Oatmeal??

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  • sugartwist
    sugartwist Posts: 49 Member
    Love all the many ways to make oatmeal and that blog was heaven sent. Thanks!
  • JMCade
    JMCade Posts: 389 Member
    Found a crock pot recipe for oatmeal and it turned out pretty good.
    2 cups steel cut oats
    8 cups water
    1/3 cup dried cranberries
    1/3 cup dried apricots, diced
    1 tsp. salt
    cook on low 7-8 hours.
    I drizzled honey and sprinkled cinnamon in mine too. Good and good for you!
  • TempeB
    TempeB Posts: 43 Member
    I've been doing the big batches of steel-cut oats for several years, and my regular addition is a half-handful of dried berries, either golden raisins or else Trader Joe's orange-flavored cranberries. I also add a teaspoon of pumpkin spice (my own formula that I mix up). I don't get bored with it, and it keeps me feeling satisfied for hours.
  • TMcK17
    TMcK17 Posts: 3
    Bananas are delicious too.
  • Laces_0ut
    Laces_0ut Posts: 3,750 Member
    i like raw honey with oatmeal.
  • Pebble321
    Pebble321 Posts: 6,423 Member
    Add fresh fruit instead of sugar for sweetness.
    This morning I had porridge (oatmeal) made from rolled oats, skim milk, peanut butter and a small banana mashed up. A bit of cinnamon on top is yummy too.
    My other favourites are apple or pear, grated or chopped up small.
  • Julieothree
    Julieothree Posts: 63 Member
    I always add a tablespoon of peanut butter... it adds protein and keeps you full for hours!
  • silkysly
    silkysly Posts: 701 Member
    Steel cut oats with Splenda brown sugar...
  • Crystal817
    Crystal817 Posts: 2,021 Member
    Pumpkin+cinnamon+1/2oz cream cheese

    Peanut butter+Low Sugar Preserves
  • jeanie_ca
    jeanie_ca Posts: 38 Member
    pinch of salt always, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sliced toasted almonds.
  • gmc_cmg
    gmc_cmg Posts: 2
    Wow, I'm not big on eating oatmeal, but I love it on really cold days when I'm working, so I can't wait to try out lots of the ideas here now that winter has arrived! :D Liking the peanut butter idea... might have to try some of that tomorrow! :)

    Normally I use splenda myself, with usually one or more of the following; raisins, sunflower seeds, coconut, dried cranberries, baking cocoa, cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice... I tried nutmeg once but it wasn't that pleasant...
  • ADobs
    ADobs Posts: 160 Member
    I make mine with Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla and 2 packets of Stevia and some cinnamon. I boil it for about 10 minutes on the stove along with 1 cup of water and the longer it boils the thicker it becomes. I'm sure you could use sweetened vanilla as well and adjust your sweetness with more sugar/cinnamon/dried fruit, etc.
  • TheFitHooker
    TheFitHooker Posts: 3,357 Member
    splenda brown sugar, umm fruits? ummmm I have a friend who sent me this recipe cus I LOVE oatmeal and he is pretty big into healthy eating and seen that I was working at it.

    1 cups old-fashioned oats
    1 1/2 cups water
    1/4 cup canned pumpkin
    1/8 tsp pumpkin pie spice
    1/8 tsp cinnamon
    sugar substitute to taste

    Preparation:
    Place oatmeal in a microwave-safe bowl and stir in water. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes. Remove from microwave and stir in pumpkin puree, spice and cinnamon. Heat for 40-60 seconds, or until heated through. . Sweeten with sugar substitute if necessary and enjoy.
  • KellyAnneH
    KellyAnneH Posts: 38 Member
    I have a pretty much set breakfast, but love oatmeal porridge as an easy lazy supper on a cold day. I use a moderate amount of Demerara sugar and log it. As one of the dietitians in the program I was in said, "If that's the worst thing in your day - relax and enjoy it!"
  • ssbarfarkle
    ssbarfarkle Posts: 150 Member
    Oatmeal with natural peanut butter & ground cinnamon every morning. Love love love it!
  • abraam
    abraam Posts: 25
    Why can't you use brown sugar? Just measure it out & count the calories. Don't deny yourself what you like. Make it work.

    my thoughts exactly!! :)
  • jeanie_ca
    jeanie_ca Posts: 38 Member
    pinch of salt always, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sliced toasted almonds.

    Been soaking the rolled oats over night in water. Cooks up faster and creamier in the AM.
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