You can add milk... You can add soy milk... You can add goat's milk... You can add water... You can even add coconut water... The thing to remember about recipes is that they are starting points - they are basic guidelines. Recipes are not directions that need to be followed to the letter. They are outlines that should be adjusted to each and every person's particular taste.
this is what i eat every morning::: 1/2 c oatmeal 1 banana sliced 2 table spoons grounded flax seeds 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup vanilla greek yogurt OPTIONAL (During winter season, when pumpkins are around, i add a cup of homemade puree pumpkin) A cup of coffee and delicious power breakfast
yeah i had about the same this morning, instead of yoghurt i take almondmilk, so it is more of a shake. and i take two bananas and some nuts also, like cashew, hazelnuts, great !
Myself, I'm not drinking (or using) a whole lot of regular cow's milk these days, though I have been incorporating quite a lot of butter into my cooking -- salt-free butter from grass-fed cows. And you wanna' know what's insanely awesomely tasty? Salt-free butter (about two tablespoons) in a large cup of coffee, with just a pinch of cinnamon. Honest, the flavor is fantastic.
I just tried your oatmeal. It is the best oatmeal I ever tasted. I did the recipe in a heavy corning ware bowl but had to put it on the stove after 15 minutes to absorb all of the water. The only change in recipe was using coconut sugar. I felt portion-wise I should only eat half at a time as I'm a diabetic. I wanted to eat the whole thing as it was so yummy! Thanks and I'll have a look at your blog. It might be too riske for me but we'll see.
Never use hot liquids in plastic, if you are going to be eating the results. There are lovely glass containers you could carry this is and eat from, without negative health detriments!
Carlos: Everybody's different. Myself, I lost a minor amount of weight (about five pounds) after making this version of oatmeal a consistent part of my diet. And though I'm not a muscle-bound kind of guy, I'm certainly in good shape -- especially for a middle-aged dude. I'd be willing to bet that I can do more pushups than most people in their twenties and thirties, and I'm a guy who's staring at fifty.
I'm not a bodybuilder (obviously), though I'm very, very active with hiking, biking, and cardio workouts at the gym. The high fiber, high protein, unprocessed carbs contained in my style of oatmeal helps me make it through day - and through my activities.
Ed: The great thing about my particular style of oatmeal prep is that it can be done while traveling. No need to use a stove, a pot, or whatever... Just the dry ingredients, a container of some sort, and some hot water. Also, preparing the oatmeal using my method turns out a tender, though still slightly chewy grain. I absolutely, can't stand gluey oatmeal.
Alek: Nope... Commercial flights almost always have hot water onboard. It's how they're able to make tea for those who request it. Myself - after all the food and drink has been served - I just head on back to the galley area and start chatting up the flight attendants. After engaging in deep conversation for a few minutes, I show them my lil' plastic container of oatmeal and ask if I might have a bit of hot water for it. They always end up asking for my recipe.
thank you, you saved me a lot of headache and fatique I tried this and I was truly amazed I drive public transportation and now that I make my oatmeal like this Im a much happier camper its great filling and just enough so thank you so much
Great recipe for hotel rooms that only come with a coffee pot. Run a pot of water through the coffee pot, then pour that over the oatmeal. Thanks for the recipe and the tip, can't wait to try it. I have done this at work and yes, it is the best ever!
Gypsy: I too would put myself in the category of "Oatmeal Whore," and - in fact - I'm preparing a whorish bowl of the stuff right now as we speak/write. A few things: everyone has their own personal preference towards food consistency and texture, and I tend to prefer dishes that have a bit of tooth feel (i.e.: al dente). Mushy oatmeal gives me the heebie-jeebies. Also, while I'm not a huge fan of whey protein's smell, I am a huge fan of protein. Whey allows for easy boost of the stuff.
Funny... For the past fifteen years, I've been told that I'm a dead ringer for Richard Gere. Ironically, I actually met someone a while back who knows Richard Gere, and he told me that I look nothing at all like Mister Gere. Having said that, I'd like to meet the guy. He was absolutely fantastic in the movie "Arbitrage."
awesome recipe, just tried this and loved it! by the way, your 50 something years old but you look 30, stay healthy, people like you inspire me to stay healthy.
