Oatmeal and soy milk

[nancy324]

I know there has been much discussion regarding oatmeal over the years, but when I searched I couldn't find anything specific about this. I've decided to switch from skim milk to non-fat soy milk to make my oatmeal in the morning. I generally put my old-fashioned oats in the microwave with about a 3/4 cup of skim milk and a few pinches of salt and it comes out great. Should I do anything differently when using the soy milk? Thanks, guys.

 

[Powder Puff]

Nothing needed as far as the cooking. But you may need to get your loved ones or those you work with some gas masks. (Or perhaps invest in some beano. ) Soy milk is toxic. How much oatmeal are you using that only requires 1/4 cup of milk? My 1/2 cup dry old fashioned style oatmeal, which is one serving, calls for for 1 cup of milk.

 

[nancy324]

PP, that was a typo. I changed it to 3/4 cup. Soy milk causes gas? I didn't know that. I'll have to google it. Thanks.

 

[nancy324]

Okay, research done. No way am I drinking that first thing in the morning before work! Thank you so much for cluing me in. Maybe I should try rice milk instead?

 

[story1267]

Nancy, I've never tried rice milk but I love me some almond milk. I get Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Original.

Per cup:

Calories 60
Fat 2.5mg
Carbohydrate 8g
Sugar 7g
Fiber 1g
Protein 1g

It has a lovely taste and consistency.

I make my oatmeal with water usually - always have. Then enhance it with some raisins, walnuts and a nice sprinkle of cinnamon.

 

[nancy324]

That sounds good, Suzanne, but what is it? The milk they expel from almonds?

 

[Stephanie0523]

What's wrong with milk?

 

[nancy324]

What's wrong with milk?

Hi Steph! I was recently reading an article about how to stop procrastinating, and one thing that was mentioned was lack of energy. The author suggested that eating dairy could be zapping energy because humans don't digest it well. Of course that was just one of many factors, but I thought: why not try it?

 

[kathryn]

You could also make your own almond (or other nut or seed) milk.
About 1 cup of soaked raw almonds (soaked 8-12 hours--for almonds, less for other nuts, not at all for brazil or hazel nuts or hemp seeds--to eliminate enzyme inhibitors), rinse well and put in about 3 cups water in a blender and blend until smooth. Put in a nut-milk bag (or some cheesecloth) and wring out the milk until the pulp is very dry.

You can sweeten by blending some dates when you prep it (and a pinch of salt) or adding a sweetener of your choice.

Will keep about 4 days in the fridge.

(It sounds like more work than it is: pretty quick and easy to make, and you can vary the nuts/seeds to suit your tastes.

 

[Powder Puff]

Okay, research done. No way am I drinking that first thing in the morning before work! Thank you so much for cluing me in. Maybe I should try rice milk instead?

You're welcome.

 

[story1267]

That sounds good, Suzanne, but what is it? The milk they expel from almonds?

Yes, Nancy, they squeeze the almonds, ever-so-gently and that's where almond milk comes from!