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How to Cook Oatmeal
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| Healthy, hearty, and delicious, oatmeal is a staple breakfast item. High in soluble fiber, a bowl of oatmeal a day can help lower cholesterol and the chance of a heart attack. For this recipe you will need nothing more than one cup of rolled oats (available at most any grocery store), one and a half cups of water, and a medium size pot. It will serve 2-3 people. |
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| Step 1: Get a cup of oats. |
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| Step 2: Put the cup of oats and the cup of water in the pot and set it to medium high heat on the stove. |
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| Step 3: In about 3-5 minutes the oats will start to boil and froth, this is a signal to turn the heat down to low. Give the oats a stir to get an idea of the thickness. |
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| Step 4: Let the oats boil for about 5 more minutes, and give them a stir to see if they feel thick and gooey, when they are, the oats are done and you have oatmeal. Experiment with the amount of water, ranging between 1 and 2 cups. Use 1 cup if you like thicker oatmeal, and 2 cups if you like more of a soupy oatmeal. Feel free to garnish with dried fruits, nuts, or spices like cinnamon, cardamon, and caraway. Click to see complete nutrition facts Buy Oatmeal from Amazon.com  |
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Comments.
| Name: | Gary Barsch |
| Location: | Orange, California 92869 |
| Subject: | Oatmeal, how to cook. |
| Received oatmeal from a friend. Looks different than Quick Oats in the round cardboard can. Will try the formula above. -Gary. | |
| Posted on 2011-09-14 16:38:28 |
| Name: | Fabian |
| Location: | Cape Breton |
| Subject: | Oatmeal |
| My mother fed us kids oatmeal every morning when I was young, I got married and stopped eating it, and I don't know why I think I will start again tomorrow. | |
| Posted on 2011-10-26 23:40:20 |
| Name: | Maureen |
| Location: | Lawrenceville, NJ |
| Subject: | Oatmeal |
| I cook the oats in 2% low fat milk instead of water. How much magnesium is in a half cup of oatmeal cooked this way? Do oats still retain their nutritional value if cooked with milk? Also, what is the difference in nutritional value between steel cut oats and regular rolled oats (Quaker brand)? | |
| Posted on 2012-01-02 12:51:55 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Oatmeal |
| Hi Maureen, thanks for your comment and question. You can expect half a cup of the milk-cooked oatmeal to contain approximately 38mg of magnesium or 10% of the DV. The nutrition value of the oatmeal should not be hurt cooking the oatmeal this way. Steel cut oats are processed less than rolled oats and will provide more bran. They will also take longer to be digested by your body, keeping your insulin lower and your blood sugar more stable. Steel cut oats, however, requre more cooking time. Complete nutrition facts for cooked oats and 2% milk. | |
| Posted on 2012-01-02 21:59:25 |
| Name: | JOAN FITZPATRICK |
| Location: | LOS ANGELES |
| Subject: | STEEL CUT OATMEAN |
| A neighbor's doctor told her to eat steel cut oatmeal to lower her cholesterol. After 3 or 4 months, she was off medication. I tried it and within 3 months I was off Crestor, and have cholesterol under 200 ever since - 2 years ago. No more medication! | |
| Posted on 2012-01-20 02:54:59 |
| Name: | Raju Tandel |
| Location: | India, Daman |
| Subject: | Cholesterol |
| I have high cholesterol and I have started oatmeal for breakfast but I am having it with regular milk so is it good in milk or with just water? Which is more beneficial? Can you tell me? | |
| Posted on 2012-01-25 02:44:50 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Cholesterol |
| Hi Raju, thanks for your question. Whole milk contains cholesterol and is a high cholesterol food which is best avoided. Make your oatmeal with only water, and consider eating it with bran, almonds, or any of these other cholesterol lowering foods. | |
| Posted on 2012-01-25 02:59:58 |
| Name: | Iain Booth |
| Location: | St Marys, ON |
| Subject: | Oatmeal |
| I reeeeeally dislike cooked oatmeal. Mostly the texture just isn't appealing. And to me the flavour isn't the best either. But I know the health benefits are numerous, so I'm trying them my own way. Grinding the oats up into a powder with a coffee bean grinder and puttting them in my protein shakes. Anyways, my question is, do I losing any nutritional value by not cooking the oats? | |
| Posted on 2012-03-10 02:10:13 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Oatmeal |
| Hi Iain, thanks for your question. To answer directly, uncooked oats has the same nutritional value as cooked oats. You can also try steel cut oats which have a texture more like rice. This is especially true if you cook the oats with less water. | |
| Posted on 2012-03-10 02:13:24 |
| Name: | Kenneth Pierzina |
| Location: | Fullerton Ca. |
| Subject: | Oatmeal Prep |
| I cook 1 cup oatmeal with 3/4 cup rice milk, topped with cinimon, and applesauce. How does this compare to with water only? | |
| Posted on 2012-03-10 13:51:07 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Oatmeal Prep |
| Hi Kenneth, thanks for your question and sharing a great way to make oatmeal. Water typically does not have many nutrients, though some mineralized waters may provide calcium and other nutrients in varying quantities. Therefore, preparing the oatmeal with rice milk, cinnamon, and applesauce will provide more vitamins and minerals, but also add more calories and sugar. It all depends on your goals. You may also like to try adding a nut, like almonds, to your oatmeal. | |
| Posted on 2012-03-10 14:39:13 |
| Name: | Kumar |
| Location: | Singapore |
| Subject: | Oats meal |
| I cook the oats with water and then I add 1 teaspoon brown sugar. Is it good for health? Can you tell me about the benefits? | |
| Posted on 2012-04-19 09:02:27 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Oats meal |
| Hi Kumar, thanks for your question. Unless you are trying to gain weight or get more calories in your diet, there are little health benefits, and actually some health drawbacks, to adding brown sugar in your oatmeal. Sugar can spike you insulin levels, and over time, increase your risk for type II diabetes. Try adding a banana, or molasses, to your oatmeal instead. Both have less sugar and provide more vitamins and nutrients. Nutrition Facts Comparison of Brown Sugar, Molasses, and Bananas. | |
| Posted on 2012-04-19 11:25:05 |
| Name: | Sue |
| Location: | Australia |
| Subject: | Milk vs. Water |
| Hello, I Cook Quakers Weight Control Oatmeal like maple and brown sugar, cinnamon, and banana bread with 3/4 cup 1% milk...does this change the nutrition value on the box then because I am adding milk to my oatmeal? | |
| Posted on 2012-04-20 07:56:44 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Milk vs. Water |
| Hi Sue, thanks for your question. The nutrition facts on the package reflect only the ingredients of the product, and not the extra milk you are adding. Looking at the ingredients for the Quacker Oats Weight Control, it appears that whey protein is added in already and you are probably best off using water. | |
| Posted on 2012-04-20 09:58:54 |
| Name: | Tass |
| Location: | Toronto |
| Subject: | Oatmeal and Cholesterol |
| I have recently started to eat oatmeal at breakfast to reduce my cholesterol. I use the quick cooking one and cook them in the microwave with water, walnuts, crasins, a teaspoon of ground flax seed, and 1/2 a teaspoon of brownsugar. Am I doing the right thing? Is the flavoured oatmeal available in sachets from Quaker as effective in lowering cholesterol as the unflavoured ones? | |