If you want to make this a bit healthier and vegan, use Bob's Red Mill steel-cut oats or Scottish oatmeal, substitute date or coconut sugar (stevia or Trulia) or agave nectar for the sweetener, soy protein for the whey, and both Pyrex and Anchor Hocking have small glass containers with rubber lids so heated plastic will not leach into your food. You can pre-mix the spices to your liking as well and keep them in a separate jar. I've used dehydrated green apples, bananas, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, cranberries, coconut, dates, grapes, mangoes, peaches, persimmons, pineapple, raspberries and strawberries (all from Just Tomatoes online and no added preservatives in any of them). Nuts include walnuts, almonds, cashews and sometimes sunflower seeds (no salt added). This is a great idea for work, school or anywhere you have access to hot water. I also carry teabags with me in my favorite flavors. Just some suggestions, sir. And I'm 66 and a 2-time cancer survivor.
I think I'd do an assembly line of containers and make a week's worth at once and leave dry of course, and save opening all those containers on a daily basis..... You can pop one in your purse or nap sack as the case may be.... if you know you will be near a source of boiling water.... I would like to try adding coconut oil (also stable at room temperature) and chia seeds as well..... and hey Mr. Nasty.... you've got great skin... wonderful healthy complexion... Thanks for the great idea!
I grew up in NW PA and ate oatmeal on a daily basis in the winter time. I love the sound of your recipe and cannot wait to try it. Thanks for sharing! :-)
Kelline: Thanks for your concerns about my "Nasty" personality. In reality, I'm actually quite a pleasant person (or so I've been told). For the most part, it's just the photography products that my company makes -- the Nasty Clamps -- that have a Nasty reputation. Now, regarding the whole matter of losing lots of viewers who might assume the worst, due to my Nasty name... Errrrrrrhhhh... This video is the most viewed oatmeal recipe on CZcams. I can't be losing too many folks.
For long trips, especially where multiple airplane rides are involved, I'll pre-make three or four of the containers and bring them along with me in my carry-on. Works great. Also, thanks for the kind words about my skin.
I also use ginger, coriander, clove, nutmeg and flaxseed and or hempseed.. Eating Chai Oatmeal is a good way to get more healthful spices into our diet.
I love the taste of agave syrup, but after reading a wide variety of articles about the product -- and reading up on its fructose content -- I've decided to avoid the stuff as much as possible (which is actually fairly easy to do).
i made oatmeal with milk, and added honey and organic virgin coconut oil and vanilla extract for flavor. pretty good but im still finding ways to make it taste so much better. might add cinnamon, few nuts & dried fruit next time. thanks for the vid!
Thank you! This recipe really saves time and it tastes wonderful, though I just prepare it with water and a little bit of brown sugar. Using a stove and wait until it boils doesn't work as good.
Heated almond milk works well, though it does have a tendency to separate in a kinda' weird way while cooking. A tablespoon or so of coconut milk in the oatmeal tastes fantastic.
I totally agree with Mariel Lamb's "negative" comment. When you held up that little lidded bowl to cook the oatmeal in the thought of high heat releasing chemicals from the plastic quickly came to mind. Those are not meant to have boiling water in them I don't think, they're called "storage containers." But I still love your video--just found you by watching someone else's oatmeal recipe. Thank you again, I really like your ideas.
I've made this a few times now & for oatmeal (not a fan of usually tho its my fav cookie, weird, I know) cuz of all the cool stuff u put in it & the ease of preparation, I must admit, it has changed my life... ever so slightly. It'd be great for a quick pick-me-up anytime of day, it's that hearty and yummy. So thanks!
Why do I (and other people) add additional ingredients to their oatmeal? Well, the obvious answer is that additional ingredients add additional flavor. Pretty. Damn. Simple. Also, the things that I add to my oatmeal (pumpkin seeds, cranberries, cinnamon, etc...) contribute protein, anti-oxidents, and blood sugar regulators to the dish. Calm down, mellow out, enjoy life, and eat your oatmeal.
