|
|
Post by compwalla on Mar 9, 2015 15:14:37 GMT
I have always hated oatmeal. I wanted to like it so badly but I couldn't ever get past the first three bites. Even steel-cut oats didn't do it. Something about the porridge texture just gave me the willies. I know it's good for me and helps with your cholesterol and all that jazz but I just couldn't do it. Until.... I was cruising pinterest and found a baked version of steel cut oatmeal that didn't look at all porridge-like in the picture. It looked more like baked brown rice. Grains instead of goop. I was looking for a make-ahead breakfast for my husband who really needs to eat something before he goes to work. Wonder of wonders, this baked version is delicious. I experimented over the weekend with different ingredients. Made three pans, cooled them, cut it into squares, and wrapped them up. Left some in the fridge for breakfast this week and froze the other ones. This is a massive Pinterest success. Basic recipe: Baked Steel Cut Oatmeal I used lowfat milk instead of whole milk because I never have whole milk in the house. Combos we tried: Basic recipe with Trader Joe's Golden Berry Blend and chopped toasted pecans. I use pecans in almost everything that calls for nuts because we have nine pecan trees and pecans are always free and readily available to me. But any nuts should be good. This was really good but higher in points for me because nuts and raisins are really pointy if you're following weight watchers. Still an 1/8 of the dish was seven points and was very filling. Basic recipe with chopped apples, honey instead of maple, no nuts. I ate this for breakfast this morning. It was terrific and only five points because no nuts. Basic recipe with chopped strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries. Honey instead of maple syrup, without nuts. I only tasted a spoon of this but it tasted pretty good. Am having this version for breakfast tomorrow. Also five points. So this lifelong oatmeal hater has found a way to eat oatmeal. Never thought it could happen.  |
|
paget
Drama Llama
Posts: 6,740
Jun 25, 2014 21:16:39 GMT
|
Post by paget on Mar 9, 2015 15:21:07 GMT
Interesting. Your reaction to oatmeal has been the same as mine- want to like it, can't eat more than three bites... I'll have to look I to this. Thanks!
|
|
gloryjoy
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,332 
|
Post by gloryjoy on Mar 9, 2015 15:26:30 GMT
Hmmm, maybe I will try it, maybe I won't  . It has always reminded me of baby food. |
|
|
|
Post by bc2ca on Mar 9, 2015 15:28:38 GMT
I hated oatmeal growing up and just haven't been able to get past the childhood gagging to try it as an adult. DH loves it and makes it regularly on the weekend. These sound perfect for his early morning, breakfast on the run weekdays and I will give them a try.
|
|
sbee
Junior Member
Posts: 71
|
Post by sbee on Mar 9, 2015 15:35:31 GMT
I actually like oatmeal and almost skipped on the thread but so glad I didn't. Eager to try the recipe.
|
|
Deleted
Posts: 0
Apr 25, 2024 13:56:15 GMT
|
Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2015 15:38:28 GMT
I love oatmeal. but my tummy cant digest it, SAD.
Annette
|
|
|
|
Post by kckckc on Mar 9, 2015 15:41:16 GMT
Thanks for sharing. I could never get past the texture of oatmeal - always seems slimy to me. I will definitely be trying the baked.
|
|
|
|
Post by compwalla on Mar 9, 2015 15:45:52 GMT
Thanks for sharing. I could never get past the texture of oatmeal - always seems slimy to me. I will definitely be trying the baked. Not slimy. This cuts into squares once it's cooled off some. When it's fresh out of the oven it isn't as firm but once it cools a bit the texture firms up and you can cut slices or portions. I made one in a ceramic deep dish pie pan and the other two versions in rectangular baking dishes. They slice. Not slimy or mushy or gross at all. This is a pic from the author's blog:  |
|
|
|
Post by anxiousmom on Mar 9, 2015 15:45:58 GMT
*raises hand* I can not stand it. Not one little tiny bit. The texture gives me the shimmy shakes. My son, on the other hand, loves the stuff. He would eat it every morning for breakfast and it was all I could do to watch him eat. I know it is good for me, but other than oatmeal cookies, there is no way I am touching the stuff.  |
|
|
|
Post by kckckc on Mar 9, 2015 15:51:36 GMT
Thanks for sharing. I could never get past the texture of oatmeal - always seems slimy to me. I will definitely be trying the baked. Not slimy. This cuts into squares once it's cooled off some. When it's fresh out of the oven it isn't as firm but once it cools a bit the texture firms up and you can cut slices or portions. I made one in a ceramic deep dish pie pan and the other two versions in rectangular baking dishes. They slice. Not slimy or mushy or gross at all. This is a pic from the author's blog: Do you eat it cold or reheat it? |
|
Dani-Mani
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,706
|
Post by Dani-Mani on Mar 9, 2015 15:56:08 GMT
I'll only eat Quaker instant maple and brown sugar made with hot water from the tap. I will not touch anything else. Now, grits in the other hand... |
|
|
|
Post by anxiousmom on Mar 9, 2015 16:00:02 GMT
I'll only eat Quaker instant maple and brown sugar made with hot water from the tap. I will not touch anything else. Now, grits in the other hand... I could eat grits all day long and not have a single issue. Love the stuff. LOVE IT.  |
|
|
|
Post by compwalla on Mar 9, 2015 16:00:37 GMT
Do you eat it cold or reheat it? I like it better heated up. It's ok cold but I like it better either fresh out of the oven or microwaved for about one minute. |
|
|
|
Post by compwalla on Mar 9, 2015 16:01:16 GMT
I'll only eat Quaker instant maple and brown sugar made with hot water from the tap. I will not touch anything else. Now, grits in the other hand... And that is the exact kind of oatmeal that makes me want to hurl.  |
|
|
|
Post by gmcwife1 on Mar 9, 2015 16:01:43 GMT
I'm not a hater, but not a big fan of oatmeal. It seems to sit so heavy in my stomach no matter how little I eat. So I prefer cream of wheat |
|
Shel
Full Member
Posts: 408
Jul 16, 2014 0:32:12 GMT
|
Post by Shel on Mar 9, 2015 16:11:02 GMT
I've always hated oatmeal. Blech. This doesn't even look tempting to me; but I'm glad you found something you like!
