How can I add oatmeal to my diet when I hate it?

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  • BlowYourMind
    BlowYourMind Posts: 162
    You don't have to eat oats if you don't like them, replace it with another high-fiber high-iron foods. If you must, get some with different flavors, there are options that are low in sugar and come with maple, apple, and cinnamon flavor. You could also add walnuts or fruit to it.
  • MaximalLife
    MaximalLife Posts: 2,447 Member
    I have tried oatmeal in the past using the instant flavored kind and couldn't stand it no matter how thick/thin I tried it but because of the health benefits I wanted to try again and so tried with regular oats today adding in chopped almonds, skim milk, and honey. Yep, still hate it :(

    What is the best way (other than those yummy cookies!!) to get oats into my diet without making them mushy?? If you've hated oatmeal in the past but can eat it now how did you do it??
    I suppose you could take oatmeal like a person takes medicine.
    But why?
    I detest it as well and call it "puke-meal" - :grumble:

    Life is to be lived, and if you just hate a certain food, don't eat it. There are too many good alternatives like Fiber 1, Quinoa, any kind of decent whole grain cereal like Grape Nuts or Nabisco Shredded Wheat...ect...Healthy alternatives could be another high fibre whole grain cereal, a big shake, meat/fish/cottage cheese + veg/fruit, eggs (omelette, poached, boiled, scrambled, whatever), PB on toast, protein pancakes, 'healthy' french toast, protein muffins/slices........ The list goes on.

    Basically anything 'clean' that includes complex carbs, protein and fat makes a pretty good start to the day.

    Eating should be a JOY!
    Even when we're dieting....lol
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    I can't imagine why you'd force yourself to eat them if you don't like them. Like someone else said, they aren't magic.

    I'll NEVER eat cottage cheese, everyone swears it's healthy. I couldn't care less.
  • tmarie2715
    tmarie2715 Posts: 1,111 Member
    I have tried oatmeal in the past using the instant flavored kind and couldn't stand it no matter how thick/thin I tried it but because of the health benefits I wanted to try again and so tried with regular oats today adding in chopped almonds, skim milk, and honey. Yep, still hate it :(

    What is the best way (other than those yummy cookies!!) to get oats into my diet without making them mushy?? If you've hated oatmeal in the past but can eat it now how did you do it??

    Thanks!

    Forgive me for not understanding why oatmeal is crucial to your weightloss / diet. If you hate it, don't eat it! There are a lot of ways to get in fiber and carbs without suffering through something you hate.
  • ilookthetype
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
    1/4 cup oat meal (uncooked) add 1/2 cup hot water, add chocolate hazelnut butter (or any nut butter really), a serving of protein powder, and granola, it gets the texture of raw dough, not cheap calorie wise but tasty and filling. I eat if for breakfast around 9 and generally don't get hungry again until 1-2
  • utaviator
    utaviator Posts: 55 Member
    Make some muffins. :smile:

    Or add an egg and bake it like a cookie! :laugh:
  • Articeluvsmemphis
    Articeluvsmemphis Posts: 1,987 Member
    you don't necessarily HAVE to eat it
  • mem50
    mem50 Posts: 1,384 Member
    I put brown sugar in mine.
    Never liked them as a kid, ate a lot of cream of wheat though.
    I add them to my yogurt too.
    Maybe Cheerios would be a better "health" choice food?
  • I_get_fit
    I_get_fit Posts: 145 Member
    Make oatmeal cookies. Life's too short (and there are too many healthy foods out there) to eat s#** you hate.


    Agreed!
  • Edithrenee
    Edithrenee Posts: 546 Member
    I have tried oatmeal in the past using the instant flavored kind and couldn't stand it no matter how thick/thin I tried it but because of the health benefits I wanted to try again and so tried with regular oats today adding in chopped almonds, skim milk, and honey. Yep, still hate it :(

    What is the best way (other than those yummy cookies!!) to get oats into my diet without making them mushy?? If you've hated oatmeal in the past but can eat it now how did you do it??

    Thanks!

    I make bean burgers. Basically equal parts beans and rolled oats. You can add spices, herbs, onions or other veggies to the mix. Use non-stick (fat free) cooking spray instead of oil to grill them in a pan. The oats hold the beans together and they keep well all. week.

    Yummy!! you smash it all together?
  • ladybg81
    ladybg81 Posts: 1,553 Member
    I'm not sure I understand the point of eating something you don't like? There's nothing in oats that can't be found in some other food.