Been doing pretty much this for years, i pack it for fishing, hiking, snowboarding, cycling. Sometimes ill hydrate it in a shaker so i have it ready. My serving is double of what you had. Expect to be thirsty and full of energy after a meal like that.
cooking oatmeal turns it into mush. I just mix the ingredients the night before and add some warm water (cold will work fine also) and let is soak until morning. It's great and my kids love it better than the mush. I usually just add craisins or raisins and cinnamon, I go a little heavy on the craisins since I don't add sugar and the sweetness leaches out of the fruit overnight. It's healthier also.
Actually, the thing about this particular recipe is that it doesn't turn the oatmeal into mush. Boiling water is added, and then the oats are allowed to cook as the water cools down on its own. What you end up with is a very nice sort of "al dente" oatmeal, rather than wall paper paste.
Nice signature dish thanks for sharing some ingredients i am excited about trying brown sugar and i just dug my oat meal out the back of the cupboard thanks for reminding me about the cinamon my mum used to add that
I have oatmeal with raw honey, raisins, chopped pecans, and throw in a little ground flax, nutritional yeast, maybe a tiny bit of coconut oil. You cannot taste the "healthy" stuff and it is really good for you. Really tasty and keeps you full a long time.
Sounds a lot like Starbucks Oatmeal - which I LOVE! I am excited to try it and save money! I love your attitude while responding to some of the comments. Even though it has sugar, it's definitely healthier than eating pancakes, bacon, or pastries for breakfast. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the recipe... I never thought to put whey protein in my oatmeal (I used to make a whey protein shake after my morning workouts). I've been trying to find ways for my family and I to eat healthier- so I'm glad I came across your video! BTW- I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one with the fridge clutter! LOL : ) No matter how often I declutter the thing, more stuff ALWAYS makes it's way onto it! (I suppose having four kids doesn't help the situation)
I'm a fifty year old guy who eats a bowl of oatmeal (sometimes two) almost every day, and I'm nowhere close to being fat. In fact, the adorable Mrs. Nasty tells me that I might be just a bit too thin right now.
No need to drain the water. After about twenty minutes or so of sitting around, the oatmeal will absorb all the liquid, and you'll end up with perfectly cooked -- just slightly chewy -- grains. Honestly, this technique makes the best oatmeal imaginable.
I enjoy avocado in my smoothies... Total delicious awesomeness! Not quite sure how tasty it would be in oatmeal, though I'm certainly willing to give it a try.
I add enough hot water so that the dried ingredients (in a bowl) are covered by about 1/4 to 1/2 inch of water. Obviously, the amount of water added will determine just how moist the oatmeal ends up once rehydrated.
Oh Goodgirl... I could have titled this: "The really convenient oatmeal recipe that tastes better than almost any other oatmeal recipe out there and is super easy to travel with and is loaded with vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber," but that probably wouldn't have caught your attention very well. Just wait 'til I upload my next cooking video, entitled: "The Healthiest Oatmeal Recipe Known To Mankind (And It Includes Fish Oil!)."
it does change your life because of the fact that oatmeal reduces cholesterol in the blood stream and gently scrapes your intestinal walls as it passes through, the benefit of this is superior performance in and out of the gym, because in all stressful situations our bodies abdominal area will tighten to hold our bodies straight , clean intestines allow this compressing without receiving pain signals from your stomach area.
Skimmed milk, whole milk, almond milk, goats milk, yak milk, cat milk (if you're willing to milk a cat), buffalo milk, rice milk, hemp milk, and even oat milk will all work fine with this recipe.
Marquette: Why thank you! And my wife thinks that I'm halfway decent looking too... Regarding the whole Richard Gere thing, well, that's kinda' been a curse for me. I've actually been chased down the street in Darjeeling, India, by a small crowd of people yelling "Mr. Gere! Mr. Gere!" The funny thing is that -- when I grow my beard out and put on a baseball cap -- everyone thinks that I look like Steven Speilberg.
Kelline: No worries. And -- Yes -- Nasty Clamps are a product. Myself, I'm the guy who designed the original product and now does much of the marketing work for the company. I'm also a guy who's into food, fitness, high-quality coffee, photography, audio gear, business productivity, etc... Over the years, I've learned that the most effective marketing isn't centered around a specific product and it's attributes, but around the interests of the people who work with the product.
