How do you fix your oatmeal?

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  • nothingwithoutHim
    nothingwithoutHim Posts: 140 Member
    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
    FussBucket Posts: 29
    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
    JDBLY11 Posts: 577 Member
    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
    ashleyplus3 Posts: 284 Member
    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! :smile:
  • JDBLY11
    JDBLY11 Posts: 577 Member
    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
    rkporter Posts: 3 Member
    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
    maracuya23 Posts: 122
    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
    KPMP1992 Posts: 66
    Raisins and brown sugar. :)

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