How do you fix your oatmeal?

ericnealdavis

Steel cut oats that I let simmer while I grab a shower. Then I add 2 tbsp of flax seed, 1 tbsp of chia seed and 1 tbsp of Splenda brown sugar blend. Yummy. I also add some fresh berries if I have them.

imabigvegan

Here's my tried tested and true recipe. Adapt as necessary!

Les

Recipe: Pumpkin-banana oatmeal with almonds
Make a batch of this on Sunday night and you'll be set for the week.

Makes approximately 8 ½ cup servings.
1 cup Steel cut oats (NOT instant! Organic Whole Grain Steel Cut Oats)
3 cups water
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 cup vanilla almond milk
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 15oz. can of pure pumpkin
1 1/2 cups of banana, mashed
1/2 cup of dates, pureed with water
1/2 cup sliced almonds

In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil and add oats. Cover and simmer for approximately 20 minutes, stirring occasionally and watching to make sure it doesn't boil over. Cook more or less depending on how chewy you like your oatmeal. I like mine pretty chewy, so 20 minutes usually works just fine.
Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

Add almond milk and stir to incorporate, and then add spices. Add canned pumpkin, mashed banana, pureed dates and almonds and stir to incorporate fully. At this point you can cover and refrigerate or freeze the oatmeal and reheat 1/2 c. portions as needed. I often hold the sliced almonds in the recipe and sprinkle them on when serving, with a TBSP of ground flax for some texture.

Nutritional information for 1/2 cup serving: (not including flax)


Calories: 170
Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 0g
Sodium: 84mg
Potassium: 348mg
Total Carbohydrate: 34.5g
Fibre: 9g
Sugars: 7.6g
Protein: 6.2g

sangeyvang

I wanna start eating oatmeal, but then I don't know why I just don't like it. Haha. I have some raw organic oatmeal that I tried once with banana, craisins and cinnamon but didn't finish.

rosielko

bump for later

halips

vanilla protein powder, vanilla almond milk and blueberries-call it Blueberries and Cream

peanut butter, bananas and cocoa powder with almond milk is also really good!

MyChocolateDiet

i used to use the plain quaker fast cooking one. then put maple syrup, smart balance butter. that's it. i liked it.

jess1992uga

I still used the prepackaged...but only original. I then add half a truvia packet and cayenne pepper...it's AWESOME! Sometimes I add cinnamon or cocoa roasted almonds. But jsut the truvia and cayenne is good for me.

ahmadfahmy

Every post work out:

2 servings of oats
1 cup whole milk
100g berries/raisins
2 scoops whey protein (chocolate or vanilla)
1 serving PB2

Alex_is_Hawks

Its not broken.

Mainebikerchick

Its not broken.

:laugh:

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.