I need some way to doctor this stuff up. I'm trying to avoid using sugar in my oatmeal, but w/out it the stuff is just flavorless goo. I'm not a big fan of the oats, so I was wondering if anyone has any favorite ways of preparing it to make it more edible/enjoyable? Man, I would be in your debt...

I've become a big fan of adding a few blueberries/raspberries/banana slices. Just toss them in after its cooked and it will flavor the oatmeal right up. Also, making it with milk instead of water tastes better to me but the berry addition alone works great. Lastly, you could throw in some cinnamon, artificial sweetener (eg splenda), or a sugar free syrup (personally don't like how they taste).

I need some way to doctor this stuff up. I'm trying to avoid using sugar in my oatmeal, but w/out it the stuff is just flavorless goo. I'm not a big fan of the oats, so I was wondering if anyone has any favorite ways of preparing it to make it more edible/enjoyable? Man, I would be in your debt...

I have it with melon and cinnamon. Or grapefruit. Actually, almost any fruit would do. It makes the oats delicious. But in my case, I also love the oats just plain. Also peanut butter I think is nice, although never tried myself.

I've got to try that.

This is sugar but it's a good food and is great in oatmeal: Honey. A spoonful of that plus a healthy dose of cinnamon every morning in my oats.

Have you ever tried just putting the oats in cold water and stirring? Leave them in there for about 5 minutes, drink off the water and eat the oats. I love eating oats this way... first off, there's nothing to cook. Also, the oats don't get that gooey quality that they get when you cook them. I ate cooked oats for a while but never really liked them, then one day tried this out of convenience. I've been eating them this way since.

I use Davinci SF Syrup , PB and chocolate whey. Or for something more simple, a little splenda and a few drops of peppermint extract is yummy!

For cooked oats, I like to add splenda to the oats and then add just enough water to cover the oats. Too much water makes it mushy. When it's done cooking, I add 2 tbsp natural pb to it and stir it all up.

I actually prefer my oatmeal uncooked. Some things I like to do is mix the oats with a scoop of whey, 1 tbsp of honey and some almonds or natural pb. I had some for breakfast this am actually. Tastes like trail mix.


Jason

I use Davinci SF Syrup , PB and chocolate whey. Or for something more simple, a little splenda and a few drops of peppermint extract is yummy!

hmm.. I've never even though of using peppermint extract w/ my oatmeal... I'll have to give that a whirl :D

Sometimes I make oatmeal waffles. I mix all ingredients the same and, instead of popping it in the microwave, I pour the oatmeal batter onto the waffle maker. Its definitely a welcomed change of pace and contains the same amount of calories.

Sometimes I make oatmeal waffles. I mix all ingredients the same and, instead of popping it in the microwave, I pour the oatmeal batter onto the waffle maker. Its definitely a welcomed change of pace and contains the same amount of calories.

My favorite 'kickers':

-> 1 tsp (teasponn) pure Maple Syrup. Like, 15 calories max, I think.
-> Cinammon - no cals, boosts immune system and increases metabolism
-> Turbinado suger - like 15 calories per packet, non-processed cane sugar [aka Starbucks brown sugar packets, "Suger in the Raw"]

Things I'm going to be trying:

-> Blueberries, bannanas, raspberries
-> Natty peanut butter (yum!)

Note: I've been reading many studies that show a mixture of carbohydrates (low and high glycemic) along with a mixture of sources of sugars (dextrose, sucrose, glucose, fructose) can double, triple or even quadruple the absorptive rate of these carbs, thus doing someting 'magical' with protein transfer and assimilation by the hungry muscle cells after workouts. I'll post a link when I get this, but it sounds like a mulit-carb source is going to do wonders if I can master it.

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-> Cinammon - no cals, boosts immune system and increases metabolism


Small correction :p Cinnamon is about 18 cal per teaspoon. :tu:

Small correction :p Cinnamon is about 18 cal per teaspoon. :tu:


per calorieking, 18cal per TABLEspoon. :)

I toss a serving of oatmeal (cooked with water) in the blender with a cup of skim milk, two scoops of vanilla protein powder (EAS), and a tablespoon of natural peanut butter. Blend and drink for a tasty breakfast shake.

You can also add a banana to this if it's not sweet enough (or thick enough) already or you want to add a few more calories... or to add a little more flavor (and very few calories) a tablespoon of sugar free jam (kind of like a PB&J you can drink!).

1 cup of oatmeal, 2 hard boiled egg whites (shredded) and 1 cup of skim milk.

Mix together and microwave for 90 seconds

Flavor to taste with splenda, cinnamon or Molly McButter.

it sounds gross, but low fat cottage cheese goes great with oatmeal. put the same amount of cottage cheese as oatmeal. Fills you up and gets some good protein in with the carbohydrate.

For breakfast, use the same combination and add an egg or egg beaters.

I mash the banana up and mix it through the oatmeal, so it flavours the whole bowl. It is also nice if you do the same with raspberries and a bit of splenda. Mango or passionfruit are also great additions.

I'm gonna try that cottage cheese and oatmeal thing. Sounds interesting.

This is what I look forward to every morning:

In a saucepan, bring to boil 1/2 cup raw oats with 1 cup water and 1/4 cup egg whites. Once bubbling, add to a bowl that has a mashed banana in it. To your oat mixture, add a bit of cinnamon and splenda and VOILA!! I've recently tried adding dried cranberries to the mix and it's delicious! :drool:

I find that a very healthy serving of cinnamon helps to completely cut out the "oaty" flavor that comes with the territory, making it much more palpatable. Then i drop 1/2 cup of cottage cheese in for a lil extra flavor and textue. I couldn't start a healthy morning any other way.

Man, my favorite way is just oats and splenda. or oats, splenda and calorie free syrup.

WHen i make my meals, i generally don't mess around with a whole bunch of random calories that aren't precise, or enjoy mixing types of foods (ie fats) around a work out. so i just go oats and oats.

and for some reason i just love them

I go with Splenda and raisin mixed in. It is really tasty and satisfying in the morning and doesn't get old (at least to me). Disregarding the no sugar rules, I would go with brown sugar and raisins, but those days are over for me.

I had no idea cimammon has calories!!!!! :d_eek: I have been loading it onto toast at both breakfast and lunch. I've probably been eating an additional 40 calories per day! Thank goodness I read this. I really need to cut back on that.......

http://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/foods_view/1,1523,271,00.html



My favorite 'kickers':

-> 1 tsp (teasponn) pure Maple Syrup. Like, 15 calories max, I think.
-> Cinammon - no cals, boosts immune system and increases metabolism
-> Turbinado suger - like 15 calories per packet, non-processed cane sugar [aka Starbucks brown sugar packets, "Suger in the Raw"]

Things I'm going to be trying:

-> Blueberries, bannanas, raspberries
-> Natty peanut butter (yum!)

Note: I've been reading many studies that show a mixture of carbohydrates (low and high glycemic) along with a mixture of sources of sugars (dextrose, sucrose, glucose, fructose) can double, triple or even quadruple the absorptive rate of these carbs, thus doing someting 'magical' with protein transfer and assimilation by the hungry muscle cells after workouts. I'll post a link when I get this, but it sounds like a mulit-carb source is going to do wonders if I can master it.

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Apple slices and cinnamon and raisins

Bananas, vanilla extract and almond pieces

blueberries/rapberries/strawberries (w/wo banana)

some fruit-filled no fat yogurt is nice mixed in.

cottage cheese and oatmeal is nice

Peanut butter oatmeal is crazy good...1-2 TB of peanut butter mixed in.