Just a lot sea salt in my old fashioned oats. Try it, it's amazing!

I tend to put a bit in the water before I mix the oats. Do you mean after they're cooked and ready?

yeah, cook them (i like mine on the dry side) and dump salt on top

I make my oats (Coach's Oats - delicious) using Almond Milk (original) instead of water. And then stir in a spoonful of peanut butter after its cooked. I like the extra fat and protein from the milk and PB plus it tastes better.

I add a heaping tablespoon of almond slivers/slices, dried cranberries, and a spoonful of a plant based protein powder. Sometimes, I'll change the almonds out with walnuts or other nuts. The added protein from the nuts and the powder make sure I'm not hungry 30 mins later.

1cup old fashioned/rolled oats
1/4 cup of milk

Nuke in microwave 2 minutes

Add diced Banana, shelled Walnuts, 2 packs of Splenda and a generous amount of Cinnamon.



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I throw in nuts every now and again... Raw cashews typically as I can't stop eating them. Interesting to know about the protein powder. I'll have to try that.

Here's a couple of other things I've tried:

- Chia seeds (not really for flavor)
- Hemp Milk (trying to stay away from Soy milk, and almond milk alternative)
- Cocoa Powder

Banana, peanut butter, honey

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Old fashioned oats in a small bowl & just enough water to make oats start to float. Microwave for 2:22. Add raisins, one packet of Splenda and some almond milk.

Seems to satisfy hunger and fill me up for a few hours.

I've got my recipe pretty set in stone now...

-.75 (3/4 or 75% also acceptable) cup of rolled oats
-1.5 cups of liquid (either almond milk or water)

Nuke that for 2 min

Post nuke:
- 2 tbsp of http://ilovepeanutbutter.com/...chocolatedreams.html (they sell it at Sprouts/Whole Foods)
- 5 cranks of salt

and I'm drooling...

I eat oatmeal and peanut butter at least 5 mornings per week...but not just any peanut butter. I use Peanut Butter and Co "White Chocolate Wonderful." I used to use PB and Co "Dark Chocolate Dreams" but the white choc is even better.

this.
If you want to get extra silly -- add some almond milk.

I put plain old fashioned oats in a rice cooker the night before. It's a fancy rice cooker with a timer, so I set it to be done before I get up. By the time I get to it, it's cool enough to eat. I just eat it plain.

Peanut butter! Always. It is amazing. Adds some fat and a little protein so I can go longer before lunch. I also add brown sugar to plain oatmeal.

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I cannot believe nobody has said Nutella yet. The fruit that goes in varies, usually strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries and then a spoonful of Nutella. Add a little 2% milk and I am good to go. Apples and cinnamon or honey and banana always makes good alternatives when I forego the Nutella.

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Vanilla almond milk, cinnamon, and oatmeal. Let it soak overnight.

In the morning re-heat it, add sliced banana, peanut butter, and brown sugar.

Assuming that since your handle is "sxevegan" that you're vegan. Wouldn't have imagined that those 2 peanut butter flavors are vegan. Anyway, I am too and may have to check that out.

Just remembered that dates are also pretty good to have as a topping. Also, quite surprised that so many people go with rolled/old fashioned oats versus the steel-cut. Always thought the steel-cut oats were better/healthier.

What water/oats ratio do you use. I have a rice cooker and haven't quite got the oatmeal to turn out yet. Love that I can set the timer and it is ready in the morning though.

40g Porage Oats
250g Unsweetened Soy Milk

Cook.

After:
a sprinkling of dried coconut
cinnamon
tsp of honey

frozen berries to taste (and to cool that fiery tempest in a bowl down).

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Just discovered peanut butter/Nutella/banana oatmeal. Amazing.

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At breakfast I used to put succinat and cinnamon in it, but then realized that the oatmeal gave me horrible gas in the afternoon. Constant farting ALL afternoon.

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Also read that steel cut oats are basically the same as old fashioned oats, just a little less processed.

