Oatmeal

I eat some oats but not a lot. Probably 2 times a week. I use old fashioned. I mix my oats with protein powder and milk and either berries or peanut butter. Sometimes I add dark chocolate chips or pumpkin seeds. I either let them soak in the fridge overnight or I eat them right away. I'm not a big fan of cooked oats unless we're talking baked oats but that doesn't fit my nutrition goals right now.

I'm in maintenance and eat oatmeal almost every day (eating it now as I type this). My go to combo is 2 pkts instant flavored oats, made with water, and then 1/2 cup milk added to the top after it's cooked. I also occasionally add a few walnuts to give it some crunch Love oatmeal and think it's part of the reason why my cholesterol numbers are good (total cholesterol is 143, crazy lol).

I eat oatmeal occasionally. I don't use either old fashioned or quick oats, I use steel cut oatmeal. I find the flavor and texture of steel cut is superior. My favorite brand is Flahavan's Irish Steel Cut, which says "Quick to Cook" on the label. Stir it into water or milk, put in the microwave for three minutes, stir again, cook for another two minutes and you're done. You need to use a large enough bowl so it doesn't boil over.

I like to chop up some raisins or dried apricots, and add them to cook in the oatmeal; when done, I toss in some chopped nuts for texture and some cinnamon. I sweeten it with stevia or Mrs. Butterworth's sugar-free maple syrup.

Always have a big bowl for breakfast, I just have it with semi skimmed milk and some honey, sometimes I add blueberries too. It's a great food for dieting as it really gives you that full feeling.

Quaker old fashioned oats, cooked in water with stick cinnamon, cloves and diced apple
after first boiling, simmer with milk
Take stick cinnamon and cloves before serving
Topping with cinnamon powder and fresh fruit (raw pomegranate seeds this week)

I've always done steel cut oats in the microwave at my desk at work. I recently discovered myoatmeal.com and I think this is going to be my go-to from now on! I skeptically tried it - I got a pretty decent coupon in my email...and created an oatmeal that is not only delicious, but has a decent amount of protein in it that keeps me full until lunch time. Previously, I'd need a protein shake or snack after I finished my oatmeal to keep me full...I'd take a look at them! You can get pre-made flavor combos or come up with your own. I made one that tastes just like birthday cake.

I make a large batch of oats on the weekend and then freeze them for during the week when I don't have time. I use a mix of steel cut and old fashioned. I sub out some of the water for milk and stir them a lot while they are cooking and they come out really creamy.

I eat oats some of the time. I enjoy oatmeal, it is easy to make and filling. I prefer steel cut oats but they take a while to cook so I use them about half the time and quick-cook oats the other half.

Tons! I like quick oats - Quaker lower sugar or weight control varieties. I always add dry milk powder or protein powder. Sometimes cinnamon or apple bits or chocolate chips.

I greatly prefer steel cut oats.