| Posted on 2012-04-28 18:01:48 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Oatmeal and Cholesterol |
| Hi Tass, thanks for your question. You are doing a good job adding walnuts and flax seeds, both of which are cholesterol lowering foods. You can also try adding 2 tablespoons of bran, or as much as your stomach can handle. Looking at the nutrition facts comparison for plain oatmeal vs commercial instant oatmeal you can see that the dietary fiber content is lower in instant oatmeal. The lower fiber may reduce the cholesterol lowering effect of oatmeal. You can compensate for this by adding in oat bran. Also, consider cutting the brown sugar, or substituting it with molasses. Molasses has a better nutrient profile and less sugar gram per gram. Hope that helps. | |
| Posted on 2012-05-06 02:24:06 |
| Name: | Saliha Ayub |
| Location: | United Kingdom |
| Subject: | Oats and Cholesterol |
| I have my oats with soya milk and agave syrup. I have type2 diabetes and 5.6 cholesterol. Am I doing the right thing? | |
| Posted on 2012-05-31 15:53:51 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Oats and Cholesterol |
| Hi Saliha, thanks for your question. Depending on how you are managing your type II diabetes, you may not want to use Agave Syrup since it is still high in sugar and the glycemic index. Try substitute the syrup with almonds. You could also try adding oat bran to help lower your cholesterol. | |
| Posted on 2012-05-31 21:14:10 |
| Name: | Sabine Lehmann |
| Location: | USA |
| Subject: | Oatmeal with Fruit |
| I eat my rolled oats raw with a cup of fresh chopped fruit, 1 tbsp of walnuts, 1 tbsp of sunflower seeds, 1 tbsp of bran and just put it in water. The nuts and seeds give it a crunch. And the fruit makes it sweet without adding too much sugar. What are the benefits of that? | |
| Posted on 2012-06-02 21:29:58 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Oatmeal with Fruit |
| Hi Sabine, that is a great recipe for oats, the nuts and bran enhance the cholesterol lowering effect of the oats, and everything else is very dense in vitamins. There might even be enough liquid from the fruits that you do not need to add water. People could also use soy milk if they wanted. Thanks for sharing! | |
| Posted on 2012-06-02 23:12:37 |
| Name: | Elyse |
| Location: | Perth |
| Subject: | Oatmeal for weight loss |
| I cook 1/2 cup of rolled oats with 1 & 1/2 cups of skimmed milk topped with some berries (blueberries, strawberry, rasberries, mullberries) with a slightly healthier version of golden syrup (organic agave nectar) in the microwave for breakfast every morning! I am trying to lose a little bit of weight 1 have gained in the typical problem areas... Am I doing anything wrong - will this recipe/technique assist my weight loss journey? Thanks in advance!! | |
| Posted on 2012-06-07 11:00:57 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Oatmeal for weight loss |
| Hi Elyse, thanks for your question. Both the low fat milk and agave nectar are high calorie foods which will not help you lose weight. The oatmeal and the fruits are both low in calories and are fine. On the other hand, weight loss is also about self-management. You need to eat meals which satisfy you enough so you do not binge later. You can try adding some nuts to your oatmeal. Even though they are high in fat and calories, they can help you to feel full for longer. Hope that helps. | |
| Posted on 2012-06-07 22:13:57 |
| Name: | Reena |
| Location: | Mauritius |
| Subject: | Oatmeal and Acne |
| Hiya, Today is the first time I had oats as breakfast. I made it with water. In fact what I wanted to say is that I never had a good balanced diet and now I am having an acne problem, so are oats a good thing for breakfast? | |
| Posted on 2012-06-19 02:12:07 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Oatmeal and Acne |
| Hi Reena, thanks for your question. Oatmeal is low in sugar and high in fiber. This combination does make it good for reducing acne. You want to be sure you do not add sugar, and avoid sugar rich foods which can make acne worse. Hope that helps, and keep eating healthy! | |
| Posted on 2012-06-19 10:52:02 |
| Name: | KC |
| Location: | Chattanooga, TN |
| Subject: | Steeped not Cooked |
| A lot of people don’t like oatmeal because of the mushy texture. Others don’t like the time it takes or having to clean a pot. I always steep my oatmeal. I put the dry oatmeal in the bowl I’ll be eating in, throw in some nuts, berries, cinnamon, and and stevia packet (I’m a Type 2 diabetic) . Boil water in your kettle or microwave and add steaming hot water to the bowl. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. The oatmeal is soft to eat but has a nice chew, the nuts soften, berries release flavor as does the cinnamon and it’s not mushy. I do this at work or home and no more mush or scorched pans. | |
| Posted on 2012-06-26 10:53:57 |
| Name: | J. Richens |
| Location: | Utah |
| Subject: | Oatmeal Types |
| Will you please explain the difference and health benefit of each: Steel cut oats, rolled oats, and quick oats. I have been eating quick oats for over a year. I was wondering if steel cut oats are any healthier. | |
| Posted on 2012-08-19 01:08:39 |
| Name: | Loie |
| Location: | Maine |
| Subject: | Oatmeal Sweetener |
| We've had steel-cut oats for breakfast for years, cooking it in water. In each bowl, we add about 3/4 C. lowfat Greek yogurt, a few almonds, sliced banana, and a few blueberries or strawberries. My questions: Could we substitute low-fat, (35 calorie per cup) Almond Milk for the water? And is a tablespoon of honey from our home-raised bees as bad as sugar? | |
| Posted on 2012-08-26 10:27:11 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Oatmeal Sweetner |
| Hi Loie, thanks for your questions. Honey is 82% sugar, and so is not as bad as pure sugar. Honey may also have other nutrients which convey benefits. You can certainly substitute the almond milk for water, let us know how it turns out! | |
| Posted on 2012-08-26 13:04:13 |
| Name: | Knitty Twit |
| Location: | Washington |
| Subject: | I make mine... |
| I made a large batch this morning. Here is my recipe: 3 cups rolled oats, 2 cups unsweetened almond milk, 2 cups water, 1 cup dehydrated apples broken up, 2 tbsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 cup of blueberries, tbsp coconut oil, and 1 tbsp molasses. Family adds sweetener to taste. | |
| Posted on 2012-09-09 12:20:52 |
| Name: | Zena |
| Location: | Australia |
| Subject: | Gain weight |
| Hey there, just wondering what type of oats best help me gain weight? Thank you | |
| Posted on 2012-09-24 10:22:45 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Gain weight |
| Hi Zena, thanks for your question. Instant oats would be the best. They do not have as much fiber, and will not fill you up as fast, so you can eat a bigger portion. Adding milk, nuts, dry fruit, or other high calorie foods to your oats will also help. | |
| Posted on 2012-09-24 13:10:02 |
| Name: | Michele |
| Location: | Georgia |
| Subject: | Whole vs Instant Oats |
| For any Edgar Cayce fans out there, here is a quote from his reading 3326-1 indicating his preference in oats. “[Take] oatmeal that is cooked a long time, not the oats cooked only a few minutes—that isn’t very good for anyone. These are much better if they are of the whole grain and not rolled or so treated chemically as to cause them to cook easily.” | |
| Posted on 2012-11-10 17:12:41 |
| Name: | Lynda |
| Location: | Santa Cruz, CA |
| Subject: | Cholesterol |
| When I was diagnosed with high cholesterol, my dietitian said the cholesterol levels in foods were far less relevant that the percentage of calories from fat. Keep the fat calories below 30%, don't overdo the cholesterol foods and those levels will not affect you.
