How do you spruce up your oatmeal?

puglove74
puglove74 Posts: 2
in Food and Nutrition
I eat oatmeal EVERY SINGLE MORNING. It's easy and keeps me full until lunch. I'm not complaining but I could use some ideas on how to make it less boring!
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  • sarahmaedzz
    sarahmaedzz Posts: 39 Member
    I do all sorts of things to my oatmeal. Some good ideas are:

    PB mixed in (can be plain, crunchy, dark chocolate)
    Strawberries and almond milk with almonds
    Mango chunks mixed in
    Chocolate protein powder mixed in.

    Endless possibilities!
  • Cheeky_0102
    Cheeky_0102 Posts: 408 Member
    mine are
    almond butter, bananas cinnamon and nutmeg
    fresh fruit (or frozen), and greek yogurt (sweeten with honey or maple syrup if you have to, but I don't)
    apples cinnamon and walnuts

    I'm thinking of switching mine up some days for teff or millet to make my life a little more interesting. But I like life on the edge
  • NutellaAddict
    NutellaAddict Posts: 1,258 Member
    Chocolate Protein Powder
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    chocolate drops and either chopped nuts or sunflower & pumpkin seeds.
  • MercenaryNoetic26
    MercenaryNoetic26 Posts: 2,747 Member
    I dump a cup of frozen blueberries in it. I use quaker oats 1/2 cup dry serving (not packets).
  • bzmom
    bzmom Posts: 1,332 Member
    baked sweet potatoe, honey and dash of cinammon
  • 2dogzrule
    2dogzrule Posts: 245 Member
    Chia Seeds, or fruit like blueberries or raspberries.
  • Laurayinz
    Laurayinz Posts: 930 Member
    crunchy peanut butter
    raisins
    brown sugar or 1 Truvia packet or honey
    cinnamon
    chopped apples
    chopped walnuts
  • Blondie251975
    Blondie251975 Posts: 58 Member
    I put a scoop of protien powder in (your choice of many flavors, I prefer strawberry or cinnamon roll), and a splash of almond milk! :)
  • jcjsjones
    jcjsjones Posts: 571 Member
    Today I had what I call the "Elvis Special". 1/4 Cup Rolled Oats, 3/4 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk, 1 Tbs Creamy Peanut Butter, and 1/2 Banana. YUMMY! :happy:
  • AskTheStorm
    AskTheStorm Posts: 11
    My favorite is to boil about 1/2 cup apple juice and water with sliced apples, then put it on top of my two servings of oatmeal.
    Smashing fruits are always good with it, sugar-free maple syrup, jam &jelly, peanut butter, protein powder, or you can even just toss it with fruit for a smoothie.

    If I'm not hungry but I'm trying to add some calories, I cook only 1/2 cup and when it's done I add another serving dry, as well.
  • MadeInDR022
    MadeInDR022 Posts: 260
    Fresh fruits..pineapple chunks are my fave addition
  • jonesin_am
    jonesin_am Posts: 404 Member
    I always add a ripened banana to mine. Gives it a little different taste and the ripe banana is just what I need to sweeten it up without any added sugars, etc. I cut it up in the oatmeal and cook it all together.
  • Kioko1973
    Kioko1973 Posts: 56 Member
    cinnamon
    any type of berries
    banana
    dried apricots, pineapples
    raisins
    dates
  • KpieS86
    KpieS86 Posts: 18
    this is great, I just started eating oatmeal but without peanut butter in it it's not sweet enough to me (I love sweet foods for breakfast!) Can't wait to try some of these *potentially* healthier options!
  • bluebuggy1970
    bluebuggy1970 Posts: 70 Member
    2/3 cup of frozen fruit (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries), a couple of strawberries and then top it off with some no-sugar maple syrup. I have had oatmeal every morning for probably the last 10 years...
  • getlostweight
    getlostweight Posts: 5
    The one consistency I've maintained has been eating one serving (1/4 cup uncooked) of steel cut oats every morning. The easiest "add in" I've found, which is SO delicious that I actually crave eating it as I would carbs or sugars, are blueberries. A cup of blueberries is about 233 calories...and fills me up for the day. Which I'm finding, in turn, helps stop me from binging at night!
    Also...if I'm really in the mood to sweeten it up a bit, I put the blueberries in the bowl, and then add a little bit of brown sugar on top of it, and when you pour the oatmeal on top of it, it soaks in and is still pretty low cal and healthy!! :)
  • ShinyFuture
    ShinyFuture Posts: 314 Member
    bump
  • shannonahenderson
    shannonahenderson Posts: 63
    Wow...I eat oatmeal everyday too. But I only add one "in the raw stevia packet" to my rolled oats with flaxseeds... So glad you posted this, I didn't realize I have options. I'm so going to try some of the suggestions other people posted.

