Oatmeal

ashleyp35
ashleyp35 Posts: 53
edited September 22 in Food and Nutrition
What do you put in your oatmeal?
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  • onetxjewel
    onetxjewel Posts: 39 Member
    I"m wondering the same thing! When i was on college dance team our trainer told me I was only aloud to eat oatmeal but plain with no sugar or milk...only water! I've never had oatmeal since but am really wanted to get that to be my morning routine since everyone says it's super filling and good for you!!! :)
  • samiko
    samiko Posts: 34
    1 scoop of vanilla protein powder, 1 tbsp of coconut oil, one tbsp ground flax seed, 1/4 cup almond milk, cinnamon, and sugarfree maple syrup.....they call it power oatmeal, and it will get you MOVING!
  • Bungee_tyme
    Bungee_tyme Posts: 67
    A few crazins, Stevia and skim milk
  • Holton
    Holton Posts: 1,018
    I just add a packet of splenda and a splash of skim milk and love it, but oatmeal is a very personal taste!
  • goldspaula
    goldspaula Posts: 161
    I buy instant cinnamon oatmeal and only add hot water!! It's awesome and I recently learned that cinnamon, a favorite flavor of mine, is very good for you. When I was little my mom used to put carnation canned milk and cinnamon and sugar on my oatmeal. No wonder I have a weight problem! But it was so delish!
  • elyse0210
    elyse0210 Posts: 142 Member
    I make mine with soy or nonfat milk because I don't like the taste of it with water. I add a sliced banana or blueberries, sugar free jam and light brown sugar for added sweetness. So yummy!
  • mikeivb
    mikeivb Posts: 28 Member
    I used to put in Cinnamon, but now I just add a scoop of whey protein.
  • cnash81
    cnash81 Posts: 30
    I peel and dice a small apple and put it in with the oats prior to cooking to soften the apples some. Then after cooking add just a splash of skim milk, a pinch of brown sugar, and cinnamon. Everyone in my house loves it that way.
  • maureensm
    maureensm Posts: 183 Member
    I actually like it plain. Sometimes I put a little cream (YES, CREAM!) in it with agave nectar. I don't really like fruit or yogurt in my oatmeal. I also do like one brand of cinnamon apple instant oatmeal but it has less sugar than other brands, which is probably why I like it :).
  • donnam40
    donnam40 Posts: 246 Member
    Stewed fruit - apple, rhubarb, pear - whatever I have available.
  • missyhse
    missyhse Posts: 189
    cinnamon, banana, raisins or dates, a little brown sugar and vanilla soy milk
  • jmmtaylor
    jmmtaylor Posts: 225
    I normally buy the flavored instant oatmeals. They have weight control ones and low calorie ones.
  • mamaturner
    mamaturner Posts: 2,447 Member
    2 T flax seed meal
    2 tsp brown sugar
    1 T heavy cream
    1 T homemade jam (whichever is open, right now is raspberry plum)
    pinch of cinnamon

    mmmmm I may have to have that om morning. I like the jam a lil mroe than fresh fruit b/c the flavor goes EVERYWHERE! lol
  • Lunarokra
    Lunarokra Posts: 855 Member
    I just add a packet of splenda and a splash of skim milk and love it, but oatmeal is a very personal taste!






    Same here, splenda, NNF milk some fruit: bluberries, strawberries or bananas if available if not sometimes granola.
    :wink:
  • OceanBlue80
    OceanBlue80 Posts: 18
    I make it with skim milk (I won't eat it if it's made with water....tastes gross to me no matter what I add to it to doctor it up). Then I add a little bit of honey, some cinnamon, and slices of banana.
  • rebekka7655
    rebekka7655 Posts: 1
    Soy milk and a tiny bit of honey - I use the weightwise one which has protein in and keeps you fuller for longer!
  • ksnurse25
    ksnurse25 Posts: 62 Member
    I put light yogurt in my plain oatmeal. You can use whatever yogurt you please and have quite the variety. Very, very yummy!!!!
  • dogdaze
    dogdaze Posts: 110 Member
    I grew up eating oatmeal porridge just with milk (the traditional Scottish way). I used to get a lot of grief from my family if I tried adding sugar or golden syrup to it). Now I add fresh fruit and either plain yogurt , milk or fat free half and half. If I have no fruit, frozen berries or unsweetened apple sauce work too.

