How to make porridge (oatmeal) more interesting?

louisa_jay

I love porridge (i believe in the US you call it oatmeal), it's low in calories and fills me up until lunchtime.

I make mine with half a cup of oats, a cup of water, 2 teaspoons of golden syrup, a splash of semi-skimmed milk and very small handful of raisins and sunflower seeds = approx 192 calories.

But it's beginning to get a little boring, so I'm looking for new ideas.

How do you make porridge more interesting?

redmapleleaf

Sometimes I put coconut oil in mine or a scoop of protein powder. Other things I have put in mine are sunflower seeds, chia seeds, walnuts, almond slices, cinnamon.

llkilgore

I add cinnamon and unsweetened applesauce to mine, or sometimes no-added-sugar fruit spread or jam.

kristineevans

I always have strawberries, blueberries and raspberries with mine don't need any syrup or milk then and sometimes add a seed mix too love it it makes so much I have to eat it in 2 halves !

gayje

I make mine with fig pieces and tiny diced apples sprinkled with a bit of cinnamon - yummy!

greeneyes191

Cinnamon and a cup of frozen berries - sweet & tart flavors and cools it down quickly.

myfitnessnmhoy

Cinnamon and slivered almonds or crushed walnuts.

riadastfu

Add your favorite protein powder.

kdiamond

I LOVE overnight oats...it is too dang hot to eat hot oatmeal now. These are cold, creamy, and delicious!

I use her recipe - http://www.pbfingers.com/2012/01/09/how-to-make-overnight-oats/