Best oatmeal? I'm very curious what your

[babylonsister]

thoughts are given where so many of my peeps have been stuck in cold. I live in s. ga now. It's cold here, for me.

[theHandpuppet]

1. Bob's Red Mill

They offer several different varieties of oatmeal, all good. But they also make what's called "Mighty Tasty Hot Cereal" which, according to my SO, is the very best hot breakfast cereal.

[nadinbrzezinski]

2. Second for Bob's Red Mill

I use the gluten free variety since I cannot eat gluten

Just do it with some milk, and salt. When I do it for myself I add cinnamon when it is cooking, ground will be good, Hubby has his with brown sugar, I have mine with stevia.

[Incitatus]

3. Plain oatmeal

Quaker oats or store brand I didn't see a difference. I add real maple syrup, cinnamon and some fruit like blueberries, banana, or strawberries.

[frazzled]

4. We eat McCann's Irish Oatmeal (quick cooking)

It's pretty yummy. We just do it in the microwave: a third cup of McCann's, 2/3 cup milk in a bowl, pop it in the microwave for a minute and fifteen seconds.

[demwing]

28. that's the ticket!

try their steel cut oats someday. A longer cook time, but a better texture.

[FarPoint]

34. Absolutely correct.

Its my favorite!

[Major Nikon]

36. I use the same brand, but a different version

I use the 5 minute variety and make it on the stove. For the last minute I drop in about 1/4 cup of dried cherries and/or raisins.

[frazzled]

39. Oh, snap: I like it with dried cherries, too!

Along with some nuts (almonds or walnuts, whatever is around).

It embarrasses me a little to say I cook it in the microwave, because in all other regards I'm a rather dedicated cook (in fact, oatmeal is the only think I use the microwave for, except reheating leftovers for lunch, maybe). It's just that, in general, I don't eat breakfast at all. Once a week or so, though, I like a bowl of oatmeal after I've been up a few hours: I don't want to have to wash a pot for one serving of oatmeal! Laziness wins out in the morning.

[Major Nikon]

42. Dried blueberries are really good too

I clean the pan out immediately after cooking while the pan is still hot so it cleans up pretty easily.

I generally always eat breakfast and quite often it's oatmeal.

[Jenoch]

5. Hands down, it's steel cut oats.

I find regular oatmeal to be gummy.

Go to a store that sells bulk grains and nuts, it's cheaper that way. It can take a while to cook, so I make it in a slowcooker over night. There are a lot of recipes out there, but Alton Brown's recipe isza good way to start.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/overnight-oatmeal-recipe.html

[TygrBright]

14. Absolutely!

I buy my ingredients in the bulk section of the co-op. Generally I use about 80% steel-cut organic oats, then add in rolled barley or rye, some dark-roasted kasha (buckwheat,) and flaxseed. Pop out of bed in the morning, start it cooking, and by the time I'm showered, dressed, etc., it's ready.

When it's done I add nuts (diced almonds are a favorite, but sometimes I use broken walnut and/or pecan bits) and a little dried fruit, and cinnamon.

Oatmeal days are good days!

deliciously,
Bright

[Luminous Animal]

15. No need to cook it overnight. Just bring boil it for a minute or so the night before...

turn off the heat and let it sit overnight in the water. In the morning reboil for up to 10 minutes (based on your individual "bite" preference).

[bhikkhu]

6. Quaker Rolled Oats

's been my staple breakfast for years now, with just a little sugar on top, and milk. Hopefully no one will tell me now that they're owned by the Koch brothers or something...but I'll probably switch to bulk soon anyway. We pay a little over a dollar a pound for Quaker's, but we can get it in a 25# sack for $18, which is a better deal. Just have to find a place to put the darn bag.

[Fawke Em]

7. None.

Americans eat far too many grains, which is contributing to obesity.

Many countries eat soups for breakfast during cold weather. The proteins from the meat and vitamins from the vegetables help your body stay warm longer.



(Seriously, not trying to be mean, but I think we need to correct the nutritional table to lessen the amount of grains Americans consume. If we were all still working in fields or walking more than driving or are competitive athletes or are under the age of 35, then large amounts of grain-based carbohydrates are fine, but, we all know most of us don't fit any of those categories. If you DO fit any of those categories, my apologies for my rant.)

[zonkers]

8. You don't get it. Fattened people are a key component to our economy.

Our founding fathers fought and died for our right to abuse our bodies.

[msongs]

10. we eat cut grain oatmeal and practically no other bread, pasta etc. not overly grained here :-) nt

[Art_from_Ark]

11. Japanese almost always have white rice for breakfast

And most Japanese eat white rice two or three times a day. Yet obesity, while it exists, is not so commonplace in Japan.