I guess they're all good. Steel-cut just has more in less.

not really oatmeal, but..

1/2 raisin bran
1/2 granola (30% fruit and nuts)
bluberries
soy milk (use more than you think, the mix soaks up a lot of liquid)
soak overnight
heat if you like; I prefer cold

When I get tired of the usual banana and ground almonds or banana and peanut butter, I do this:

Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal
*1/2 cup quick oats
*1 cup water
*Dash of Salt
*Sweetener of choice (stevia is my thing)
*Pumpkin Pie Spice to taste (or nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, cloves)
*1/2 cup egg whites
*1/4 cup pumpkin
*1/2 a banana (I make it with this and without this- good either way)
**optional toppings: nut butters, walnuts, almonds, cranberries, raisins
1. Mix together 1/2 cup quick oats, 1 cup water, and dash of salt. Microwave for 1:30
2. Add in sweetener, pumpkin pie spice, egg whites, pumpkin, and banana- microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring after each one. This prevents the egg from getting cooked separately from the oats
3. I like thicker oats, so I cook down the oatmeal as much as I can
4. Top with anything and everything, serve and enjoy!

Oats+Berries+Nuts+Flax Seed+Apple Juice. Let sit over not and warm the next morning. My take on muesli. Way more flavor than plain old oatmeal.

Refrigerator oatmeal is pretty good. Lots of varieties to play around with.

^^^^^

Awesome!

I use a spoonful of peanut butter and some cinnamon and mix it in while it's still hot. Then I put in some pre-diced frozen fruit that cools it down and lets me eat it faster.

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coconut MANNA, grade b maple syrup, chia seed, flax meal, coconut milk. may add fresh berries or raisins, possibly a spoonful of rice protein, this is my super oatmeal, also a spoon of coconut oil, but the coconut manna is increadible!

Black strap molasses on steel cut oats.

Try this;

Don't cook the oats.
Soak in Orange Juice for a few hours (even overnight).
Add Cranberries, chopped banana, shredded coconut.
Serve cold.

Very digestible, good carbs, not stodgy. I haven't raced with it yet but I'm having it a lot pre-training.

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I cook old-fashioned oats in water. Then add grape nut cereal for crunch, blue-berries and a little maple syrup.

I go to bed each night looking forward to breakfast. :)

Old fashion oatmeal, honey and cinnamon.

Local apiary raw honey. Yeah it costs more, but it's actual honey and supports a local independent business.


cheers
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Trader Joe's Rolled Oats
2 packets Splenda
1 spoonful of peanut butter

My PB tastes great and seems to fill me up a little bit better than just plain.

1 cup of milk - nuke for 2:25
post nuke, add one cup of oatmeal - I use a mix of two different brands for the right texture
sprinkle cinnamon on top
add 1Tbsp of Maple Flakes - awesomeness
Cover and let sit

Coach's Oats (Costco)
made with light coconut milk or part water/part light coconut milk
dash of Penzeys East Indian ground nutmeg and Vietnamese cinnamon
topped with diced Fuji apple and sliced banana rounds cut in quarters

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I usually go with almond butter instead of the peanut butter.
Banana/berries/apples and a dash of cinnamon.
Flax/chia seeds add more nutrients to the whole package.

I usually cook mine with water and add a sip of milk after its cooked to make it creamier.

I make overnight oats - you eat them cold.

1/4 cup quick oats (or I like Scottish Oats)
1/3 cup greek yogurt (I use vanilla)
1/4 cup skim milk
1.5 teaspoons chia seeds
1 banana, cut up
1 tablespoon dark cocoa powder

Mix it all together and chill overnight. SO GOOD!

1 cup of old fashion rolled oats (or 1/2 cup steel cut oats)
3/4 cup wheat bran
2 egg whites
Tablespoon of olive oil
Handful of frozen blueberries

mix together, then add water
throw in microwave at low power for 20 minutes

go for run

come back to delicious goodness at just the right temperature (unless run is long -- then nuke for another minute or so)

This one is the craziest one so far. Never would have imagined OJ and oats. May have to try it just to try it.

