetening though - i'd go this route before syrup. Or you could add some of the 100% fruit applesauce things (the ones that are applesauce and berries, or peaches, or whatever). IMO - added refined sugars are the enemy.

iluxoxo211

Hello, I use steal cut oats and then I add cut up fresh strawberries and sometimes bananas or blue berries yummmmy:bigsmile:

SerenaNatasha

Me and my fiance put a tablespoon of organic almond butter in ours and no calorie sweetener

nk17

I eat a half cup of Quaker Old Fashioned oats made with water, into which I add a quarter cup of blueberries. Works for me.

Peanut0711

if you're looking for instant oatmeal, "Active Lifestyle" is really good. it's 170-180 per packet but real good!

if it's from the stove try: Honey or cranberries....

MrsJones98

An all-fruit jam is nice, too. Strawberry, peach or apricot are my favorites If you tolerate dairy, add a tablespoon of a full-fat cream to help you feel satisfied - and such a small amount adds a LOT of creaminess (which for me equals more satisfying).

crudd123

I make my oatmeal in the microwave (old fashioned oats) then I put frozen blueberries in it and stevia and cinnamon! The blueberries cool off the cereal so you can eat it! I eat it every day! I love it!

Punktorian

Honestly, I gave up on it because of the texture. I will measure out 1/4 -1/2 cup of rolled oats and just eat them raw with a bit of water. They are easy to chew and actually taste pretty good. It also doesn't get much quicker and easier.

sjaudio

Before I start making my oatmeal, I chop up an apple into small chunks, throw it in a cake pan, douse liberally with cinnamon, and toss it in the oven. About the time my oatmeal is done, the apples are ready to be mixed in.

Ronnvee

Although it might sound weird, try mixing your favorite yoghurt into your oatmeal....after cooking. The sharpness of the yoghurt works well with the blandness of the oatmeal. It tastes better than it sounds - I promise!

HollywoodDJ

APPLES and Pecans or Almonds..., these things together will be sweet enough and CRUNCHY!!!! YUM!!!

Love the cranberry idea too!



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Solomonre0

Chopped Apples
Nuts
Grapes

Or my personal favorite... Sausage

stephc0711

Before I start making my oatmeal, I chop up an apple into small chunks, throw it in a cake pan, douse liberally with cinnamon, and toss it in the oven. About the time my oatmeal is done, the apples are ready to be mixed in.

This sounds wonderful!! I'm going to try that!!

Brandie6004

bumping for ideas

ladyfingers39

If you like steel cut oats, I make mine with half apple juice, half water. Delish!

NU2U

I like chopped pecans and sweetened coconut in mine. I love the different textures.

MisFitMom219

shaved almonds, cinnamon & 0cal sweetener!! - equal is my fave bc of taste, but I know stevia.truvia.or spelnda also work --i chill it and eat it a dessert ...even mix a mashed banana in!

honey is a great natural sweetener

Sugar free jam

lovvvee adding fresh fruit --shaved strawberries- w/ dark chocolate cocoa covered almonds

you can even also mix protein powder in --soo many differnt flavors!

....can you tell I love my oatmeal! lol

rmhand

coconut, alomonds, raisins, and a little brown sugar.
just brown sugar.
my sister likes to add dried cherries.
I've heard of people adding cranberry juice.

nickyfm

Fruit, Peanut butter, nuts, Soy milk

Agito

Cinnamon, ginger, stevia, and ground flax seeds. I can't eat oatmeal without flax, the texture and taste just seem wrong.

4FitChris

Big fan of all natural honey. Not really a whole lot healthier than sugar. But I've always thought that naturally occurring honey is better for you. It's also shown success helping with allergies because it's basically made from the source. 'Works for me.

j3m123

Agave nectar

brendacooks

Before cooking I usually add raisins or cranberries. I always weigh the amount (no overdoing it!) so it adds 20 calories. When the oatmeal is done I stir in a teaspoon of vanilla and some cinnamon or nutmeg or cardamon (whichever tickles my fancy in the moment) and I always have 1 tblspoon of dark brown sugar (it's very flavorful) and half a cup of milk. It is a good breakfast - good for you and good tasting) and adds up to 300 calories or so. If I am having a big workout day I will throw in a tbspoon of sliced almonds. Adds to the calories but very healthy and delicious!

happymiche

PB2 and a banana or finely chopped apple!

Fairysoul

Frozen berries, and a little pure maple syrup, or raisins and cinnamon, or even some peanut butter and banana!

MizzDoc

Black Raspberry preserves (or any kind of preserves)
Frozen fruits (thawed) and toss in a 1/2 cup
Sugar-free syrup
Peanut Butter

Cinnamon is a must!