Oats/Porridge (UK people)

[redrabbit]

I'm really paranoid about whether we have the same kind of oats as they have in the US. E.g. from what I've read they seem to have much more calories per serving.

The oats/porridge I use is "Scottish Porage", which has:

Per 45g:

Calories: 160
Protein: 5g
Fat: 3.6
Carbs: 27

Also, how do you eat/cook yours? For example, I have mine with milk, microwaved for 2 minutes without anything on top.

[os90]

I'm really paranoid about whether we have the same kind of oats as they have in the US. E.g. from what I've read they seem to have much more calories per serving.

The oats/porridge I use is "Scottish Porage", which has:

Per 45g:

Calories: 160
Protein: 5g
Fat: 3.6
Carbs: 27

Also, how do you eat/cook yours? For example, I have mine with milk, microwaved for 2 minutes without anything on top.

Yep thats exactly how I cook mine, though sometimes I may add some whey and mix it or add a slice of banana, or a teaspoon of honey.

I use Quakers oats (unflavoured version).

[redrabbit]

Yep thats exactly how I cook mine, though sometimes I may add some whey and mix it or add a slice of banana, or a teaspoon of honey.

I use Quakers oats (unflavoured version).

Do you find it hard to eat? I can just about eat a small bowl everyday, but it's not that nice to be honest.

[PumpinPaddy]

I use whites rolled oats - i think you might only be able to get them in ni though - check sainsburys - there by far the best and easiest ive made
As for taste, i crunch up some bran flakes and stir em in - tastes amazing - i had 4 large bowls yesterday

[redrabbit]

I use whites rolled oats - i think you might only be able to get them in ni though - check sainsburys - there by far the best and easiest ive made
As for taste, i crunch up some bran flakes and stir em in - tastes amazing - i had 4 large bowls yesterday

hmmm, rolled oats, yea that's what all the americans go on about. I don't think they are available here, but I'll check sainsbury's online in a second.

Branflakes would be nice mixed up.

The bad thing about porridge, is it just goes really clumpy and is not really nice to eat.

[Replicator]

Also, how do you eat/cook yours? For example, I have mine with milk, microwaved for 2 minutes without anything on top.

I do it for 3 minutes normally. You can add honey to flavour, or raisins. It takes me absolutely ages to finish though!

[evilive24]

favourite meal of the day..oats, sultanas and a banana.

[BlueFenix13S]

I'm really paranoid about whether we have the same kind of oats as they have in the US. E.g. from what I've read they seem to have much more calories per serving.

The oats/porridge I use is "Scottish Porage", which has:

Per 45g:

Calories: 160
Protein: 5g
Fat: 3.6
Carbs: 27

Also, how do you eat/cook yours? For example, I have mine with milk, microwaved for 2 minutes without anything on top.

That's the same macros as our oats over here

[redrabbit]

That's the same macros as our oats over here

Heh, really? Cool, then I am just paranoid. Thanks.

[os90]

Do you find it hard to eat? I can just about eat a small bowl everyday, but it's not that nice to be honest.

Try adding a teaspoon of honey. It'll definitely make the taste nicer.

[nickdow]

If you don't like oats don't eat them. There are so many carb sources out there it's silly to eat something you don't enjoy.

I personally like oat bran better than oats. I eat half a cup of bran, with boiling water, 1 banana, 2 tbs honey and a handful of raisins. Tastes great. Goes down easy with a nice chocolate protein shake.

[user321655]

i have quaker raw oats sort of things. microwave 2 mins. may add yoghurt or banana to it if i want to.

Never tried whey in it though?

[andy58411]

I used to have the same issues as this, couldn't eat my porridge first thing, took too long, didn't enjoy it and all that. I was having it with water at one point and that was simply disgusting!

I now have oats every morning:

75g of quaker oats into a bowl I then pop a handful of frozen rasberries (bulk buy from Costco - easier than buying fresh all the time) and then pour the milk on top.

Micro for 2mins. Stir and add milk if necessary. Then another 2 mins, when it comes out I put a handful of pumpkin seeds on top (tesco/sainsburys), a handful of raisins and honey. I then mix the whole thing up. It's gone in seconds! That and a cup of green tea every morning.

I used to do fresh rasberries and blueberries in my porridge before that.

