How do you like your oatmeal?

I add a scoop of chocolate protein powder to mine

Oats, unsweetened chocolate or vanilla almond milk instead of the water, fruit of some kind (cut up apples, raisins, craisins, even had it with prunes), tsp of honey, a pinch of salt, and a good shake of cinnamon or apple pie spice. Cook then top with a scoop of Greek yogurt (I like the hot and cold contrast). I've also added a 1/2 tbsp of cocoa to the oat mix and that's good too (might need to add a tad more sweetener).

Edit: You could also make mini apple crisps that would be awesome for breakfast. Peel, core, and slice half an apple and layer it in the bottom of a small dish (like a 4" ramekin) that's been sprayed with a bit of cooking spray. Add a bit of spice on top of the apples. Then add mixture of oats, sweetener, spice, and a few tsp of butter (or similar spread you use) that have all been combined into a crumble topping. Bake (or microwave) till the apples are tender. Top with a scoop of yogurt.

I love them with unsweetened almond milk (1/2 the amount, then the other 1/2 water) and a tablespoon of natural peanut butter or my new obsession, cashew butter. That is one delicious breakfast!

Since I love oatmeal I like to make mine about a million different ways but my all time favorite is made with water add about 2tbsp of pet evaporated milk brown sugar and maple syrup Yum. I also like to make it with 2% milk apples, honey and just a smidge cinnamon.

I do many different things:

1) I add cinnimon or allspice with 1/2 an apple sliced ( I eat the other half while I wait for the oatmeal to cook)

2) I often add 1 or 2 egg whites (added protein in the morning helps keep me full while I am teaching)

3) 1/2 Cup oatmeal, 1 scoop whey protein, 2 egg whites, add some water to make a paste...put in small frying pan with lid...wait until oatmeal has risen, then flip it over without the lid...I call it the protein pancake and eat it with 1 tbsp. of peanut butter/half banana OR almond butter with sugar free jam.

4) I also like to add cinnimon/allspice with dried raisins

Mmmm.... I never mixed in peanut butter! Sounds yummy with the banana (especially since I have been on a PB & banana sandwich kick the past 2 weeks). I use old fashioned oats- cook in water. I only make 1/4 cup instead of the 1/2 cup recommended for the serving size, because its less calories & i find it filling (plus i can add more stuff to it & not have my calories out pf control!) I add a splash of cinnamon, one teaspoon of brown sugar, and about 1/3 of a medium banana. Then I top with 2 tablespoons of Silk Vanilla soy milk. It's so good!! I started making my oatmeal for breakfast a few weeks ago- as soon as the mornings started getting a little chilly here in NY!

1/2 cup of dry oatmeal cooked w/ 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup blueberries. Then I add in 1/2 cup of cottage cheese (extra protein!), 1/2 scoop of chocolate Shakeology, and 1 t. Natural crunchy PB (or 2 T. PB2).

It's also good w/ canned pumpkin and cinnamon at this time of year!!

Try different fruits and nuts for a change! Chopped apples, bananas, berries, and sliced almonds, chopped walnuts, or peanut butter. Yum yum!

made with water... then walnuts and one forgotten cookie. Lovely...

Bump....lovin' these ideas! I'm addicted to peanut butter and banana...I never thought of putting it in oatmeal, I'm so having that

I just read all these replies!! WOW!! I now have some great new ideas to try!! Thanks all! :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

I eat mine totally nude!!

It's also good w/ canned pumpkin and cinnamon at this time of year!!

That sounds AWESOME! How much do you add & what part of cooking?

I usually cook the oats for a minute in the micro, then add 1/4- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin and cook another minute. Sprinkle w/ cinnamon and nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice. It's awesome!

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I like mine pretty simple. Mostly because it takes so long. I make it with water and add a full Tbsp of Brown sugar or raw sugar depending on if I have it.

I avoid instants altogether and use John McCann's Steel cut Irish Whole Oat meal Its very nutty and full. Its an entirely different oatmeal experience and it really sticks with you through the morning. The only instant I use is Quaker Old fashion Oatmeal.

It takes about 30 min to make so I generally I bring water to a boil shut it off add the oatmeal and let it soak overnight and reheat in the morning its ready.