Not so good oats
I must admit I am have not master making oats yet :( So I need all the suggestions I can get. I have only made oatmeal once before and it was kind of an experimental trial, they tasted alright but were just a little bland.
But this morning when I made oatmeal I didn't even want to finish it, that's how bad it was :( I was very disappointed! I mixed a packet of Original Quaker oats, 2/3 cup water with 1 sliced Granny smith apple.
I put it into the microwave for a minute and a half and it came out like this...very soupy and not how I expected.
I added a little Teddie's peanut butter to give it some more flavor but it was still very bland and had NO yummy taste whatsoever. This was the worst breakfast I have had in a long time. I think tomorrow I will be sticking to my yogurt mess which I know will be yummy. But I am still very willing to try more oatmeal mixes. So if you have any yummy recipes for oatmeal, send 'em on over to me ;)But to make up for my yucky breakfast I only had one class this morning and then went out with my girlfriends to finally get Halloween costumes. Yeah I know I told you the other day we were gonna be robbers but I don't think we are doing that anymore, maybe tomorrow night. But tonight I am going to be a CAT!
Lunch this afternoon was a smoked turkey whole wheat wrap with swiss cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes, with pretzels and a Red pear!
I am officially on a pear-kick if you can't tell! I tried a RED pear today and I couldn't really tell you the difference between that and a green pear. But they are both juicy yummy
I am officially on a pear-kick if you can't tell! I tried a RED pear today and I couldn't really tell you the difference between that and a green pear. But they are both juicy yummyDinner was broiled chicken, veggie blend, and an artisan roll. Look at all the veggies, I love it!
Well since tonight is Halloween Eve I am off to celebrate! Hope you all have a great Friday!
Well since tonight is Halloween Eve I am off to celebrate! Hope you all have a great Friday!
Are you celebrating Halloween both nights this weekend like me?
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If you want thicker oats (which I like) and I'm guessing you might like since you were so let down by them this morning, try a little less water in your oats. This will make them less soupy, and much better :)
I love oats, so I hope you find a way to make them so you love them too!
Aw, I remember the first time I made oats, it was so chunky and thick, completely the opposite of yours. :) Oh, well. Live and learn. I still haven't gotten a Halloween costume and it's OCTOBER 30! Geez. This is the latest I've ever been.
microwave a banana; i like stovetop oatbran but the banana is a lot sweeter, try adding a pinch of salt (actually makes it sweeter) and a little bit of vanilla if you have it (:
My oat suggestions:
-less water
-try making them with milk--super creamy!)
-add banana
-try another kind of quaker oats--apples and cinnamon is very good!
-cinnamon/spice=fabulous in oats
Hope you figure out what works for you! :)
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you need to add the flavor! you barely added anything, which is why they were so bland! try some brown sugar, granola, almond butter, banana, nuts, cinnamon, ect. i swear, you won't EVER want another breakfast again!
my fave combo - cinnamon, banana, walnuts, almond butter. OMG, delish.
I said it before: please PLEASE use milk instead of water! So much better:)
And a question: how do you feel about maybe changing your routine for lunch and diner? You're having a lot of turkey/cheese wraps and chicken with bread rolls, maybe nice to experiment a bit with other things? Pasta? Sandwiches? Baked potatoes?
I'm just saying it because I did the same thing when I was really into my ED and I'm so glad I'm able to enjoy pretty much everything now. For me, that's a big part of an ED mindset. Just see how you feel about it?
Enjoy your Halloween!
Yes, oats do take awhile to master. I am not a big fan of bowls of oats, but I love using them for baking.
Make sure to take a pic of your cat costume--happy Halloween!
Oats are wayy better made out of the big container instead of the little packets...go for the blue and red Quaker tub. Then use 1/2 cup oats and add 1/2 cup almond/soy/skim milk, heat it up for about a minute, mix in your toppings and heat it up for another minute. SO YUMMY! Best toppings (to me at least) are PB, bananas, apples, pumpkin butter, cranberries and flax :)
Have fun tonight! I went to a party last night and I'll be partying again tonight too!
Dont buy the individual packets! they are so processed! Buy the big canister. for ever 1/2 cup of oats use a cup of water. I usually microwave it for 2-3 minutes, and let it sit for a couple (it thickens up over time) I add at TBSP of peanut butter, cinnamon, and i crumble a vitamuffin, or a kashi cereal bar on top.
I recommend adding some spice -- some cinnamon, a packet of sweetener, steeping a tea bag -- or adding some of your boost in place of water! also, cut back on the water if you want thicker oats :)
perfect oats: 1 pack oatmeal, 1/2 cup milk, very thinly sliced banana and pinch of cinnamon. Microwave for 1-2 mins :)
Looks like you need some more oats in your oats! hehe Or you could mash up a banana for flavor:)
Happy Halloween!
You know those yogurt messes you love? Make the same thing, except using oatmeal as the base instead of yogurt.
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