[chriskav]

Golden syrup quaker oats, the ones that come in the sachet, empty + add milk 2 mins microwave

[Qeffects]

I do Quaker Oats (unflavoured rolled oats) most of the time. On training days i do it with milk, on rest days i normally do it with water as then i can have more and consume less carbs.

Infact i'm addicted to this stuff. Today i had 5 80g bowls of it with about 500ml milk in each! I add a few teaspoons of splenda and man it tastes good. If i could i'd just eat 100 bowls of them, my favourite carbs by far! I microwave it for like 4-5 mins

I had a couple of bagels today aswell and always just think 'damn that could have been another couple of bowls of oats!'

[evoscott]

hmmm, rolled oats, yea that's what all the americans go on about. I don't think they are available here, but I'll check sainsbury's online in a second.

Branflakes would be nice mixed up.

The bad thing about porridge, is it just goes really clumpy and is not really nice to eat.

m8 i hd the same problem it was clumpy .just add extra milk and that sorts it out

[ShEpS]

I'm really paranoid about whether we have the same kind of oats as they have in the US. E.g. from what I've read they seem to have much more calories per serving.

The oats/porridge I use is "Scottish Porage", which has:

Per 45g:

Calories: 160
Protein: 5g
Fat: 3.6
Carbs: 27

Also, how do you eat/cook yours? For example, I have mine with milk, microwaved for 2 minutes without anything on top.

I have been curious about this lately. Was thinking of including oats in my new diet but was never sure if when I read about oats/oatmeal if it was the same as Porridge.
Am I right in thinking they are the same?

What do people add in terms of a protein source to oats (other than whey powder)?
Was thinking of maybe using them as an alternate breakfast as instead of scambled eggs all of the time.

[gingernut76]

I use whites rolled oats - i think you might only be able to get them in ni though - check sainsburys

That's what I use. I get them from Tescos.

I add a scoop of whey, and eat it cold. I'll probably start heating it up again once it starts getting cold in the mornings.

[triangle2armbar]

hmmm, rolled oats, yea that's what all the americans go on about. I don't think they are available here, but I'll check sainsbury's online in a second.

Branflakes would be nice mixed up.

The bad thing about porridge, is it just goes really clumpy and is not really nice to eat.

don't cook it for so long. i had the same problem. put it in the pot, and stir it for about 30 seconds. it won't be clumpy

[algraham1993]

Yeahh man try mixing protein shake with your porridge and milk, chocolate or strawberry work wonders mate

[algraham1993]

And I cook mine for 2 minutes, 1 cup and 250ml milk. Also have a banana and a big glass of water

[mattp8]

Go to tescos or sainsburys and buy their own brand, its like 75p for 1kg and its exactly the same as all the quaker and other branded stuff. Same macros, everything.

Cup oats, cup egg white, scoop whey, 1tsp baking powder, 1/2 cup water (or milk), cinnamon, truvia - microwave 30 seconds on/off till its like cake-y.

but oats are so versatile. With oats, eggs and whey you can do pancakes, waffles, porridge and loads of stuff

[germaine07]

but it's not that nice to be honest.

Then don't eat it?

[Daio]

Anyone prefer eating raw without any cooking. I love it raw, just with some cocoa, raisins and seeds and milk! ??

[BritInRo]

I eat them cold/uncooked/unheated, with milk and a scoop of flavoured whey protein. Far from tasting bad it tastes very good, all things considered. I was used to hot oats in the UK so the switch to cold took a little while, but the thought of hot oats now seems strange.

[MotSlot]

i use half a cup of raw oats
1 cup of milk and abit sugar

[hcoyle545]

Do you find it hard to eat? I can just about eat a small bowl everyday, but it's not that nice to be honest.

What is this shyat?

Add in some powdered sweetener/flavoured whey after cooking. If your whey tastes like ****, chug a shake in water for your protein and add in 2 TBSPs Nutella and a banana.

No excuse sir




These are microwaved with 100ml milk/100ml filter coffee.

[ayekay]

old fashioned oats... the right way.

boil water
add oats
wait until water boils off...
add peanut butter.

[Mrjammy]

I buy a bag of tescos own muesli, then add a bag of tesco value oats. Mix, then have 200 grammes per day. Yum

[waqas11]

I eat oats so simple flavoures. My favourite sultan,cranberry and somthing **** amazing!! I have 2 servings for breakfast and 2 for bed time.