Kitchen

[house_cat]

I've been having oatmeal most mornings and I prepare it on the stovetop, using whole milk.  The only thing I add to it is dried blueberries or raisins.

I was talking to a friend recently and she questioned my use of whole milk.  She uses instant oatmeal and water.  She also adds brown sugar and nuts.

I'm thinking while the whole milk sustains me throughout the day, sugar would cause me to crash mid-morning.

It leaves me wondering how others prepare their oatmeal. If you don't mind sharing I'm curious to know.

[Q-Checker]

Instant oatmeal and water in the microwave. It cooks in 90 seconds and when it is done, I add a handful of fresh organic blueberries, a dollop of sugar free jelly (Skinny Girl brand) and maybe some cinnamon.

[FranandZoe]

Instant maple and brown sugar with boiling water from the kettle.  I buy the 25% less sugar variety.  I add a trickle of skim milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

[Skyegirl21]

I use fresh plain oats ( unprocessed) and add some skim milk with some  of 1/2 & 1/2, to add a rich texture. Honestly, I put it together in a micro container at night, and micro for 2 min, then throw in the fridge- Next day it's perfect! When I eat it, I add whatever I have, bananas, berries, dried cranberries, and maple syrup! Yum! 

[Iwantcoffee]

I cook oatmeal with water on the stove and sprinkle with cinnamon before eating.

[ciao_bella]

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@FranandZoe wrote:

Instant maple and brown sugar with boiling water from the kettle.  I buy the 25% less sugar variety.  I add a trickle of skim milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

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I'm also a Quaker Instant Oatmeal gal who uses the 25%less sugar variety with different flavors.  I use it with water, microwave and add a splash of whole milk.  

[SoCal Bred]

Quaker Instant Cinnamon Spice with boiling water from the kettle, I add chopped walnuts and sometimes raisins.

[4kitties]

I use Farmers We Know Organic sprouted rolled oats from Costco.  I take about 1/2 cup and mix it with skim milk in a microwaveable bowl with a lid.  Put in the fridge overnight and then microwave them for 90 seconds in the morning.

I eat it with either banana and a few walnuts or with raisins and a bit of cinnamon 

[kaydee50]

Quick oats (not the "instant" that comes in individual packages), water and 90 seconds in the microwave.  Add cinnamon, a little 1/2 and 1/2, and dried cranberries.  I have it at least twice a week.

[jackthebear]

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@house_cat wrote:

I've been having oatmeal most mornings and I prepare it on the stovetop, using whole milk.  The only thing I add to it is dried blueberries or raisins.

I was talking to a friend recently and she questioned my use of whole milk.  She uses instant oatmeal and water.  She also adds brown sugar and nuts.

I'm thinking while the whole milk sustains me throughout the day, sugar would cause me to crash mid-morning.

It leaves me wondering how others prepare their oatmeal. If you don't mind sharing I'm curious to know.

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instant oat meal and brown sugar lots of carbs there

I like steel cut