My high cholesterol levels are genetic - diet appears to have no effect on them, even when I exclude all cholesterol-containing foods and stick to the 30% fat calorie rule. I still love oatmeal, though. :) | |
| Posted on 2012-12-01 05:28:07 |
| Name: | Larry |
| Location: | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Subject: | Just Concluded To Try It! |
| Hi Healthaliciousness, I sincerely enjoy your oatmeal informative recipes which made me concluded that I will try it. However, having read your lovely ways of preparing it and satisfied. I still get confused as to series of ways all the writers here prepared theirs but one writer's attracted me when he mention banana and molasses in addition. How best can I mix the banana and the molasses with your normal preparation since the two aforesaid was not included in your recipe? Kindly let me also know what I can as well add to it if need be? Thank you! | |
| Posted on 2012-12-01 11:47:53 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Just Concluded To Try It! |
| Hi Larry, thanks for your question and kind comments. Adding banans and molasses to oatmeal should be done after the oatmeal is cooked. Take the oatmeal from the pot and serve it in a bowl or plate. Once there, you can add bananas or molasses to the oatmeal. You can also try adding various toppings like nuts, dried fruits, or even dark chocolate! Hope that answers your questions, come back and share your favorite combination here! | |
| Posted on 2012-12-01 21:09:44 |
| Name: | Robin |
| Location: | Duluth, USA |
| Subject: | Irish Steelcut Oatmeal Recipe |
| I couldn't stand normal rolled oats oatmeal as it seems-to me-slimy and gluey. Then I saw John McCannn's Irish steelcut oatmeal that comes in a metal can painted white. Yes it takes about 20-30 minutes to make but it is the food of the gods the way I have started making it. I doubt that oatmeal could be considered a diet food by anyone although it really does-at least this Irish one-stick to your ribs and keep you "full" for a long, long time. When weight builders want to add heft they eat a lot of oats to build their muscles (if not weight-lifting it would build fat I'm pretty sure). Anyway here's my recipe for food of the gods; One hefty serving; put 2 cups of almond milk into saucepan on high heat. Have 1/2 cup of McCann's steelcut oats nearby. Pay attention to the process in the beginning.Give the almond milk a stir now and again and heat to a low boil.While whisking the milk pour the oats in and give it a good stir.Turn the heat down to medium and give it a stir- put your timer on for 20 minutes.When the milk-oat combo seems thicker a bit turn heat down so that it retains a very slight simmer. Stir it occasionally to keep it from sticking. At the end of the 20 minutes try a little bit to see if you like the texture of the oats.At 20 minutes the oats usually have a chewy texture which I like. More time and a few more stirs and it gets softer and less chewy.When it as you like it take it off the stove, put it into a bowl with a spatula(it's sticky),sprinkle it lightly with salt,a dollop of butter, and a tablespoon of xylitol (an alternative for sugar that diabetics can eat, has fewer calories, tastes just like sugar and is good for your teeth as an added bonus!)Wow is it good and after you eat it you won't be hungrey again for a long,long, long time.Look xylitol up online to see what you think.My husband's a diabetic and eats xylitol all the time for years and is fine. You can buy it at healthfood paces, whole foods stores and onine-just type in buy xylitol and you'll find lots of places that sell it.I actually find my sweet tastebuds can't take alot of sweetness any more and find I have reduced the amount of xylitol by quite a bit in all receipes. | |
| Posted on 2012-12-13 14:31:37 |
| Name: | Tom |
| Location: | Wayzata, MN |
| Subject: | Oatmeal Options |
| I soak my thick cut/rolled oatmeal overnight (1 cup oats, 1 1/2 cups water). In the morning I throw about 1/4th cup or so of raw cranberries (or 5 or so peach slices) into the mixture and heat to simmering. I stir a few times and after about 3 minutes turn off heat and cover. Five minutes later it is perfect. I eat it most often without adding any milk... if I add milk, it is skim. | |
| Posted on 2012-12-15 09:00:13 |
| Name: | Sonali |
| Location: | India |
| Subject: | Oat Meals |
| I prepare oat meals with water and add jaggery to it. Sometimes add milk also. It is good for kids of 5-6 yrs, as jaggery provides good iron. | |
| Posted on 2012-12-18 07:04:03 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Oat Meals |
| Hi Sonali, thanks for your question. Adding jaggery is an interesting idea. However jaggery, a type of refined sugar, is made in a variety of ways and nutrient content can differ widely. Some jaggery is similar to brown sugar with little nutrition content, while other types can provide nutrients like iron. Check the nutrition label of the jaggery you are using to be sure. | |
| Posted on 2012-12-18 08:49:33 |
| Name: | Nitin |
| Location: | India |
| Subject: | Rolled oats for Dinner |
| Hi Healthaliciousness, Your article on oatmeals and the prompt replies are very informative. Thanks for that. I have a query regarding having oatmeals in the night as a substitute for dinner, is it ok to have oatmeals in the night with Almonds and skimmed milk, considering I am trying to lose weight? | |
| Posted on 2013-01-04 08:54:15 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Rolled oats for Dinner |
| Hi Nitin, thanks for your question. Weight loss is a lot about works for you. Almonds and milk are high calorie foods which you should avoid, however, they can help you feel full for longer, keeping you from eating a lot of food in the morning. Your recipe should be fine, just don't add too many almonds. You can also try adding oat bran, which is low in calories, high in fiber, and can help you feel full for longer. | |
| Posted on 2013-01-04 13:49:00 |
| Name: | Patrick Kahangire |
| Location: | Kampala |
| Subject: | Oats for diabetics |
| Which Oats brands have no sugar and what is the best way to prepare them? | |
| Posted on 2013-01-15 04:27:12 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Oats for diabetics |
| Hi Patrick, thanks for your question. Different brands have different products. Almost all brands will make a "regular" oatmeal that is just plain oats. Check the ingredient label for sugar, and avoid products that list sugar as an ingredient. Further natural oats should not have more than 1g of sugar on the nutrient label. Oatmeal is high in carbohydrates, so be careful not to eat too much. You are best to prepare the oatmeal by adding oat bran. This will increase the fiber content and hopefully reduce the amount of carbohydrates per serving. Hope that helps. | |
| Posted on 2013-01-15 13:56:50 |
| Name: | Christie |
| Location: | Asheville, NC |
| Subject: | Grade B maple syrup on oatmeal |
| I've heard that grade B maple syrup is full of nutrients and I love it on oatmeal. What is your opinion of its food value? | |
| Posted on 2013-01-26 19:25:56 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Grade B maple syrup on oatmeal |
| Hi Christie, thanks for your question. Maple syrup is high in certain minerals, particularly manganese. However, if you look at the nutrition facts comparison between maple syrup, sorghum syrup, and molasses it would appear that both sorghum syrup and molasses have a higher nutrient density, with molasses being the most nutritious. So while maple syrup is fine, consider trying molasses or sorghum syrup as well. | |
| Posted on 2013-01-26 19:31:04 |
| Name: | Susan Lewis |
| Location: | Coventry |
| Subject: | How I like my oats |
| I make a batch up in the microwave to last 4 or 5 days. It's nice not to have a sticky dish to wash every day. I store in my fridge and heat up as required for 1 minute. I prefer the texture to be more set than sticky. I have it with plain low fat yogurt and a good teaspoon of cranberry sauce. | |
| Posted on 2013-01-29 18:26:59 |
| Name: | Lili Mamo |
| Location: | Weston, FL |
| Subject: | Oatmeal in microwave recipe |
| Let's face it, every morning is a rush! So I cook my regular oats in the microwave, following the same amounts listed in the above recipe, but ready in just a couple a minutes (depends on microwave), without having to wait nor to clean up the pot. Also, I pop in cinnamon and raisins, or bananas (it'll taste kinda like banana bread :), any natural fruit I have in hand, yogurt, a little bit of a boxed cereal, nuts, or whatever I feel like, but no sugar, though, just natural stuff, and I have a bowl of no-boring-get-me-tired-of-eating-this-gooey-stuff-every-morning of healthy oatmeal. Try it! | |
| Posted on 2013-02-05 12:11:00 |
| Name: | Dan Browne |
| Location: | Prairie Grove, Illinois |
| Subject: | Sweeteners for Oatmeal |
| Just found out my LDL cholesterol is high and have been eating rolled outs for breakfast. Sugar seems to raise cholesterol, so what's the best way to sweeten up the oatmeal without raising my cholesterol? I've tried agave nectar, (have heard that's not a great choice) raisins, blueberries. It's just not nearly as sweet as I like it, but I don't want to offset the benefits by adding sugar. | |
| Posted on 2013-03-19 17:12:35 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Sweeteners for Oatmeal |
| Hi Dan, thanks for your question. Fresh fruits like blueberries are a great sweetener. You can also try bananas and apricots. Further, adding unsweetened soy milk might add a different taste. To a large extent it is best if you can just adjust your taste to eating oatmeal less sweet. It may take a month, but stick to it and you will be rewarded with better health! | |
| Posted on 2013-03-19 23:22:59 |
| Name: | Naomi |
| Location: | Tonga |
| Subject: | Yummy Oatmeals |
| Please I want to ask one thing, because the only thing I have here in Tonga is roll oats. The question is that do I use the same recipe for rolled oats as for oatmeal? | |
| Posted on 2013-03-19 23:27:19 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Yummy Oatmeals |
| Hi Naomi, thanks for your question. You can use the same recipe. Basically oatmeal and rolled oats are the same thing. Oatmeal is what you get after you cook rolled oats. Hope that helps. | |
| Posted on 2013-03-19 23:30:03 |
| Name: | James R. |
| Location: | Pacific Palisades |
| Subject: | My Oatmeal Recipe with Milk |
| I've found that perhaps adding about a 1 to 1 ratio of milk and water when preparing oatmeal makes the oatmeal thicker when making a large batch and storing it for use in the refrigerator.
