May sound silly but🤷🏿♀️
Kinya4571
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I’ve been trying to eat whole wheat old fashioned oatmeal in order to lose weight, but the problem is I end using too much brown sugar. I know that this is no good for me are there any other suggestions where I can still eat my oatmeal without losing the taste?
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Splenda.3
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Sugar free syrup, sugar replacements- there's one for brown sugar, and you can start doing less sugar until you acclimate to the taste2
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Use less brown sugar and stay within your calorie goal?
I like sugar free maple syrup on my oatmeal.
Oh, and do you LIKE the oatmeal you're eating? You said "try".
No need to force yourself to eat something you don't like to lose weight. Just eat in a deficit.1 -
Monk fruit, powdered peanut butter, almond milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, Truvia, Stevia, Sugar free presrrves3
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I have the same issue. Using a protein powder with artificial sweetener is a double win for me, on those few occasions when I eat oatmeal: adding sweetness and protein.
I've seen mentions of savory oatmeal here on the boards, never tried that myself.2 -
SF maple syrup, 1/2 a banana sliced or a handful of blueberries.0
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mmm, lovely porridge.
Here are some of the things I eat regularly with my daily bowl:
Spoon of honey/syrup/jam/nut butter
fruit - if you get some frozen berries out the night before so they have defrosted they are lovely and squishy. At weekends I'll peel and chop an apple, cook it in the pan with a teaspoon of cinnamon while the porridge cooks. Delicious.
Cocoa if you fancy chocolate, good with a bit of cinnamon as well.
Add a spoonful of instant coffee as well as the cocoa for mocha porridge..
Are you making it with milk or water? if water try milk - much nicer
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I don't add sugar to my oatmeal, but I do add a half banana and some blueberries and a half scoop of (stevia-sweetened) protein powder with milk. It's plenty sweet.1
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I had the same problem. These are great suggestions. Thanks for posting this.0
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As suggested above, cut the amount of sugar little by little and add some fruit.
Splenda also makes a brown sugar version that has lower calories
I hope that helps! 💐1 -
littlegreenparrot1 wrote: »mmm, lovely porridge.
Here are some of the things I eat regularly with my daily bowl:
Spoon of honey/syrup/jam/nut butter
fruit - if you get some frozen berries out the night before so they have defrosted they are lovely and squishy. At weekends I'll peel and chop an apple, cook it in the pan with a teaspoon of cinnamon while the porridge cooks. Delicious.
Cocoa if you fancy chocolate, good with a bit of cinnamon as well.
Add a spoonful of instant coffee as well as the cocoa for mocha porridge..
Are you making it with milk or water? if water try milk - much nicer
I like mine with the 30 calorie vanilla almond milk. 0 -
My fave topping is strawberries with a couple of squares of dark chocolate. The chocolate melts into the porridge and the strawberries cut through the richness. Yum…0
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littlegreenparrot1 wrote: »mmm, lovely porridge.
Here are some of the things I eat regularly with my daily bowl:
Spoon of honey/syrup/jam/nut butter
fruit - if you get some frozen berries out the night before so they have defrosted they are lovely and squishy. At weekends I'll peel and chop an apple, cook it in the pan with a teaspoon of cinnamon while the porridge cooks. Delicious.
Cocoa if you fancy chocolate, good with a bit of cinnamon as well.
Add a spoonful of instant coffee as well as the cocoa for mocha porridge..
Are you making it with milk or water? if water try milk - much nicer
I like mine with the 30 calorie vanilla almond milk.
Yum. Standard for me is oat milk. Sometimes in the winter before heading out for a long run I use the chocolate almond milk/chocolate oat milk. The treat helps get over the whole 'whose stupid idea was this?' feeling when trying to get out the door for 15 miles in January 😆1 -
It’s unclear if you actually LIKE oatmeal, or if you think it’s something you need to eat to lose weight. Because it isn’t. Eat what you like within your calorie budget. There are no specific foods that assist with weight loss.2
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Depending on my macro needs at the time, I'll add to my oatmeal:
-powdered PB
-real PB
-dried cranberries
-fresh/frozen berries
-sliced banana
-chopped apple
-chopped walnuts
-protein powder
-cinnamon
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How much brown sugar is "too much"?
