Oatmeal

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  • amandadrsg
    amandadrsg Posts: 23 Member
    I use the Quaker Maple & Brown Sugar with 1/2c. Horizon Organic 1% milk and cubed Apple (any variety).
  • ntm76
    ntm76 Posts: 25
    Since you say you are up at 5 am a hint for oatmeal is to make a big pot of it at night and when cool enough put in the fridge. When you wake up all you have to do is scoop out a portion and microwave it to eat.

    A lot of good toppings were mentioned. I use agave to sweeten it up a bit and always pour milk over it like cereal. My favorites to eat are:

    cinnamon, agave, apples, pecans
    blueberries and nuts
    a Tablespoon of pumpkin puree, dried cranberries or cherries, and cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
    bananas, walnuts and cinnamon
    Mango and nuts

    Really the toppings are endless. I ordered some whey protein and when it arrives I plan on adding that to the oatmeal as well. Quinoa can be used in place of oatmeal if you want a change.
  • cannmac
    cannmac Posts: 5 Member
    you can cut up some fruit, add some flax seed or sprinkle cinnamon on it. Cinnamon helps with cholesterol too.:happy:
  • Damnesia
    Damnesia Posts: 8
    Now that I'm reading these, I wonder if a teaspoon of Nutella would be good in my Cinnamon Roll oatmeal.....

    Nutella is good in everything! I usually have raisins & a teaspoon of Nutella in my oatmeal.
  • strawberrie_milk
    strawberrie_milk Posts: 381 Member
    Peanut butter, protein powder, cocoa + Splenda
  • blytheandbonnie
    blytheandbonnie Posts: 3,275 Member
    I like to put canned peaches in juice in mine with a bit of 1% milk. I use some of the juice in place of the water to make the oatmeal.
  • gingerb85
    gingerb85 Posts: 357 Member
    I eat oatmeal almost every morning. Old fashioned rolled oats cooked with almond milk. I generally add a cup of a frozen triple berry blend. No sugar because the almond milk is slightly sweet. That's my favorite. Sometimes I'll add pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. Walnuts and a bit of maple syrup just for the flavor (making it with an unsweetened nondairy milk). Fresh bananas. Fresh chopped peaches or pears. Sometimes a grated apple and cinnamon or allspice.
  • jenlb99
    jenlb99 Posts: 213 Member
    I love oatmeal; it's pretty much breakfast every day. I usually add:

    almond milk
    honey
    teaspoon of coconut oil
    unsweetened shredded coconut
    nutella (1 tsp, not tbsp).
  • southernsweetie1978
    southernsweetie1978 Posts: 107 Member
    I eat oatmeal almost every morning. Old fashioned rolled oats cooked with almond milk. I generally add a cup of a frozen triple berry blend. No sugar because the almond milk is slightly sweet. That's my favorite. Sometimes I'll add pureed pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. Walnuts and a bit of maple syrup just for the flavor (making it with an unsweetened nondairy milk). Fresh bananas. Fresh chopped peaches or pears. Sometimes a grated apple and cinnamon or allspice.


    I haven't tried putting almond milk in it but I might try that next time so that I don't need to put sugar in it. I normally just put brown sugar and cinnamon in mine!
  • FoxyMcDeadlift
    FoxyMcDeadlift Posts: 771 Member
    cinnamon and chilli
  • BCKS
    BCKS Posts: 287 Member
    I love steel cut oats cooked with Almond Milk. Chopped apples and white raisins is my favorite right now. I also like bananas, blueberries, strawberries. I always add in some nuts, too; walnuts or pecans.

    The steel cut oats keeps me full for hours! When I eat the packaged oatmeal, I'm usually hungry a lot sooner.
  • jilliebk
    jilliebk Posts: 252 Member
    fresh fruits, garnola, raisin.
  • SAC0O3
    SAC0O3 Posts: 95
    I cook steel oats (apparently the non-processed oats are the best for milk supply) and I put 2tbs of brown sugar. When I am feeling a little risky I will add some chopped pecans or bananas some days.
  • krazyforyou
    krazyforyou Posts: 1,428 Member
    I put 1tbs of brummel & brown, and 1/2 serving of careys light syrup.
  • JenGranzow
    JenGranzow Posts: 116 Member
    Pumpkin puree, spices and a little Splenda. Yum!
  • ShaunaD81
    ShaunaD81 Posts: 137 Member
    I use 1 tsp agave nectar, some unsweetened almond milk, a couple sprays of I can't believe it's not butter, fresh fruit (blackberries are my favorite!), and sometimes chopped nuts.
  • Flixie00
    Flixie00 Posts: 1,195 Member
    Been trying out different flavourings for my porridge. I make it from scratch and so far have tried

    1. Lyles gold syrup (family fav)
    2. Honey
    3. Cinnamon & brown sugar (and chopped apple sometime) - probably my go to choice
    4. Expresso (half a shot) - obviously need to make your porridge with milk
    5. Maple syrup
    6. Chai tea latte mix (lovely)

    Planning to try banana, raspberry & sugar mashed and swirled in the porridge, nuttella, and peanut butter. I reckon you could try almost anything with porridge (there is a top British chef that makes snail porridge - yuck).
  • JG1807
    JG1807 Posts: 40
    Maple syrup for me. Less calories than honey.
  • blytheandbonnie
    blytheandbonnie Posts: 3,275 Member
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    Maple syrup for me. Less calories than honey.
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    Hey, I forgot about that...I used to eat it with light 'pancake and waffle syrup' it was good. Thanks for reminding me! :)
  • nursy911
    nursy911 Posts: 18
    I put Splenda sweetener in my oatmeal and it's actually pretty good! :happy:
  • frances22357
    frances22357 Posts: 1
    Grape nuts
  • msespresso
    msespresso Posts: 153 Member
    pumpkin (from a can- not the pie filling), milk (almond milk for low-cal sweet & creamy), spices and a bit of stevia. So yummy! I think I need to make oatmeal tomorrow...

    some great ideas here!
  • TheAncientMariner
    TheAncientMariner Posts: 444 Member
    Silk Almond milk and ground flaxseed... you won't be disappointed :)
  • mdollian
    mdollian Posts: 70 Member
    BUMP !!
  • chosengiver
    chosengiver Posts: 1,462 Member
    Kath's Tribute to Oatmeal: You will NOT be sorry I shared this great site :love:

    http://www.katheats.com/kaths-tribute-to-oatmeal
  • Trudicoke
    Trudicoke Posts: 1
    We really like rasins in our oatmeal plus it's added ruffage. Bananas are really good in cooked oatmeal too. Almost any fresh fruit cooked in oatmeal is real good. I don't like oatmeal, but the added fruit makes it taste so much better. A little brown sugar, cream ,
    and a little margarine on top helps too.
  • maemiller
    maemiller Posts: 439 Member
    i usually put a scoop of protien powder and a banana in mine. you can add nuts, cinnamon, PB2 or peanut butter
  • chosengiver
    chosengiver Posts: 1,462 Member
    ^^^^BUMP^^^^
  • osorio1
    osorio1 Posts: 63
    I usually add a scoop of chocolate protein powder to miine... It give it a lflavor and your getting a nice amount of protein as well :)
  • sandyt627
    sandyt627 Posts: 13
    Peanut butter in oatmeal?!? YUM. I like 1/4 grated or diced apple, cinnamon, and 2 tsp brown sugar. That's what I eat mostly, but you could also use banana, walnuts, or raisins (high in sugar and cals though). I use the old fashioned oats so they take a couple minutes, but the less processed the better. I'm also nursing, so it helps my milk supply.
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