I also like the idea of olive oil as someone else mentioned. I love that stuff, and if it tastes good on ice cream, it probably tastes good on oatmeal.

The PB and Co products are at walmart and target now. The white chocolate wonderful and dark chocolate dreams both say "certified vegan" on them.

Hmmmm, what is that other thing that goes so well with PB? Oh yeah, J! Pretty awesome PBJ oatmeal.

So I'm not sure why I remember this being "Salt and Olive Oil"... anyway, maybe someone brought that up as something they use for their oatmeal topping. I couldn't find it in the thread. Needless to say, I tried sea salt, and thinking you had suggested so, olive oil as well. As it turns out, it tasted pretty damn good. Not sure its nutritional value is of any, well, value... but a good alternative nonetheless.

use milk, not water. skim is fine.
put milk in pot, add cubed apples, slowly bring to a boil.

upon boiling, add whole oats and cubed apples.
reduce heat, simmer.

when almost done, add more cubed apples (i like apples).

put in bowl, cover with cinnamon. eat like a MFer.



apples are good for you & taste good. by putting some in at the start they reduce a bit, thicken the milk, and release simple sugars. by adding them twice in later stages, you keep differing degrees of firmness. i mean c'mon, its oatmeal. it can get dull. the cinnamon is because cinnamon is awesome.

oatmeal made this way keeps well. it can be eaten cold the next day. some friends of mine bake it like a loaf but that seems weird.

Oatmeal ( any kind)
water (any kind)
nuke for 2:22 (easy to program)
2-3 table spoons blueberry yogurt (my fruit of choice).

Done

(Drink 2 glasses of water before eating, reduces gas ).

I present to you the holy grail of oatmeal porn... see link below


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Here is how the "base" oatmeal is made. I don't use the Chia seeds.


Whipped Banana Oatmeal

• 1/3 cup old fashioned oats
• 1/3 cup 1% or skim or soy milk
• 2/3 cup water (I like my oats a bit liquidy – cut back to 1/2 a cup if you don’t)
• 1/2 a banana, sliced
• 1/2 tbsp chia seeds (they give the best fluffy texture!)
• Pinch of kosher salt
• Vanilla, stirred in at end

Start by combining rolled oats, water, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Slice a banana into VERY thin pieces, leaving just a few bigger chunks. Walk away for a few minutes while the oatmeal heats. Once it begins to steam or bubble, stir vigorously at times to “whip” the banana into the oats. The oats will take about 5 minutes on medium heat from start to finish to fully absorb the liquid. They’re done when they reach your desired consistency! Then I stir in vanilla (and often pumpkin or cottage cheese) and portion into bowls. Add any toppings you like, such as almond or peanut butter dollops, nuts, granola, coconut, crumbled granola bars, or trail mix – with dark chocolate chips! Or check out all the combos listed below.

oats, hunney, cinnamon, almonds, raisins.
oats, salt, eggs.
oats, almond butter, jam.

i have oats every single day and those are my 3 standard go-to.

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Berries and bananas are not obligatory, at least not for me. In fact, I've been eating oatmeal daily, sometimes twice a day, for the past 9 years, without ever once having berries or bananas in it. For me, it's raisins and brown sugar. For about the past 6 months, I've also added a couple of tablespoons of hemp hearts; it adds an earthy taste.

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I have competed well, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

My Oatmeal is dependant on my day:

2 days/week it's (high protein): 1 cup Steel cut oats (we cook in batches every 4-5 days)
1 scoop chocolate peanut butter whey isolate protein
1/2 cup frozen wild blueberries
1tsp PB2
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

1 day/week its (Carbs=Energy: 1 1/3 cup Steel cut oats
1/2 scoop Vanilla or Chocolate Vega sport plant based protein
1 cup spinach
1 banana
1/2 Avocado (when available)
3/4 cup coconut almond milk

The other 4 days are eggs and french toast (serious, egg whites and cinnamon).

