Oatmeal Packets
dargytaylor
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Does anyone have a recipe that they follow for making their own version of oatmeal packets? I just bought some, and they are so sweet (I should have paid attention, I bought weight control and there is sucralose which is sooo sweet) ~ I know I can google some, but was hoping for some tried and true recipes 
TIA
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The only "recipe" I have is
Add boiling water to instant steel cut oats (the night before). Snap a tight lid on it. In the a.m. add 2 Tbls. of PB2 (powdered peanut butter) cook for 1:30. Stir in light maple syrup.....or stir in 1 packet of Splenda (for Chocolate PB2).
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The maple and pb2 sounds really good!0
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I take 1/2 c of old-fashioned oats, add 1 c water, and nuke it on high for 2 minutes. Add whatever fruit, sweetener, spices you like after it has cooked. Faster than the packets if you have to boil the water.0
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I take 30g (about 1/3c) of old-fashioned oats and add 3/4c water and put in microwave for 90 seconds. It might be a bit watery still so I add psyllium husk, stir quick! Then I add 4g brown sugar and my fruit (half banana plus blueberries, etc). Yum yum. I eat it every morning!0
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I work FT so most of my meals are during work hours.
I pre-pack and measure Quaker Oats with a 1/4 cup of raisins and some cinnamon. (I use the snack size bags and keep them in my desk drawer) Using the work microwave, add my water and a little vanilla extract - it's ready in a jif! Substitute with cranberries or blueberries. Or cook plain and add fresh bananas, peaches, apples to change it up!0 -
I love (and have been eating every morning for breakfast) 1/2 cup old fashioned oats cooked with water and salt in microwave. I then add about 15-20 grams of sharp cheese (old cheddar, feta, aged provolone) and a bit of hot sauce. I find if I eat a sweet breakfast for some reason I have more appetite later in the day than if I start with a savoury breakfast. Weird.
My kids like swirling peanut butter into their oatmeal.0 -
debbrown631 wrote: »I work FT so most of my meals are during work hours.
I pre-pack and measure Quaker Oats with a 1/4 cup of raisins and some cinnamon. (I use the snack size bags and keep them in my desk drawer) Using the work microwave, add my water and a little vanilla extract - it's ready in a jif! Substitute with cranberries or blueberries. Or cook plain and add fresh bananas, peaches, apples to change it up!
This is more what I was looking for, "pre-packaged" just like the instant stuff ~ I guess it just depends on personal taste what you put in your packets
Thanks for all the responses!!0 -
I love (and have been eating every morning for breakfast) 1/2 cup old fashioned oats cooked with water and salt in microwave. I then add about 15-20 grams of sharp cheese (old cheddar, feta, aged provolone) and a bit of hot sauce. I find if I eat a sweet breakfast for some reason I have more appetite later in the day than if I start with a savoury breakfast. Weird.
My kids like swirling peanut butter into their oatmeal.
never thought of savory oatmeal!! GREAT IDEA!! sometimes sweet is too much for me in the am!! 0 -
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dargytaylor wrote: »
Apple - ginger.....yum!
Watch out for dried banana slices, so many are deep fried.0 -
dargytaylor wrote: »
Apple - ginger.....yum!
Watch out for dried banana slices, so many are deep fried.
I don't really like any dried fruit ~ I just use the real stuff and don't put in till ready to eat 0 -
debbrown631 wrote: »I work FT so most of my meals are during work hours.
I pre-pack and measure Quaker Oats with a 1/4 cup of raisins and some cinnamon. (I use the snack size bags and keep them in my desk drawer) Using the work microwave, add my water and a little vanilla extract - it's ready in a jif! Substitute with cranberries or blueberries. Or cook plain and add fresh bananas, peaches, apples to change it up!
That's a good idea. I may start prepackaging oatmeal to bring to work because I like to control the amount of sugar and sodium in the foods I eat and that's a fantastic way to do it.0 -
.5 cup quick oats, 1 tbs milled flax seed, 1 tbs chopped walnuts, 1 tbs pb2 and a stevia packet. I put it in a coffee mug at work and add some water and microwave for about 1 minute. Very good and filling.0
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I totally agree with you, I LOVE oatmeal but packaged oatmeal is too sweet for no reason. This is how I've been making mine:
1/2 cup dry quick cooking oats- 150 cals
4 tsp. brown sugar- 60 cals
1/2 tsp. cinnamon -5 cals
2 tbs. PB2 -45 cals
Just add water and heat in microwave about 90 seconds. ~ 260 Calories and SO good!!! Of course you can also add in some mix ins as you please. I've done chopped apples, nuts, or raisins before. I think chocolate chips might be the next thing I try out.
