Oatmeal?

phenixdragon · 12-12-2007, 03:18 AM

I am thinking of adding some oatmeal into my meals but I'm not sure what to really get. I hate plain oatmeal and always put a lot of brown sugar in it but if there is something out there that takes good where I wouldn't need sugar then I want to eat that.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

in10city · 12-12-2007, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by phenixdragon

I am thinking of adding some oatmeal into my meals but I'm not sure what to really get. I hate plain oatmeal and always put a lot of brown sugar in it but if there is something out there that takes good where I wouldn't need sugar then I want to eat that.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Steel cut oats.

I'm sure there is an oatmeal recipe thread around if you search a bit.
Mix in things like flavored protein powder, apples, berries, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, etc... get creative as there are no "rules" ...

Bramble · 12-12-2007, 03:50 AM

splenda or similar sweetener protein power and sliced up banana. serious my morning oats meal is my favorite meal of the day

crunchymilk · 12-12-2007, 03:51 AM

they have maple sugar versions in ready to go packs. I looked at the box and the only difference is about 3 g of sugar if I remember. Sometimes if I don't feel like plain oatmeal I'll grab one of those.

kanny · 12-12-2007, 05:13 AM

just use real rolled oats?

phenixdragon · 12-12-2007, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Bramble

splenda or similar sweetener protein power and sliced up banana. serious my morning oats meal is my favorite meal of the day

So what brand of protein mix would taste good?

in10city · 12-12-2007, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by phenixdragon

So what brand of protein mix would taste good?

Any will do. A fruit flavored one or even a chocolate/peanut butter one.

Vanilla would just be bland on top of bland.

Dedicatedforlife · 12-12-2007, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by phenixdragon

So what brand of protein mix would taste good?

Any kind.

tlcinwdm · 12-12-2007, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Bramble

splenda or similar sweetener protein power and sliced up banana. serious my morning oats meal is my favorite meal of the day

I agree! I actually look forward to eating my oatmeal....its SO GOOD! There is a instant brand that Walmart stocks, its a no added sugar product, all natural, with blueberries and flax. LOVE IT. Instant, I know...but my mornings are busy and I hate washing the pan all the time!

TrentJ · 12-12-2007, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by in10city

Any will do. A fruit flavored one or even a chocolate/peanut butter one.

Vanilla would just be bland on top of bland.

really, I tried chocolate and it was gross in my oats. Anyways for more protein in your oats add CC, its pretty good.

Dm84 · 12-12-2007, 11:27 AM

Today I tried putting two whole eggs in my oats with less than a minute left to cook. I stirred them constantly and the oats puffed up really well.

It came out a little runnier than I expected, but I haven't come down with Salmonella yet. If anyone else does this, at what point do you put the eggs in? I don't want to get food poisoning.

dmaaack · 12-12-2007, 01:06 PM

I'm getting oatmeal today. Should I buy the Quaker steel cut oats? What brand and type do you recommend?

Dm84 · 12-12-2007, 01:07 PM

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I'm getting oatmeal today. Should I buy the Quaker steel cut oats? What brand and type do you recommend?

The cheapest brand of steel cut or old fashioned rolled oats you can find.

Don't waste your money on Quaker or McCann's.

roppolo · 12-12-2007, 05:21 PM

Try substituting natural apple juice for the water. You'll be impressed

illister · 12-12-2007, 06:02 PM

protein powder on oatmeal....you guys are geniuses! im topping mine of with some blueberries tomorrow! yum!

Bramble · 12-12-2007, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by phenixdragon

So what brand of protein mix would taste good?

well i got my on 100% double chocolate whey today and tryed that and it was ****ing beautiful but untill today ive just been using plain unflavoured whey and it still tasted good

stk13 · 12-12-2007, 06:17 PM

Morning oats is my favorite too, currently i'm bulking so i use 2/3 cup steel cut then after they cook i add two scoops chocolate mint cyto gainer, and a handful of kashi for crunchy factor. Basically the most amazing thing in history.

sborton84 · 12-12-2007, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bramble

well i got my on 100% double chocolate whey today and tryed that and it was ****ing beautiful but untill today ive just been using plain unflavoured whey and it still tasted good

The ON double chocolate is awesome!!! MMMmmmm

phenixdragon · 12-14-2007, 05:00 PM

Well I picked up some that actually has brown sugar in it and it's not really much diffrent then without, as far as number on the package are. But also I went to Costco and picked up a big ass box of plain and also a 6lbs bag of chocolate protein mix so I will see how that tastes in the next day or two.

stewaat · 12-14-2007, 05:15 PM

Put the oats in your protein shake. Delicious!

BryanM24 · 12-14-2007, 07:10 PM

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Put the oats in your protein shake. Delicious!

this works!

I also eat my oats with vanilla whey, a splenda packet and cinnamon. Very Nice!

nursenic · 12-14-2007, 07:41 PM

I love my morning oatmeal.... the add-in possibilities are endless. Here is a few of my faves:

PB, sugar-free maple syrup, and splenda

blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries with a little skim milk

cottage cheese or yogurt, splenda, cinnamon

chopped-up apple (cook it in the oats), s.f. maple syrup, cinnamon, splenda

whey protein powder (various flavors)

canned pumpkin, s.f. maple syrup, splenda, cinnamon

banana, pineapple, splenda, skim milk

I am always experimenting....

lil_how_how · 12-14-2007, 08:16 PM

Meatloaf recipe I came up with recently.

1 pound 96/4 Ground Sirloin
1 cup Oatmeal
1 tablespoon Garlic Powder (sodium free)
1 tablespoon Onion Powder (sodium free)
2 egg whites

Mix together well, place in an oven safe cooking pan, cook at 350 degrees for 60 minutes.

Makes 4-6 servings depending on appetite. Serve with 1 tsp. Heinz One-Carb Ketchup.

BryanM24 · 12-14-2007, 11:25 PM

^^^ look at you getting creative with the oats! Sounds like a beast.

LeftyBaseballr · 12-15-2007, 12:41 AM

I'm a huge fan of Apple & Cinnamon and I love adding stuff like blueberry's to it. Def. Give it a shot. I tried Bannana Bread the other day it was the most disgusting thing in my life. So stay clear

Bramble · 12-15-2007, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by stk13

Morning oats is my favorite too, currently i'm bulking so i use 2/3 cup steel cut then after they cook i add two scoops chocolate mint cyto gainer, and a handful of kashi for crunchy factor. Basically the most amazing thing in history.

your bulking and your morning oats is only 2/3 of a cup WEAK!

Dm84 · 12-15-2007, 05:44 AM

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your bulking and your morning oats is only 2/3 of a cup WEAK!

2/3 of a cup steel cut is actually a lot.

BryanM24 · 12-15-2007, 10:02 AM

2/3's may seem like a lot but.....

if you're bulking you should still find a way to get more in