Oatmeal... that doesn't taste like paste?

HollisGrant

I want to start eating steel cut oats for breakfast... and don't want to add sugar or artificial sugar... so what can I add so it doesn't taste like paste?

megdet

I add organic honey & blueberries....You can also do bananas, strawberries...basically any fruit

lmc8774

I add some cinnamon, a little bit of almond milk and some banana slices or berries. The almond milk provides a little sweetness as does the fruit.

JenMc14

I make mine with almond milk, the ratio of liquid to oatmeal is 2:1. Fruit is a great add in. Also honey and brown sugar. I also love cinnamon and raisins. If you want absolutely no sweetener, I'd suggest using apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice to keep it from being overly bland. I might mix in a little plain Greek yogurt for an extra protein kick. Also, to give it a more custardy texture and protein, try adding in 1-2 egg whites after it's cooked and you've add in your mix-ins. Stir it really, really well to prevent the eggs from setting. It give the oatmeal a creamier consistency and bulks it up a bit.

I also enjoy a savory oatmeal. Add in some breakfast (turkey) sausage and a bit of maple syrup or raspberry jam for a bit of sweetness, yum!

fitnotfluffy

Fruit is a great add in, I usually add bananas or blueberries. I also use cinnamon or honey for extra flavor. Protein powder is also great mixed in.

AllonsYtotheTardis

cinnamon

mashed bananas are awesome in oatmeal

strawberries

WinnerVictorious

I want to start eating steel cut oats for breakfast... and don't want to add sugar or artificial sugar... so what can I add so it doesn't taste like paste?

nothing.

it is paste. :grumble:

cardboard and paste.

Ghlt4

I don't heat mine. I eat it raw.

1/2 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup grapenut
1/4 raisins
1 tbs flaxseed
Almond milk

I have this almost every morning. I love it!!

matt2442

Adding sugar would work

iulia_maddie

Don't eat oatmeal if you don't like it. I personally hate it.

Armyantzzz

Cinnamon takes the taste out of the paste!:laugh: And there are other additions: blackerry , rasberry, peach, blueberry... and more... but cinnamon does it for me:happy:

whierd

That is just the consistency it has. If you want to alter the texture, add in fruit or maybe granola. If it is the taste you want to alter, sugar, stevia, cinnamon, apple sauce, etc.

I do oatmeal, protein powder, and cinnamon nearly every morning.

HollisGrant

Don't eat oatmeal if you don't like it. I personally hate it.

I do hate oatmeal, with a passion. but I want to ditch the Slim Fast shakes I've been drinking for breakfast (and which fill me up, but are loaded with sugar).

81Katz

I use Quaker Quick Oats. I actually do not mind it plain, but I typically add stuff to it.

Things like:

-- A teaspoon or two of PB2 at times
-- Almond Milk (I always use Almond Milk in mine though)
-- Berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries or strawberries)
-- Raisins
-- Chopped walnuts or chopped almonds
-- Cinnamon

You can use any of these above if you want to jazz up your oatmeal.

But I also think if you truly don't like oatmeal, you don't have to eat it.

ctpeace

Just by using the steel'cut ones, you'll get rid of the "'paste" texture. Any kind of fruit, spice etc. will get you flavor. If you're not into oatmeal the way its usually prepared in the US, here's a different idea: In Ecuador they make it with juicier fruits cooked down as the liquid (lulo/naranjilla, I haven't seen it here but any fruit would work). The taste is really different (more of a tart fruit) than gringo oatmeal. Pineapple with some cinnamon would be a close substitute for how I had it there. Also, play with the amount of liquid until you get a texture you like, in Ecuador it's almost a drinkable porridge.

HollisGrant

Cinnamon takes the taste out of the paste!:laugh: And there are other additions: blackerry , rasberry, peach, blueberry... and more... but cinnamon does it for me:happy:

Hey Antzzz! I'll try some cinnamon today. I used to dry roast (in a skillet) sesame seeds in place of salt and wonder if those would work on oatmeal, too.

Rosplosion

I've been eating steel cut oats and putting them into the crock pot overnight with apples, maple syrup (better than white sugar IMHO), cinnamon and vanilla extract.

Simple and I don't have to lift a finger before I've had my coffee.

Candi_land

Cooking it with milk and a little cinnamon makes a world of difference. I grew up eating it that way, I tried it with water and I consider that the *kitten* of oatmeal.

JenMc14

Don't eat oatmeal if you don't like it. I personally hate it.

I do hate oatmeal, with a passion. but I want to ditch the Slim Fast shakes I've been drinking for breakfast (and which fill me up, but are loaded with sugar).

Why does it have to be oatmeal you switch to? If you hate it, why bother? What about eggs/egg whites, yogurt and fruit, a sandwich, chicken breast, anything you actually enjoy eating? I love to nuke some egg whites into a patty and stick on a whole wheat English muffin or some rye bread with some cheese and/or bacon/turkey sausage. An egg scramble with lots of veggies is awesome as well. lately I've been doing wraps: a wrap with 1 wedge of Laughing Cow cheese spread on and some egg whites, with or without a turkey sausage patty.

AnDiallo

You can add honey/ cut up bananas/ cut up apples/ almonds/walnuts/sunflower seeds/ berries.
My personal favourite is honey and almonds..so lush!

Vailara

You could try making it with water and salt and adding seeds or chopped nuts for texture. Then if you want it sweeter, add honey or golden syrup. Pinhead oatmeal has more texture than porridge oats, I feel, but it takes longer to cook (the coarser the cut, more so). Also, not cooking it quite as long as you "should" makes it less pasty and more textured.

adwilliams03

I add about a tablespoon of almond butter to mine and it's awesome.

Strangelyinsane

Try Bob's Red Mill 5 grain. Like Oatmeal only firmer and much more taste. I add yogurt and some fruit.

beccalucy

Apples and cinnamon is nice and can taste like apple pie! Or honey and raspberries which I love. Peanut butter? Cocoa powder

bcf7683

I add unsweetened apple sauce and a butt load of cinnamon. MmmMmMm.

luckyjuls

I've been eating steel cut oats and putting them into the crock pot overnight with apples, maple syrup (better than white sugar IMHO), cinnamon and vanilla extract.

Simple and I don't have to lift a finger before I've had my coffee.

THat looks mad crazy delicious.

_rozamu

New to oatmeal here! Awesome ideas! Thanks!

adwilliams03

Apples and cinnamon is nice and can taste like apple pie! Or honey and raspberries which I love. Peanut butter? Cocoa powder

Okay obviously I'm going to have to try the honey and raspberries soon. That sound good.

Fitmom2b2012

You could try it raw with a little milk, honey and fruit. I like it raw a lot better than cooked. I hate the texture of cooked oatmeal.

jamebb

Don't make it with water... it tastes vile that way. Some kind of milk (cow's, soy, almond, whatever you like) improves it a lot. Also add spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or vanilla or almond extracts. Toasted nuts also add nice crunchy texture. You can use your favorite dried fruit for sweetness.

jamebb

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