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i've always liked my oatmeal sweet and loaded with cinnamon but the cheddar and more savoury options sound delish! i must try it out0
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On the weekends I cook up 6 cups (Cooked) steel cut oats, season and have one cup for breakfast. I add an extra cup of water to the rest and then pour them in to a muffin tin( 6 to a tin) to freeze. Once frozen I pop them out of the tin, put them in a zip lock bag and take them with me to work Monday morning.
The frozen pucks easily last a week,fit into a big coffee cup perfectly, and microwave in a few minutes. I find if you don't add the extra cup of water to make the mixture soupy before freezing that they are too thick when microwaved.0 -
You can make a big batch and portion it out if you're short on time. Baked oatmeal is also a good option0
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mistikal13 wrote: »You can make a big batch and portion it out if you're short on time. Baked oatmeal is also a good option
yes, I forgot about baked oatmeal!!0 -
I use 40 grams oatmeal, 100 grams whole milk, 100 grams water, a little salt. Cook on stovetop for 8-10 minutes (or in microwave for 2x2 minutes). Serve with a lump of butter.
Actually I make several types of porridge like that - millet (soak first), polenta (only 4 minutes), semolina/cream of wheat (add more water).I love (and have been eating every morning for breakfast) 1/2 cup old fashioned oats cooked with water and salt in microwave. I then add about 15-20 grams of sharp cheese (old cheddar, feta, aged provolone) and a bit of hot sauce. I find if I eat a sweet breakfast for some reason I have more appetite later in the day than if I start with a savoury breakfast. Weird.
No - not weird at all, because blood sugar spike and drop from the sugar.0 -
I take 1/2 c of old-fashioned oats, add 1 c water, and nuke it on high for 2 minutes. Add whatever fruit, sweetener, spices you like after it has cooked. Faster than the packets if you have to boil the water.
Works great for me as well, I use milk instead of water to get some protein it. I also add 1 T. of Trader Joe's Sun flower nut butter. Sometimes a 1/3 of a banana in it as well. Very very tasty and filling as well.
I prefer using the old-fashion oats as well as they haven't been processed quite as much. Though I do love my steel oats too!
Instead of making packets you could have a bowl, measuring cup and your oatmeal container next to your microwave when you go to bed... Everything quick and easy for the AM... I haven't used them for a very long time (the pre-packaged) but I recall them being powdery and in tiny pieces rather than Old-Fashioned are.0 -
On the weekends I cook up 6 cups (Cooked) steel cut oats, season and have one cup for breakfast. I add an extra cup of water to the rest and then pour them in to a muffin tin( 6 to a tin) to freeze. Once frozen I pop them out of the tin, put them in a zip lock bag and take them with me to work Monday morning.
The frozen pucks easily last a week,fit into a big coffee cup perfectly, and microwave in a few minutes. I find if you don't add the extra cup of water to make the mixture soupy before freezing that they are too thick when microwaved.
Awesome, gonna try this Thanks for sharing! 0 -
i don't really do the packets anymore. Easier to just make ahead and portion. For mix-ins, my personal fav is PB2 with raisins for sweetness. Or 1 tbl of maple syrup and a sprinkle of walnut pieces.. or freeze dried strawberries, vanilla extract, and some milk... or fry a banana in a little butter and rum extract (banana fosters oatmeal... mmmm).
So many possibilities, not enough calories.0 -
I have been doing blueberry/coconut (the sweetened kind for sweetness)/sliced almond for the last two weeks. I try and do fresh fruit so its usually whatever is in season I am going to try and do a savory oatmeal. That sounds yummy.
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I make my own packets! Though my recent recipe has kind of a weird texture, so I think I will add less protein powder next batch.
35g toasted rolled oats, semi-ground into smaller pieces (but not too finely ground)
1/4 tsp cinnamon
dash of salt, dash of nutmeg
1/2 tsp chia seeds
1/2 tbsp ground flaxseed
1/2 tsp truvia sweetener
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp whey protein powder concentrate (plain)
I've also made it with chopped pecans and heavier on the cinnamon. It's pretty good.0
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