How do you eat your oatmeal?

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  • Nikion901
    Nikion901 Posts: 2,467 Member
    If you don't like oatmeal, and you don't like eggs ... why not have a turkey sandwich for breakfast? Or maybe you might prefer another porridge ... like Cream of Wheat?

    My brother-in-law eats his oatmeal with cinnamon and brown sugar over the top of his serving. I don't like very sweet food so for me strawberries or a banana or any fruit in it cooked into the oatmeal instead of served over the top is what I like.
  • MissSusieQ
    MissSusieQ Posts: 533 Member
    I must have really plain tastes! I'm reading all these posts about adding butter and sugar and salt and spices and yoghurt and all I can think is that it sounds like far too much hard work!

    I eat oats every morning, and all I do with them is stick 50g in a bowl with 150ml skim milk and a few blueberries, microwave them on medium for 5 minutes while I'm getting dressed, then shove in a spoon of peanut butter and a splash of cold milk!

    it's first thing in the morning - I really don't have the mental fortitude to make it any more complicated!
  • Amerane
    Amerane Posts: 136 Member
    Steel cut oats cooked with milk, and I add fruit (strawberries, blueberries, pomegranate, etc), ghirardelli 70% dark baking chips, and sometimes nuts if it fits into my calories. What better way to start out the morning than fruit and dark chocolate? :)
  • teetertatertango
    teetertatertango Posts: 229 Member
    It's perfect to me when juuuust the right amount of milk is added, and less than a teaspoon of brown sugar. Cinnamon if I'm feeling frosty.
  • tresnick
    tresnick Posts: 1 Member
    edited August 2016
    i put in ground flax seed, walnuts, dash of cinnamon, a tiny bit of vanilla extract and half banana. no sugar or fat added (except for the walnuts), and it tastes like banana bread. the liquid for cooking is unsweetened almond milk.
  • kwtilbury
    kwtilbury Posts: 1,234 Member
    This morning I had oatmeal with protein powder, PBfit, strawberries, black berries and a little salt. The key is to let it sit a little after cooking and before adding the other ingredients.
  • carabelle207
    carabelle207 Posts: 11 Member
    illusion2269 wrote: »
    I used to mix steel cut oats and quinoa, it would have a slightly nuttier flavor and a bit more texture. I'd mix in a bit of protein powder and yogurt as well.

    I switched things up a bit ago and started having muesli (which is oats mixed with nuts, seeds, raisins and dates) mixed with yogurt and protein powder, let it sit overnight.

    Both are very tasty, but like someone else said, if you don't like oatmeal, there's no rule saying you can't do something else for breakfast :)

    I've never liked the texture of cooked oatmeal. I've seen many recipes online for breakfast quinoa & was hoping to try that sometime soon.
  • pjason745
    pjason745 Posts: 1 Member
    Cinnamon, cocoa powder, ground ginger, anise seeds, with vanilla almond mill, unsweetened
  • LUHAN27
    LUHAN27 Posts: 211 Member
    Banana, almond milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, tablespoon of peanut butter.
  • savingfatsamira
    savingfatsamira Posts: 30 Member
    I prefer overnight oats. I think it's more filling. You can try oats with water, yogurt, a little bit of honey, blueberries, strawberries, cinnamon, and chia seeds.
  • savingfatsamira
    savingfatsamira Posts: 30 Member
    Another is with peanut butter and banana. Or sub out the PB with Nutella, and add strawberries.
  • Ashley083
    Ashley083 Posts: 15 Member
    This is how I like to make mine... I use traditional rolled oats and make it with unsweetened vanilla almond milk, instead of water. (Tastes so much better!) I add mashed banana and cinnamon, and mix it all up.
    Sometimes I add a little bit of natural peanut butter, depending on how hungry I am.

