Oatmeal

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  • CAS317
    CAS317 Posts: 267 Member
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  • buckystars
    buckystars Posts: 129 Member
    I just use the preflavored packs...I know that makes me less of a human to some here...

    SOMEBODY GET THE WHIP! HE'S USING PREFLAVORED PACKS!
  • WeatherGirl8
    WeatherGirl8 Posts: 91 Member
    I love oatmeal! I usually add in the extras while I'm cooking it so they soften up and the flavors meld together. My favourite combinations are:

    Apple walnut oatmeal (chopped the apples and walnuts, throw them in a pot with some cinnamon, sprinkle a little brown sugar on top when it's done)

    Banana peanutbutter oatmeal (slice a banana and throw it in the pot with the oats. Add some cinnamon if you'd like. Let them all cook together and simmer for a while. While oatmeal is hot, spread a spoonful of peanut butter on top. Delicious!)

    Raisin cinnamon oatmeal (raisins and cinnamon in the pot, brown sugar on top.)

    There are really so many great oatmeal recipies to try! I'm sure you'll be able to figure out hundreds of interesting ways to eat it. :)
  • zillah73
    zillah73 Posts: 505 Member
    I mix and match oatmeal stuff a lot. I add one tablespoon each of a dried fruit (blueberries, cherries, raisins, cranberries) and a nut (almonds, pecans, walnuts, pistachios) then sweeten with either brown sugar or maple syrup and top it with cinnamon. Lots of potential combinations. Another fun trick is, instead of dried fruits, I use fruit butters (only a tablespoon because these can be higher in sugar). I have found apple butter, peach butter and pumpkin butter in stores - I know it sounds crazy, but TJ Maxx/Marshall's have some interesting specialty fruit butters in their kitchen sections. If I use a fruit butter I omit the sweetener. I also like to throw in some flax seed regardless of flavors.
  • Mickeyriv
    Mickeyriv Posts: 30 Member
    "Oatmeal, it's not just for breakfast." I know this SOUNDS crazy, I was skeptical at first too, but Google "savory oats". Just do it!
  • crystalflame
    crystalflame Posts: 1,049 Member
    The recipes are all awesome, but were you asking for comments about the diet?

    I looked it over. It's basically designed to teach portion control and get calorie consumption to a reasonable level, and unless you're really heavy and have been eating the 4000 calories a day they say you've been eating you're not going to lose 15lbs in 2 weeks. This diet's trying to get you to eat ~150 cals for breakfast, ~250 cals for lunch, and ~900 cals for dinner so you eat 1300 cals on the day. If you add extras to your oatmeal, you'll have to eat less for dinner. Please remember you don't HAVE to eat oatmeal for 2 out of 3 meals if you're sticking to the outlined calorie goals. In fact, I'd recommend limiting oatmeal to one meal a day (or less) and having protein-filled lunches and dinners.

    Don't do diets, do sustainable lifestyle changes. Do you really want to eat oatmeal for 2 meals a day every day for the rest of your life?
  • queezle_sister
    queezle_sister Posts: 33 Member
    I've been intrigued by recipes that mix chia seeds into the oatmeal. Anybody try that? And I'm curious about the savory oatmeals, too. And savory granola.. mmmmmm. Now I'm hungry.
  • Cadori
    Cadori Posts: 4,810 Member
    I haven't had it this way in a while, but I love mashing a sweet potato in it with some brown sugar, cinnamon and sliced peaches.
  • LaSutopia
    LaSutopia Posts: 1,164 Member
    I just use the preflavored packs...I know that makes me less of a human to some here...

    Oh me to! Most are only 130 calories per pack and taste SOOO much better than when I try to "spice it up" myself for the same amt of cals
  • misalillstead
    misalillstead Posts: 407 Member
    Oatmeal is amazing! Enough said... But sometimes I'll add any combination of Cream of Wheat, Wheat Germ... ground flax... vanilla, cinnamon... or Peanut butter! And I agree... It's not just for breakfast! :)
  • peanut0123
    peanut0123 Posts: 11
    I love old fashion oatmeal the best it feels you up more than the quick oats and I sometimes add a tbsp of natural crunchy pb to it. If you love pb you'll love it.
  • Ash_Diya
    Ash_Diya Posts: 36
    Thank you guys for all the great ideas. This is how I am eating my oatmeal this morning:

    1/2 cup Quakers quick oats
    1 cup unsweetened almond milk
    1 scoop Publix Chocolate whey protein powder
    1/4 cup chopped walnut and 8 almonds.
    1/4 cup chia seeds

    It tastes okay, cant say great.
  • halleymw
    halleymw Posts: 246 Member
    I just read an article on Slate about oatmeal. I don't know if you are familiar with their your'e doing it wrong recipes, but they just did one for oatmeal.
    Oatmeal With Sautéed Apples
    Yield: 2 or 3 servings
    Time: 15 minutes

    2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    4 medium apples, thinly sliced
    Salt
    1½ cups rolled oats
    1½ cups milk
    ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    2 tablespoons brown sugar, plus more for serving

    1. Put the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When it melts, add the apples and a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

    2. Meanwhile, put the oats, milk, and cinnamon in a medium pot with a pinch of salt and 1½ cups water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender and the mixture is creamy and thick, 5 to 7 minutes. Turn off the heat, and stir in the vanilla.

    3. When the apples are tender, add the 2 tablespoons brown sugar and stir just until it melts, about 1 minute. Serve the oatmeal topped with the apples and additional brown sugar, if you like.

    mike
  • thevegankelly
    thevegankelly Posts: 85 Member
    Every single morning I eat organic oatmeal made with water, cinnamon and almonds. If I'm feeling like I deserve something special I'll add a dash of salt.

    I love it. If it were legal to divorce my husband and marry oatmeal I would totally do it. We'll be together forever and ever and ever.
  • helplesslyhappy
    helplesslyhappy Posts: 43
    Its filling and good.

    I would use a saccharine substitute to sweeten it and almond milk to make it.

    But I prefer the ready packets too. :D
  • Tyranter
    Tyranter Posts: 1
    I take mine with water and any flavour of protein powder I have in. Although recently its been chocolate flavoured. I've found it keeps chocolate craving monster away.
  • JoshRodenberg
    JoshRodenberg Posts: 30
    I have oatmeal every morning, usually with sweet n low or whatever sweetener cinnamon and a banana or apple. However you eat the oats though, they are good for you. So if you enjoy them, eat them. Just be sure to stay within your cals/macros.

    Muesli is cool too, if you want to get fancy with your oats.

    EDIT: They are cheap too :)

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