I'm also 50, I've eaten oatmeal, probably half my life, with almond milk of course, just took up paragliding 2 months ago, and headed to the Baja 1000 in Ensenada in November, so I consider myself pretty healthy. A person has to eat right, and I really cut back on the meat couple years ago, I think that may have helped also. Also, no sugar in oatmeal.
Appreciate the response, I'll try what you said once, but I'd probably stick with just heating the milk and stirring it for 2-3 mins. Like it that way.
Shared this with the guys at the gym. Obviously we eat giant amounts so we'd easily triple what's there but yeah, if you know anything about bodybuilding food it's that it's boring, breakfast especially, so this really helped. Thanks a lot man.
I am not much of a oatmeal eater ,but I will give your recipe a try ! Have you ever tried Steel Cut Oatmeal ? Once you try them ,you will never eat reg oatmeal again ! You can cook a big batch and keep it in the fridge for days and it will not get soupy . If its too dry add milk or water ! Great for older children ,they can heat it in the microwave for a quick hot breakfast with no pans left for mom to wash !
I'm afraid to ask what a "nasty clamp " and what you mean by "stay nasty"....but speaking of nasty, why add whey protein powder when you can just add heated milk instead of water? That's how I usually make my oatmeal. I often add the other ingredients you mentioned as well, along w/ a little butter or margarine and prefer honey over brown sugar.
A Nasty Clamp is a photography accessory that my company manufactures. It's designed to hold lighting gear, audio equipment, smaller cameras, etc, and looks vaguely like a sex toy, though I would NOT recommend that particular use for it. On the other hand, calling it a Nasty Clamp is a much more memorable name than something like "Flexi-clamp" or "Lite Clamp" or "Dinkum Clamp."
I travel with oatmeal too ! try a teaspoon of chia seeds too- excellent source of nutrition and it helps you stay hydrated and blocks absorption of carbs- and I also use fig jam as my sweetener - no nuts- but I like the protein powder idea-why didnt I ever think of that ?
Eat right. Exercise regularly. Get plenty of sleep. And enjoy life. That's pretty much all a person needs to do in order to stay healthy.
You can add milk... You can add soy milk... You can add goat's milk... You can add water... You can even add coconut water...
The thing to remember about recipes is that they are starting points - they are basic guidelines. Recipes are not directions that need to be followed to the letter. They are outlines that should be adjusted to each and every person's particular taste.
this is what i eat every morning:::
1/2 c oatmeal
1 banana sliced
2 table spoons grounded flax seeds
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup vanilla greek yogurt
OPTIONAL (During winter season, when pumpkins are around, i add a cup of homemade puree pumpkin)
A cup of coffee and delicious power breakfast
yeah i had about the same this morning, instead of yoghurt i take almondmilk, so it is more of a shake. and i take two bananas and some nuts also, like cashew, hazelnuts, great !
Myself, I'm not drinking (or using) a whole lot of regular cow's milk these days, though I have been incorporating quite a lot of butter into my cooking -- salt-free butter from grass-fed cows.
And you wanna' know what's insanely awesomely tasty? Salt-free butter (about two tablespoons) in a large cup of coffee, with just a pinch of cinnamon. Honest, the flavor is fantastic.
I always but a spoonful of peanut butter in my oatmeal. It sounds really weird, but it is actually tasty.
Sounds good to me. I've been looking for a good, tasty, lightweight backpacking breakfast, and I think you've just provided it.
Thanks for posting.
I just tried your oatmeal. It is the best oatmeal I ever tasted. I did the recipe in a heavy corning ware bowl but had to put it on the stove after 15 minutes to absorb all of the water. The only change in recipe was using coconut sugar. I felt portion-wise I should only eat half at a time as I'm a diabetic. I wanted to eat the whole thing as it was so yummy! Thanks and I'll have a look at your blog. It might be too riske for me but we'll see.
Never use hot liquids in plastic, if you are going to be eating the results. There are lovely glass containers you could carry this is and eat from, without negative health detriments!
