oatmeal

I like to put walnuts and raisins in my oatmeal. You can get some of your omega-3 fatty acids, and some additional protein with the walnuts. Raisins add some more sweetess.

Webbgirl
 
Some people add vanilla protein powder to theirs for extra protein and taste. I like to just add the splenda and use the soy vanilla milk. I get enough protein later on in the day. You might also want to throw in some raisins.

Charlotte~~
 
I'll sometimes add a tablespoon of cereal flakes. My favorites are from Nature's Path. I like Flax Plus and Heritage best.
Susan C.M.
 
I like peanutbutter, (natural), or fruit, especially banana slices, but I have to say, I was raised on butter (NEVER use anymore), brown sugar and milk. And guess what? I am THRILLED to say Splenda just came out with brown sugar so I bought some MAINLY for my oatmeal ! Haven't tried it yet, but will soon and will report back! I hope I'm not disappointed!!
Has anyone tried the Splenda brown sugar yet??
 
Steel cut is a huge improvement right off the bat. I don't know if you are using this or the regular oats, but I highly recommend the crunchiness of steel cut.

I add cinnamon, nutmeg, and dried fruit. I get the big bags at Costco my kids pick what to put in. Dried cranberries (craisins is what my sister calls them), dried blueberries, or regular raisins. This makes it plenty sweet for me, but my kids do add a bit of brown sugar to their bowls:) I put the fruit in at the beginning and let it simmer. This sort of rehydrates it, and makes it really yummy!
 
I use Smuckers Sugarfree Syrup in my oatmeal. Occasionally I will add peanut butter with the syrup or PB alone.
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I eat oatmeal at least twice a week. I love to add fresh fruit, stawberries, peaches, blueberries; whatever is in season. I also add a litte brown sugar.
 
I add flax meal and maple syrup (REAL maple syrup, not "sugar free" or "maple-flavored" syrup. A little goes a long way) or agave nectar (a low glycemic sweetener). You can add chopped nuts (almonds, for example) or some dried fruit (chop it in small pieces so that it spreads out more).

I've seen a new stevia liquid advertised (in Vegetarian Times) that is flavored, supposedly to add to water to make it tastier. Something like that could add fruit flavor and sweetening).
 
Noticed the other day on Fitday that 1/4 cup of pure maple syrup has over 400 calories. So, regarding the maple syrup recommendation, whoever does it...take it easy. I'm only mentioning this because I had no idea the calories were so high. I use no sugar maple syrup at only 30 calories 1/4 cup.
 
I mix 1 c cottage cheese into my oatmeal with the water and oats...bring it all to a boil and follow the oatmeal directions. It's AWESOME! The cc melts right in and gets you a nice dose of healthy protein to go with the complex carbs in the oatmeal. Put a tablespoon of PB in there, and you've got the PERFECT, well-balanced breakfast! Enjoy!

Tracy
 
I use splenda, vanilla extract and frozen berries. I add the berries right after the oatmeal is cooked so they defrost in the bowl qickly. I eat it at least 3 times a week. It's my 2nd favorite breackfast meal after my oatmeal pancakes.
rachel G.
 
Editing my post to say that maple syrup is over 400 calories per one half cup...Sorry! But at over 200 calories for 1/4 cup that's still alot, especially if you add nuts, too!
 
>Noticed the other day on Fitday that 1/4 cup of pure maple
>syrup has over 400 calories.

Yum! (I guess I'll stick to my spoonful of it).
 
>Editing my post to say that maple syrup is over 400 calories
>per one half cup...Sorry! But at over 200 calories for 1/4
>cup that's still alot, especially if you add nuts, too!


Whew! That sounds better! (I can't imagine eating 1/2 cup at a time! )
 
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