I eat slow cooked steel cut oats only. Everything else tastes like cardboard. I put in some butter, walnuts and coconut. Not too much.

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Right now keeping it simple:

Old fashioned oats - about 3/4 cup dry with enough water to cover oats
Microwave 2 mins
Add honey
Add Whole Milk to cool
Stir and Enjoy

If I have it I'll add some walnut or almond pieces, sliced banana, and raisins.
I want to try a bit of sea salt great idea!

Oatmeal seems to be the perfect breakfast for me--no stomach issues and no bonking at morning or lunchtime run.

steel cut irish oats
water
goat milk
spirulina
dates or prunes or raisins
maple syrup
cottage cheese
banana
walnuts
chocolate chips

Here is what I do. Note: this may have already been covered but I am too lazy to read all the replies

Take:
1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt (0 fat)
1 Package of low sugar Quaker Oats flavored (yes I know process slightly)
1 Huge hand full of steel cut oats.
Berries are optional

Mix together and if you like your oats softer than just let is sit for 5 minutes. I frankly don't care and I am usually starving so I eat right away. But it is a great way to add to healthy things together to make something yummy. This fills me up all morning due to high protein and fiber.

I always made my oatmeal with OJ growing up!

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Butter and cinnamon.

Peanut butter or nutella (fine... and/or)

Sometimes will make w/ milk instead of water

I also really like the packaged 'fruit and creme' ones :P

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Although you could make it stodgy, with the help of a nice food stylist





http://www.theyummylife.com/Refrigerator_Oatmeal

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This plus more brown sugar, and field berries, and some milk.

I'm partial to oat groats, the truly whole grain version of oats--moreso even than steel-cut. For toppings, I go with extra-virgin olive oil and salt. I know it sounds weird, but it's delicious, and it's nice to completely eliminate added sugars. This also works well pre-race, or pre-workout, as it doesn't have any fruit sugars complicating digestion. Make extra oat groats, keep them in the fridge, and reheat fried-rice style: olive oil in a skillet, add groats, toss to sizzle and crisp, sprinkle salt. Fry an egg flat and slice into strips, toss that in there for extra protein.

Nutella and some kind of berries - yum!

Almond butter is also great.

I was throwing in wheatgerm then realized it was making one of my digestive issues worse. For that same reason I've opted not to try topping it with chia.

EXCEPT - the ratio of oats to liquid for cooking above are:
Steel cut - 1:4 (1/4 cup oats and 1 cup water for one serving)
Old fashioned and quick oats - 1:2 (1/2 cup oats and 1 cup water for one serving)

So per serving steel cut are on par for everything except they're a little lower in sugars, which are negligible anyway, and they beat old fashioned on calcium.

Coaches Oats
Coconut Milk
Ground flaxseed
Ground almonds
Chia Seeds
Vegan Protein Powder

After cooking, add:
Frozen Blueberries
Frozen Cherries

Chocolate milk and raisins. Fast, easy, and tasty (enough) :)

This morning had steal cut oats with 2 slices of bacon mixed in and 1 egg over easy on the top. Still feeling full 6 hours later.

I eat raw oats with cold milk, it is the Norwegian way. You can add on or more incidences like raisins, bananas or jam.
If you eat like a horse, you will run like a horse ;-)

 
- honey
- flax seed
- cinnamon

- banana
- cookie butter from trader joes

- raisins
- yogurt

I have the exact same breakfast everyday except for the rare occasion we are away. Huge bowl of quick oats I just add water from the tea kettle to them then add a few tablespoons of coconut oil a handful of walnuts and top it off with a dash of almond milk

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Am I the only guy that does the instant sugar-added Quaker oatmeal? 2 packets with some hot water, done. Typically apple or maple brown sugar. I've tried various "natural" versions of the same, but they are never any good.

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Large flake Quaker Oats, 1 cup oats to 1 cup water, microwave, add a bit of maple syrup (because every Canadian breakfast has to have it) and raisins. Nut allergy here otherwise I would add them too.

