Oatmeal, UGH!

j_wilson2012
j_wilson2012 Posts: 293
in Food and Nutrition
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)
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  • Strobins05
    Strobins05 Posts: 716
    Raw Honey, Agava, Raisins, Raw Sugar, Nuts, Cranberries, Cinnamon :flowerforyou:
  • tmauck4472
    tmauck4472 Posts: 1,785 Member
    look for overnight oatmeal, they have lots of different things to put in oatmeal. I tried it and don't like it but i don't like oatmeal except in cookies.
  • arenkel
    arenkel Posts: 77
    I LOVE oatmeal. I don't know why, but I do.

    My favorites:
    Cinnamon & raisins
    Cinnamon & sliced apple
    Banana (makes it sweet, but doesn't add a ton of flavor)
    Strawberries

    and then there's my absolute favorite:
    banana, 1.5T cocoa powder, 1/4t vanilla extract, 1 pkt stevia, 5-10 choc. chips
    (recipe courtesy chocolatecoveredkatie.com, approx 350 calories per serving)
  • stfriend
    stfriend Posts: 256 Member
    Cinnamon apples. Cut up an apple, put in a microwavable bowl, add sweetner of choice, dash of cinnamon. Microwave about 6 minutes or until apples are soft. I make large bowls of these in the fall/winter and keep on hand for my kids' breakfasts.
  • skonly
    skonly Posts: 371
    Try steel cut oats. They taste better and the texture is soooooooo much better. I put fruit in mine. Sometimes a spoon of honey. Frozen blueberries are my fav.

    I finally bought some more yesterday, had been out a while. The steel cut oats cost a little more so I only buy them when I'm at store in Fort Worth, they have it in bulk there and it's about $3 less than quaker or another brand.

    I eat more of it in the winter though.
  • hamiltonba
    hamiltonba Posts: 474 Member
    I use sugar free syrup or blueberries and vanilla protein mix
  • emmoen1
    emmoen1 Posts: 86 Member
    I love chocolate so I add whey chocolate protein powder to my oatmeal.
  • jcjsjones
    jcjsjones Posts: 571 Member
    I just started eating oatmeal, and I use 3/4 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of granola with honey, and today I added 1/2 cup of blueberries. With that and my coffee it was about 320 calories! The granola give it a sweeter taste and adds a little crunch. I put it in the oatmeal after it is done.
  • JennafurC
    JennafurC Posts: 65 Member
    Honey, peanut butter, bananas, blueberries, craisins/raisins. I also add flax seed and it gives a nutty flavor
  • Jbarbo01
    Jbarbo01 Posts: 240 Member
    regular oatmeal realllly sucks, Id try steel cut oats. They have more flavor, but I'd try bananas, crushed walnuts, and cinnamon in it. Also raisins, bananas, and any nuts are delicious. Id try to stay away from artificial sweetener if you can.
  • knowwhentoshutup
    knowwhentoshutup Posts: 318 Member
    I really like the sugar free version of Hungry Jack syrup, or a tablespoon of brown sugar.

    Frozen/fresh blueberries (or any fruit) are also good.

    You could add in flavored greek yogurt for a boost of sweet and protein.
  • Easywider
    Easywider Posts: 434 Member
    Yeah man, you gotta add the swole to your oatmeal.

    1/2 cup dry oats
    1/3 cup lactose free milk
    2 scoop vanilla protein powder
    3 whole eggs
    1/2 tsp cinnamon
    1/2 tsp stevia
    1 tbsp natty PB
  • funkyspunky872
    funkyspunky872 Posts: 866 Member
    I haven't made this yet, but my God, it looks like the most amazing oatmeal ever made.

    http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/2009/05/peanut-butter-baked-oatmeal.html
  • _granola
    _granola Posts: 326
    Peanut butter.
  • lmbame905
    lmbame905 Posts: 83 Member
    mmmm.... oatmeal. I eat oatmeal almost every day. I sweeten it with a teensy bit of brown sugar sometimes. Or sometimes, if I'm really hungry, I'll add Isopure protein powder (no carbs). Also, Peanut Butter!!! That is my favorite! Oatmeal is so great, because it's all about YOU and what you will like! Try different things! Nuts, dried fruit, frozen fruit, different natural sweeteners, even the "secret ingredient" I tell my kids about.... REAL Maple syrup. :)
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    cinnamon for sure. When I was little, my mom used to cut up apples and put in with the oatmeal as it cooked - delish!
  • kaylarachellee
    kaylarachellee Posts: 201 Member
    Add any yummy tasting protein powder to it. :) Favorite thing ever right now, so filling!
  • dkoroschetz
    dkoroschetz Posts: 67 Member
    I love chocolate so I add whey chocolate protein powder to my oatmeal.