Carlos: Everybody's different. Myself, I lost a minor amount of weight (about five pounds) after making this version of oatmeal a consistent part of my diet. And though I'm not a muscle-bound kind of guy, I'm certainly in good shape -- especially for a middle-aged dude. I'd be willing to bet that I can do more pushups than most people in their twenties and thirties, and I'm a guy who's staring at fifty.
I'm not a bodybuilder (obviously), though I'm very, very active with hiking, biking, and cardio workouts at the gym. The high fiber, high protein, unprocessed carbs contained in my style of oatmeal helps me make it through day - and through my activities.
Ed: The great thing about my particular style of oatmeal prep is that it can be done while traveling. No need to use a stove, a pot, or whatever... Just the dry ingredients, a container of some sort, and some hot water.
Also, preparing the oatmeal using my method turns out a tender, though still slightly chewy grain. I absolutely, can't stand gluey oatmeal.
Alek: Nope... Commercial flights almost always have hot water onboard. It's how they're able to make tea for those who request it.
Myself - after all the food and drink has been served - I just head on back to the galley area and start chatting up the flight attendants. After engaging in deep conversation for a few minutes, I show them my lil' plastic container of oatmeal and ask if I might have a bit of hot water for it.
They always end up asking for my recipe.
thank you, you saved me a lot of headache and fatique I tried this and I was truly amazed I drive public transportation and now that I make my oatmeal like this Im a much happier camper its great filling and just enough so thank you so much
Great recipe for hotel rooms that only come with a coffee pot. Run a pot of water through the coffee pot, then pour that over the oatmeal. Thanks for the recipe and the tip, can't wait to try it. I have done this at work and yes, it is the best ever!
Gypsy: I too would put myself in the category of "Oatmeal Whore," and - in fact - I'm preparing a whorish bowl of the stuff right now as we speak/write.
A few things: everyone has their own personal preference towards food consistency and texture, and I tend to prefer dishes that have a bit of tooth feel (i.e.: al dente). Mushy oatmeal gives me the heebie-jeebies. Also, while I'm not a huge fan of whey protein's smell, I am a huge fan of protein. Whey allows for easy boost of the stuff.
I didn't know Richard Gere made CZcams videos ;)
Funny... For the past fifteen years, I've been told that I'm a dead ringer for Richard Gere. Ironically, I actually met someone a while back who knows Richard Gere, and he told me that I look nothing at all like Mister Gere.
Having said that, I'd like to meet the guy. He was absolutely fantastic in the movie "Arbitrage."
Thank you for this great idea. I can take that to work and eat when I want. It is great!
Thanks, sounds great.
I'm always on the go and will try this out.
Yeah... Grey hair. Middle-aged. Tall. Lean. Wearing glasses.
It's a Gere thang'.
awesome recipe, just tried this and loved it! by the way, your 50 something years old but you look 30, stay healthy, people like you inspire me to stay healthy.
Thanks for the kind words. In real life (not video life), I do look all of my 50 years of age, but -- again -- thanks so much.
If you want to make this a bit healthier and vegan, use Bob's Red Mill steel-cut oats or Scottish oatmeal, substitute date or coconut sugar (stevia or Trulia) or agave nectar for the sweetener, soy protein for the whey, and both Pyrex and Anchor Hocking have small glass containers with rubber lids so heated plastic will not leach into your food. You can pre-mix the spices to your liking as well and keep them in a separate jar. I've used dehydrated green apples, bananas, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, cranberries, coconut, dates, grapes, mangoes, peaches, persimmons, pineapple, raspberries and strawberries (all from Just Tomatoes online and no added preservatives in any of them). Nuts include walnuts, almonds, cashews and sometimes sunflower seeds (no salt added). This is a great idea for work, school or anywhere you have access to hot water. I also carry teabags with me in my favorite flavors. Just some suggestions, sir. And I'm 66 and a 2-time cancer survivor.
I think I'd do an assembly line of containers and make a week's worth at once and leave dry of course, and save opening all those containers on a daily basis..... You can pop one in your purse or nap sack as the case may be.... if you know you will be near a source of boiling water.... I would like to try adding coconut oil (also stable at room temperature) and chia seeds as well..... and hey Mr. Nasty.... you've got great skin... wonderful healthy complexion... Thanks for the great idea!
