Oatmeal, serving suggestions

[QueBota]

Doc wants me to try to eat oatmeal as much as possible, cholesterol a bit high, family history of heart disease. I like oatmeal but it's not bacon. Any serving suggestions to liven it up a bit would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Q

 

[Citydude]

Never heard of an oatmeal diet however have you tried googling "cooking light"? They might have some ideas there. My sly side of me says to crumble bacon in the oatmeal.....

 

[QueBota]

Not an "oatmeal diet" just a suggestion to try to eat more oatmeal, supposedly good at reducing cholesterol and improving heart health. He suggested oatmeal for breakfast every morning, need to find a way to make it more appealing.

Thanks,
Q

 

[polo1665]

Quaker sells all kinds of differently flavored instant oatmeal. Isn't bad at all.

 

[QueBota]

I asked my Doc if I could put bacon bits in the oatmeal, pulling his leg. He didn't see the humor in it, gave me the stink eye. Will check out the flavored oatmeals after work today, hope they have the same effect as the original cardboard tube type I have in the cupboard. Those ones take a while to cook and get the right consistency.

Thanks,
Q

 

[Looking4new]

I 'do' oatmeal most mornings. I don't cook it, it is right out if the container it came in and into the bowl. I use apple juice on it because milk and me have a 'problem'. Absolutely NO refined sugar, just the oatmeal and apple juice.
The way I see it is that horses eat oats and they sure don't want them cooked, so why can't I?

 

[Fossil Farm]

Oatmeal-Butterscotch cookies are good !!! Probably not on the Docs list though.

 

[Citydude]

We eat a lot if this. It's not bad, 0 cholesterol.

 

[RobS]

I love oatmeal but I only consider it a base for toppings (some of which your doctor may not like). When camping, I'll set up an "oatmeal buffet" with the oatmeal (I only use old fashioned or steel cut, never instant) and toppings. For toppings, my favorites are brown sugar, maple syrup, blueberries, strawberries, raisins, nuts and whipped cream. There are many more options but that's what I like...

 

[AchingBack]

I love oatmeal but I only consider it a base for toppings (some of which your doctor may not like). When camping, I'll set up an "oatmeal buffet" with the oatmeal (I only use old fashioned or steel cut, never instant) and toppings. For toppings, my favorites are brown sugar, maple syrup, blueberries, strawberries, raisins, nuts and whipped cream. There are many more options but that's what I like...

You and I are on the same wave link. Years ago I gave up regular oatmeal for steel cut oats. Steel cut oats haven't been steamed and maintain their full goodness. I eat them almost every morning. I always add whole roasted almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flax seed meal and cinnamon. Toppings are always some kind of berry or grapes with a dollop of butter. I like to make several days worth and gently reheat a bowlful for breakfast. As for sweetener, I chop a few dates and add them during the cooking process. If I don't eat oats every day I feel like I'm under nourished.

 

[jeff9366]

I prepare 'Old Fashioned' Oatmeal in a double-boiler. Thus prepared Oatmeal is easier to eat daily.

I use '0' cholesterol, '0' sugar Almond 'Milk' on my Oatmeal along with varying dried fruits and chopped nuts from the grocery store bakery aisle. No added white sugar for me.

Walmart's house brand Old Fashioned Oatmeal is better than the Quaker Oats equivalent.



I used to be able to control my cholesterol with diet. However, now that I have achieved 68-1/2 years I need to take a daily prescription statin pill, which knocks the chlosterol numbers way down.

 

[JRobyn]

My very favorite oatmeal is with about 2-3 tablespoons each of butter and brown sugar! Guess that wouldn't help much with lowering cholesterol?

- Jay

 

[CalG]

I like oats!

But I don't enjoy "MUSH". So once the oats are stirred into the boiling water, They never feel a spoon until they are spooned into the serving bowl.
You have to work out the water ratio, and can tell when the water gets low by the sound and by looking. The oats won't burn unless all the water is gone! Pay attention. ;-)

I like to put fruit and raisins in once the oats have firmed up enough so the fruit doesn't sink to the bottom. A pinch of salt is needed to bring out the sweetness of the fruit.
A good sprinkle of Grapenuts prepared cereal adds a welcome nutty ness. As does starting out with a tablespoon of Wheatena in the water as it's brought up to boil. (You can stir that! ;-)

Yumm, This is making me hungry, I think I'll go make up some OATS!

 

[jeff9366]

My very favorite oatmeal is with about 2-3 tablespoons each of butter and brown sugar!
- Jay

Butter is almost 100% cholesterol. Butter has higher cholesterol than bacon.

 

[CalG]

But it's GOOD cholesterol, At least it taste's like it. ;-)

 

[sseelhoff]

Steel cut oats, a little cinnamon and some raisins. I put a pinch of salt in the water when preparing the oats. A touch of pure organic honey or agave necter with the cinnamon and raisins gives it a nice flavor. Fresh strawberries or peaches in season and a splash of almond milk is also good.

 

[RobS]

You and I are on the same wave link. Years ago I gave up regular oatmeal for steel cut oats. Steel cut oats haven't been steamed and maintain their full goodness. I eat them almost every morning. I always add whole roasted almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flax seed meal and cinnamon. Toppings are always some kind of berry or grapes with a dollop of butter. I like to make several days worth and gently reheat a bowlful for breakfast. As for sweetener, I chop a few dates and add them during the cooking process. If I don't eat oats every day I feel like I'm under nourished.

Hey, you gave me some good ideas for more toppings, thanks!

 

[QueBota]

Will check out the "steel cut" oatmeal, all I have right now is the standard Quaker Oats in the cardboard cylinder. There not bad but get boring every morning. Also have to watch them or they get like paste, I like them on the firm side.

Like the fruit topping suggestions. I eat oat granola bars, I might try to incorporate some of those ingredients in my oatmeal.

Thanks,
Q

 

[fordmantpw]

Don't eat the flavored stuff in the packets...it's full of sugar and not near as good for you as the real thing.

I like to add frozen blueberries or some raisins to mine. Or, just a little unrefined sugar and cinnamon. Mmmm, good thing I just ate lunch, or I'd be really hungry right now!

 

[forgeblast]

I have oatmeal everyday. I buy oatmeal, flax seeds, and red mill has a 10 grain and 5 grain hot breakfast. I will also mix in some pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and or raisins. I also will mix in musel, which has a lot of the same and apples. I do not use the same ratio twice it keeps it fresh. I also use a bit of raw sugar on top microwave it for 1 min, and its done. I have been eating it for a few years now and I look forward to it. On saturday/sunday we will do pancakes etc but during the week its all that oatmeal mix.