    I also enjoy soaked oats with yogurt, fresh or dried fruit and nuts - a sort of home made Bircher Meusli.
  • sjd2010
    sjd2010 Posts: 106
    My husband and I cook it with water, add Splenda and pumkin (spiced like pumpkin pie).:love:
  • Canonoch
    Canonoch Posts: 120
    1/4 - 1/2 cup of Blueberries
    1tbsp of Raw Honey or Organic Agave

    no butter or milk

    may have small glass of milk on the side for drinking
  • kicklikeaGIRL
    kicklikeaGIRL Posts: 867 Member
    Fruits (even mix some together)-- banana, apple slices, blueberries, strawberries, cherries, mangos, peaches, craisins, raisins

    Cinnamon + Raisins

    1/2 TBSP honey (sweetens it up and tastes wonderful but not too strong) + sliced almonds + raisins (or fresh fruits)

    raisins + 1/2 TBSP honey + pecans + tiny bit of vanilla protein powder

    apples + cinnamon + honey


    I typically like mine thick & sticky...but if I'm in the mood for thinner oatmeal, I'll add a little bit of skim milk.

    Sometimes I'll even just eat it plain...but I love it with fruit!!
  • fitinyoga14
    fitinyoga14 Posts: 448 Member
    When preparing Oatmeal from scratch (just plain oats) for breakfast, it is important to include a protein source with it as the oats are mostly carbs. Fruit and other natural sugars are a great way to enhance the flavor as well. Its all about finding a combination that will meet your calorie goal for this specific meal. For me, I choose one protein source and one fruit to mix into my oatmeal. I choose the specific combinations based on the calorie count

    Here's some mix-ins that contain protein:
    -milk
    -nut butter
    -sliced almonds or walnuts
    -protein powder
    -yogurt (my preference with oats is greek, nonfat, vanilla)
    -cottage cheese
    -flax seed
    -sunflower seeds

    Swetener/Fruits that pair well:
    -baked apple with cinnamon
    -banana slices (tasty with nuts)
    -strawberry and blueberry mix
    -blackberries (great with yogurt and oats)
    -pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice (good with milk)
    -baked pear
    -strawberry-kiwi
  • fitinyoga14
    fitinyoga14 Posts: 448 Member
    I normally buy the flavored instant oatmeals. They have weight control ones and low calorie ones.

    These are great for an occasional meal-on-the-go, however be aware of sodium and sugar content!! also, the packets usually don't include enough nutrients for an entire breakfast. If you're going to have oatmeal for breakfast on a daily basis, it is more nutritious to make it from scratch and add in some extra vitamins and protein!
  • MeekMeals
    MeekMeals Posts: 517 Member
    splenda! thats it nuffin else!
  • size3again
    size3again Posts: 17 Member
    WOW talk about making oatmeal look good...
  • UpToAnyCool
    UpToAnyCool Posts: 1,673
    -Fruit (this time of year apple or pear, but frozen stuff in a pinch!)
    -Nuts (walnuts)
    -Cinnamon

    If I'm TOTALLY craving something sweet, I sometimes skip the above and grate dark chocolate and add some sugar. :blushing:
  • sempernova
    sempernova Posts: 101 Member
    1/2 cup oatmeal, 1 cup skim milk, 2 bags of stevia....yummy and under 250 cals!!!:bigsmile:
  • anotheryearolder
    anotheryearolder Posts: 385 Member
    1/2 cup multi grain hot cereal (got tired of plain oatmeal) and 1/2 oz each chopped walnuts and dried cherries and a generous amount of cinnamon. Yummy!
  • ChancyW
    ChancyW Posts: 437 Member
    I like mine with
    Raw organic Sugar, cinnamon and organic raisins! Yummy!
  • doublexhelix
    doublexhelix Posts: 199 Member
    1 Tbs PEANUT BUTTER!!!!!! SOO GOOD
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