Great idea, I must give it a try. Thanks~
Chocolate would be just fine, though I often make my oatmeal with a teaspoon or two of raw cacao powder. Tastes great. Super, super healthy.
Definitely will try sounds good!
I grew up in NW PA and ate oatmeal on a daily basis in the winter time. I love the sound of your recipe and cannot wait to try it. Thanks for sharing! :-)
Thanks, I am a big oatmeal fan, every day. I will try this and look forward to it.
Kelline: Thanks for your concerns about my "Nasty" personality. In reality, I'm actually quite a pleasant person (or so I've been told). For the most part, it's just the photography products that my company makes -- the Nasty Clamps -- that have a Nasty reputation.
Now, regarding the whole matter of losing lots of viewers who might assume the worst, due to my Nasty name... Errrrrrrhhhh... This video is the most viewed oatmeal recipe on CZcams. I can't be losing too many folks.
For long trips, especially where multiple airplane rides are involved, I'll pre-make three or four of the containers and bring them along with me in my carry-on. Works great.
Also, thanks for the kind words about my skin.
Thank you for the recipe. I was very good. Definitely adding it to my breakfast.
My ego is rock solid. And -- YES -- I've been told thousands of times that I look like Richard Gere.
I also use ginger, coriander, clove, nutmeg and flaxseed and or hempseed.. Eating Chai Oatmeal is a good way to get more healthful spices into our diet.
I love the taste of agave syrup, but after reading a wide variety of articles about the product -- and reading up on its fructose content -- I've decided to avoid the stuff as much as possible (which is actually fairly easy to do).
I just love the way you measure your ingredients .
wonderful recipe! Thank you!
Steel cut oats with stevia or xylitol plus nuts, vanilla, no dried fruit into thermos overnight. Same effect, tastes better.
i made oatmeal with milk, and added honey and organic virgin coconut oil and vanilla extract for flavor. pretty good but im still finding ways to make it taste so much better. might add cinnamon, few nuts & dried fruit next time. thanks for the vid!
i will deffinetly try
thanks a lot for the video! really loved it. Got a great idea for my windows!
Thank you! This recipe really saves time and it tastes wonderful, though I just prepare it with water and a little bit of brown sugar. Using a stove and wait until it boils doesn't work as good.
Muy buen video. Gracias por tomarte el tiempo de hacerlo y compartirlo.
YUMMY, thanks for sharing!!
what the?!?! it's Richard Gere!!
LOL, exactly what I thought.
LOL!! That's who he looks like!
thank you so much for this recipe! I tried something like it today n it was delicious
Heated almond milk works well, though it does have a tendency to separate in a kinda' weird way while cooking.
A tablespoon or so of coconut milk in the oatmeal tastes fantastic.
I Love oatmeal, and your recipe I will try looks good. Thank you
Oooooooooh.....cant wait to try this!
I totally agree with Mariel Lamb's "negative" comment. When you held up that little lidded bowl to cook the oatmeal in the thought of high heat releasing chemicals from the plastic quickly came to mind. Those are not meant to have boiling water in them I don't think, they're called "storage containers." But I still love your video--just found you by watching someone else's oatmeal recipe. Thank you again, I really like your ideas.
I've made this a few times now & for oatmeal (not a fan of usually tho its my fav cookie, weird, I know) cuz of all the cool stuff u put in it & the ease of preparation, I must admit, it has changed my life... ever so slightly. It'd be great for a quick pick-me-up anytime of day, it's that hearty and yummy. So thanks!
Great idea!
Mmm!! Looks so good Mr. Thanks so much:)
How will this change our lives???
You really had to ask that?
I didn't HAVE to ask but I was curious about the claims, but also interested.
That's my question.
Hemp hearts are delicious. I often add them to my salads.
And chia seeds? They go into my smoothies.
