How do you fix your oatmeal?

nothingwithoutHim

First things first, I HATE cooked oatmeal. Wayyyy too mushy.

I eat raw, old fashioned oats mixed with peanut butter, kinda like an oatmeal cookie. So good.

I put that on yogurt, cottage cheese, eat it with blackberries, apples, etc. I've heard cacao nibs, maple syrup, or coconut also go well.

FussBucket

steel cut oatmeal. sauteed kale in olive oil. braggs amino liquids. shiracha sauce. yum!

Hmmmmmm. This sounds yummy actually.... I usually think of oatmeal s something sweet, but this could be a good lunch!

JDBLY11

Trying to get away from the pre-packaged instant oatmeal. How do you like yours? What do you add to it to make it healthier or tastier?

I have the same question. I tend to have to add quite a bit of sugar and salt to make it edible.

ashleyplus3

I always use Bob's Red Mill organic oatmeal (my favorite) and make it on stove with 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup milk (makes it creamier) and 1/2 cup oats for a single serving.

I've been making carrot cake oatmeal lately and LOVING it.....

1/2 cups shredded carrots (shred yourself - don't buy those pre-packaged shredded carrots - they are too thick)
1 Tbsp shredded coconut
1 Tbsp pecan or walnut peices
1 Tbsp raisins
1 Tbsp brown sugar
Couple of dashes of cinnamon (maybe some nutmeg too)

I shred the carrots (this sounds time consuming but is SO EASY) and put everything else in a bowl while the oatmeal cooks then add it to the bowl of goodies, stir and enjoy!

JDBLY11

First things first, I HATE cooked oatmeal. Wayyyy too mushy.

I eat raw, old fashioned oats mixed with peanut butter, kinda like an oatmeal cookie. So good.

I put that on yogurt, cottage cheese, eat it with blackberries, apples, etc. I've heard cacao nibs, maple syrup, or coconut also go well.

This actually sounds really good.

rkporter

I make my own packets by putting the following ingredients in snack-size Zip Lock bags:

1/4 c steel cut oats (I think you could use 1/2 c of the regular oats)
Dash of salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tbsp brown sugar (more if you like it sweeter)

Bring 1/4 c milk and 1/2 c water to a boil. Add packet of oats + 1/4 tsp molasses. Simmer 5 minutes or until oats thicken.

maracuya23

Base:
1/4 c oats
2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
1 tbsp ground flax seed
1 tbsp chia seeds
1/4 c milk
1/4 cup water
1/2 c plain greek yogurt (added at the end, post-cooking)

Additions:
1. toasted hazelnuts + 1tsp lavender + 1/2 tbsp honey + fresh strawberries
2. 1 c blueberries + 1/2 tbsp honey + 1 tsp lemon zest
3. 1/2 c peaches + 1/2 tsp cardamom + 1/2tbsp honey + 1/2 c raspberries
4. sliced pear + 1 tbsp almond butter
5. 1/2 c cherries + 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
6. 1/2 c shredded carrots + dash cinnamon + dash nutmeg + dash vanilla + crushed pecans + drizzle maple syrup

KPMP1992

Raisins and brown sugar.