    Thanks so much!!!
  • SlimFrederic
    SlimFrederic Posts: 9
    If you are an athlete, check out Ben's oatmeal...
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bqchsd5oNNs
  • agtapia09
    agtapia09 Posts: 94
    My mom used to make it with milk, butter and sugar when I was little...

    NOW, I've eaten it with greek honey yogurt, peanut butter, berries, half a banana and a drizzle of raw honey
    and with coconut milk, berries and that drizzle of honey :smile:
  • twisted88
    twisted88 Posts: 294 Member
    I generally make a slow cooker appie pie oatmeal and add some vanilla protein powder afterwards.

    Ingredients
    - 1 cup of steel cut oats*
    - 3 diced apples (I use Braeburns)
    - 1 cup apple juice
    - 3 cups water
    - 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)

    Directions - Slow Cooker
    For Best Results: Combine all ingredients in slow cooker and cook for 2-4 hours on high or 4-6 hours on low until it reaches the consistency that you like. Be sure to stir every hour or so.

    * You can also cook longer without stirring, but you have to add more water liquid and it does come out a bit mushier. Add an extra cup of liquid for 7-8 hours in the slow cooker.

    * It must be steel cut oats when cooked in the slow cooker, as regular oats get very soggy when cooked this way. You can find steel cut oats in your local grocery store (sometimes they are called "irish oats" or "pinhead oats"). If you would really rather use rolled oats, be sure to use the stovetop method below and adjust your liquid/cooking time accordingly.

    or

    Directions - Stovetop Method

    Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 30 minutes, or until it reaches the consistency that you like.

    Edit:

    This recipe makes approx. 6 - 1 cup servings.

    Nutritional Info per serving (1 cup) (before additional toppings):
    159 Calories, 33g Carbs, 2g Fat, 3g Protein, 8mg Sodium, 5g Fiber

    (With protein powder: 206 Calories, 35g Carbs, 3g Fat, 20g Protein, 53mg Sodium, 5g Fiber)
  • kechiemc
    kechiemc Posts: 1,355 Member
    almond slivers
    raisins
    egg whites cooked in for protein (do not like so much)
    dash of salt
    pinch of brown sugar
  • wffolkes
    wffolkes Posts: 186 Member
    I add honey
    or honey and a banana

    I need some inspiration though which fits convenience, Honey can sit on my table at work unfortunately frozen blueberrys cannot!

    Cinnamon sounds good.

    open to convenient ideas??
  • maraq
    maraq Posts: 38 Member
    I'm probably a rarity as I like things savory instead of sweet! I make a big batch of steel cut oatmeal early in the week and then toss in some julienned veggies like zucchini & carrots, divide it into small portions and top each one with a tiny bit of fresh parmesan cheese, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and sea salt. A little olive oil and cheese go a long way flavor wise. It's sooooo good and keeps me going for hours, plus I like getting some veggies in early in the day.
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    I like adding a very small amount of chocolate chips or a little honey if I'm having it warm. I also love over night oats with berries and a dollop of Greek yogurt . put oats and milk in a tub and leave over night in the fridge, add berries and Greek yogurt. Eat cold. Sounds odd but really yummy. Going to try it with protein powder. Also liked it with peanut butter!
  • jennbeaudry
    jennbeaudry Posts: 52
    1/3 cup quick oats mixed with 1 tbsp hemp hearts and 1 tbsp chia seeds, topped with 1/2 cup wild blueberries!
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
    I'm probably a rarity as I like things savory instead of sweet! I make a big batch of steel cut oatmeal early in the week and then toss in some julienned veggies like zucchini & carrots, divide it into small portions and top each one with a tiny bit of fresh parmesan cheese, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and sea salt. A little olive oil and cheese go a long way flavor wise. It's sooooo good and keeps me going for hours, plus I like getting some veggies in early in the day.

    This is very different! I'm curious! :-)
  • rumplesnat
    rumplesnat Posts: 372
    I make it pretty thick and add a mini box if raisins. Almost like a no-bake oatmeal raisin cookie! Love it!
  • marycmeadows
    marycmeadows Posts: 1,691 Member
    I always always always add protein powder to my oatmeal..... otherwise it's just too carb heavy of a meal..... other add ins I like are:

    peanut or almond butter.
    plum amazins
    cinnamon
    pumpkin
    banana
    pineapple & coconut extract
    berries
    apples


    also overnight oats are so versatile, and such a great option - can be eaten cold or hot.
    this is my favorite overnight oats recipe http://marysforkandspoon.blogspot.com/2012/07/hawaiian-overnight-oats.html

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