Oatmeal....I want to eat it, but its nasty. What should I do

meemo88
meemo88 Posts: 436 Member
edited October 4 in Food and Nutrition
Hi,

I really want to start eating oatmeal as breakfast but its just so gross. What can I mix in it to make it taste good? Don't tell me honey cuz thats nasty too. I like chocolate flavor things, maybe peanut butter, i dont know....

i just want it under 200 cals bcz that is how much i eat for breakfast usually....

any ideas you guys have will be welcome.

Thanks! =)
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  • koosdel
    koosdel Posts: 3,317 Member
    I've heard that you get used to the taste.
  • JIsh09
    JIsh09 Posts: 158
    I went an bought Oatmeal (chocolate chip). It's yummy:tongue:

    It's only 160 calories.
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    Why would you eat it if it's nasty? Just don't eat it. Eat something you enjoy instead.
  • beatleschic87
    beatleschic87 Posts: 260 Member
    I love the maple and brown sugar packets. Very very tasty stuff
  • hello77kitty
    hello77kitty Posts: 260 Member
    Add like a half tsp of peanut butter..mmm. SO also adds a sunny side up egg in his for a more savory oatmeal.
  • Kelly_Wilson1990
    Kelly_Wilson1990 Posts: 3,245 Member
    Don't cook it and add it to yogurt.
  • PB67
    PB67 Posts: 376
    If you don't like oatmeal, don't eat it. (Crazy, I know)

    There's nothing magical about oatmeal (or any other single food, for that matter).
  • drog2323
    drog2323 Posts: 1,343 Member
    try slow cooking Irish Steel Cut Oatmeal. Has a better texture (in my opinion).

    try some cinnamon, agave or stevia on it, and maybe some berries. good stuff!
  • beccadaniixox
    beccadaniixox Posts: 542 Member
    Try mixing it with a 20 cal hot cocoa packet?
  • godroxmysox
    godroxmysox Posts: 1,491 Member
    I am with ya! I want to eat oatmeal, but think it is purely awful!!!! For me it's a texture thing, so there's no hope, haha. Good luck!
  • rileamoyer
    rileamoyer Posts: 2,412 Member
    A little brown sugar does wonders! Add a few raisins, craisins or blueberries - yum

    PS: make sure you get regular old fashioned or steel cut, the instant stuff is just paste.
  • steffiejoe
    steffiejoe Posts: 313 Member
    Maybe you can give oat bran a try. The texture is alot better to me . I could not eat oatmeal daily but I like oat bran.
  • Gigi_licious
    Gigi_licious Posts: 1,185 Member
    Or you could just not eat it and find something else to eat for breakfast.
  • jlemoore
    jlemoore Posts: 702 Member
    Why would you eat it if it's nasty? Just don't eat it. Eat something you enjoy instead.

    I'm with him... just because it is all the rage, if you don't like it... don't eat it!
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    Make it with milk (or soy milk) and add a little brown sugar and cinnamon. A teaspoon is 15 calories.
  • rwd5046
    rwd5046 Posts: 302
    Cinnimon, Splenda, Smart Balance Spread........but if you don't like oatmeal then what's the use in masking the dish, it's still oatmael.
  • killerqueen17
    killerqueen17 Posts: 536 Member
    For me, the way that I cook it makes a huge difference, because the texture varies... if you normally mix it with water and then cook it in the microwave, try heating water and then adding it to the oatmeal (or vice versa), and you may like it better... also, some people prefer "real" oatmeal instead of instant (personally I am okay with instant, but again, personal preference). And also, add some yumminess to it-- I like brown sugar, apples, raisins, etc...

    But if you really hate it, as others said, you don't have to eat it. :)
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    Maybe you can give oat bran a try. The texture is alot better to me . I could not eat oatmeal daily but I like oat bran.

    Agreed. I like oat bran better. I make mine with soy milk, brown sugar, cinnamon and peanut butter. But it's slightly more than 200 calories made that way (although it keeps me full from about 8 a.m. to about 2 p.m., so it's worth it).
  • Annette1334
    Annette1334 Posts: 6
    i use yogert instead of milk and nuts
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    Pretend the spoon is an airplane, coming in for a landing on the runway that is your tongue.
  • ArtificiallyBalanced
    ArtificiallyBalanced Posts: 44
    200 calories is so low for breakfast... breakfast should ideally be your largest meal of the day, and the most carb-heavy to fuel you throughout the day. Don't buy packets of oatmeal because they are super processed and sugar filled. You can really make oatmeal so delicious, as I do every morning! Buy the big canister of 100% rolled oats (they're like $2-$3! and will last for weeks), use anywhere from 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup, crack in an egg white or 2, some milk of your choice, cinnamon or any spice, splenda, and a fruit that is good warmed up. I use a banana or an apple. I also throw in chia seeds or flax seeds to make it even more healthy. Microwave it all together, and when it comes out of the microwave i top it with sugar free pancake syrup and a spoon of natural peanut butter. It's under 400 calories, and keeps me full (even after my 4-6 mile morning runs!) until my lunch at 1. SO GOOD!
  • PlanetVelma
    PlanetVelma Posts: 1,223 Member
    I cook my oatmeal w/ sliced banana & milk. I add a tablespoon of freshly ground almond butter in my bowl...soooo good! Although if it's more of a texture thing, maybe oatmeal isn't for you (?) It took me awhile to get used to the texture, but I really enjoy a nice bowl of oats!
  • bprague
    bprague Posts: 564 Member
    fun fact- our opinions on taste are very plastic. Eat anything for long enough, with an open mind and I bet you won't mind the taste
  • staceyGO
    staceyGO Posts: 376
    swiss miss or PB2... but yeah, I don't really like it, so I skip it..I used to try and choke it down but nahh...
  • Sh1tsRainbows
    Sh1tsRainbows Posts: 1,227 Member
    Use it on your face like a mask...heard its good for your pores
  • Hellbent_Heidi
    Hellbent_Heidi Posts: 3,669 Member
    If you can't stand it...find something else. I feel the same way about cottage cheese or tuna...I WISH I liked them, but they both just gross me out too much and there's nothing I'm going to do to make that change.

    There are plenty of other healthy filling breakfast items.
  • Fitnin6280
    Fitnin6280 Posts: 618 Member
    I have seriously cut down on the amount of food I eat, so if I am eating something, you can bet it is something I like. Why waste calories on something you don't like?!
  • HugznKiki
    HugznKiki Posts: 170 Member
    Try to add some natural granola....I didn't like Oatmeal before, but now I love it, also it could be the brand your getting, try Quaker, and if you still hate it, grits is a great thick on the go breakfast alternative. Good Luck!!
  • Avalonis
    Avalonis Posts: 1,540 Member
    Get better oatmeal. I'm not a big oatmeal fan either, but If you buy the good stuff, put a little maple or brown sugar on it, some dried fruits... delicious.

    Also, various coffee shops sell premade natural oatmeals that are pretty damn good.

    Stay away from the instant oatmeal if you can, its LOADED with sugar. If you do eat it, get the lower sugar kind.
  • Sherie13
    Sherie13 Posts: 250 Member
    http://www.betteroats.com/oats/lavish/dark_chocolate/

    Dark chocolate oatmeal... Was 99 cents for a 5 pack and only 160 calories per pouch when I picked it up...
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