How to make porridge nice?!

Hollyana

Looking at the thread below where people have learnt to like things they once hated, I'm prompted to 'get over' stuff I still haven't managed to eat yet!

I've managed to incorporate eggs and mushrooms in the last few years because they're both so good for you, but I still don't like porridge (oatmeal) even though I know it's a great breakfast - I think it has something to do with the glueyness (and also it made me sick once when I was about 4!)

I love raw oats but they're quite hard to digest in larger quantities, so any tips on making porridge palatable or working my way up to liking the texture?

Symphony2

It's definitely a texture thing .... try making it less gloopy (with extra milk or water). I throw a handle of blueberries into mine before I microwave it - adds a 'different' texture - then I sprinkle some pumpkin seeds on top!

Have you tried the fruity Alpen porridge? It's much sweeter than plain oats and works well with extra milk to make it a little more liquidy.

Otherwise, just make a lovely smoothie for yourself with fresh fruit and put those three tablespoons of raw oats into the blender - you get the full effect of the oats (which is all you want) AND a fantastic smoothie without the effort of trying to like something that simply doesn't agree with you!

p.s. Another way of getting those oats in is to make sugar-free flapjacks - perfect. Remember, it's all about getting those oats into your body - doesn't matter how you do it. Don't suffer! You need to enjoy them

Hope this helps,
Amanda x

ixap

I only like the texture of steel cut oats. Trader Joe's has a quick cook variety that takes 8 minutes on the stove. They are not gluey at all. I hate that gluey texture too.

I make mine with a milk base (cow's milk, or goat's milk, or soy milk) instead of water. I think it improves the texture and taste a ton; makes it creamier. I also add nuts like pecans, walnuts, or almonds (even better if I dry toast the nuts first) chopped really fine, and chopped fruit. Not low calorie, but very filling and nutritious -- a good breakfast if I'm going to have a late lunch or have a huge workout planned for late morning.

You can also google recipes for baked oatmeal or "oatmeal brulee" for a real treat (although the latter usually involves some sugar, so not the best if you are needing a low calorie option). Some of the baked oatmeal recipes involve adding an egg. You can add an egg to stovetop oatmeal too. It makes a very rich, hearty texture, and is very filling and satisfying.

deadbeatsummer

i would strongly reccomend putting half a spoon of honey in as well as making it with milk. I usually chop a banana and put a small handful of raisins in.
This isn't as many calories as you might think and is very filling!

Cliffslosinit

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Bob314159

I normally eat steel cut oats uncooked. I just bought two can of oats to have with blueberrys, but made a mistake and they are not flaky, but granular and no good raw. Now I'll have to try some of these ideas.

mrsasad

i thinkyou can try 1/2 cu burgul boiled then mix with your favourt nuts and milk .it have not more than 150 calories

Hollyana

Thanks people, I might have to give the steel cut oats a try!