My recipe consists currently of water, oatmeal, walnut pieces, and a 3 berrie mix from the frozen food section of Costco.
Water or water/milk=3 qts | |
| Posted on 2013-03-22 08:49:20 |
| Name: | Reem |
| Location: | Abu Dhabi |
| Subject: | Whole Milk in Oatmeal |
| Thanks for the great post and regular replies to responses - it is extremely useful. I've been advised that I need to switch to full fat milk due to fertility issues. I was concerned due to your comments about it being a high calorie food. I guess I just have to do it as it is recommended by the Dr whilst trying to conceive? I was planning on making oatmeal made with full fat milk a regular part of my diet. Your thoughts would be appreciated. | |
| Posted on 2013-03-31 08:35:42 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Whole Milk in Oatmeal |
| Hi Reem, thanks for your question. If you are trying to lose weight, then skim milk is preferred over whole milk. However, if you are trying to conceive then you can try whole milk for a while and switch to skim later. Not sure if whole milk will help you conceive but you can try it. You could exercise more each day to compensate for the added calories in whole milk. Hope those thoughts help. | |
| Posted on 2013-03-31 08:35:42 |
| Name: | New To Oatmeal |
| Location: | Europe |
| Subject: | Can one eat uncooked oats? |
| Hello. Looking for a healthy breakfast option I turned to oatmeal for the first time in my life. The first week I ate it I got terrible stomach pains and the runs. I was using regular oatmeal that I did not cook on a stove, I just microwaved it. I then turned to instant microwaved oatmeal to test my reaction, and it was fine. I am now going to try returning to regular oatmeal, since I do not want the sugars added to the instant packages, but to cook it on the stove this time. I am guessing that eating not fully cooked oats caused my stomach problems. Can you please explain to me what happens in the cooking process that makes oats digestible? Do all people react to uncooked oats? Also, do you need to soak oats before cooking them? Thank you so much for your time. | |
| Posted on 2013-04-08 04:55:00 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Can one eat uncooked oats? |
| Hello and thanks for your questions. It is possible to eat raw uncooked oats in small quantities (1/4 cup or less). However, you probably want to have them with fruit salad, or yogurt, or some other liquid. If you don't, then the oats will cook in your stomach and expand. This is likely what caused your stomach pain, and why cooking oats first is better. Oats can also be eaten toasted, as in Muesli or Granola. You may prefer oats in this form. You do not need to soak oats before cooking them, though some people do this, it is up to you. Keep on going with eating healthier, it may take time for your stomach to adjust to healthier foods but you will get there! | |
| Posted on 2013-04-09 04:39:43 |
| Name: | New To Oats |
| Location: | Europe |
| Subject: | Thank you! |
| Thank you so much for your answer.
I have started my whole family on oats for breakfast. I cook one pot, take some out for my husband, who likes his only with salt, which is surprisingly rather tasty, although not my preference. I then add apples and cinnamon to the remaining oatmeal, and then take out my portion. For the kids I add honey, otherwise they would not eat it. I will see if with time I can not switch the honey to some healthier options you mentioned about. Doing it this way everyone gets their tastes met, and only cook once. I find it less expensive and much healthier then the commercial cereals that we were eating previously. We are a large family so I need to budget my groceries. My oldest has reported that she is not starving at school before lunch and can concentrate better. For my husband and myself it is helping us with our weight loss for the same reason, we do not feel hungry till lunch. Now I will go try out some of the recipe versions mentioned above! | |
| Posted on 2013-04-09 05:28:15 |
| Name: | C.Rod. |
| Location: | Malta |
| Subject: | My raw oats recipe |
| 1 cup Quaker oats -1 cup water -1 chopped fresh orange -1 and or fresh chopped grapefrit -fresh chopped apple -half cup pumpkin seed -half cup almonds chopped. Let all soak without any cooking. Could you please explain the benefits or any great bad implications. Wish to keep weight stable. Thanks. | |
| Posted on 2013-04-18 00:32:42 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: My raw oats recipe |
| Hi C Rod, thanks for sharing your recipe. It sounds very healthy. The only potential drawback is that both the pumpkin seeds and almonds are high in calories. However, they are a very healthy food that can help you feel full. As long as this recipe keeps you feeling full till your next meal, then it should be fine for weight maintenance. | |
| Posted on 2013-04-21 04:00:16 |
| Name: | Marilyn F |
| Location: | Canada |
| Subject: | Oatbran verses oatmeal |
| Thanks for this great site.I have terrible thigh cramps and am obese,so I am really giving it a concerted effort to lose weight. I have been having the package flavored oatmeal and after research am thinking to change to 3/4 cup of oatbran for the potassium. I notice you often say to add a couple of tbls to regular oatmeal, is there a reason for not fully oatbran? Thank you so much. | |
| Posted on 2013-05-13 05:22:30 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Oatbran verses oatmeal |
| Hi Marilyn, thanks for your question. Eating only oatbran would almost certainly be best for weight loss as well as potassium. The main problems are that oatbran alone is not very palatable, and further, can act as a laxative. | |
| Posted on 2013-05-16 00:45:10 |
| Name: | Desi |
| Location: | St. Paul, Minnesota |
| Subject: | Steel cut oats in a crock pot |
| I make my steel cut oats in the crock pot overnight so they are ready when we get up. In crock pot on LOW put 4 cups water, 1 cup steel cut oats. Then add whatever you want. I add 2 tsps cinnamon and 1/2 cup raisins. Chopped pears are also great. They sweeten the oats nicely (more so than apples). Cook on LOW overnight. I get up earlier than my husband, so I have mine, then turn the crock pot to "keep warm" setting. When he gets up a couple hours later it's still hot, but not cooking more. | |
| Posted on 2013-05-18 08:38:33 |
| Name: | Kathereen |
| Location: | Malaysia |
| Subject: | Instant and Quickcook Oatmeal Vs. Regular |
| Hi, I am mixing 4scoops of instant oatmeal and 2 scoops of almond powder in 200ml boiling water as breakfast daily. Is the nutrition value enough for instant oatmeal instead of cooked rolled oatmeal? Can I know what is the difference between instant oatmeal and quick-cook oatmeal? Did they serve the same nutritional value? | |
| Posted on 2013-06-04 07:55:11 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Instant and Quickcook Oatmeal Vs. Regular |
| Hi Kathereen, thanks for your question. Usually instant oatmeal is fortified and so has as many nutrients as regular oatmeal, however, these nutrients are not always natural. Also, instant oatmeal can have less fiber than regular, you can make up for this by adding bran to your mix, though the almond powder likely adds fiber. Here is the complete nutrition facts comparison of regular oatmeal vs instant. | |
| Posted on 2013-06-04 15:37:12 |
| Name: | Joanne |
| Location: | Idaho |
| Subject: | My Multi-Grain Oatmeal Recipe |
| When I was young, my mother fixed oatmeal 3-4 times per week. We called it "mush" and it was very mushy! (Yuck) When I married and started my own home I fell in love with old fashioned oats. Now I mix up a big bag of oatmeal, quinoa, almonds, walnuts, raisins (homemade), cranberries, flax seed and cinnamon and then put it in the freezer. Each morning I put about 3/4 to 1 cup of my "mixture" in water and cook. Then I top it with fresh cut up apple or blueberries or strawberries or some "in season" fresh fruit (fresh peaches or pears are great), then put a couple spoonfuls of plain greek yogurt on the top. It makes for a great breakfast! Lots of nutrition, tastes great and easy to fix. I consume most of my day's calories for breakfast and smaller meals during the day, so this meal fits right in. | |
| Posted on 2013-06-05 01:49:43 |
Comments.
