Oatmeal, Oat Bran or Steel cut?

nyla2120
nyla2120 Posts: 370 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Which do you guys prefer & find the most filling throughout the day? I need it to keep me full through most of my morning. TIA!

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  • ElliottTN
    ElliottTN Posts: 1,614 Member
    Steel cut all the way, just google the difference.
  • jconnon
    jconnon Posts: 427 Member
    I happen to prefer steel cut as well.
  • nyla2120
    nyla2120 Posts: 370 Member
    Steel cut it is! I just wish it didn't take so darn long to cook! Lol
  • socioseguro
    socioseguro Posts: 1,679 Member
    Hi

    I agree with the other posters about steel cut oats. I prepared on Sunday for the entire week, since it takes longer to cook
    Yummy recipe here
    http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/08/health/nutrition/08recipehealth.html

    If i run out , I will use Old fashioned oats , cooked with diced apple and a cinnamon stick. skim milk added after simmer.

    I have "instant oatmeal" (lowest possible sugar level ) for emergencies only, like I have to travel very early and the airport does not have any healthy breakfast alternative or I am at a hotel without a healthy breakfast item.
  • ElliottTN
    ElliottTN Posts: 1,614 Member
    Steel cut it is! I just wish it didn't take so darn long to cook! Lol

    Check out slow cooked crock pot recipes. Basically you can let it slow cook overnight. We do this once a week and have leftovers for the whole week and its so good.
  • nyla2120
    nyla2120 Posts: 370 Member
    Steel cut it is! I just wish it didn't take so darn long to cook! Lol

    Check out slow cooked crock pot recipes. Basically you can let it slow cook overnight. We do this once a week and have leftovers for the whole week and its so good.

    Great idea! Thanks!
  • nyla2120
    nyla2120 Posts: 370 Member
    Hi

    I agree with the other posters about steel cut oats. I prepared on Sunday for the entire week, since it takes longer to cook
    Yummy recipe here
    http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/08/health/nutrition/08recipehealth.html

    If i run out , I will use Old fashioned oats , cooked with diced apple and a cinnamon stick. skim milk added after simmer.

    I have "instant oatmeal" (lowest possible sugar level ) for emergencies only, like I have to travel very early and the airport does not have any healthy breakfast alternative or I am at a hotel without a healthy breakfast item.

    Thanks for the idea!
  • Dee_84
    Dee_84 Posts: 431 Member
    I prefer oat bran.

    I stir eggs in my cooked oat bran, maybe the protein helps with keeping me full.
    I love to top it with a Tbsp of peanut butter and some berries *yum*
  • TeaBea
    TeaBea Posts: 14,517 Member
    Steel cut it is! I just wish it didn't take so darn long to cook! Lol

    I like an instant steel cut variety .... it takes 5 minutes & still has a steel cut texture. I make it with milk instead of water for extra protien. After it's cooked I throw in a tablespoon of chopped nuts (for good fat) that also helps me stay full.
  • nyla2120
    nyla2120 Posts: 370 Member
    Steel cut it is! I just wish it didn't take so darn long to cook! Lol

    I like an instant steel cut variety .... it takes 5 minutes & still has a steel cut texture. I make it with milk instead of water for extra protien. After it's cooked I throw in a tablespoon of chopped nuts (for good fat) that also helps me stay full.

    I didn't know there were instant steel cut oats, I have to google where to buy them. Thanks!
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    Steel cut
  • Dell2u
    Dell2u Posts: 16 Member
    Steel cut and a couple egg whites does it for me.
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    Steel cut for the win!

    I cook a week's worth (well, almost, 6 servings) in the crock pot every weekend.

    1 cup steel cut oats
    3 cups water
    1 cup unsweetened almond milk (vanilla or almond/coconut blend - Blue Diamond)
    1/2 cup raisins
    and a few dashes each of cinnamon and nutmeg

    Cook on low for 5 hours, turn crock pot off and let it finish cooking in it's own heat and start cooling for 1-2 hours then spoon into six 1 cup containers.

    I've also used a cut up (not peeled) apple instead of the raisins and it's VERY good. I'm sure craisins would work well too.
  • jconnon
    jconnon Posts: 427 Member
    Also Bobs Red Mill makes a quick steel cut oat. I just bought a package and so far so good. 5-7 minutes after boil. Not to bad.
    Oh and I second the crockpot method as well, works awesome.
  • elleloch
    elleloch Posts: 739 Member
    Steel cut.

    Add a tablespoon of chia seeds and that shiz will stick with you til lunch.
  • smmadsen
    smmadsen Posts: 39 Member
    Definetely Steel cut!

    I also do the crockpot version and double it so we have some for all week.
    With the doubled version you can cook it 7-8 hours on low. I prefer this method so I can cook overnight.
    I like it thick and sticky!

    I am currently using a recipe that has oats, milk, water, cinnamon, apple slices, brown sugar.
    Cant remember exact measurements since at work but I got from yummycooking.com I think.

    Good luck!
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    I'm assuming you use a small crockpot if you're only doing 6 servings at a time? I don't have one :(
  • DrewMontoya
    DrewMontoya Posts: 77 Member
    Steel cut it is! I just wish it didn't take so darn long to cook! Lol

    Check out slow cooked crock pot recipes. Basically you can let it slow cook overnight. We do this once a week and have leftovers for the whole week and its so good.

    Steel cut. You can also use a rice cooker to have it done in a half hour. Just make sure and only use it up to 1/3 capacity, max, or else it'll boil over.
  • extra_medium
    extra_medium Posts: 1,525 Member
    If you have a pressure cooker you can cook them in about 10 minutes.
  • bkyoun
    bkyoun Posts: 371 Member
    Steel cut all the way. No contest.
  • w292737
    w292737 Posts: 25
    Old fashined oats for me. but oat bran works if I am in a hurry.
  • Just_Scott
    Just_Scott Posts: 1,766 Member
    steel cut, if you have a Crock Pot you can cook there too.
  • gbrundagebrunker
    gbrundagebrunker Posts: 8 Member
    For smaller quanities in the crock pot, use one cup Ball jars (no lids!) - put the jars in the crock pot, pour water around the jars so the water level is about half to 3/4 of the way up the sides of the jars. I use 1/4 c of steel cut oats, 3/8 c milk, 3/8 c water in each of two jars. In the third I put a cut up Granny Smith apple with little bit of brown sugar and cinnamon. All three jars in the crock pot, water around them, set temperature on low, and cook for about 8 hours. Divide the cooked apple between the two oatmeal portions - great
    breakfast for two ready when you are!
  • MyOwnSunshine
    MyOwnSunshine Posts: 1,312 Member
    I buy Coach's Steel Cut Oats in a big bag from Costco. They microwave in 3-1/2 minutes, although if you let them sit for 5 minutes or so after cooking they're even better.
  • Mr_Knight
    Mr_Knight Posts: 9,532 Member
    Which do you guys prefer & find the most filling throughout the day? I need it to keep me full through most of my morning. TIA!

    Love the taste of steel cut, but it's pain in the *kitten* to cook, compared to rolled oats. So 99% of the time, it's rolled oats.

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