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| Instant oatmeal (Read 453 times) |
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posted: 4/1/2008 at 4:45 PM |
I am a self professed Instant Oatmeal junkie. There isn't a flavor I don't like. However in the quest to eat healthier, I wanted to get away from those ubiquitous packets. Because it was in the house, I've been trying receipes using rolled oats, rather than steel cut, but I figure the results will be mostly the same.
In trying different things, I've reallized that I like the way that the instant stuff tastes and so I've been trying (with very little success) to re-create some of the easy ones, like maple & brown sugar. Adding maple syrup, brown sugar, and salt to a basic oatmeal recipe is flat and boring. I had similar results with raisin spice (what spice do they use, anyway?!?).
Anyone have any suggestions?
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posted: 4/1/2008 at 4:52 PM
modified: 4/1/2008 at 4:52 PM |
There is a recipe swap group with loads of foodie types here -
http://runningahead.com/groups/AtoZRecipes/Forum
Please join in and ask there as well.
The spice used is likely a cinnamon mix.
I usually just add loads of fruit and raisins.
Oh, and IMO, rolled oats and steel cut oats are two totally different foods. As different as casein and whey  |
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posted: 4/1/2008 at 4:54 PM |
Quote from Trent on 4/1/2008 at 4:52 PM:Oh, and IMO, rolled oats and steel cut oats are two totally different foods. As different as casein and whey
Trent the Great pimp of Steel Cut Oats.
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posted: 4/1/2008 at 9:43 PM |
| Quote from DJ Marcus on 4/1/2008 at 4:54 PM: Trent the Great pimp of Steel Cut Oats.
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posted: 4/2/2008 at 3:01 AM |
| Ive been trying the steel cut oats thing and i just plain dont like it, but I suck it up and try to choke it down anyway.... The things that have gotten me through it are: bananas with chopped walnuts and a drizzle (a big drizzle) of honey, AND cinnamon with chopped up apples inthere. That usually does the trick |
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posted: 4/2/2008 at 10:16 AM |
| Kashi Honey and Cinnamon, but you have to add a little more honey and cinnamon. After the additions it's good. |
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posted: 4/2/2008 at 12:26 PM
modified: 4/2/2008 at 12:27 PM |
cewickbe, what don't you like?
Then again, if you don't like em, don't eat them (or make pancakes with em). |
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posted: 4/2/2008 at 3:16 PM
modified: 4/2/2008 at 3:16 PM |
| I mix my steel cut oats with the frozen mixed berries from Costco (blueberries, marionberries, and raspberries) and a little flaxseed meal. I also cook a week's worth so I just have to reheat in the microwave in the morning. |
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posted: 4/2/2008 at 3:37 PM
modified: 4/2/2008 at 3:38 PM |
I love steel cut oats. I soak it overnight to make it cook faster. My 21 month old, who is a very pick eater, will eat cooked steel cut oats. I add little honey or molasses and raisins.
In a hurry I will do rolled oats, but I have tried the instant variety it tastes like saw dust mixed with tons of sugar and artificial flavorings.
Also I believe the instant one is not as nutritious as either the rolled or steel cut. |
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posted: 4/2/2008 at 3:37 PM
modified: 4/2/2008 at 3:38 PM |
I love those mixed berries from CostCo. They are my dessert as well, a little maple syrup and walnuts or chocolate chips (without the syrup)... wonderful.
MTA: Trent: Can you cook steel cut oats in the microwave? Are they nutritionally better than rolled? (I know rolled is better than quick) |
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posted: 4/2/2008 at 3:44 PM |
| Quote from imogene on 4/2/2008 at 3:37 PM: I love those mixed berries from CostCo. They are my dessert as well, a little maple syrup and walnuts or chocolate chips (without the syrup)... wonderful.
MTA: Trent: Can you cook steel cut oats in the microwave? Are they nutritionally better than rolled? (I know rolled is better than quick)
I think the steel cut cooks better on slow heat. I have never tried microwave, but once in a while I will cook it overnight in a slow cooker and it's yummy. I always cook oats only in water and salt and if required add milk later when fully cooked. It cooks faster that way.
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posted: 4/2/2008 at 4:21 PM |
| I agree with RZR. The nutrition is the same in rolled and steel cut I believe. |
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posted: 4/2/2008 at 5:04 PM
modified: 4/2/2008 at 5:04 PM |
| Quote from cewickbe on 4/2/2008 at 3:01 AM: Ive been trying the steel cut oats thing and i just plain dont like it, but I suck it up and try to choke it down anyway.... The things that have gotten me through it are: bananas with chopped walnuts and a drizzle (a big drizzle) of honey, AND cinnamon with chopped up apples inthere. That usually does the trick
I think oats kind of grow on you. 10 years ago when I came to this country, I had never seen oats. I started eating it a few years ago, just because it was good for me and I really did not like them.
Today I need my oats and coffee first thing in the morning. When you cook oats add a little salt. I don't like my oats without salt. It kind of pulls all the flavors together.
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posted: 4/2/2008 at 5:48 PM |
| Thanks all! I'll give these suggestions a try and let you know how it goes! |
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posted: 4/3/2008 at 12:47 AM |
| Quote from RunZRun on 4/2/2008 at 3:37 PM: I love steel cut oats. I soak it overnight to make it cook faster. My 21 month old, who is a very pick eater, will eat cooked steel cut oats. I add little honey or molasses and raisins.
In a hurry I will do rolled oats, but I have tried the instant variety it tastes like saw dust mixed with tons of sugar and artificial flavorings.
Also I believe the instant one is not as nutritious as either the rolled or steel cut.
Oh, I LOVE them too. I had them this am for the first time with dried apricots. Honestly, i bought them because Trent was so adamant (im such a follower) and the can was really cool-looking. I was wondering if the overnight thing worked. Thanks all for this info! |
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