| Name: | Gary Barsch |
| Location: | Orange, California 92869 |
| Subject: | Oatmeal, how to cook. |
| Received oatmeal from a friend. Looks different than Quick Oats in the round cardboard can. Will try the formula above. -Gary. | |
| Posted on 2011-09-14 16:38:28 |
| Name: | Fabian |
| Location: | Cape Breton |
| Subject: | Oatmeal |
| My mother fed us kids oatmeal every morning when I was young, I got married and stopped eating it, and I don't know why I think I will start again tomorrow. | |
| Posted on 2011-10-26 23:40:20 |
| Name: | Maureen |
| Location: | Lawrenceville, NJ |
| Subject: | Oatmeal |
| I cook the oats in 2% low fat milk instead of water. How much magnesium is in a half cup of oatmeal cooked this way? Do oats still retain their nutritional value if cooked with milk? Also, what is the difference in nutritional value between steel cut oats and regular rolled oats (Quaker brand)? | |
| Posted on 2012-01-02 12:51:55 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Oatmeal |
| Hi Maureen, thanks for your comment and question. You can expect half a cup of the milk-cooked oatmeal to contain approximately 38mg of magnesium or 10% of the DV. The nutrition value of the oatmeal should not be hurt cooking the oatmeal this way. Steel cut oats are processed less than rolled oats and will provide more bran. They will also take longer to be digested by your body, keeping your insulin lower and your blood sugar more stable. Steel cut oats, however, requre more cooking time. Complete nutrition facts for cooked oats and 2% milk. | |
| Posted on 2012-01-02 21:59:25 |
| Name: | JOAN FITZPATRICK |
| Location: | LOS ANGELES |
| Subject: | STEEL CUT OATMEAN |
| A neighbor's doctor told her to eat steel cut oatmeal to lower her cholesterol. After 3 or 4 months, she was off medication. I tried it and within 3 months I was off Crestor, and have cholesterol under 200 ever since - 2 years ago. No more medication! | |
| Posted on 2012-01-20 02:54:59 |
| Name: | Raju Tandel |
| Location: | India, Daman |
| Subject: | Cholesterol |
| I have high cholesterol and I have started oatmeal for breakfast but I am having it with regular milk so is it good in milk or with just water? Which is more beneficial? Can you tell me? | |
| Posted on 2012-01-25 02:44:50 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Cholesterol |
| Hi Raju, thanks for your question. Whole milk contains cholesterol and is a high cholesterol food which is best avoided. Make your oatmeal with only water, and consider eating it with bran, almonds, or any of these other cholesterol lowering foods. | |
| Posted on 2012-01-25 02:59:58 |
| Name: | Iain Booth |
| Location: | St Marys, ON |
| Subject: | Oatmeal |
| I reeeeeally dislike cooked oatmeal. Mostly the texture just isn't appealing. And to me the flavour isn't the best either. But I know the health benefits are numerous, so I'm trying them my own way. Grinding the oats up into a powder with a coffee bean grinder and puttting them in my protein shakes. Anyways, my question is, do I losing any nutritional value by not cooking the oats? | |
| Posted on 2012-03-10 02:10:13 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Oatmeal |
| Hi Iain, thanks for your question. To answer directly, uncooked oats has the same nutritional value as cooked oats. You can also try steel cut oats which have a texture more like rice. This is especially true if you cook the oats with less water. | |
| Posted on 2012-03-10 02:13:24 |
| Name: | Kenneth Pierzina |
| Location: | Fullerton Ca. |
| Subject: | Oatmeal Prep |
| I cook 1 cup oatmeal with 3/4 cup rice milk, topped with cinimon, and applesauce. How does this compare to with water only? | |
| Posted on 2012-03-10 13:51:07 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Oatmeal Prep |
| Hi Kenneth, thanks for your question and sharing a great way to make oatmeal. Water typically does not have many nutrients, though some mineralized waters may provide calcium and other nutrients in varying quantities. Therefore, preparing the oatmeal with rice milk, cinnamon, and applesauce will provide more vitamins and minerals, but also add more calories and sugar. It all depends on your goals. You may also like to try adding a nut, like almonds, to your oatmeal. | |
| Posted on 2012-03-10 14:39:13 |
| Name: | Kumar |
| Location: | Singapore |
| Subject: | Oats meal |
| I cook the oats with water and then I add 1 teaspoon brown sugar. Is it good for health? Can you tell me about the benefits? | |
| Posted on 2012-04-19 09:02:27 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Oats meal |
| Hi Kumar, thanks for your question. Unless you are trying to gain weight or get more calories in your diet, there are little health benefits, and actually some health drawbacks, to adding brown sugar in your oatmeal. Sugar can spike you insulin levels, and over time, increase your risk for type II diabetes. Try adding a banana, or molasses, to your oatmeal instead. Both have less sugar and provide more vitamins and nutrients. Nutrition Facts Comparison of Brown Sugar, Molasses, and Bananas. | |
| Posted on 2012-04-19 11:25:05 |
| Name: | Sue |
| Location: | Australia |
| Subject: | Milk vs. Water |
| Hello, I Cook Quakers Weight Control Oatmeal like maple and brown sugar, cinnamon, and banana bread with 3/4 cup 1% milk...does this change the nutrition value on the box then because I am adding milk to my oatmeal? | |
| Posted on 2012-04-20 07:56:44 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Milk vs. Water |
| Hi Sue, thanks for your question. The nutrition facts on the package reflect only the ingredients of the product, and not the extra milk you are adding. Looking at the ingredients for the Quacker Oats Weight Control, it appears that whey protein is added in already and you are probably best off using water. | |
| Posted on 2012-04-20 09:58:54 |
| Name: | Tass |
| Location: | Toronto |
| Subject: | Oatmeal and Cholesterol |
| I have recently started to eat oatmeal at breakfast to reduce my cholesterol. I use the quick cooking one and cook them in the microwave with water, walnuts, crasins, a teaspoon of ground flax seed, and 1/2 a teaspoon of brownsugar. Am I doing the right thing? Is the flavoured oatmeal available in sachets from Quaker as effective in lowering cholesterol as the unflavoured ones? | |
| Posted on 2012-04-28 18:01:48 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Oatmeal and Cholesterol |
| Hi Tass, thanks for your question. You are doing a good job adding walnuts and flax seeds, both of which are cholesterol lowering foods. You can also try adding 2 tablespoons of bran, or as much as your stomach can handle. Looking at the nutrition facts comparison for plain oatmeal vs commercial instant oatmeal you can see that the dietary fiber content is lower in instant oatmeal. The lower fiber may reduce the cholesterol lowering effect of oatmeal. You can compensate for this by adding in oat bran. Also, consider cutting the brown sugar, or substituting it with molasses. Molasses has a better nutrient profile and less sugar gram per gram. Hope that helps. | |