    I tried this and it just didn't taste good to me. I must have mixed it wrong!
  • jus_in_bello
    jus_in_bello Posts: 326 Member
    Raw Honey, Agava, Raisins, Raw Sugar, Nuts, Cranberries, Cinnamon :flowerforyou:

    This, also, flavored agave is awesome. I also really like Chocolate protein powder (I prefer Hemp) in mine. Chai seeds, granola, I've even thrown in a packet (or half) of hot apple cider or hot chocolate for flavor, it's good.
  • CanGirl40
    CanGirl40 Posts: 379 Member
    Definitely blueberries!!!! And a little brown sugar splenda on top. Delish!
  • orangesmartie
    orangesmartie Posts: 1,870 Member
    Personally i love it with just a teaspoon of sugar and then all mixed up - about 16 cals.

    Sometimes, I'll add a teaspoon of honey or lemon curd instead, just for a change. Not a big fan of adding fruit into my porridge.
  • KittieLea
    KittieLea Posts: 1,156 Member
    Instead of water add unsweetened vanilla almond milk-YUM! Also, a spoonful of peanut butter mixed in it is good. Or any fruit-blueberries, strawberries, even bananas are good to mix in.
  • Strobins05
    Strobins05 Posts: 716
    Honey, peanut butter, bananas, blueberries, craisins/raisins. I also add flax seed and it gives a nutty flavor

    Never thought of adding flaxseeds,yummo! Now I know what my breaky is for the AM, LOL. Thanks
  • bayertablets
    bayertablets Posts: 213 Member
    FYI I throw things together on Sundays, keep them in the fridge all week, and eat them cold throughout the week. No cooking required!

    I usually throw some protein powder in mine (which adds a lot of sweetness). Dried berries or raisins, nuts, cinnamon, cocoa, peanut butter, and even dark chocolate espresso beans are my usual favorites. I make different ones for each day. The one I ate today had some golden raisins, a bit of cinnamon, and a packet of Sweet 'n Low.
  • ctrygirl555
    ctrygirl555 Posts: 1
    fresh blue berries agava necter as well
  • alexbusnello
    alexbusnello Posts: 1,010 Member
    I eat oatmeal every single morning.

    1/2 oats
    Tblsp unsweetened cocoa powder
    Tblsp organic peanut butter or nuts
    Honey or Stevia
    Cinnamon
    Berries, apple or 1/2 banana
    Greek plain yogurt or egg whites (on the sude) or both

    Or I do classic salty porridge

    1 cup oats
    1/3 cup milk
    Salt and pepper
    Egg whites on the side for more protein
  • maroonmango211
    maroonmango211 Posts: 908 Member
    This morning I added half a cup of frozen no sugar added blueberries, they sweetened it up as well as cooled it down to a good hot but not too hot temperature to eat.
  • nicolio8699
    nicolio8699 Posts: 141 Member
    if yr not against splenda--that's what i add with cinnamon! sometimes a few almonds and raisins, but that will def add to sugar/fat, etc! but just cinnamon and splenda is great!
  • magj0y
    magj0y Posts: 1,911 Member
    If you like cinnamon, try adding a bit of nutmeg, too.
  • katiekido
    katiekido Posts: 26 Member
    There are some newer great brands of oatmeal out there - try Oats Revolution (available at Target). Whole Foods offers similar product by a company called Three Sisters. The Plain Grain version only has 1 gram of sugar, sweeten it up with a small packet of Stevia and add in a teaspoon of cinnamon and a touch of nutmeg. For even more flavor add in some blueberries or raspberries. Another option - Trader Joes has a frozen steel cut oatmeal that is delicious. It's slightly sweet with a great texture!

    Adding sunflower seeds or flax seeds also will help boost your fiber, protein and some taste!

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