Do You Add Anything To Oatmeal?

[Remy]

I cook oatmeal, usually about 3 days worth. Makes clean up easier and then re-heat in the microwave. It may sound unappealing but it tastes fine to me. I also don't like to initially cook my oatmeal in the microwave. It seems to come out different.

I usually put in raisins or a dried fruit blend from Trader Joe's. Also peanut butter is good in oatmeal. And I add cinnamon and a pumpkin spice blend.

Any other ideas to add to oatmeal or what do you add if anything?

 

[Chet]

I buy granola bars having the same ingredients as your oatmeal and what you add. I warm them in the oven while the coffee is heating and then dunk them in the coffee. Easy.

 

[Pappy]

Just a little milk. I use the favored microwave pkgs that have different flavors.

 

[debodun]

Usually cinnamon, but sometimes also ground nutmeg, cloves and ginger all or in some combo. Also always a couple of tablespoons of molasses and a big spoonful of peanut butter. No milk.

 

[SmoothSeas]

I eat oatmeal most mornings. So, to keep it interesting and palatable, I'll add a whole host different things - maple syrup, dried/fresh fruits, dark chocolates, peanut butter, crumbled bacon / pork sausage...

 

[hollydolly]

I always cook oatmeal ( named porridge here ) in a pot and not the micro oven . I don't buy instant oats or quick cook oatmeal...

It's a traditional Scottish breakfast and as I'm a Scot born and raised.. I always have salt on mine as is the Scottish tradition ( but arms raised in horror by purists, I add some sugar and skimmed milk)..if I add raisins or sliced banana I don't add sugar

 

[Jules]

. I always have salt on mine as is the Scottish tradition

You sprinkle salt on after cooking, not during the process?

 

[Remy]

I buy granola bars having the same ingredients as your oatmeal and what you add. I warm them in the oven while the coffee is heating and then dunk them in the coffee. Easy.

That actually sounds really good!

 

[Remy]

Usually cinnamon, but sometimes also ground nutmeg, cloves and ginger all or in some combo. Also always a couple of tablespoons of molasses and a big spoonful of peanut butter. No milk.

Molasses. That one sounds interesting and I've never tried it. Forgot to mention I also like real maple syrup on oatmeal but try to keep from buying it. I use it too fast.

 

[Remy]

I always cook oatmeal ( named porridge here ) in a pot and not the micro oven . I don't buy instant oats or quick cook oatmeal...

It's a traditional Scottish breakfast and as I'm a Scot born and raised.. I always have salt on mine as is the Scottish tradition ( but arms raised in horror by purists, I add some sugar and skimmed milk)..if I add raisins or sliced banana I don't add sugar

I don't buy the quick oats either. I buy the one that needs to cook and I let it cook for awhile. I have used some instant oatmeal packets in the past. Banana would probably be good but they make me sick now.

 

[hollydolly]

You sprinkle salt on after cooking, not during the process?

yes both....

 

[debodun]

It's a traditional Scottish breakfast and as I'm a Scot born and raised.. I always have salt on mine as is the Scottish tradition

I always though Scotch oatmeal meant you poured a shot of Scotch over it.

 

[RadishRose]

Salt.

 

[John cycling]

I cook 3 cups of old fashioned oats the night before so it will be cooled off the next morning.
Then I add 3 tablespoons of organic sugar, more water, stir well, eat part of it before exercise and the rest of it after.

 

[Happyflowerlady]

I prefer the steel cut oats to the regular oatmeal, but I do have a mixed 5 grains blend from Bob’s Red Mill that I like better than plain oatmeal, too. I usually chop up an apple and add a few raisins and apple pie spice to my oats, whichever kind I am having, and sometimes I chop up a carrot and the raisins, and then use carrot cake spices instead of the apple pie spice.

I have tried the cold overnight oatmeal, and I like it fine. You can add all sorts of fruits and berries to that, and it is easy to make because you do not have to cook anything, just mix it up and let it sit overnight.
There are a whole lot of overnight oatmeal videos on youtube, so the possibilities seem to be endless.

 

[officerripley]

I always cook oatmeal ( named porridge here ) in a pot and not the micro oven . I don't buy instant oats or quick cook oatmeal...

It's a traditional Scottish breakfast and as I'm a Scot born and raised.. I always have salt on mine as is the Scottish tradition ( but arms raised in horror by purists, I add some sugar and skimmed milk)..if I add raisins or sliced banana I don't add sugar

I only like butter, salt and sometimes pepper on my oatmeal; I eat it like a pasta. Never met anybody who didn't think that was weird; seems like everyone around here only wants to add sugar or maple syrup.

 

[Nosy Bee-54]

I cook regular oatmeal in the microwave with water, dried cranberries and cinnamon. Let sit for 5 mins covered. Then add teaspoon of olive oil plus enough unsweetened almond milk to get the right consistency. (No salt. No added sugar). Mostly fall and winter. Almost never in the hot weather months.

 

[Ruth n Jersey]

I don't buy the quick or instant oats only the old fashioned kind and I like maple syrup on top. I can get it sugar free, of course it isn't real maple syrup but a good substitute.

 

[PamfromTx]

I cook oatmeal, usually about 3 days worth. Makes clean up easier and then re-heat in the microwave. It may sound unappealing but it tastes fine to me. I also don't like to initially cook my oatmeal in the microwave. It seems to come out different.

I usually put in raisins or a dried fruit blend from Trader Joe's. Also peanut butter is good in oatmeal. And I add cinnamon and a pumpkin spice blend.

Any other ideas to add to oatmeal or what do you add if anything?

Plenty of dark chocolate chips! lol

 

[drifter]

I’ve been eating night before oats? put raw old fashion in a jar. Pour half & half over them,

place in the refrigerator and heat next morning, adding half the sweetner i would have added had I cooked on stovetop or microwaved, You can add your favorite additions. I’ve never made
more than one helping but may try three days worth. I did try steel cut but didn’t like them.

 

[Murrmurr]

I only like butter, salt and sometimes pepper on my oatmeal; I eat it like a pasta. Never met anybody who didn't think that was weird; seems like everyone around here only wants to add sugar or maple syrup.

My Irish grandparents always put butter and a little salt on their oatmeal, but on mine they sprinkled some sugar over it and poured in a little bit of cream. We always had toast with our oatmeal (we ate breakfast together, always), and Gramps would put a spoonful of his oatmeal on the edge of his toast and then take a bite, so that's the way I ate mine, too. And I still do.

 

[Tish]

I add berries and sunflower seeds, a pinch of salt, and milk topped with some brown sugar or honey.
It's delicious.

 

[Remy]

I only like butter, salt and sometimes pepper on my oatmeal; I eat it like a pasta. Never met anybody who didn't think that was weird; seems like everyone around here only wants to add sugar or maple syrup.

I've never heard of the pepper part but it's actually not that weird. It is a grain and so it can certainly be prepared more savory.

 

[Gary O']

Do You Add Anything To Oatmeal?​

Yes


My spoon

 

[Mr. Ed]

Either a spoon of Greek Vanilla non-fat yogurt or a spoon on unsweetened apple sauce