| Posted on 2012-05-06 02:24:06 |
| Name: | Saliha Ayub |
| Location: | United Kingdom |
| Subject: | Oats and Cholesterol |
| I have my oats with soya milk and agave syrup. I have type2 diabetes and 5.6 cholesterol. Am I doing the right thing? | |
| Posted on 2012-05-31 15:53:51 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Oats and Cholesterol |
| Hi Saliha, thanks for your question. Depending on how you are managing your type II diabetes, you may not want to use Agave Syrup since it is still high in sugar and the glycemic index. Try substitute the syrup with almonds. You could also try adding oat bran to help lower your cholesterol. | |
| Posted on 2012-05-31 21:14:10 |
| Name: | Sabine Lehmann |
| Location: | USA |
| Subject: | Oatmeal with Fruit |
| I eat my rolled oats raw with a cup of fresh chopped fruit, 1 tbsp of walnuts, 1 tbsp of sunflower seeds, 1 tbsp of bran and just put it in water. The nuts and seeds give it a crunch. And the fruit makes it sweet without adding too much sugar. What are the benefits of that? | |
| Posted on 2012-06-02 21:29:58 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Oatmeal with Fruit |
| Hi Sabine, that is a great recipe for oats, the nuts and bran enhance the cholesterol lowering effect of the oats, and everything else is very dense in vitamins. There might even be enough liquid from the fruits that you do not need to add water. People could also use soy milk if they wanted. Thanks for sharing! | |
| Posted on 2012-06-02 23:12:37 |
| Name: | Elyse |
| Location: | Perth |
| Subject: | Oatmeal for weight loss |
| I cook 1/2 cup of rolled oats with 1 & 1/2 cups of skimmed milk topped with some berries (blueberries, strawberry, rasberries, mullberries) with a slightly healthier version of golden syrup (organic agave nectar) in the microwave for breakfast every morning! I am trying to lose a little bit of weight 1 have gained in the typical problem areas... Am I doing anything wrong - will this recipe/technique assist my weight loss journey? Thanks in advance!! | |
| Posted on 2012-06-07 11:00:57 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Oatmeal for weight loss |
| Hi Elyse, thanks for your question. Both the low fat milk and agave nectar are high calorie foods which will not help you lose weight. The oatmeal and the fruits are both low in calories and are fine. On the other hand, weight loss is also about self-management. You need to eat meals which satisfy you enough so you do not binge later. You can try adding some nuts to your oatmeal. Even though they are high in fat and calories, they can help you to feel full for longer. Hope that helps. | |
| Posted on 2012-06-07 22:13:57 |
| Name: | Reena |
| Location: | Mauritius |
| Subject: | Oatmeal and Acne |
| Hiya, Today is the first time I had oats as breakfast. I made it with water. In fact what I wanted to say is that I never had a good balanced diet and now I am having an acne problem, so are oats a good thing for breakfast? | |
| Posted on 2012-06-19 02:12:07 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Oatmeal and Acne |
| Hi Reena, thanks for your question. Oatmeal is low in sugar and high in fiber. This combination does make it good for reducing acne. You want to be sure you do not add sugar, and avoid sugar rich foods which can make acne worse. Hope that helps, and keep eating healthy! | |
| Posted on 2012-06-19 10:52:02 |
| Name: | KC |
| Location: | Chattanooga, TN |
| Subject: | Steeped not Cooked |
| A lot of people don’t like oatmeal because of the mushy texture. Others don’t like the time it takes or having to clean a pot. I always steep my oatmeal. I put the dry oatmeal in the bowl I’ll be eating in, throw in some nuts, berries, cinnamon, and and stevia packet (I’m a Type 2 diabetic) . Boil water in your kettle or microwave and add steaming hot water to the bowl. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. The oatmeal is soft to eat but has a nice chew, the nuts soften, berries release flavor as does the cinnamon and it’s not mushy. I do this at work or home and no more mush or scorched pans. | |
| Posted on 2012-06-26 10:53:57 |
| Name: | J. Richens |
| Location: | Utah |
| Subject: | Oatmeal Types |
| Will you please explain the difference and health benefit of each: Steel cut oats, rolled oats, and quick oats. I have been eating quick oats for over a year. I was wondering if steel cut oats are any healthier. | |
| Posted on 2012-08-19 01:08:39 |
| Name: | Loie |
| Location: | Maine |
| Subject: | Oatmeal Sweetener |
| We've had steel-cut oats for breakfast for years, cooking it in water. In each bowl, we add about 3/4 C. lowfat Greek yogurt, a few almonds, sliced banana, and a few blueberries or strawberries. My questions: Could we substitute low-fat, (35 calorie per cup) Almond Milk for the water? And is a tablespoon of honey from our home-raised bees as bad as sugar? | |
| Posted on 2012-08-26 10:27:11 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Oatmeal Sweetner |
| Hi Loie, thanks for your questions. Honey is 82% sugar, and so is not as bad as pure sugar. Honey may also have other nutrients which convey benefits. You can certainly substitute the almond milk for water, let us know how it turns out! | |
| Posted on 2012-08-26 13:04:13 |
| Name: | Knitty Twit |
| Location: | Washington |
| Subject: | I make mine... |
| I made a large batch this morning. Here is my recipe: 3 cups rolled oats, 2 cups unsweetened almond milk, 2 cups water, 1 cup dehydrated apples broken up, 2 tbsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 cup of blueberries, tbsp coconut oil, and 1 tbsp molasses. Family adds sweetener to taste. | |
| Posted on 2012-09-09 12:20:52 |
| Name: | Zena |
| Location: | Australia |
| Subject: | Gain weight |
| Hey there, just wondering what type of oats best help me gain weight? Thank you | |
| Posted on 2012-09-24 10:22:45 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Gain weight |
| Hi Zena, thanks for your question. Instant oats would be the best. They do not have as much fiber, and will not fill you up as fast, so you can eat a bigger portion. Adding milk, nuts, dry fruit, or other high calorie foods to your oats will also help. | |
| Posted on 2012-09-24 13:10:02 |
| Name: | Michele |
| Location: | Georgia |
| Subject: | Whole vs Instant Oats |
| For any Edgar Cayce fans out there, here is a quote from his reading 3326-1 indicating his preference in oats. “[Take] oatmeal that is cooked a long time, not the oats cooked only a few minutes—that isn’t very good for anyone. These are much better if they are of the whole grain and not rolled or so treated chemically as to cause them to cook easily.” | |
| Posted on 2012-11-10 17:12:41 |
| Name: | Lynda |
| Location: | Santa Cruz, CA |
| Subject: | Cholesterol |
| When I was diagnosed with high cholesterol, my dietitian said the cholesterol levels in foods were far less relevant that the percentage of calories from fat. Keep the fat calories below 30%, don't overdo the cholesterol foods and those levels will not affect you.