OK, so I finally had the balls to do it. Yes, Sriracha sauce on my oatmeal. Why Sriracha? Well, it's pretty hot at the moment (pun intended) and has a bit of a cult following. So, if salt, pepper, and olive oil was pretty tasty, perhaps I could have a bit of luck with this combination.

Old fashioned oats, fresh ground pepper, tiny bit of sea salt (sriracha is salty enough), and a tiny bit of olive oil (I'll try it again without it).

The verdict: While it's not something I may eat for breakfast before going for a long ride, it's actually pretty good. Not as spicy as I would have anticipated given the hot oatmeal/hot sauce combo. But if you like spicy, just add more.

Next up, habañero jelly.

nope..but try that McCann's Irish instant oatmeal..VERY tasty...plus I checked the panel and the instant stuff sometimes has even less sugars than the 'organic' kind.

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Mine is every morning, one cup old fashioned Quaker Oats, with a hefty spoon full of light brown sugar, paired with 2 eggs laid fresh by my little flock of 4 backyard hens and a cup of joe. For early morning rides I have a stash of instant oatmeal packets so I can just nuke 'em and go. I should get Quaker to sponsor me with the amount of oats I go through, they make good chicken scratch too!

Usually eat it with greek yogurt, nuts and fruit , raw oats on top and cold (european , muesli style). However have to mention with Thanksgiving around the corner hot oatmeal is awesome with left over cranberry sauce and walnuts or pecans.

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I tried this today. I didn't have any bacon (must fix that!) but I did add the egg and a touch of maple syrup. It was surprisingly tasty. Definitely on the schedule for another outing. :)

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Same everyday; oats with about 2tbsp of coconut oil, dash of agave and a dash of plain almond milk.

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Hello AndresLD and All,

Dr. Frank Cokan has about 20 Ironman Hawaii races under his belt.

I was on the phone with Frank and trying to impress him with my 'excellent diet' so I was telling him about my oatmeal.

On previous dinner occasions he had berated me for eating beef as it was not heart healthy so I was trying to make amends.

I said, I have a large microwave safe bowl with a handle ............. I add 1 table spoon of rolled oats ...... Ja Ja ...... he says approvingly ... (he is originally from Slovania)

then I add a tablespoon of oat bran ...... Ja Ja (I am doing pretty well so far)

and a tablespoon of quinoa ..... Ja Ja

and a tablespoon of wheat bran ..... Ja Ja

and a table spoon of polenta ..... Ja Ja

and a table spoon of steel cut oats for texture ...... Ja Ja (still winning)

add some water ..... and cook it for 10 minutes in microwave ...... YOU COOK IT???

Hard to please Frank .......... he suggested eating it raw - just blanching the polenta for a minute or so in boiling water to reduce the crunchiness.

That did not appeal to me so I still cook it ..... add berries (blueberries, raspberries, Boysenberries and non fat milk ...... enjoy ...... :)

Cheers,

Neal

+1 mph Faster

Ever try cooked grains instead of oats?
Lately my go to has been a 1 to 1 mix of amaranth and quinoa. Made in a rice cooker- just like rice.
The amaranth gives it a hot cereal like texture.
I also make a mix quinoa, millet, buckwheat and brown rice- also made in rice cooker.
I love the rice cooker because I always have food ready to go.

Mix one 5oz container Oikos Greek nonfat yogurt with 1cup mixed berries (frozen raspberries, blueberries, blackberries: thawed in microwave), about a packet's worth of GV Quick Oats, quarter cup granola.
I started eating this instead of ice cream and junk food. Lost 25lbs this year.

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3/4 cup whole oats and 1 tablespoon of oat bran boiled in 1 1/8 cup water. Add 1 scoop unflavored why protein powder, 1 tablespoon of half & half, 1 teaspoon light butter w/ canola oil, a dash of cinnamon, and 2 scoops brown sugar. It's a lot of carbs, but I'm worth it. lol

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White Choc Wonderful is some amazing PB. I like all of the flavors from PB Co but the WCW is full of awesome.

