Oatmeal,

ashaaleigh94
ashaaleigh94 Posts: 15
edited October 4 in Food and Nutrition
I only started eating oatmeal yesterday, Is oatmeal good for you? what should i have with it? soy milk or water, hot or cold. put bananas with it? i really enjoyed i plain with soy milk, cold. but what are some good ideas?
& Its like 250 calories all up? im trying to ease back onto eating well, as i was only eating 600 calories for a while iv gotten up into the 750/800 now. So high calories scare me. I dont want to make it too high.

Please just some suggestions would be nice, no 'please seek medical help' iv heard it all before, just oatmeal related. thanks. xx

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  • stevwil41
    stevwil41 Posts: 608 Member
    I like it with a tablespoon of peanut butter and a teaspoon of brown sugar. It may put it higher than you like calorie wise but if I remember correctly a serving of oatmeal is roughly 150 calories, a tbsp of peanut butter is around 95 and the brown sugar is about 14 so it's not too terribly high and very filling. I've also added a spoonful of reduced sugar jelly (25ish calories) to it in order to get a PB&J type thing going.
  • Cathleenr
    Cathleenr Posts: 332
    I only started eating oatmeal yesterday, Is oatmeal good for you? what should i have with it? soy milk or water, hot or cold. put bananas with it? i really enjoyed i plain with soy milk, cold. but what are some good ideas?
    & Its like 250 calories all up? im trying to ease back onto eating well, as i was only eating 600 calories for a while iv gotten up into the 750/800 now. So high calories scare me. I dont want to make it too high.

    Please just some suggestions would be nice, no 'please seek medical help' iv heard it all before, just oatmeal related. thanks. xx

    steel cut oats are teh best! less refined than "quick" oats. if you need the fat calories, some chopped almonds or walnuts are a nice addition, as are a few raisens or dried cranberries. if you need some more protein, making it with soy milk or skim milk is a good idea too. i like a really chewy texture, so i don't cook them but for 90 seconds.
    and yes, oats are a complex carbohydrate, slow-digesting.
  • crzyone
    crzyone Posts: 872 Member
    Put some peanut butter in the oatmeal. That will be healthy calories.

    I like cheese melted on hot oatmeal, too.
  • sc1572
    sc1572 Posts: 2,309 Member
    i like a pack of quaker instant oatmeal with a banana :) sometimes i even add PB!
  • vfr67o
    vfr67o Posts: 2
    I'm a BIG FAN of oatmeal. I totally eat it everyday but sometimes I like variety. I like to drop an egg into the mixture of water and the instant oatmeal and I cook it in the microwave for the normal cook time. It's a great way to get protein with my oatmeal and it tastes awesome!
  • RunningMyButtOff
    RunningMyButtOff Posts: 15 Member
    Bananas are good since you will need the potassium. Also, I would suggest using milk since the protein is beneficial. If you're feeling adventurous, toss in a spoonful of peanut butter. Peanut butter and bananas in oatmeal made with milk is delicious...and it will hit up all your macronutrients.

    It seems like you're on the right track with slowly increasing your calories...keep it up.
  • silkysly
    silkysly Posts: 701 Member
    Steel cut oats seem to be the healthiest for you. I love em with fruit & vanilla soy milk. They take a little longer to cook, but worth it.
  • ashaaleigh94
    ashaaleigh94 Posts: 15
    I like it with a tablespoon of peanut butter and a teaspoon of brown sugar. It may put it higher than you like calorie wise but if I remember correctly a serving of oatmeal is roughly 150 calories, a tbsp of peanut butter is around 95 and the brown sugar is about 14 so it's not too terribly high and very filling. I've also added a spoonful of reduced sugar jelly (25ish calories) to it in order to get a PB&J type thing going.

    thanks! but how exactly do you put peanut butter on oat meal, must you melt down peanut butter?
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    http://www.katheats.com/favorite-foods/overnightoats

    http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2009/07/03/kozyshack-oatmeal-pudding/

    Right now I'm having
    oats
    cocoa/cinnamon
    PB&co cinnamon raisin swirl
    vanilla protein
    topped with apple

    11%2B-%2B1
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    I like it with a tablespoon of peanut butter and a teaspoon of brown sugar. It may put it higher than you like calorie wise but if I remember correctly a serving of oatmeal is roughly 150 calories, a tbsp of peanut butter is around 95 and the brown sugar is about 14 so it's not too terribly high and very filling. I've also added a spoonful of reduced sugar jelly (25ish calories) to it in order to get a PB&J type thing going.

    thanks! but how exactly do you put peanut butter on oat meal, must you melt down peanut butter?