My high cholesterol levels are genetic - diet appears to have no effect on them, even when I exclude all cholesterol-containing foods and stick to the 30% fat calorie rule. I still love oatmeal, though. :) | |
| Posted on 2012-12-01 05:28:07 |
| Name: | Larry |
| Location: | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Subject: | Just Concluded To Try It! |
| Hi Healthaliciousness, I sincerely enjoy your oatmeal informative recipes which made me concluded that I will try it. However, having read your lovely ways of preparing it and satisfied. I still get confused as to series of ways all the writers here prepared theirs but one writer's attracted me when he mention banana and molasses in addition. How best can I mix the banana and the molasses with your normal preparation since the two aforesaid was not included in your recipe? Kindly let me also know what I can as well add to it if need be? Thank you! | |
| Posted on 2012-12-01 11:47:53 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Just Concluded To Try It! |
| Hi Larry, thanks for your question and kind comments. Adding banans and molasses to oatmeal should be done after the oatmeal is cooked. Take the oatmeal from the pot and serve it in a bowl or plate. Once there, you can add bananas or molasses to the oatmeal. You can also try adding various toppings like nuts, dried fruits, or even dark chocolate! Hope that answers your questions, come back and share your favorite combination here! | |
| Posted on 2012-12-01 21:09:44 |
| Name: | Robin |
| Location: | Duluth, USA |
| Subject: | Irish Steelcut Oatmeal Recipe |
| I couldn't stand normal rolled oats oatmeal as it seems-to me-slimy and gluey. Then I saw John McCannn's Irish steelcut oatmeal that comes in a metal can painted white. Yes it takes about 20-30 minutes to make but it is the food of the gods the way I have started making it. I doubt that oatmeal could be considered a diet food by anyone although it really does-at least this Irish one-stick to your ribs and keep you "full" for a long, long time. When weight builders want to add heft they eat a lot of oats to build their muscles (if not weight-lifting it would build fat I'm pretty sure). Anyway here's my recipe for food of the gods; One hefty serving; put 2 cups of almond milk into saucepan on high heat. Have 1/2 cup of McCann's steelcut oats nearby. Pay attention to the process in the beginning.Give the almond milk a stir now and again and heat to a low boil.While whisking the milk pour the oats in and give it a good stir.Turn the heat down to medium and give it a stir- put your timer on for 20 minutes.When the milk-oat combo seems thicker a bit turn heat down so that it retains a very slight simmer. Stir it occasionally to keep it from sticking. At the end of the 20 minutes try a little bit to see if you like the texture of the oats.At 20 minutes the oats usually have a chewy texture which I like. More time and a few more stirs and it gets softer and less chewy.When it as you like it take it off the stove, put it into a bowl with a spatula(it's sticky),sprinkle it lightly with salt,a dollop of butter, and a tablespoon of xylitol (an alternative for sugar that diabetics can eat, has fewer calories, tastes just like sugar and is good for your teeth as an added bonus!)Wow is it good and after you eat it you won't be hungrey again for a long,long, long time.Look xylitol up online to see what you think.My husband's a diabetic and eats xylitol all the time for years and is fine. You can buy it at healthfood paces, whole foods stores and onine-just type in buy xylitol and you'll find lots of places that sell it.I actually find my sweet tastebuds can't take alot of sweetness any more and find I have reduced the amount of xylitol by quite a bit in all receipes. | |
| Posted on 2012-12-13 14:31:37 |
| Name: | Tom |
| Location: | Wayzata, MN |
| Subject: | Oatmeal Options |
| I soak my thick cut/rolled oatmeal overnight (1 cup oats, 1 1/2 cups water). In the morning I throw about 1/4th cup or so of raw cranberries (or 5 or so peach slices) into the mixture and heat to simmering. I stir a few times and after about 3 minutes turn off heat and cover. Five minutes later it is perfect. I eat it most often without adding any milk... if I add milk, it is skim. | |
| Posted on 2012-12-15 09:00:13 |
| Name: | Sonali |
| Location: | India |
| Subject: | Oat Meals |
| I prepare oat meals with water and add jaggery to it. Sometimes add milk also. It is good for kids of 5-6 yrs, as jaggery provides good iron. | |
| Posted on 2012-12-18 07:04:03 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Oat Meals |
| Hi Sonali, thanks for your question. Adding jaggery is an interesting idea. However jaggery, a type of refined sugar, is made in a variety of ways and nutrient content can differ widely. Some jaggery is similar to brown sugar with little nutrition content, while other types can provide nutrients like iron. Check the nutrition label of the jaggery you are using to be sure. | |
| Posted on 2012-12-18 08:49:33 |
| Name: | Nitin |
| Location: | India |
| Subject: | Rolled oats for Dinner |
| Hi Healthaliciousness, Your article on oatmeals and the prompt replies are very informative. Thanks for that. I have a query regarding having oatmeals in the night as a substitute for dinner, is it ok to have oatmeals in the night with Almonds and skimmed milk, considering I am trying to lose weight? | |
| Posted on 2013-01-04 08:54:15 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Rolled oats for Dinner |
| Hi Nitin, thanks for your question. Weight loss is a lot about works for you. Almonds and milk are high calorie foods which you should avoid, however, they can help you feel full for longer, keeping you from eating a lot of food in the morning. Your recipe should be fine, just don't add too many almonds. You can also try adding oat bran, which is low in calories, high in fiber, and can help you feel full for longer. | |
| Posted on 2013-01-04 13:49:00 |
| Name: | Patrick Kahangire |
| Location: | Kampala |
| Subject: | Oats for diabetics |
| Which Oats brands have no sugar and what is the best way to prepare them? | |
| Posted on 2013-01-15 04:27:12 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Oats for diabetics |
| Hi Patrick, thanks for your question. Different brands have different products. Almost all brands will make a "regular" oatmeal that is just plain oats. Check the ingredient label for sugar, and avoid products that list sugar as an ingredient. Further natural oats should not have more than 1g of sugar on the nutrient label. Oatmeal is high in carbohydrates, so be careful not to eat too much. You are best to prepare the oatmeal by adding oat bran. This will increase the fiber content and hopefully reduce the amount of carbohydrates per serving. Hope that helps. | |
| Posted on 2013-01-15 13:56:50 |
| Name: | Christie |
| Location: | Asheville, NC |
| Subject: | Grade B maple syrup on oatmeal |
| I've heard that grade B maple syrup is full of nutrients and I love it on oatmeal. What is your opinion of its food value? | |
| Posted on 2013-01-26 19:25:56 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Grade B maple syrup on oatmeal |
| Hi Christie, thanks for your question. Maple syrup is high in certain minerals, particularly manganese. However, if you look at the nutrition facts comparison between maple syrup, sorghum syrup, and molasses it would appear that both sorghum syrup and molasses have a higher nutrient density, with molasses being the most nutritious. So while maple syrup is fine, consider trying molasses or sorghum syrup as well. | |
| Posted on 2013-01-26 19:31:04 |
| Name: | Susan Lewis |
| Location: | Coventry |
| Subject: | How I like my oats |
| I make a batch up in the microwave to last 4 or 5 days. It's nice not to have a sticky dish to wash every day. I store in my fridge and heat up as required for 1 minute. I prefer the texture to be more set than sticky. I have it with plain low fat yogurt and a good teaspoon of cranberry sauce. | |
| Posted on 2013-01-29 18:26:59 |
| Name: | Lili Mamo |
| Location: | Weston, FL |
| Subject: | Oatmeal in microwave recipe |
| Let's face it, every morning is a rush! So I cook my regular oats in the microwave, following the same amounts listed in the above recipe, but ready in just a couple a minutes (depends on microwave), without having to wait nor to clean up the pot. Also, I pop in cinnamon and raisins, or bananas (it'll taste kinda like banana bread :), any natural fruit I have in hand, yogurt, a little bit of a boxed cereal, nuts, or whatever I feel like, but no sugar, though, just natural stuff, and I have a bowl of no-boring-get-me-tired-of-eating-this-gooey-stuff-every-morning of healthy oatmeal. Try it! | |
| Posted on 2013-02-05 12:11:00 |
| Name: | Dan Browne |
| Location: | Prairie Grove, Illinois |
| Subject: | Sweeteners for Oatmeal |
| Just found out my LDL cholesterol is high and have been eating rolled outs for breakfast. Sugar seems to raise cholesterol, so what's the best way to sweeten up the oatmeal without raising my cholesterol? I've tried agave nectar, (have heard that's not a great choice) raisins, blueberries. It's just not nearly as sweet as I like it, but I don't want to offset the benefits by adding sugar. | |
| Posted on 2013-03-19 17:12:35 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Sweeteners for Oatmeal |
| Hi Dan, thanks for your question. Fresh fruits like blueberries are a great sweetener. You can also try bananas and apricots. Further, adding unsweetened soy milk might add a different taste. To a large extent it is best if you can just adjust your taste to eating oatmeal less sweet. It may take a month, but stick to it and you will be rewarded with better health! | |
| Posted on 2013-03-19 23:22:59 |
| Name: | Naomi |
| Location: | Tonga |
| Subject: | Yummy Oatmeals |
| Please I want to ask one thing, because the only thing I have here in Tonga is roll oats. The question is that do I use the same recipe for rolled oats as for oatmeal? | |
| Posted on 2013-03-19 23:27:19 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Yummy Oatmeals |
| Hi Naomi, thanks for your question. You can use the same recipe. Basically oatmeal and rolled oats are the same thing. Oatmeal is what you get after you cook rolled oats. Hope that helps. | |
| Posted on 2013-03-19 23:30:03 |
| Name: | James R. |
| Location: | Pacific Palisades |
| Subject: | My Oatmeal Recipe with Milk |
| I've found that perhaps adding about a 1 to 1 ratio of milk and water when preparing oatmeal makes the oatmeal thicker when making a large batch and storing it for use in the refrigerator.
