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I take raisens and slowly boil them in some water so they become plump and soft. I drain off that water and use it in making the oatmeal. When the oatmeal is done I add the raisens and enough brown sugar to my liking, yum!
I take raisens and slowly boil them in some water so they become plump and soft. I drain off that water and use it in making the oatmeal. When the oatmeal is done I add the raisens and enough brown sugar to my liking, yum!
I buy old-fashioned oats, or steel-cut, and nuke 'em in a very large bowl (mucho messy otherwise!) for four to five minutes. Then I'll pop in some raisins, blueberries, peaches, apples ... whatever's handy. Some sugar-free maple syrup and soy milk if I'm in the mood.
I also make my old fashion oats in the microwave (for 4:44 funny that a few of us do that!).
I like to add maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon. Favorite toppings include toasted pecans, blueberries and a drizzle of heavy cream (guess that kind of cancels out the health benefits ).
I usually just buy the instant packets because my husband takes it with him to make at work. But I decided to try the steel cut oats that dr. oz is always talking about. I made some last week. you do have to cook them on the stove for about 15 minutes. they are nutty tasting and a little crunchy. The first time, I added some cinnamon and splenda. the next time, I thought I would just try them plain. they were good both ways. I actually thought the plain reminded me of a sidedish I would serve with meat or something for dinner. I will definitely eat them again!
Ok, I can't take credit for this trick, I learned it from another CD poster. You don't need to cook over a hot stove to enjoy the best oatmeal in the world - Irish steel cut. The night before, bring 4 parts water to boil on your stove. Dump in 1 part steel cut oats, cover, and leave it there overnight.
Next morning - enjoy your delicious, perfectly cooked oatmeal. If you prefer warmth, just pop your serving into the microwave for about 20-30 seconds.
I just loved reading all the different ways you like to eat oatmeal, they all sound wonderful.
When I want something different and healthy, I mash a ripe banana and top with cooked, thick oatmeal. It tastes even better with heavy cream but as someone said, it kinda defeats the purpose.
I recently decided to try out oatmeal as a healthy breakfast (I'm on a diet). The first time I made oatmeal, it was GROSS!! I made it in the microwave and used less water than recommended. I had such a hard time choking it down because it was mushy/slimy. I love granola cereal and that has oats in it (and sugar and fat!), so there must be something I can do to make it less mushy. What is the texture supposed to be like? The pictures always look less mushy.
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