[DemocraticWing]

13. Is oatmeal really the biggest problem?

A bowl of oatmeal is usually less than 200 calories. I can think of much worse breakfast options.

[earthside]

26. Oats are an exception.

Oats contain water-soluble fiber -- particularly good for clearing out your arteries.

Have your oatmeal in the morning and cut-out grains, especially processed wheat products, and your blood pressure will get better, your bad cholesterol will go down, all kinds of good things.

Essentially I agree with you.

[Brother Buzz]

9. Rolled oats is rolled oats

Generic rolled oats is fine in my house when the pocketbooks helps make decisions. I like rolled oats better then steel cut oats.

And I HAVE to have flies in my oatmeal; if there are no raisins in the house I will not eat oatmeal.

[libisnota4letterword]

12. Snoqualmie Falls Lodge

It's a Pacific Northwest thing, but it's my favorite oatmeal. You can find it online, too.

[KT2000]

16. McCann's

but there are some good hot cereals that combine lots of grains.

[closeupready]

27. +1. That's what I eat, or else

there's a brand, something "Eden" - it's organic and I think produced in Minnesota.

[riderinthestorm]

17. Quaker old fashioned with apples, raisins and cinnamon. Splash of vanilla bit of nutmeg and allspice

Topped with a bit of milk and maple syrup.

We take oatmeal seriously!

[enlightenment]

46. I think taking it seriously

involves eating it with salt - while standing up (Scots tradition, so I'm told).

Have to admit I don't quite understand the standing up part.

(I can't stand oatmeal, but your way sounds like it might - possibly - mask the awful mouth feel of slippery cooked grains).

[nenagh]

18. I bake a kind of a cookie out of regular Quaker oatmeal..

eggs, a little water and lots of organic walnuts. Oats into the bowl, maybe 4 eggs whipped with some water, add walnuts, blend.

Form into patties in your hand, press down to 1/2 " thickness on oiled (EVOO) cookie trays , and bake at 325, turning once.

Last batch I cooked too long...but that's ok... I keep them in the fridge because of the eggs and like big pieces of walnuts.

They are amazingly filling, are low glycemic index rated, free of any additives. Sometimes I eat them with a really great cheese.

They always turn out differently each time. I'm experimenting with adding water to the oatmeal first to dampen it, then add the eggs..or add the water to the eggs then add to the oatmeal.

I don't add anything sweet..personal preference.

My kids aren't too keen on their lack of flavour, but I like no sugar, love the walnuts..and no trans fats etc. Portable.

If the mix doesn't hang together too well..I add another egg or so. Science experiment recipe

I add this because It is cheap, nutritious and leaves you feeling not hungry for quite a while. I suppose because of the fiber, one could drink more water.

Note: this last batch where I dampened the oatmeal first..seems too dense.. The uncooked stuff looks like it wouldn't hang together, but it does stay as a cookie shape after cooking.

[cally]

25. thanks for this idea

Sometimes I want a portable, healthy breakfast. I'm going to try this.

[nenagh]

45. See below... It seems the Boy Scouts call them gator patties..I'm delighted..

They will have a better recipe. I actually cook them in the evening...

Because they seem to take awhile until they are done.. maybe 35 min or so.. Or even longer.

That's because when I use the EVOO, the smoking point is above 325.. But with a different oil..

The oven temp could be set higher..

Good luck and don't give up after batch one..mine turn out differently each time..but I'm not measuring anything.

Oh yes, they are portable in baggies.. probably adding dried fruit as well could be an improvement..

I keep making them because you just feel full and not hungry for a good long time after eating.

Good luck.

[woodsprite]

29. Hubby makes those. He calls them "Gator patties"

Apparently around here (DE) it's a recipe that the boy scouts make on their outings. Even my son (who is NOT an oatmeal eater) will eat the patties.

Now that you've mentioned it, I guess tomorrow morning I'll be making some.

[nenagh]

44. That's hilarious.. Well, maybe they could refine my learn as you go 'recipe'..

My last batch was quite dense..I added water first..or maybe I just left them cooking too long.. Just adding whipped eggs..you don't think they will hold together..but they do..

I chose 325' heat because it was below the smoking point of olive oil IIRC.

So I'd be really curious what the Boy Scouts do..

I'm a pumpernickel bread fan, but it does not have the satiety factor of the patties..

I actually posted it also because it is fairly inexpensive.. and in hate the thought that people are hungry when this is easy to do and I find, prevents that hungry feeling for quite awhile.

