Oatmeal Freak

I used to loathe oatmeal. My mom would make my sister and I eat this for breakfast before school. Before I even picked up the spoon, I would feel like throwing up. I never ate oatmeal again…until I got married.

Hubby introduced Quakers Old-Fashioned oatmeal into my life. (No, this is not a paid advertisement!) Much like the way I stumbled into running, I got a quick taste of it, fell in love, and got wildly obsessed over it.

This old-fashioned oatmeal isn’t like the local oatmeal that mom used to serve, mushy and soggy. This one (in carton cylinders in the grocery) has bits of oats that you can munch on, and it’s less sweet. I eat mine with almonds, granolas, bananas, or peaches depending on my mood. I drop low-fat milk and a bit of honey and I’m good to go.

When I’m feeling a bit heavy (or I’m being good with my diet), I usually have it for lunch since it keeps me full all throughout the day. If I could, I’d have it for dinner too!

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24 Responses to “Oatmeal Freak”

Hahah.. I agree. Oatmeal is like eating paper not unless its the old-fashioned one.

its better with cinnamon jaymie!

kassy said on Jul 09 10 at 3:23 PM Reply
- Oh good idea. Will try
  
  thebullrunner said on Jul 09 10 at 5:18 PM Reply
  - xxoo see you! Yum Yum! My boyfriend adds whey protein to it too, (that might be better for the hubby) ngek! but he’s been an oatmeal addict ever since.
    
    kassy said on Jul 12 10 at 12:44 PM
I looooovvvveeee old fashioned oatmeal too It’s something I can’t miss in a day either for breakfast, lunch or dinner. I love it. It’s like my replacement for rice. Yum..yum..

Reylynne said on Jul 09 10 at 3:31 PM Reply
- Nice to know I’m not alone reylynne!
  
  thebullrunner said on Jul 09 10 at 5:18 PM Reply
You should try australian harvest rolled oats. It has a chewy texture that kind of pops when you bite it, yummy!

DATC said on Jul 09 10 at 3:38 PM Reply
- I’ll try this one too. Thanks dindo
  
  thebullrunner said on Jul 09 10 at 5:17 PM Reply
Jaymie–from one former oatmeal hater to another, may I suggest you try steel-cut oats? This is the only oatmeal Oprah will eat—so it’s good enough for me haha! It’s chewier and miles (or km) away better tasting than any other and I too have become a convert. It takes longer to cook but I just make a big batch ahead and microwave it in the morning. Available at Healthy Options and better grocery stores.

Michelline said on Jul 09 10 at 4:16 PM Reply
- Michelline, I heard about it on Oprah too and I held it for the longest time at Healthy Options, but i was concerned about the cooking time. Never thought about cooking a batch ahead. I’ll try it out! Thanks!
  
  thebullrunner said on Jul 09 10 at 5:16 PM Reply
I love old fashioned oatmeal! I have it for breakfast everyday. I mix it with peanut butter, banana, raisin & nuts (walnut, pili, pecan). It’s a complete healthy meal. You can also mix in apples, cinnamon, raisin, nuts & honey. Yummy!

Len said on Jul 10 10 at 2:33 PM Reply
I love oatmeal too! I eat it for breakfast, lunch, dinner and even mirienda too! Try eating it with chocolate/cocoa powder… like champorado.

Jayski said on Jul 10 10 at 7:59 PM Reply
I was an oatmeal hater too early on but I had to forced myself to eat it and love it when I had my baby. I love the rolled oats version. I just cook them slow for 2 mins and eat them while they’re steaming hot. )

Faye said on Jul 11 10 at 11:09 AM Reply
try putting a dash of cinnamon on your oatmeal jaymie – yummy!

odie said on Jul 11 10 at 4:28 PM Reply
for me, its oatmeal and tuna. try it!

raymond said on Jul 12 10 at 8:21 AM Reply
its oatmeal and tuna for me. YUMMY!

mon gee said on Jul 12 10 at 8:22 AM Reply
hi jaymie! may i know what brand of oatmeal is this? thanks

veda said on Jul 12 10 at 10:09 AM Reply
Rolled oats with milk and muscuvado sugar is love!

Sometime, I do add ground flaxseeds (for Omega 3), any nuts or dried fruits

franayr said on Jul 12 10 at 4:10 PM Reply
Cool! Been eating quite a lot of oatmeal myself.

Joboy Quintos said on Jul 13 10 at 11:35 AM Reply
watch your uric acid. It may shoot up. Just a word of caution.

cesar carriedo said on Jul 13 10 at 5:02 PM Reply
…I wish chicharon, sisig and cheetos were as healthy as outmeal.

Haste said on Jul 13 10 at 7:46 PM Reply
I’m the only oatmeal-eater in the family, all day long I can dig on it … but I haven’t tried to put it on my face.

ericsecrets said on Jul 14 10 at 3:44 PM Reply
Do you eat oatmeail with milk and sugar? or plain jane with toppings?

Didi said on Jul 16 10 at 6:12 AM Reply
i eat my oatmeal with milk and honey but i guess it’s time i start trying it with something else on

caloyb said on Jul 18 10 at 4:40 PM Reply
I take oatmeal for breakfast. But too much of it can cause high uric acid? pls. confirm.

Ria Marifosque said on Jul 19 10 at 3:50 PM Reply