Usually this. Easy and tasty.

The latest...(I'm a 300+ days per year guy on the oats)...crockpot steel cut oats, enough for 5-7 days w/ a little vanilla soy milk, fresh flash frozen blueberries, and a tablespoon of honey. Bam.

That stuff is more frosting than it is peanut butter.

Steel cut presently, quick cook.. it just means its cut a little finer AFAIK over "standard" steel cut.

This is how I eat it... couple raisins, one of these spices.... cinammon/pumpkin pie/apple pie spice and a dash of salt.

I like Coach's Oats. With chia and flax seeds. Topped with either dried cherries, dried blueberries, or lately dried pineapple (my favorite of the options).

Although I would have never tried it otherwise, I had an over-medium egg on plain oatmeal yesterday. Delicious. Savory oatmeal could be the new frontier.

I do this quite a bit with steel cut oatmeal. I make some in the rice cooker and divide up into quarters. Take one portion, flatten out a bit in a skillet (sort of like a thick pancake), cook on both sides. Add an egg and some spinach and goat cheese. Shake of Tabasco, salt and pepper. Very tasty.

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This is how you turn steel cut oats into looking like regular old fashioned oats. Cooks much quicker. Tried it at a friends house. Worked awesome!

Everyday starts pretty much the same:

First: 1 kiwi
2nd : 1 bowl of 40gr of oats with 150-200 ml of cold soya-milk.
3rd: 3 slices of medium / dark bread. 1 with dark-cholocade, 1 with dark-fruit gelly and 1 with small pieces of chocolat.

Add 1 coffee (espresso-style, not brewed) and 1-2 glasses of tap-water.

water, berrys (blue being my favorite), cinnamon, crushed walnuts or almonds, peanut butter, maple syrup, honey and butter. I've been thinking of adding Hersey's chocolate syrup. I wonder what that would be like.

Interesting. I have been cooking my steel cut oats with a 3:1 ratio of water to oats. 1/2c oats, 1.5 c water.
But I do the overnight method: Boil water (with salt), add oats. Put a lid on the pan and stick it in fridge overnight. Then in the morning, they just need to heat up on medium.
Leaves a bit more 'al dente' type. I hate oatmeal if it's total mush.

Almost every mornings breakfast is oatmeal with
almond butter
ground flax seed
dried cranberries
raisins
Then I add a fresh/frozen fruit for variety. My favorite is homade rhubarb sauce, but also do berries, pomegranate seeds, etc.

When I'm in the mood for a savory breakfast I make what I call "Thai Oatmeal"
peanut butter
sriracha
shredded coconut
green onion
cilantro
ground flax seed
raisins

Its freaking delicious. I might have to make some for tomorrow.

That is hardcore.

Mine is:

old fashioned oats
flax
natural peanut butter
banana
cinnamon
honey
milk on top

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I am very particular about my oatmeal. I like it thick, not at all "soupy"...or "creamy" like my wife likes it. Mine is more "nutty". I have perfected a process that makes them turn out perfect every time. I don't add much other than a little brown sugar, but toasting the oats adds a little more flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup steel cut oats
• sprinkling of brown sugar
• 1-1/2 cup water

Process:

• Start boiling the water on high in a smallish saucepan.
• At the same time, take a skillet and toast the oats over another burner on med/high...make sure to flip every once in a while to make sure they don't burn.
• When the water is boiling, turn down to low.
• Add the toasted oats to the water...slowly, as the added heat from toasting will make it boil over if done too fast.
• Stir briefly.
• Cover.
• Turn off heat.
• Let sit for about an hour.
• Serve in bowl.
• Sprinkle with brown sugar.

determination...I just noticed your post...sounds a lot like mine and how I like it. Same proportions and everything.

Seems like most of my family likes them on the "mushy" side, but I can't stand them like that.

If my spoon can't stand up in the stuff, it's back into the microwave or worse (the dogs love the stuff!)

been eating it since the third grade but now with cinnomin and honey.