    Or, skip the banana, and just add some peanut butter and little organic honey, that's really good too. Otherwise, the mashed banana makes a great sweetener.
  • claer947
    claer947 Posts: 56 Member
    I throw it uncooked in a smoothie with a banana and almond milk. The oats make it taste like a sugar cookie.
  • mssmssy
    mssmssy Posts: 32 Member
    I eat oatmeal every single morning! Mostly I add a tablespoon of peanut butter, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and either a half cup of blueberries, a banana, or raisins. Occasionally I'll skip the peanut butter and do a banana or apple and walnuts.
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,568 Member
    I had some this morning with dried blueberries and cherries, chia seeds, artificial sweetener, and an egg white for heft and protein. YUM.
  • awasson7
    awasson7 Posts: 8 Member
    With chocolate chips and peanut butter or chocolate chips and coconut oil. If I eat the packaged kind, I mix one flavored and one plain otherwise it is too sweet - I like the apples and cinnamon. Baked oatmeal is a great option too - you get extra protein with eggs and milk.
  • LushFix
    LushFix Posts: 303 Member
    I really should be trying plain oats. But I eat the maple and brown sugar quacker protein oatmeal. just add half cup water put it into the microwave for a minutes stir in some Chia seeds and sometimes top with some banana.
  • rheanan
    rheanan Posts: 4 Member
    Oats are my second love (pizza is my first haha)! I usually do 1/2 cup of lowans wholegrain rolled quick oats, 1tsp chia seeds, 1tsp fibre, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 banana thinly sliced with water overnight. In the morning I pop 10 grams of choc or vanilla protein powder into it along with 35ml of queens maple flavoured syrup and microwave for 1 and a half minutes. It is ah-mazing :smile: yum yum yum
  • vixtris
    vixtris Posts: 688 Member
    I've had old fashioned oats ungarnished, but it is pretty boring after awhile. I also used to add it dry to my yogurt (gives it an odd texture though, so many probably wouldn't like that). But, the way I usually make it is with a 1/2 tsp of cinnamon and a stevia packet.
  • Baddogbeanie
    Baddogbeanie Posts: 210 Member
    Cheesy Oatmeal Bowl with Fried Egg

    2 minPrep Time

    8 minCook Time

    10 minTotal Time

    Ingredients

    1/4 cup dry quick-cooking steel cut oats3/4 cup watersalt and pepper2 TBS (15g) shredded white cheddar cheese (add more if you like)1 tsp coconut oil, divided1/4 cup diced red peppers2 TBS finely chopped onions1 large egg

    Optional Toppings

    chopped walnutssliced green onionsza'atar (or any other spice blend)

    Instructions

    Stove Top Method: Bring water to boil. Add oatmeal, reduce heat a little and let it cook for about 3 minutes, until all liquid is absorbed. Turn off heat and stir in cheese, a small pinch of salt, and pepper.Microwave Method*: Place oats and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Line microwave dish with paper towels to catch any spills. Microwave at a high setting (but not the highest, about 8/10 power setting) at one-minute intervals for a total of 3 minutes. If you want a softer texture, continue microwaving at 30-second intervals. Give the oats a little stir between intervals. When the oatmeal is done, stir in shredded cheese, a small pinch of salt, and pepper.Heat a non-stick pan with 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add vegetables and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until they soften. Spoon vegetables over cooked oats. Reduce heat to medium.Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon of oil and fry egg. Cook until the whites are no longer translucent and serve over oatmeal.Top with chopped walnuts, green onions, and za'atar, if you like.

    Recipe Type: breakfast, gluten free

    Notes

    1. *Different brands of oatmeal may have different cooking times for the microwave method. Check the packaging for instructions.

    2. If you want an even lighter meal, use coconut oil spray instead of coconut oil.

    3. If you have any leftover cooked vegetables from the day before, just arm them up and add them to your oatmeal.

    Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 264; Total Fat: 18g; Saturated Fat: 8g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 194mg; Sodium: 460mg; Carbohydrate: 19g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 12g

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