Why is oatmeal
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That's because you haven't tried steel-cut oats---"the champagne of oatmeal". I soak them overnight, rinse them in the a.m. and simmer them with a bit of sea salt for an hour. Then I top them with a generous dollop of organic butter (my hubby puts a bit of maple syrup on them). They taste FANTASTIC. I eat regular oatmeal (rolled oats) but it does have a bit of a "cardboardy" taste compared to steel-cut oats.0
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This is the one I get for instant. I'm a single mommy of two boys.....fast and easy is important!! :laugh:
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I prefer the old fashioned oats because they are chewy. I hate instant because it gets all slimy.
I prefer cream of wheat to oats though.0 -
the thing is that whole rolled oats are not "slow" in any way
mine cook in 2x1.5 minutes in the microwave, no pot straight in the bowl (less washing up - as long as your bowl is wide enough to avoid the microwave mess from bubbling gooey stuff)
they are traditional rolled oats, not instant, or quick cook0 -
I sometimes make steel cut as well....and cook up a big batch to last me a few mornings.0
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They all taste the same to me, to be honest. Rolled, old fashioned rolled, old fashioned, steel cut, one minute (which is the same as instant I think)... same thing. The only thing that changes a bit is the consistency.0
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i dont eat much oatmeal but when i do i make sure its already flavored for me no adding sugar or any fruits just eat it the way it is..0
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Oatmeal tastes like sadness and disappointment,0
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Is someone forcing you to eat it?
I love oatmeal. Especially overnight oats. Yumm.
Maybe it's a texture thing too. Some people don't like how it feels on their tongue.0 -
Steel cut every morning here too...and it's usually my favorite meal of the day.
I mix up my add ins though, and rarely add more than 50 calories worth of "stuff"
- tsp of brown sugar & a few raisins
- 1/4 apple and cinnamon
- honey & nutmeg
- a couple chopped dates
- a tsp maple syrup
- a few strawberries or blueberries
So many options, it never gets old to me0 -
I like warm oatmeal with a bit of cinnamon and honey, or I'll do overnight oatmeal (oatmeal, yogurt, and milk in the fridge overnight) and add a bit of jam. If it is too watery or mushy, though, it can be gross.0
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I like oatmeal if it has tons of cream and sweetener added. Otherwise, blech. I only cook steel cut now and it's a bit better tasting but it takes a long time so I have to cook up a big batch and reheat it through the week.
Also, what is this thing about it keeping you full??!! The toppings alone would keep me more full than if I eat them with oatmeal. If anything, I feel that oatmeal makes everything pass through my system faster. I'm usually hungry 2 hours after eating it, and I need it to last me more like 3-4 hours.0 -
I sometimes make steel cut as well....and cook up a big batch to last me a few mornings.
The problem is, after a couple of days I can't stand the thought of eating it again. And so I have a batch of oatmeal going bad in the fridge from last week.
Yeah, nobody's forcing me to eat it, but I hear so often about it being a great breakfast food that I'm persuaded to try it again. Maybe I need to try steel cut oats? Maybe I didn't put the right toppings on it. Maybe I'm not eating enough of it. I can stuff myself with oatmeal and still be hungry a couple of hours later.0 -
I do not like rolled oats and instant oats are vile. I prefer steel cut oats for their texture...the next best thing is Coach's Oats which take less time to cook and have a very similar texture to steel cut. I sprinkle mine with some large grain kosher salt and some maple syrup and a dusting of cinnamon.0
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Overnight old fashioned oats in a crockpot with unsweetened almond milk (instead of water) and pumpkin pie spice. Divine. It takes on a wonderful texture and aroma compared to microwave and processed goo.0
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So damn disgusting( don't mean to offend the oatmeal lovers)
sugar doesn't help
Are you boiling it? It's a mushy mess that way. I like mine baked, like a granola bar. crunchy > mushy0 -
I hate oatmeal cooked on the stove (or in the crock pot or in the oven), but love those little sugar-laden instant oatmeal packets, so I learned to make my own "instant" packets that have less sugar in a bigger portion. It's all about consistency. I add brown sugar, sugar free vanilla coffee creamer, cinnamon, and PB2. I also never cook it with water, because that's disgusting. Unsweetened vanilla almond milk, mix it up, microwave for 1.5-2 minutes. Yummmm!0
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lol...i love oatmeal so much i can't have it in the house or else i would binge on it.0
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So damn disgusting( don't mean to offend the oatmeal lovers)
sugar doesn't help
Because your mom kicked kittens when she was pregnant with you.
Fact because science.0 -
They all taste the same to me, to be honest. Rolled, old fashioned rolled, old fashioned, steel cut, one minute (which is the same as instant I think)... same thing. The only thing that changes a bit is the consistency.
Consistency is important for me. Instant is like baby food.....blech! Old Fashioned rolled oats (which are still a form of instant) have some texture....but steel cut is my favorite. Even instant steel cut has good texture unless you cook it to death.
OP - have you tried toasting the oats first? That may help. Peanut butter is a good combo with toasted oats.
You definitely have to add a pinch of salt to any oatmeal.0
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