Oatmeal recipies?

butterflylover527
butterflylover527 Posts: 940 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I love oatmeal, but I haven't had it in forever because they only way I like it is with lots of butter and brown sugar.

So, I'm looking for healthier recipies for oatmeal

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  • butterflylover527
    butterflylover527 Posts: 940 Member
    :smile:
  • Puppygirl29
    Puppygirl29 Posts: 14
    I got this one from a nutritionist - 1/3 cup plain oatmeal + 2/3 cups of water
    micro around 90 seconds then add 1 level tsp all-natural peanut butter
    nice and gooey!:smile:
  • butterflylover527
    butterflylover527 Posts: 940 Member
    I got this one from a nutritionist - 1/3 cup plain oatmeal + 2/3 cups of water
    micro around 90 seconds then add 1 level tsp all-natural peanut butter
    nice and gooey!:smile:

    I love me some peanut butter! Thanks :)
  • Erica27511
    Erica27511 Posts: 490 Member
    I got this one from a nutritionist - 1/3 cup plain oatmeal + 2/3 cups of water
    micro around 90 seconds then add 1 level tsp all-natural peanut butter
    nice and gooey!:smile:

    I have tried this and it is delicious!!
  • karweb
    karweb Posts: 11
    I put one packet of splenda and 1/2 cup blueberries or black raspberries
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    Peanut butter and a half packet of sugar free hot chocolate (no-baked cookies). You could also use nutella and peanut butter, but the calories will go up pretty fast.
    Apples, raisins and brown sugar or real maple syrup
    eggs, dash of milk, tsp brown sugar in the microwave (nice and sweet and thick)
  • butterflylover527
    butterflylover527 Posts: 940 Member
    I put one packet of splenda and 1/2 cup blueberries or black raspberries

    Sounds nice and simple!! And yummy!!
  • southpaw211
    southpaw211 Posts: 385 Member
    I make steel cut oats in my rice cooker (one cup of dry oats = 4 days of breakfast). I heat up my individual 3/4 - 1 cup serving, then add 1/2 cup almond milk or skim, a couple shakes of cinnamon and sometimes a teaspoon of ideal brown sugar no calorie sweetener. Top with some fresh raspberries, strawberries or blackberries. YUM.
  • amymt10
    amymt10 Posts: 271 Member
    I just tried overnight oats for the first time this morning, yummy!! 1/2c oats (old fashioned kind), 1/2c skim milk, 1/2 greek yogurt-vanilla and 1/2c of fruit, mix put in fridge overnight, grab & enjoy in the morning :)
  • jonward85
    jonward85 Posts: 534 Member
    Made oatmeal for the kids over the weekend and put strawberries and peaches cut into little pieces into it. Now i made a big pot of it (3 kids + me and the wife), but you could always shrink the size. I think any fruit would work. We usually add honey / syrup / splenda to it depending on the mood. Just watch how much of the sweeteners :)
  • Shweedog
    Shweedog Posts: 883 Member
    I mix equal parts of dry regular oatmeal and low fat vanilla yogurt. Then let it regrigerate overnight (or at least a few hours). I had never heard of this until I joined MFP and several members from the UK suggested it. Very yummy!
  • SPNLuver83
    SPNLuver83 Posts: 2,050 Member
    skinnytaste has some!!
  • butterflylover527
    butterflylover527 Posts: 940 Member
    Peanut butter and a half packet of sugar free hot chocolate (no-baked cookies). You could also use nutella and peanut butter, but the calories will go up pretty fast.
    Apples, raisins and brown sugar or real maple syrup
    eggs, dash of milk, tsp brown sugar in the microwave (nice and sweet and thick)

    Oh man, no-bakes are a weakness of mine! Thanks for the idea!!
  • butterflylover527
    butterflylover527 Posts: 940 Member
    skinnytaste has some!!

    I'll check those out, thanks :)
  • gecho
    gecho Posts: 426 Member
    I just found this recipe today, I love this site!!!
    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/06/skinny-overnight-oats-in-jar.html

    Skinny-Overnight-Oatmeal-in-a-Jar.jpg

    Overnight Oats in a Jar
    Skinnytaste.com
    Servings: 1 • Serving Size: 1 jar • Old Points: 5 pts • Points+: 6 pts
    Calories: 244.9 • Fat: 10.8 g • Carbs: 35.4 g • Fiber: 8.5 g • Protein: 6 g • Sugar: 12 g
    Sodium: 94.7 mg


    Ingredients:

    1/4 cup quick oats
    1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or skim, soy)
    1/4 medium banana, sliced (freeze the rest for smoothies!)
    1/2 tbsp chia seeds
    1/2 cup blueberries
    4-5 drops NuNaturals liquid vanilla stevia (or your favorite sweetener)
    pinch cinnamon

    optional toppings:


    1 tbsp chopped pecans (or any nut)

    Directions:

    Place all the ingredient in a jar, shake, cover and refrigerate overnight. Add your favorite crunchy toppings such as nuts, granola, etc and enjoy the next day
  • giantsr1
    giantsr1 Posts: 45 Member
    Love this! Put everything in the crock pot the night before and in the morning it is ready <3 This comes from a site The Yummy Life - they had some other good recipes on there as well.