Honestly, I just use brown sugar or maybe maple syrup depending on the flavor profile I want. I hate artificial sweeteners and they can be a trigger for an IC flare so I steer clear. That brown sugar has never been what has made me fat and unhealthy.1 -
I mix about 1/3 cup of apple sauce and LOTS of blueberries in mine, and sprinkle toasted pumpkin seeds on top. Honestly I never thought that I would enjoy oatmeal without some sort of sugar/honey - but the fruit (along with a bit of crunch from the seeds) really is enough now.0
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This is not a reduced calories play, but an increased nutrition play: I also don't like artificial sweeteners (taste preference), but do like my oatmeal a little sweet. I do use thawed frozen mixed berries, but add some blackstrap molasses. If one picks the right brand (I like Wholesome brand), there's a good micronutrient profile in a small amount: Meaningful potassium, some decent iron and calcium, too. I like the flavor, though I'm sure not everyone does.
Life is too short to eat things that don't taste good, and taste is personal.2 -
AnnPT77 molasses sounds so yummy!
I had oatmeal last night with flax, chia and vanilla protein powder. It was so good My favorite way though is with nut buttervor powdered peanut butter, monk fruit maple and cacao nibs1 -
Inspired by this thread, I 'excavated' my box of oatmeal from the pantry and made myself oatmeal for breakfast:
- 50gr oats
- 200 ml of semi-skimmed milk
- 30gr of whey (with artificial sweetener)
- 200gr of defrosted blueberries
The result was yummy, but calculating the calorie count afterwards was sobering. A whopping 500 calories for a breakfast that wasn't very satiating (albeit yummy)
And now I remember why I don't usually have oatmeal for breakfast. My regular breakfast of 300gr of fruit flavored skyr and blueberries for around 250 calories is less yummy but waaay more filling.
What kind of portions are you guys eating? Do you find it filling?0 -
@Lietchi
I just use 35g oats...11g whey with 2oz milk (just a big splash,) 50g banana and 50g blueberries, 8g flax, 16g walnuts and 4g butter. That is very filling to me. Did you put any fat in it? Mine is right at 500 cals.0 -
Inspired by this thread, I 'excavated' my box of oatmeal from the pantry and made myself oatmeal for breakfast:
- 50gr oats
- 200 ml of semi-skimmed milk
- 30gr of whey (with artificial sweetener)
- 200gr of defrosted blueberries
The result was yummy, but calculating the calorie count afterwards was sobering. A whopping 500 calories for a breakfast that wasn't very satiating (albeit yummy) And now I remember why I don't usually have oatmeal for breakfast. My regular breakfast of 300gr of fruit flavored skyr and blueberries for around 250 calories is less yummy but waaay more filling.
What kind of portions are you guys eating? Do you find it filling?
My oatmeal serving is 30g, and I do find it very filling. I'm sure that's partly a function of filling out out with plain nonfat Greek yogurt, walnuts, mixed berries, cinnamon, and blackstrap molasses.
Now - in maintenance - I also add peanut butter powder, ground flax seed, and hemp hearts, so it is pretty caloric . . . but so filling and tasty to me that I spend around 1/3 of my daily base calories on it nearly every day. That, plus a cup of two of coffee with lots of frothed skim milk, runs over 600 calories IIRC.0 -
I use a brown sugar called Swerve. It is great and I seriously cannot tell the difference. I cannot eat my steel cut outs with out it.1
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Inspired by this thread, I 'excavated' my box of oatmeal from the pantry and made myself oatmeal for breakfast:
- 50gr oats
- 200 ml of semi-skimmed milk
- 30gr of whey (with artificial sweetener)
- 200gr of defrosted blueberries
The result was yummy, but calculating the calorie count afterwards was sobering. A whopping 500 calories for a breakfast that wasn't very satiating (albeit yummy) And now I remember why I don't usually have oatmeal for breakfast. My regular breakfast of 300gr of fruit flavored skyr and blueberries for around 250 calories is less yummy but waaay more filling.