    This. I don't eat anything I do not like.
  • INSANITY43
    INSANITY43 Posts: 142
    My daughter eats the flavored packets...maple and brown sugar....DRY!!!! DiSgUsTiNg!!!!
  • KeegansMomma
    KeegansMomma Posts: 156
    Make oatmeal pancakes. You can us flavor instant oatmeal and add milk or water tell it is pancake texture. Eat plain or jelly :)

    That's a really great idea. I'm going to have to buy some oats and try this. I LOVE pancakes...but know they're not the best option when trying to eat healthier. :) Thanks for the suggestion.
  • cthoma70
    cthoma70 Posts: 228 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/386456-blueberry-muffin-oatmeal

    Here is a recipe I came up with that I like, and I hate oatmeal too. Just play around with ideas. I also have a pumpkin pie one that I add 1/2 cup of pumpkin(I use Libby's) and a teaspoon of all spice and nutmeg with 2 ro 3 dashs of cinnamon.

    And I use the quick oats on week days and old fashion on weekend due to time in the morning for work
  • fasttrack27
    fasttrack27 Posts: 324
    I personally add cinnimon, a little brown sugar, and some raisins. Sometimes a splash of milk to thin it. Fast, filling and healthy. Helps with my cholesterol too. Hopefully you can find a way to prepare it so that you like it.
  • ladybg81
    ladybg81 Posts: 1,553 Member
    Also, in regards to the instant kind, I eat mine dry. No liquids at all.
  • speedyf
    speedyf Posts: 1,571 Member
    Make some muffins. :smile:

    That was exactly my suggestion! You can add banana, strawberries, or any other fruit in our recipe! Yummy!
  • manderson27
    manderson27 Posts: 3,510 Member
    You can get oatmeal bread, that might be a bit more tasty for you.
  • qtiekiki
    qtiekiki Posts: 1,490 Member
    No bake oatmeal bars. There's some recipes here: http://www.askmen.com/sports/foodcourt_200/244_protein-bar-recipes.html
  • MechanicalKid1
    MechanicalKid1 Posts: 26
    UNDER-COOK IT!
    I'm sooo serious, it tastes really good. :P
    It won't look like oatmeal and definately doesn't have the same feel to it when you eat it, but the flavor is great.
    I know it sounds wierd but I recommend you at least try it.
  • quietlywinning
    quietlywinning Posts: 889 Member
    I make granola out of my oats because oatmeal is too slimy eat. Same oats, same nutrients, same calories, no nasty slime. If you'd like a recipe, PM me and I'll send it to you.
  • nancy5012
    nancy5012 Posts: 40
    I'm with the other poster who says why eat oatmeal if you don't like it! I hate fish - in fact I had any type of seafood. I will not touch it. I find other healthy things to eat instead.
  • littleali
    littleali Posts: 179 Member
    Porridge instead of Oatmeal! 40g of Oats, 150ml of Semi-skimmed/Skimmed milk on the hob until it's creamy. Absolutely delicious for only 180 calories plain! I usually top mine off with raisins, half a teaspon of cinnamon and half a teaspoon of brown sugar.
  • parteegirl01
    parteegirl01 Posts: 84
    Pepridge farm oatmeal bread. I hate oatmeal too, and I like the bread.
  • Reinventing_Me
    Reinventing_Me Posts: 1,053 Member
    Sounds like its mainly the texture you hate? Try steel cut or old-fashioned oats. The textures are totally different from the quick cook kind.

    Make some home made granola and use it as a topping for fresh berries or yogurt (or both, in the form of a parfait).
  • Russellb97
    Russellb97 Posts: 1,057 Member
    My answer is, don't add it then.

    No sense eating those calories when you hate them when you could actually use those cals on something you like.
  • beckylawrence70
    beckylawrence70 Posts: 752 Member
    If you don't like it, don't eat it, I wouldn't force myself to eat somthing I didn't like, make other choices.......
  • beckylawrence70
    beckylawrence70 Posts: 752 Member
    exactly!
  • nettleboo
    nettleboo Posts: 177 Member
    i like oat smoothies 30 or 50 grams of oats 1 banana some honey some other fruits if you like them and blend really is super nice i like banana and date that is my fav i dont add honey to that one, i some times add nuts to the mix too depends what i fancy. oops forget to say add milk or water to the mix before blending
  • Gidget85
    Gidget85 Posts: 12 Member
    OAT CAKES!!!!!!! Best Breakfast ever :)

    1: Mix 1 egg and 1 egg white (organic if you can) with 1 package (again organic) instant oatmeal. I like the apple cinnamon myself

    2: cook in a pan in the shape of pan cakes

    3: enjoy!

    I love it, best breakfast ever....ive been eating them for 2 months and am still not sick of them lol
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