Ha... yes, sad. I know.

That looks interesting. I may actually try this sometime this week. Thanks for sharing.

Holy crap... Is that pre-workout?

Even having that after a workout, that's like twice what I eat for breakfast!

Pre-workout - 2 pieces rye bread with PB and banana (if in a hurry or a relatively light workout, just a banana and/or an apple) w/coffee

Post workout - 2/3 cup muesli (oats, bran, little dried apricot, few sultanas and smattering of slivered almonds), 1 cup soy or coconut or almond milk, banana, handful of berries, chobani.

Freaking delicious.

Would love to hear people's thoughts on whether this is a good approach - seems to sit fine (even when swimming is first up)

Used to do weetbix and banana - then went to the minimal carb approach (egg-white omellete or something after, just apple or banana before) but found that left me miles too lean.

Also - people should try the quinoa/oats mix. Throw in a few egg whites, and it is delish. I tended to keep the serving quite small though as its super dense calorie-wise.

This is an "advert" for porridge.... - traditional food of Scotland although many other countries having their own version (Chinese make a rice porridge called Congee and a Norwegian version, Rommegrot!)

Porridge oats are a whole grain cereal so they contain the entire edible part of the grain including the germ, endosperm and bran. The germ is packed with vitamin E.
Porridge is a nutrient dense food which means you get a lot of other nutrients for every calorie of energy. The gelatenous texture of porridge is due to beta-glucan, a type of fibre which helps to reduce blood cholesterol levels. It also helps to regulate the absorption of glucose, thus avoiding a sudden rush of sugar into your bloodstream.

Porridge oats tip ;

Choose the original whole grain -- In instant oat mixes/porridges, the beta-glucan fibre is broken down and the complex starch is pre-gelatenised. It cooks quickly but rushes into your system causing a sudden rise in blood sugar.

Original source Dr Chris Fenn

I will have plain oatmeal with peanut butter, but not regular peanut butter. If you want to cut out some of the fat that regular peanut butter has, use the powdered peanut butter. It doesn't taste great by itself, but in oatmeal it tastes great and you get all the protein without the fat.

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Steph
Snapple Triathlon Team
Powerbar Team Elite

I am totally addicted to Trader Joe's - Quinoa and Steel Cut Oatmeal!!! I add a dollop of peanut butter and some raisins.


Since I discovered it I've been scarfing it down at least five mornings a week.


Yum!

Believe it or not, I didn't read all 100+ posts, so not sure if this was mentioned. Ted King posted his oatmeal on Strava once. He stirs a beaten egg in while cooking, and since trying it, I'm sold! Gives it an almost custard consistency.

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Honey, raisins & banana

Steel cut, almond milk, with some pumpkin pie spice, and a bit of maple syrup. Great for the holiday season - my son would eat it every meal if he could.

why no ironman branded oatmeal yet?

Good thread. Glad it was brought back up.

I've recently fell in love with nuts.com and ordered some dark chocolate covered chia seeds. They mix in perfectly with some almonds and peanut butter to make a good bowl of oatmeal. Sometimes I'll cover everything in some honey as well.

Almond milk and water, banana, chia seed, blueberries, walnuts. Sometimes I'll put a scoop of protein in.

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@floathammerholdon | @partners_in_tri

Humorous thread. Could get some good ideas.
Me: too much water. Wife says someone's doing oatmeal soup again. Sweetner. Pumpkin pie puree. Pp spice and cinnamon.
I've tried pb-can't get it to mix right.
I saw a carrot cake mixture the other day. That could b good too.

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup almond milk
1/2 cup greek yogurt
1/4 cup walnuts
1 Tbsp cinnamon

Do not cook. Put in the refrigerator over night. Eat cold in the morning or heat in the micro.

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Simplify, Train, Live

I eat my way the Viking way.
Raw oats with cold milk, sometimes I add bananas or raisins or jam.
Nothing fancy, it takes 10s to make.