Midgetcop's Power Oatmeal

[midgetcop]

This is my favourite way to eat oatmeal - actually, the *only* way I can eat oatmeal because otherwise it tastes like crap. Lots of energy/calories in this one, so try and keep the portion small....

- 1 cup of oatmeal of your choice

- 1 or 2 diced strawberries (yum!)

- 1 tablespoon of honey/maple syrup (or sweetener of your choice)

- 1 tablespoon of crushed flaxseeds/flaxseed oil

- 1-2 tablespoon of skim or 1% milk

and MOST important:

- 1 tablespoon of peanut butter (no, seriously! It is AWESOME!!)

This is the concoction that gets me going every morning. It's a less greasy version of the egg-breakfast, and it's packed full of energy.

[gymgirl]

ohhhh this looks good. i eat oatmeal everymorning, and am always looking for new ways to jazz it up.i love the idea of adding peanut butter. i will have to try this tomorrow morning.

[etothepii]

I only eat oatmeal now this way:

.5 cup oats
.5 cup skim milk
1 to 1.5 tablespoon peanut butter
dash of cinnamon.

[EliteLift]

You Can Eat 5 Cups Oats In 1 Serving?!?!

EDIT: oops .5 cups haha

[F_Mac]

Midgetcop............that looks really good! Would go nicely alongside a few boiled eggs.

Lately i've been too lazy to do anythign with my oatmeal, thus it has been oats + a few raisins + water. Not much for taste but it gets the job done.

One method of preparation that i've done in the past that tasted awesome was:

1 cup oats
1 cup water
1 appple (cored and chopped into small cubes)
1-2 tbsp raisins
cinnamon
small amount of milk (varies due to personal taste).

Put the oats, water, and half of the chopped apples in a bowl and microwave it, this will cook the oats, and make the apples soft. Then mix in the other half of the apple, raisins, cinnamon, and milk.

It's damn good also!

[etothepii]

Been Brainstorming a little. How about:

1 c. oats
1 packet Carnation instant breakfast (Provides sweetness, a little protein, lots of vitamins. Regular is sweetened with maltodextrine, can use sugar free if you want.)
1 scoop whey (provides some more sweetness, and duh, protein)
2 tablespoons peanut butter (Protein, good fat, especially if you use omega 3 peanut butter)
2 tablespoons wheat germ (a little protein, more fiber!)
.5 cup milk (protein, moisture)
Fruit to taste, if you want.

Makes two servings.

[etothepii]

Nutrition info for above, regular Carnation, no fruit:
Calories: 429
Protein: 29
Fat: 13
Sat: 3
Poly 1
Mono 1
Carb: 50
Fiber 6
Vitamins and minerals: Too many to list, but a very good portion of most vitamins and minerals -- a good boost to your daily totals! Also, using Smart Balance Omega 3 peanut butter, you have 500 mg of ala!

[etothepii]

Same recipe, sugar free Carnation:
Calories: 400
Protein: 29
Fat: 13
Sat: 3
Poly 1
Mono 1
Carb: 42
Fiber 6

[dana82]

Originally Posted by midgetcop

This is my favourite way to eat oatmeal - actually, the *only* way I can eat oatmeal because otherwise it tastes like crap. Lots of energy/calories in this one, so try and keep the portion small....

- 1 cup of oatmeal of your choice

- 1 or 2 diced strawberries (yum!)

- 1 tablespoon of honey/maple syrup (or sweetener of your choice)

- 1 tablespoon of crushed flaxseeds/flaxseed oil

- 1-2 tablespoon of skim or 1% milk

and MOST important:

- 1 tablespoon of peanut butter (no, seriously! It is AWESOME!!)

This is the concoction that gets me going every morning. It's a less greasy version of the egg-breakfast, and it's packed full of energy.

Wow this looks great! Usually I eat a healthy cereal but always wanted to try oatmeal but it was always so plain...Do you have any idea of the calorie content?

Thanks!

[pineapple]

Does it matter what kind of peanut butter is used?

[.V.]

Most people here at DF use natural peanut butter. Myself, I only use Peter Pan...it's the creamiest. If I can't find it, then I go with JIf.

...hey, got to enjoy SOMETHING while here. I still haven't tried it in oatmeal yet.

[LiftGirl]

Originally Posted by pineapple

Does it matter what kind of peanut butter is used?

I use natural pb, because the regular stuff is made with hydrogenated oils (in other words, trans fats) and sugar. Natural pb tastes better, IMO, because it doesn't have sugar added.