Why do I (and other people) add additional ingredients to their oatmeal? Well, the obvious answer is that additional ingredients add additional flavor. Pretty. Damn. Simple. Also, the things that I add to my oatmeal (pumpkin seeds, cranberries, cinnamon, etc...) contribute protein, anti-oxidents, and blood sugar regulators to the dish.
Calm down, mellow out, enjoy life, and eat your oatmeal.
I make this recipe for my daughter (who's also 17) almost every day for breakfast.
Been doing pretty much this for years, i pack it for fishing, hiking, snowboarding, cycling. Sometimes ill hydrate it in a shaker so i have it ready. My serving is double of what you had. Expect to be thirsty and full of energy after a meal like that.
Much, much better than the chips, cookies, candy bars, or sugary soda pops at gas stations.
I know this pretty much, but still enjoyed watching
Thank you!
should have shown the finished product
cooking oatmeal turns it into mush. I just mix the ingredients the night before and add some warm water (cold will work fine also) and let is soak until morning. It's great and my kids love it better than the mush. I usually just add craisins or raisins and cinnamon, I go a little heavy on the craisins since I don't add sugar and the sweetness leaches out of the fruit overnight. It's healthier also.
Actually, the thing about this particular recipe is that it doesn't turn the oatmeal into mush. Boiling water is added, and then the oats are allowed to cook as the water cools down on its own. What you end up with is a very nice sort of "al dente" oatmeal, rather than wall paper paste.
Nice signature dish thanks for sharing some ingredients i am excited about trying brown sugar and i just dug my oat meal out the back of the cupboard thanks for reminding me about the cinamon my mum used to add that
I have oatmeal with raw honey, raisins, chopped pecans, and throw in a little ground flax, nutritional yeast, maybe a tiny bit of coconut oil. You cannot taste the "healthy" stuff and it is really good for you. Really tasty and keeps you full a long time.
Sounds a lot like Starbucks Oatmeal - which I LOVE! I am excited to try it and save money! I love your attitude while responding to some of the comments. Even though it has sugar, it's definitely healthier than eating pancakes, bacon, or pastries for breakfast. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the recipe... I never thought to put whey protein in my oatmeal (I used to make a whey protein shake after my morning workouts). I've been trying to find ways for my family and I to eat healthier- so I'm glad I came across your video!
BTW- I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one with the fridge clutter! LOL : ) No matter how often I declutter the thing, more stuff ALWAYS makes it's way onto it! (I suppose having four kids doesn't help the situation)
I'm a fifty year old guy who eats a bowl of oatmeal (sometimes two) almost every day, and I'm nowhere close to being fat. In fact, the adorable Mrs. Nasty tells me that I might be just a bit too thin right now.
No need to drain the water. After about twenty minutes or so of sitting around, the oatmeal will absorb all the liquid, and you'll end up with perfectly cooked -- just slightly chewy -- grains. Honestly, this technique makes the best oatmeal imaginable.
I enjoy avocado in my smoothies... Total delicious awesomeness! Not quite sure how tasty it would be in oatmeal, though I'm certainly willing to give it a try.
this looks delicious
This sounds good minus the plastic container and all the sugar
I add enough hot water so that the dried ingredients (in a bowl) are covered by about 1/4 to 1/2 inch of water. Obviously, the amount of water added will determine just how moist the oatmeal ends up once rehydrated.
Thanks! I've actually been in a few commercials. I can also be found (in the background) in a few movies and music videos.
Thanks! My brothers are nearly bald, so I'm glad to have hair - even gray hair - on top of my head.
I always enjoy a man cooking...and you were very entertaining, I love oatmeal with pineaple....Thanks.
Oh Goodgirl... I could have titled this: "The really convenient oatmeal recipe that tastes better than almost any other oatmeal recipe out there and is super easy to travel with and is loaded with vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber," but that probably wouldn't have caught your attention very well.
Just wait 'til I upload my next cooking video, entitled: "The Healthiest Oatmeal Recipe Known To Mankind (And It Includes Fish Oil!)."
it does change your life because of the fact that oatmeal reduces cholesterol in the blood stream and gently scrapes your intestinal walls as it passes through, the benefit of this is superior performance in and out of the gym, because in all stressful situations our bodies abdominal area will tighten to hold our bodies straight , clean intestines allow this compressing without receiving pain signals from your stomach area.