    I put 1 tbspn in for cooking. Then one more after.
  • BeckyRayJohnson
    BeckyRayJohnson Posts: 88
    I add fruit..dried or fresh and sweeten with stevia or truvia. I use a tad of milk but make mine with water. I too like it chewy but use the old fashioned or the instant. The amount of calories on this is not bad for you since it gives so much benefit to your day. The feeling of not being hungry as in satisfied and the slow release as one person mentioned..just a healthy way to start the day all round. Eat it up!
  • BarbiNay
    BarbiNay Posts: 65 Member
    I use 1/2 cup Quick Oats with 1 cup water and 1/4 cup Skim Milk a scoop of protein powder and just enough sugar free maple syrup to make it a bit sweet. I also toss in some Cinnamon since it is good for you as well.
  • radicalreader
    radicalreader Posts: 207 Member
    My daughter (age 15) and I eat our oatmeal hot. We eat oatmeal almost every day for breakfast.
    We like to cook it with milk or almond milk. It makes it creamier and sweeter than just water. Plus the milk adds calcium ... very important for women to make sure we get enough calcium for our bones.

    Before my daughter cooks hers, she throws in a handful of frozen blueberries or a chopped up apple and some walnuts.
    I like dried cranberries and almonds.
    We also like to scoop in some canned pumpkin and cinnamon. It tastes like pumpkin pie for breakfast.
    Sometimes my daughter likes to add a spoonful of peanut butter and some chocolate. It tastes like a reeses peanut butter cup. I like it that way for a snack, but its just too sweet for breakfast.

    There are so many ways to make oatmeal and it's such a healthy choice for breakfast. Good for you for taking this step.
  • stevwil41
    stevwil41 Posts: 608 Member
    I stir it in at the end. The heat from the cooked oatmeal melts it.

    You can also do a search for "oatmeal" in the forums and you'll probably come up with a ton of topics. I made "baked pumpkin oatmeal" a couple of weeks ago from a recipe in the forums. It was good and reheated very well but a little bland. If you try something like that I would suggest doubling the spicesx
  • trelm249
    trelm249 Posts: 777 Member
    I eat it most mornings as a side with my omelet.


    I pack of regular instant oatmeal with 1 tsp of cinnamon an 1/4 cup of unsweetened almond milk.

    Generally speaking it is good for you. Adding tons of butter and sugary stuff compromises some of that when in excess.
  • Ruby11222
    Ruby11222 Posts: 114
    Yep, oats are good for you, they can lower cholesterol.

    I make mine with light soy milk, tastes better. I don't use honey or sugar, just cut up banana and some cold milk on top. If you take every mouthful with some banana too, it tastes sweet.
  • kittyloo123
    kittyloo123 Posts: 300 Member
    i like mine with some pumpkin pie spice, or cinnamon a little splenda, and a big dollop of 0% yogert. sometimes i add frozen blueberries. Can't wait to try with a spoonful of canned pumpkin tomorrow.
  • Lisa_222
    Lisa_222 Posts: 301 Member
    I hope you're not eating only 800 calories a day. Did I misunderstand your initial statement? Anyway, nuts and raisins make oatmeal taste good.
  • rajivdubey
    rajivdubey Posts: 382 Member
    Oats are awesome! Filling and nutritious! I eat mine with Milk and a few raisins.
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    Just found out that if you add apples to oats first it takes about an extra 3mins to cook. Apples come out nice and soft though. WOuld recommend.
  • ascott048
    ascott048 Posts: 61
    I cook Organic Irish Steel Cut Oats, I never used to be an oatmeal girl but find I am totally loving it and love the way that it keeps me full. Oatmeal is good for you, often complex carbs like oatmeal are suggested to be combined with a protein as a good option before a work out. I eat them all the time just because I like feeling full for less calories. I add cinnamon and Stevia In The Raw when I make mine. My husband (who is super tiny and needs the extra calories) adds nuts and dried fruit. I make myself one batch at the start of the week and portion it out to reheat during the week. I find the quaker instant oats don't give me enough bang for my caloric buck $$
  • ashaaleigh94
    ashaaleigh94 Posts: 15
    I hope you're not eating only 800 calories a day. Did I misunderstand your initial statement? Anyway, nuts and raisins make oatmeal taste good.

    Yes, im only eating 800 Calories a day, and i tried nuts with it, it was lovely, thankyou.
  • cookc04
    cookc04 Posts: 71
    Oh these suggestions look YUM!

    Oatmeal is great, I cook up a packed at a time and keep it in the fridge for my family to 'snack on' incase they are hungry.
    My dad likes it with cooked with sultanas. It's mean to be good for your cholesterol. We make it on Water.
    I like to add in LSA (linseed (flaxseed) sunflower seed and almond mix) for added health benefits.
    Sometimes I add some other dried fruits - figs.
    I also cook it with a stick of cinnamon and some nutmeg, sometimes I'll put in a star anise also ( these don't add any cholesterol).

    Bananas are a great one to add - they are so full of nutrients, and especially good for helping your brain work.

    Agree -don't go for the quick oats, go for the steel cut ones, they are less processed and cheaper.

    My gran used to add a bit of brown sugar which caramelises at the top. and she'd also add prunes to keep her regular.
    I like the idea of adding dates though.

    Yes it's got a bit of calories, but they will keeping you going for hours and hours.

    Can I suggest you get some good quality fish oil capsules that you have with the breakfast.. they will help protect your joints and brain - seeing as you are finding eating so challenging and you are exercising so much this would be good. ( they don't give you a great after taste - so make sure you have them with your biggest meal)

    ( have you given up on veganism? - you thinking of having milk again)
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