Don't forget to try walnuts.

[cui bono]

19. Trader Joe's organic steel cut oats.

Man they are good and hearty.

I just add some banana, dried blueberries and cinnamon and it's good to go. And sometimes some soy/almond/rice milk.

[tanyev]

20. If you need something quick, I like the Oat Revolution Steel Cut Oats.

Ready in 2.5 minutes. Individually packaged with a water measuring line--very convenient.

[justiceischeap]

21. I really don't like oatmeal but sometimes I crave it

weird, I know, so when I get a craving, it's steel cut oats for me. I like the texture better than Quaker Oats and the like.

[mstinamotorcity2]

22. My favorite is

Maple Brown sugar.

[cbdo2007]

23. Old Fashioned Quaker Oats from Costco

they average out to probably 25 cents per serving, are gluten free (though not labeled gluten free on the packaging, but my wife would be able to tell if there were even traces of gluten in them), and hearty.

The perfect breakfast food.

[Bohunk68]

40. There you go!! I fix them like grandma used to,

cup and a half of water. Bring to a boil, add 3/4 cup old fashioned oats. Turn off stove and let set for 5 minutes, fold over, and let set another 5 minutes. Ready to eat. Add whatever fruit you want. I add whatever is available, plus cinnamon, nutmeg and my buckwheat honey. yummmmmmmmmmmm It comes out somewhat chewy. Mom always made the stuff and it came out snotty. Yuck.

[Javaman]

24. and here I thought you were talking about this...

http://theoatmeal.com/

[woodsprite]

30. When I make it for myself, I use steel cut oats.

After it's cooked, I stir in a scant tablespoon of natural peanut butter. Sometimes I'll add a dash of cinnamon.

[rug]

31. I'll tell you if you explain grits.

[Lex]

38. Ever heard of polenta?

It's the same thing, but a finer milled product. Polenta and the finer milled grits have been eaten as a porridge since Roman times.

[rug]

55. No but I think there was a Seinfeld episde about it.

[JNelson6563]

32. I'm with the steel-cut caucus.

I like them all but think steel cut is the best, I like the texture.

Julie

[FarPoint]

33. McCans Steel cut oats.

Perfect for fighting off the winter chill.

[Enrique]

35. i'm surprised this didn't turn into a flamefest

oatmeal seems like something we'd have strong opinions about.

[pipi_k]

37. Since I've only ever had

Quaker, I'd have to say that's my favorite (not the instant shit in the envelope!), although I don't know if it's the best.

I make it in my crockpot overnight with diced apple, cinnamon, and brown sugar.

mmmm

[Capt. Obvious]

41. Weight control banana bread flavored Quaker oatmeal

Eat it often

[ellie]

43. Bob's Red Mill Scottish Oatmeal

It's the bomb!

[Blue_Tires]

47. That brand with Barbara Bush on the cylinder...

[pokerfan]

49. Steel cut almost always

I buy them in bulk for about 50¢ per pound. I prefer them because they're chewier than rolled oats which tend to turn to mush. Per Roger Ebert, I use the rice cooker on the "white rice" setting to cook them perfectly while I do other things in the morning. After a half hour or so, they're done.

Now you have your oatmeal. You can substitute any grain of your choice. Even amarath, seen as the favorite side dish in "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor." I like to use low-fat Silk soybean milk. Use what you like. Have a small or medium chopping block and a nice knife. Slice into smallish pieces the fruit of your choice. Any fruit except something like watermelon. I shouldn't have to be telling you this.

Slice your bananas, your peaches, your applies, pears, plums, apricots, strawberries, your Kiwi. Throw in your blueberries, your blackberries, your boysenberries, your this berry, your that berry. Drop in maybe a couple dried prunes. No, stupid. Not all the fruits at once. We're making breakfast, not fruit compote. Let's say two fruits together are nice. Bananas and peaches make Peaches 'n Cream. Mmmm! Chaz loves 'em.

While you're doing this, your oatmeal is already cooking. Figure out the hard way when to add the fruit to the Pot so it tastes the best and doesn't get all boiled to death on you. Okay. Fruit's in. Slam the lid back down. Cook, click, and Warm. It will wait there for you a long time.

http://www.rogerebert.com/rogers-journal/the-pot-and-how-to-use-it

[hankthecrank]

50. No one has said the best part of oat meal is dipping toast in it

[tazkcmo]

51. cooked n/t

[11 Bravo]

52. The one with Barbara Bush on the package.

[AlinPA]

53. Mother's Rolled Oats. Nice thick flakes.