Skimmed milk, whole milk, almond milk, goats milk, yak milk, cat milk (if you're willing to milk a cat), buffalo milk, rice milk, hemp milk, and even oat milk will all work fine with this recipe.
Good stuff !
Marquette: Why thank you! And my wife thinks that I'm halfway decent looking too...
Regarding the whole Richard Gere thing, well, that's kinda' been a curse for me. I've actually been chased down the street in Darjeeling, India, by a small crowd of people yelling "Mr. Gere! Mr. Gere!" The funny thing is that -- when I grow my beard out and put on a baseball cap -- everyone thinks that I look like Steven Speilberg.
Thank you I love it. I hated oatmeal this has change that for me.
Sounds perfect - just need a pinch of salt to balance the flavor.
Kelline: No worries. And -- Yes -- Nasty Clamps are a product. Myself, I'm the guy who designed the original product and now does much of the marketing work for the company. I'm also a guy who's into food, fitness, high-quality coffee, photography, audio gear, business productivity, etc... Over the years, I've learned that the most effective marketing isn't centered around a specific product and it's attributes, but around the interests of the people who work with the product.
I'm also 50, I've eaten oatmeal, probably half my life, with almond milk of course, just took up paragliding 2 months ago, and headed to the Baja 1000 in Ensenada in November, so I consider myself pretty healthy. A person has to eat right, and I really cut back on the meat couple years ago, I think that may have helped also. Also, no sugar in oatmeal.
Dude: Feel free to add (or subtract) anything that tastes good to you. A good recipe is - in many ways - the start of a journey, not the end.
Appreciate the response, I'll try what you said once, but I'd probably stick with just heating the milk and stirring it for 2-3 mins. Like it that way.
I took several bags of dry(quick oats) mixed with protein powder to the Philippines.The Family I visited loved it.
I wasn't expecting Richard Gere to walk in the kitchen.
Thank you!
Shared this with the guys at the gym. Obviously we eat giant amounts so we'd easily triple what's there but yeah, if you know anything about bodybuilding food it's that it's boring, breakfast especially, so this really helped. Thanks a lot man.
no way i'm making so little in such a small container i need to triple everything you just said
It was good - just some (sea)salt was needed to make it lovely. Thanks.
i'm actually going to try this
My personal best way to do this, is to boil the oats for 3-5 minutes. Fact: I've been eating my homemade oatmeal for 20+years and I'm a stud!
Very interesting video!
I am not much of a oatmeal eater ,but I will give your recipe a try ! Have you ever tried Steel Cut Oatmeal ? Once you try them ,you will never eat reg oatmeal again ! You can cook a big batch and keep it in the fridge for days and it will not get soupy . If its too dry add milk or water ! Great for older children ,they can heat it in the microwave for a quick hot breakfast with no pans left for mom to wash !
Never tried allspice- and never tried Whey Protien- Amazing texture and taste- thank you Mr. Nasty Clamps- From Webspinner69
The healthiest way to eat oatmeal is to first ferment it. It's also more palatable when first fermented.
I'm afraid to ask what a "nasty clamp " and what you mean by "stay nasty"....but speaking of nasty, why add whey protein powder when you can just add heated milk instead of water? That's how I usually make my oatmeal. I often add the other ingredients you mentioned as well, along w/ a little butter or margarine and prefer honey over brown sugar.
A Nasty Clamp is a photography accessory that my company manufactures. It's designed to hold lighting gear, audio equipment, smaller cameras, etc, and looks vaguely like a sex toy, though I would NOT recommend that particular use for it. On the other hand, calling it a Nasty Clamp is a much more memorable name than something like "Flexi-clamp" or "Lite Clamp" or "Dinkum Clamp."
I would either put it in a baggie and take it to work or put it in a anchor hocking glass container with lid.
I travel with oatmeal too ! try a teaspoon of chia seeds too- excellent source of nutrition and it helps you stay hydrated and blocks absorption of carbs- and I also use fig jam as my sweetener - no nuts- but I like the protein powder idea-why didnt I ever think of that ?