Oatmeal yuck

I think it just depends on the texture you want. I wouldn't like the recipe you made either, but simply because it called for too much water. I like my oatmeal to be chewy rather than mushy. I buy old fashioned rolled oats and my recipe is as follows:

1/2 cup sweetened vanilla almond milk
1 cup frozen mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)

I cook that until the milk comes to a simmer, then I add 1/2 cup oats. I cook and stir on medium-low heat for probably 3 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.

To me, that is oatmeal perfection.

Try making it with your favorite milk, or half water/half milk. Work with the amounts of liquid and oats. Try adding different flavors. Another favorite of mine is to add 1/3 cup of cooked pumpkin (I usually use canned), a teeny splash of a good maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon.

Forgive my ingornance....what's wrong with instant?

A minute in the microwave and done!

Forgive my ingornance....what's wrong with instant?

A minute in the microwave and done!

It sucks. That's what.

Forgive my ingornance....what's wrong with instant?

A minute in the microwave and done!

It sucks. That's what.

Ok, that's your opinion and your choice.

But is there a dietary difference? As long as it's not one of those flavored processed pockets, I'm not aware of any difference.

I hate oatmeal. It is a texture thing for me but I just cannot eat it.

I used to feel this way about oatmeal also. I actually liked the taste, but could not STAND the texture. But I heard about overnight oats, and now I eat oatmeal every morning. Instaed of cooking it, I put it in a container in the fridge overnight it some almond mik, and add chia seeds, pb2, nuts, etc. Then the next morning it is yummy!!!

I also do "tomorroats" I put them in the fridge mixed with low fat plain yogurt and a bit of milk and they soak and expand overnight. I got the "recipe" from Andie's, "Can you stay for dinner" blog.

Forgive my ingornance....what's wrong with instant?

A minute in the microwave and done!

It sucks. That's what.

Ok, that's your opinion and your choice.

But is there a dietary difference? As long as it's not one of those flavored processed pockets, I'm not aware of any difference.

as long as the "flavored processed pocket" fits in someones day then its better than lucky charms and kool-aid every morning!

Agreed. But still doesn't answer the question.

Is there a dietary/nutritional difference between steel cut/rolled/instant?

My point was that the flavored packet would include, salt, flavoring, and possibly sweetners. Not the same as plain old oats.

I hate oatmeal. It is a texture thing for me but I just cannot eat it.

Amen and Amen- I try to eat it but it is just nasty to me!

I use oats- a little sugar (or brown sugar/sug sub- whatever you like) a little cinnamon, and 2 tsp of half and half. Eat while hot, don't overcook. I don't use any processed foods like margarine or fake fats- that may be key. If I want butter, I have butter, I just have a very small amount.

I have added dried fruit, fresh bananas and even peanut butter to this recipe- since its easy, its got a good balance of carbs- its one of my best pre workout foods

Not everyone likes oatmeal. Maybe you'd prefer quinoa for breakfast.

I love oatmeal, one of my favourite is apple pie: steel cut oat, shredded granny smith apple, real maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, skim milk (I don't usually add because I like it thick). It takes longer but it is so worth it.