    Slow Cooker, Apple Cinnamon Steel-Cut Oatmeal
    By Monica Servings: 7 (3/4-cup) servings
    Ingredients
    2 apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (2-1/2 to 3 cups chopped)
    1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
    1-1/2 cups water
    1 cup uncooked steel-cut oats
    2 tablespoons brown sugar
    1-1/2 tablespoons butter, cut into 5-6 pieces (optional)
    1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    1 tablespoon ground flax seed
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    Optional garnishes: chopped nuts, raisins, maple syrup, additional milk or butter
    Directions
    Coat inside of 3-1/2 quart (or larger) slow cooker with cooking spray. Add all ingredients (except optional toppings) to slow cooker. Stir, cover, and cook on low for 7 hours. Spoon oatmeal into bowls; add optional toppings, if desired. Store leftovers in refrigerator. Freezes well.

    To reheat single servings: Put 1-cup cooked oatmeal in microwave proof bowl. Add 1/3 cup fat-free milk. Microwave on high for 1 minute; stir. Continue cooking for another minute, or until hot.

    Recipe can be doubled in 6-quart or larger slow cooker. Increase cooking time 1 hour.
  • daffodilsoup
    daffodilsoup Posts: 1,972 Member
    1/2 cup dry oats, 1 cup water - nuke in microwave.
    Add - 1-2 scoops protein powder, 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon organic coconut oil, sweetener to taste.
  • kac_88
    kac_88 Posts: 5
    I've been adding a banana, blueberries, and a dash of cinnamon to mine. Sometimes I just do raisins and cinnamon. It tastes, delicious, fills you up, and is less calories than my go-to breakfast of cereal and soymilk.
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    Peanut butter and a half packet of sugar free hot chocolate (no-baked cookies). You could also use nutella and peanut butter, but the calories will go up pretty fast.
    Apples, raisins and brown sugar or real maple syrup
    eggs, dash of milk, tsp brown sugar in the microwave (nice and sweet and thick)

    Oh man, no-bakes are a weakness of mine! Thanks for the idea!!

    I laugh when my kids beg for that since it really isn't bad. I use less water in it so that it is nice and thick too. They really think they are getting a sweat treat, but it isn't really
  • mzhokie
    mzhokie Posts: 349 Member
    I just tried the overnight oatmeal too.... I think what I did needs tweaking but it's not a bad alternative in the mornings. I have been hearing good things about chia seeds so I was interested in trying them out.

    http://www.theyummylife.com/Refrigerator_Oatmeal
  • yallcallmedeb
    yallcallmedeb Posts: 294
    I like to add flax seed, smashed banana and walnuts to my oatmeal. Or peaches, almond slivers and a little almond milk. A cup of strawberries or blueberries (any berries really). Chopped apple with nuts.

    I always try to add 1-2 T flax seed and 1-2 T nuts to my oatmeal.
  • TinkrBelz
    TinkrBelz Posts: 866 Member
    Right now trying to super low carb for beach vacation BUT, I normally eat Quaker Weight Control Oatmeal and add a tablespoon of virgin coconut oil.
  • lauren3382
    lauren3382 Posts: 372 Member
    I loooove steel cut oats. I cook a large batch and then portion it out for the week. It reheats really well. I add 1tsp of pure maple syrup and it makes it just sweet enough for me.
  • butterflylover527
    butterflylover527 Posts: 940 Member
    Sooo many good looking recipies!!! I'm gonna need to buy more oats :tongue:
  • WarriorReady
    WarriorReady Posts: 571 Member
    For my oatmeal I add a 1/2 scoop of chocolate whey protein, 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed, 1tsp cinnamon, and 1/2 cup blueberries, and 1/4 cup skim milk. Sometimes I skip the protein powder and add some apple chunks. Either way I feel satisfied all morning. The flax adds some fiber and omega-3's :smile:
  • mymission92
    mymission92 Posts: 97
    I have it with cinnamon and walnuts.
    Or chocolate protein powder, thats my fave!!
  • butterflylover527
    butterflylover527 Posts: 940 Member
    Good stuff, keep it comin!
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    I grew up on oatmeal fixed with butter, brown sugar and half & half. Delicious, but doesn't fit into my healthy lifestyle these days! :tongue:

    Now I eat it with 1/2 cup fruit (blueberries, strawberries, peaches, bananas, whatever I've got), 1/4 to 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/8 cup walnuts, drizzled with a tablespoon of honey. So good and gives me great energy!
  • babycook
    babycook Posts: 172 Member
    I prefer steel cut oats. They take half an hour to cook. But I get ready when they're cooking. I add chia seeds, ground flax seed, cinnamon and almond milk. Sometimes I add a tbsp of natural peanut butter or almond butter. I did use maple syrup at first but gave it up when I realized I had to watch my sugar intake. It takes getting used to without the sweetness.
  • high5girl
    high5girl Posts: 90 Member
    www.skinnytaste.com

    I love this website - she posted something about oatmeal yesterday. This is where I find a lot of my recipes for eating healthy! :)

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