My recipe consists currently of water, oatmeal, walnut pieces, and a 3 berrie mix from the frozen food section of Costco.
Water or water/milk=3 qts | |
| Posted on 2013-03-22 08:49:20 |
| Name: | Reem |
| Location: | Abu Dhabi |
| Subject: | Whole Milk in Oatmeal |
| Thanks for the great post and regular replies to responses - it is extremely useful. I've been advised that I need to switch to full fat milk due to fertility issues. I was concerned due to your comments about it being a high calorie food. I guess I just have to do it as it is recommended by the Dr whilst trying to conceive? I was planning on making oatmeal made with full fat milk a regular part of my diet. Your thoughts would be appreciated. | |
| Posted on 2013-03-31 08:35:42 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Whole Milk in Oatmeal |
| Hi Reem, thanks for your question. If you are trying to lose weight, then skim milk is preferred over whole milk. However, if you are trying to conceive then you can try whole milk for a while and switch to skim later. Not sure if whole milk will help you conceive but you can try it. You could exercise more each day to compensate for the added calories in whole milk. Hope those thoughts help. | |
| Posted on 2013-03-31 08:35:42 |
| Name: | New To Oatmeal |
| Location: | Europe |
| Subject: | Can one eat uncooked oats? |
| Hello. Looking for a healthy breakfast option I turned to oatmeal for the first time in my life. The first week I ate it I got terrible stomach pains and the runs. I was using regular oatmeal that I did not cook on a stove, I just microwaved it. I then turned to instant microwaved oatmeal to test my reaction, and it was fine. I am now going to try returning to regular oatmeal, since I do not want the sugars added to the instant packages, but to cook it on the stove this time. I am guessing that eating not fully cooked oats caused my stomach problems. Can you please explain to me what happens in the cooking process that makes oats digestible? Do all people react to uncooked oats? Also, do you need to soak oats before cooking them? Thank you so much for your time. | |
| Posted on 2013-04-08 04:55:00 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Can one eat uncooked oats? |
| Hello and thanks for your questions. It is possible to eat raw uncooked oats in small quantities (1/4 cup or less). However, you probably want to have them with fruit salad, or yogurt, or some other liquid. If you don't, then the oats will cook in your stomach and expand. This is likely what caused your stomach pain, and why cooking oats first is better. Oats can also be eaten toasted, as in Muesli or Granola. You may prefer oats in this form. You do not need to soak oats before cooking them, though some people do this, it is up to you. Keep on going with eating healthier, it may take time for your stomach to adjust to healthier foods but you will get there! | |
| Posted on 2013-04-09 04:39:43 |
| Name: | New To Oats |
| Location: | Europe |
| Subject: | Thank you! |
| Thank you so much for your answer.
I have started my whole family on oats for breakfast. I cook one pot, take some out for my husband, who likes his only with salt, which is surprisingly rather tasty, although not my preference. I then add apples and cinnamon to the remaining oatmeal, and then take out my portion. For the kids I add honey, otherwise they would not eat it. I will see if with time I can not switch the honey to some healthier options you mentioned about. Doing it this way everyone gets their tastes met, and only cook once. I find it less expensive and much healthier then the commercial cereals that we were eating previously. We are a large family so I need to budget my groceries. My oldest has reported that she is not starving at school before lunch and can concentrate better. For my husband and myself it is helping us with our weight loss for the same reason, we do not feel hungry till lunch. Now I will go try out some of the recipe versions mentioned above! | |
| Posted on 2013-04-09 05:28:15 |
| Name: | C.Rod. |
| Location: | Malta |
| Subject: | My raw oats recipe |
| 1 cup Quaker oats -1 cup water -1 chopped fresh orange -1 and or fresh chopped grapefrit -fresh chopped apple -half cup pumpkin seed -half cup almonds chopped. Let all soak without any cooking. Could you please explain the benefits or any great bad implications. Wish to keep weight stable. Thanks. | |
| Posted on 2013-04-18 00:32:42 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: My raw oats recipe |
| Hi C Rod, thanks for sharing your recipe. It sounds very healthy. The only potential drawback is that both the pumpkin seeds and almonds are high in calories. However, they are a very healthy food that can help you feel full. As long as this recipe keeps you feeling full till your next meal, then it should be fine for weight maintenance. | |
| Posted on 2013-04-21 04:00:16 |
| Name: | Marilyn F |
| Location: | Canada |
| Subject: | Oatbran verses oatmeal |
| Thanks for this great site.I have terrible thigh cramps and am obese,so I am really giving it a concerted effort to lose weight. I have been having the package flavored oatmeal and after research am thinking to change to 3/4 cup of oatbran for the potassium. I notice you often say to add a couple of tbls to regular oatmeal, is there a reason for not fully oatbran? Thank you so much. | |
| Posted on 2013-05-13 05:22:30 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Oatbran verses oatmeal |
| Hi Marilyn, thanks for your question. Eating only oatbran would almost certainly be best for weight loss as well as potassium. The main problems are that oatbran alone is not very palatable, and further, can act as a laxative. | |
| Posted on 2013-05-16 00:45:10 |
| Name: | Desi |
| Location: | St. Paul, Minnesota |
| Subject: | Steel cut oats in a crock pot |
| I make my steel cut oats in the crock pot overnight so they are ready when we get up. In crock pot on LOW put 4 cups water, 1 cup steel cut oats. Then add whatever you want. I add 2 tsps cinnamon and 1/2 cup raisins. Chopped pears are also great. They sweeten the oats nicely (more so than apples). Cook on LOW overnight. I get up earlier than my husband, so I have mine, then turn the crock pot to "keep warm" setting. When he gets up a couple hours later it's still hot, but not cooking more. | |
| Posted on 2013-05-18 08:38:33 |
| Name: | Kathereen |
| Location: | Malaysia |
| Subject: | Instant and Quickcook Oatmeal Vs. Regular |
| Hi, I am mixing 4scoops of instant oatmeal and 2 scoops of almond powder in 200ml boiling water as breakfast daily. Is the nutrition value enough for instant oatmeal instead of cooked rolled oatmeal? Can I know what is the difference between instant oatmeal and quick-cook oatmeal? Did they serve the same nutritional value? | |
| Posted on 2013-06-04 07:55:11 |
| Name: | HealthAliciousNess |
| Subject: | RE: Instant and Quickcook Oatmeal Vs. Regular |
| Hi Kathereen, thanks for your question. Usually instant oatmeal is fortified and so has as many nutrients as regular oatmeal, however, these nutrients are not always natural. Also, instant oatmeal can have less fiber than regular, you can make up for this by adding bran to your mix, though the almond powder likely adds fiber. Here is the complete nutrition facts comparison of regular oatmeal vs instant. | |
| Posted on 2013-06-04 15:37:12 |
| Name: | Joanne |
| Location: | Idaho |
| Subject: | My Multi-Grain Oatmeal Recipe |
| When I was young, my mother fixed oatmeal 3-4 times per week. We called it "mush" and it was very mushy! (Yuck) When I married and started my own home I fell in love with old fashioned oats. Now I mix up a big bag of oatmeal, quinoa, almonds, walnuts, raisins (homemade), cranberries, flax seed and cinnamon and then put it in the freezer. Each morning I put about 3/4 to 1 cup of my "mixture" in water and cook. Then I top it with fresh cut up apple or blueberries or strawberries or some "in season" fresh fruit (fresh peaches or pears are great), then put a couple spoonfuls of plain greek yogurt on the top. It makes for a great breakfast! Lots of nutrition, tastes great and easy to fix. I consume most of my day's calories for breakfast and smaller meals during the day, so this meal fits right in. | |
| Posted on 2013-06-05 01:49:43 |