What kind of portions are you guys eating? Do you find it filling?
I have never personally found oatmeal to be worth the calories. I need protein and fat to be full.1 -
40 grams old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup or 4 oz low-fat milk (sometimes more)
Microwave in a REALLY oversized bowl at 60% for 3.5 minutes.
Add in your choice of:
*1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar
*3-4 ounces of diced or small fruit (apples, peaches, strawberries, blueberries). Softer fruits do better. Blueberries turn the oatmeal a rather appalling grey, but taste good.
*For savory: 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast + crumbled bacon + pepper. Or 1 ounce of cheese.
*1/2 ounce/14 grams very dark chocolate (my favorite)
*2 tablespoons of granola (granola is high fat and high carb, so small portions are best)
*1 ounce of shredded or flaked coconut
*30 grams of natural peanut butter (tastes good, but I always want more peanut butter than that)
*Jordan's skinny syrup, pretty much any flavor, to taste.
*You could also just try making it with water, but adding a small amount of flavored creamer0 -
cmriverside wrote: »@Lietchi
I just use 35g oats...11g whey with 2oz milk (just a big splash,) 50g banana and 50g blueberries, 8g flax, 16g walnuts and 4g butter. That is very filling to me. Did you put any fat in it? Mine is right at 500 cals.
I tried adding nuts to my oatmeal, didn't help at all for satiation and just increased the calorie count. I guess I'm one of those people who don't find fat satiating 🤷🏻♀️My oatmeal serving is 30g, and I do find it very filling. I'm sure that's partly a function of filling out out with plain nonfat Greek yogurt, walnuts, mixed berries, cinnamon, and blackstrap molasses.
Now - in maintenance - I also add peanut butter powder, ground flax seed, and hemp hearts, so it is pretty caloric . . . but so filling and tasty to me that I spend around 1/3 of my daily base calories on it nearly every day. That, plus a cup of two of coffee with lots of frothed skim milk, runs over 600 calories IIRC.
600 calories is way beyond the calories I want to spend on breakfast on most days (I prefer most of my calories in the evening) but I experimented with yogurt.
I really didn't think I would like mixing skyr into my hot oatmeal (I'm not a huge fan of yogurt, it's more of a 'it helps my protein intake' kind of food for me 🙂), but it was surprisingly yummy AND filling. Definitely one to remember.
Tweaking the amount of oats and milk, I managed to arrive around the 400 calorie mark, which is more feasible:
30gr oats
150ml semi skimmed milk
15gr whey
145gr fruit flavored skyr
100-200gr blueberries1 -
I add a tablespoon of peanut butter and top with sliced bananas0
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I love oatmeal. I usually pour boiling water over 35-40 g steel cut oats the night before. In the morning I just warm it up and add toppings:
Frozen or in season cherries (there's a brand of frozen that has sweet and tart cherries), mini chocolate chips, slivered almonds, and maybe a splash of oat milk on top.
Also, fresh in season cut up peach with 10g sunflower seeds and 10g agave.
Or chopped up apple, cinnamon, and agave.
Plums would be good too.0 -
I have committed to oatmeal each morning to increase fiber……..here is what I put together….1/2 cup oats, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup almond milk and pinch of salt. (I know the salt sounds crazy but it just does something with the taste). I cook that up and then add 1/4 cup frozen cherries, 1teaspoon of maple syrup or local honey and a few walnuts (healthy fat!)……keeps me at around 325 calories for breakfast and keeps me until lunch without need for a snack.1
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I eat coarse oats with skyr, raisins and whatever fruit I happen to have. Might sound odd, but I eat it cold. This, and the not very fluid skyr makes this a dish I really have to chew and that take time to eat, and that fills me up quite well. No need for extra sweetener, got tons of carbs that I love, and some other macros
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