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How do you sweeten your oatmeal?

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  • Riemersma4
    Riemersma4 Posts: 400 Member
    Honey
    Molasses
    Diced fruit (strawberries and blueberries are my faves)
  • Bane_2014
    Bane_2014 Posts: 3
    Usually honey and blueberries - frozen blueberries help cool it down quicker if it's too hot so I can scarf it down. Not that I'm always running late or anything.
  • ShellyBell999
    ShellyBell999 Posts: 1,482 Member
    A scoop of protein powder and a splash of coconut milk is my go to base.
    A dash of cinnamon and/or some frozen blueberries are a nice enhancement as well.
  • FlaxMilk
    FlaxMilk Posts: 3,452 Member
    Chocolate chips sprinkled in but not stirred in once the rest of it is all ready.
  • vkahlenberg
    vkahlenberg Posts: 21 Member
    I'm with the others who suggested a pinch of salt if your diet allows for it. Not enough to taste salty, but salt increases other flavor sensations such as sweetness. I absolutely love oatmeal, even unsweetened, but never, ever without a little salt.
  • CORTNEY5
    CORTNEY5 Posts: 87 Member
    I use sweetened almond milk in mine (in place of water) and it's only an extra 60 calories.
  • ceruleanjen
    ceruleanjen Posts: 79
    I like to add a tablespoon of peanut butter.
  • Domane1963
    Domane1963 Posts: 85 Member
    It's also lovely with grated carrot and sultanas..... they add natural sweetness too....
  • Sarahliquid
    Sarahliquid Posts: 201 Member
    Big handful of pomegranate seeds. You will thank me!
  • kyregi
    kyregi Posts: 55 Member
    I microwave mine with 1% milk and then add frozen blueberries. That cools it down and the juice of the berries will make it nice and sweet.
  • DavidHusky
    DavidHusky Posts: 112 Member
    Well this probably isn't going to help with calories, but I like to cook mine in apple juice. I usually only make it on the weekend and then i add jameson and european style butter. Needless to say I don't eat oatmeal very often (I use rolled oats all the time though).
  • kiittenforever
    kiittenforever Posts: 478 Member
    Honey :)
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    Brown sugar or maple syrup
  • karengetsfit
    karengetsfit Posts: 19 Member
    I use coconut milk instead of regular milk and that makes it sweeter. For toppings, I use coca powder, vanilla extract, and bananas :) nom nom
  • jcorpern
    jcorpern Posts: 96 Member
    I use sweetened almond milk instead of regular milk -- only 24 kcal per 100 ml
  • helen8328
    helen8328 Posts: 36 Member
    I use whole oats which I soak in water overnight first, then rinse and blend with raw stevia, almond milk and a little sea salt which is really tasty when warmed. I've also eaten it cold blended with avacado which is also nice.
  • kimmymayhall
    kimmymayhall Posts: 419 Member
    Brown sugar, maple syrup, PB and honey, jam, chopped fresh or dried fruit. I did a few Hershey kisses the other day.
  • iammelli
    iammelli Posts: 42 Member
    agave ;)
  • The_Sandra
    The_Sandra Posts: 56 Member
    I think I'm the only person in the world who has no problem eating steel-cut oatmeal plain. I don't mind it sweet, but I also don't mind it plain, either, so I figure why waste the calories. I pre-cook a big batch on the weekend and then freeze in 1/2 cup portions to reheat during the week. If it ends up a little thick/dry after reheating I'll add a splash of unsweetened almond milk to loosen it up.
  • simplycorey
    simplycorey Posts: 721 Member
    My favorites are bananas and dried apricots.
  • ShibaEars
    ShibaEars Posts: 3,928 Member
    I add some cinnamon, vanilla and peanut butter. Brown sugar is good too.
  • topazora
    topazora Posts: 82 Member
    flavored coffee creamer, sometimes sugar in the raw and dry fruits.
  • chezjuan
    chezjuan Posts: 747 Member
    Well this probably isn't going to help with calories, but I like to cook mine in apple juice. I usually only make it on the weekend and then i add jameson and european style butter. Needless to say I don't eat oatmeal very often (I use rolled oats all the time though).

    This looks like something I need to try! How much Jameson and butter do you add?
  • acpgee
    acpgee Posts: 8,074 Member
    Currently still trying to use up the leftover cranberry sauce from Christmas.
  • DavidHusky
    DavidHusky Posts: 112 Member
    Well this probably isn't going to help with calories, but I like to cook mine in apple juice. I usually only make it on the weekend and then i add jameson and european style butter. Needless to say I don't eat oatmeal very often (I use rolled oats all the time though).

    This looks like something I need to try! How much Jameson and butter do you add?

    I'm not real exact on the butter i guess i would say a "pat" since i slice off 1/4" or so of a slice off of the 1/2 pound (2 wide) stick of plugra butter i use. Jameson I usually do a half shot for 1 cup of (uncooked) oats, but don't put it in until the last 5 minutes or so. I was inspired by overnight irish cream porridge that I had one morning in Ireland where they put Jameson on it cold (so it didn't even cook out at all!)
  • jlshea
    jlshea Posts: 494 Member
    sugar free coffee creamer, it makes it creamy and sweet
  • salendire
    salendire Posts: 53
    Coconut sugar is my newest, and most loved, sweetener at the moment!
  • Judyls6
    Judyls6 Posts: 14 Member
    peanut butter
  • girlinteepee
    girlinteepee Posts: 33 Member
    dried cranberries and raisins, canned fruit
  • ModQuad
    ModQuad Posts: 20
    Lots of great ideas on this thread. I'll throw in my techniques:

    - Add more fruit than oats (most people do more oats than fruits)
    - Use dense, sweet fruits like apples, bananas, & pears instead of berries.
    - Heat your fruit and add a pinch of sea salt to bring out their juices.
    - Use citrus fruits and brulée them to add a sweet/bitter flavor.
    - Mix in yogurt, especially Greek yogurt for a sweet/tangy flavor (and extra protein!)
    - Make it with unsweetened almond milk with vanilla flavoring.
    - Soak oats overnight in water with spices like cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon.
    - Just add 1-2 tsp honey/maple/sugar, etc. Use 1-2tbsp less oats to compensate for the calories.
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