Oatmeal, UGH!

j_wilson2012

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

http://www.theyummylife.com/Refrigerator_Oatmeal

chocolate covered katie......mmmmm!

cunfewzed1

Didn't read every post but HONEY... love it

peachyxoxoxo

I always add cinnamon to mine. In addition to that, I love putting warm blueberries on top. Peanut butter and almond butter on top are also great for some added sweetness.

kattbyrd67

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/nutrition/oatmeal-recipes?cat=29874

choosingsara

bump!

Reza151

Okay, I am starting to eat oatmeal (regular, add water, stovetop). I want to find out different ways to noticeably sweeten the oatmeal. I am turned on to oatmeal because I can have as much as a bowl of cereal, but it will fill me up better and for about half the calories. Problem being: it is so BLAND. This morning I tried adding a Valencia orange to it, while it was cooking. The flavor of the oatmeal swallowed the flavor of the orange, with no flavor output. when I ate the orange pieces, I could barely taste them.
I am going to try Cinnamon and splenda next, but what will increase flavor in the oatmeal drastically without adding too much in calories, or sugar content? This is for one regular ceral bowl of oatmeal. Any ideas? My pantry is not that exotic, so please keep it more basic.

P.S. This is W/O the help of a microwave. I choose not to have one. helps with consumation control (effort is needed to make the food, so less is consumed)

Greek yogurt:) also try different protein powders! Many days, I like a fruity greek yogurt with some berries in my oatmeal. If you want something a bit more subtle, try vanilla soymilk

dovetail22uk

Just cook it with MILK instead of water! Makes all the difference and you get nutrients from the milk too - BONUS:drinker:

wannatangle

i use sugar-free maple syrup.........but peanut butter sounds fantastic. Now I'm hungry

monalirog

I try to use honey, nuts, bananas, and different types berries....This can really change the taste of any oatmeal.....

crimsonkurls

Blueberries are one of my favorite things to add to oatmeal.Another one I do is mix unsweetened applesauce and cinnamon and a little maple syrup and it taste kinda like healthy apple pie!

Lupercalia

Back when I ate oatmeal, I preferred steel cut oats. I would first toast them in a bit of (real) butter, then cooked them. Add salt when cooking. Add butter. I liked to add various things in whatever combination sounded good at the time: apples, blueberries, half a banana, cinnamon, vanilla, almonds, raisins, dried cranberries, dried fruit/berries of any sort. I tried to use as little sweetner as possible, but I liked brown sugar and honey for that. Splash of coconut milk or heavy cream over the top.

Alraines1

I love oatmeal! The best way to sweeten for me is using apples and cinnamon. I peel and cut up a gala apple and steam it on the stove in a small pan i then prepare the oatmeal separately and then put the both items together in a bowl, sprinkle with cinnamon and you are good to go. The apple does add some calories but Its definitely worth it. Any type of dried fruit and nuts is a good combo too. I also like to have butter in mine (the real stuff), not a whole lot, just a small pat and on days when I am out of apples I just opt for a spoon of organic maple syrup and/or brown sugar. I know that people will gasp and swoon about using butter and sugar but I am not partial to the "faux sugars" or margarine. I can eat knock offs of everything accept butter....I digress.....Good luck!

cwolfman13

I always put cinnamon in mine (after it's cooked, I stir it in when it's warm). I usually top with blueberries or strawberries. That said, I've never really felt the need to mask my oatmeal...I pretty much just like it.

KittenTikka

I like my oatmeal (made with water) with sweetener, blueberries, apple and about 10ml of soya milk stirred in

AubreyLeong

Banana whipped oatmeal is the best!! I use almond milk to cut down on the calories. Here is a blog and she does a whole tribute to oatmeal and all the yummy toppings she puts in. My favorite is to add 1 tbs of coconut and a crumble a few pecan halves. Oh my goodness...tastes exactly like the topping on german chocolate cake (that is if you like coconut!)

Anyways check out her blog for some inspiration! http://www.katheats.com/kaths-tribute-to-oatmeal

terijoestoes

Ugh oatmeal. Switch to eggs with lt sour cream and salsa

Emmadennewitz

Baked Pumpkin pie oatmeal
Makes three servings
1 1/2 cup oats
2 cups water
1 whole egg
1 cup canned pumpkin purée
1 tbls flaxseed meal
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
1/4 tsp allspice
Three packets stevia
Cook in the oven at 350 for 30 mins
Stir and cook for an additional 10 mins
Separate in individual containers and let cool in the refrigerator
Best if eaten cold topped with vanilla Greek yogurt

Reza151

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/nutrition/oatmeal-recipes?cat=29874

I checked this out and tried out the eggs florentine oatmeal recipe this morning. Though since I didn't have any swiss cheese, I substituted 1/4 cup of reduced fat mexican cheese.

IT WAS FREAKING AMAZING. I never thought i could add spinach and eggs to oatmeal but this was great. Though next time, I'd like to try it with parmesan or swiss instead. Also, the combination of protein and fiber was super filling:-)