|
|
Deleted
Posts: 0
Apr 25, 2024 13:56:15 GMT
|
Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2015 16:13:46 GMT
I have eaten it when there was nothing else in the house to eat. I made instant and added about 3 tbsp of brown sugar to it. I swallowed it and drank a lot of water afterwards to get rid of the taste very quickly. Yuckyity yuck!
|
|
|
|
Post by JustCallMeMommy on Mar 9, 2015 16:14:55 GMT
I'm not a big fan, though I eat it from time to time because it is so filling. I overcook it - I want most of the water cooked out, and I won't eat it if there is a water puddle anywhere around the oatmeal.
|
|
|
|
Post by paperaddictedpea on Mar 9, 2015 16:18:27 GMT
I don't hate oatmeal (though it took me a while to figure out the right combination of add-ins to make it palatable), but I'm glad I opened this thread because this recipe looks really good. I'd love to be able to make a few days' worth of breakfast in advance and I think this would be a lot tastier than reheated regular or steel cut oats.
|
|
SweetieBsMom
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 4,598
|
Post by SweetieBsMom on Mar 9, 2015 16:30:27 GMT
I miss oatmeal  I love oatmeal and had it everyday for breakfast. Since going Paleo, I've had to say goodbye to oatmeal. |
|
georgiapea
Drama Llama
Posts: 6,846
|
Post by georgiapea on Mar 9, 2015 17:06:14 GMT
Me, my hand is up and waving. And I do enjoy other hot cereals. When I ate it as a child I'd get queasy feeling afterward. So I eat my oatmeal in cookies!
|
|
Deleted
Posts: 0
Apr 25, 2024 13:56:15 GMT
|
Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2015 17:21:24 GMT
I actually really enjoy oatmeal and always have. This recipe looks awesome. TFS!!
|
|
peaname
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,389
|
Post by peaname on Mar 9, 2015 17:37:01 GMT
That looks delicious my DH eats oatmeal every single day and I know he would like this. I'm not a big fan of oatmeal but I would probably like this thanks for sharing the recipe.
|
|
ReneeH20
Full Member
Posts: 452
Jun 28, 2014 16:00:48 GMT
|
Post by ReneeH20 on Mar 9, 2015 18:21:00 GMT
I really do not like oatmeal - the taste or the texture. I only like oatmeal in cookies. Your dish looks like something I might like, but I am low carb now. The great thing about being low carb is not having to feel guilty about not eating oatmeal for your health.
|
|
akathy
What's For Dinner?
Still peaing from Podunk!
Posts: 4,546
Location: North Dakota
Jun 25, 2014 22:56:55 GMT
|
Post by akathy on Mar 9, 2015 19:22:59 GMT
I can't get past the feel of oatmeal in my mouth. It reminds me of throwing up milk, same exact texture. No way I plan to experiment with it to make it palatable. I'll stick with eggs in the morning.
|
|
|
|
Post by evnimom on Mar 9, 2015 19:49:31 GMT
I only like my oatmeal in a cookie or on top of baked good as in a crumble. TFS - I might have to try this.
|
|
Deleted
Posts: 0
Apr 25, 2024 13:56:15 GMT
|
Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2015 20:22:04 GMT
I love oatmeal with salt pepper and butter. Changes the whole texture thing.
|
|
gloryjoy
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 3,332
|
Post by gloryjoy on Mar 9, 2015 20:25:08 GMT
I only like my oatmeal in a cookie or on top of baked good as in a crumble. TFS - I might have to try this. Ah baked on top, yes! And on that note I think I will make an apple crisp for dessert tonight. |
|
|
|
Post by AussieMeg on Mar 9, 2015 20:38:31 GMT
I have always hated oatmeal. I wanted to like it so badly but I couldn't ever get past the first three bites. This is me. You've given me a smidgeon of hope. |
|
|
|
Post by vspindler on Mar 9, 2015 22:00:51 GMT
I have always wanted to like oatmeal but the texture gets me, so I may have to give this a try.
|
|
.
