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Yeah, I’m still talking about Oatmeal.

by casscomerford • May 9th, 2009 • posted in Food

We weren’t an oatmeal family.  We did cold cereal and with enough begging it was of the sugar cereal variety.  I remember the weight watchers meeting that I went to in 2004 where someone was talking about a two point breakfast that kept them full until 11 and I decided that I would find a way to love Oatmeal.  I ate a lot of it and while I was consuming these breakfasts I found that I liked it….I didn’t love it.  Until this post.  Then the people at Quaker (Hi Jessica!) reached out to me and said “Hey there – your oatmeal looks yummy want some more?” and I said SURE I’d love more Oatmeal.  They sent a LOT of great oatmeal products and I started working on my recipe.  

I then hit the jackpot.  Here’s what I did.  

  1. Five apples chopped into bite size pieces (skins on for health)
  2. Sprinkled cinnamon and brown sugar (just a bit) on top of the apples
  3. Pour in 1/2 a gallon of the light soy milk of your choice (or juice, or milk, or water)
  4. 5 Tablespoons of Ground Flax Seed
  5. Stir in 4 (4.5) cups of the Steel Cut Oats which is a product I had NOT used before Quaker sending them to me.

Slow Cooker for 5.5-6.5 hours.  Let me tell you everything that was NOT increidble about the regular oats was PERFECTION with the Steel Cut Oats.  Because I can’t let a day pass without you trying Steel Cut Oats and because it’s my blog-versary week I’m going to have a contest.  

Comment on your favorite oatmeal topic and you will win a Crock Pot of your own and a container of Steel Cut Oats and the most INCREDIBLE cinnamon from The Savory Spice Shop (and yes, it does make a difference).  

I know Oprah likes Oatmeal and I have to say Oprah – you’d love my oatmeal – want to Flip me on in for a demo?

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  • Catnip: May 9th, 2009 at 9:29am

    I've never been an oatmeal person either, but that sounds pretty good. I've heard steel cut oats are better for you anyway because they aren't processed with heat. Definitely going to try this.

  • Sara: May 9th, 2009 at 7:08pm

    I never ate oatmeal before I was pregnant. Now I am like you and I eat it everyday. My favorite is to cook it with a vanilla bean and strawberry extract. I haven't heard of steel cut before. I will definately look into that!

  • Joely: May 10th, 2009 at 12:03am

    I am not a big oatmeal fan, but after seeing your recipe for oatmeal in the crockpot, I tried it. I liked it, but didnt love it as well. It was something I rather forced myself to eat because I knew it was better than those yummy chocolate donuts sitting in the corner of the fridge. The main thing that bothered me about the oatmeal was the texture of it. It just wasn't "right". So..maybe the steel cut would fix that and then I will love something thats healthy for me, for once!!

  • Kellie: May 10th, 2009 at 6:52am

    I've been a lover of oatmeal since I was little. My Mom tells me it was frequently my answer to "what do you want for breakfast/lunch/dinner." Even now, at 31, I eat oatmeal for breakfast or even dinner at least 5 nights a week. I am ALL OVER this recipe. It's not secret I can't cook, but I CAN use a crockpot and have the food come out really good. Another favorite thing of our's to do with oatmeal? Morgan has a sand/water/sensory table. I regularly fill it with different things of different textures for her to play with. Oatmeal is a favorite. Especially this time of year. Any that ends up on the ground is eaten by the chipmunks, rabbits and birds. :)

  • Sarah S.: May 10th, 2009 at 9:51am

    I absolutely love oatmeal and continue to try and get my girls to eat it. I have it almost every morning (McCann's Irish Oatmeal from Trader Joe's) with a sprinkle of brown sugar and golden (CALIFORNIA) raisans. YUM! My favorite thing about this recipe is you can make it in the microwave in 3 minutes and it is delicious. Thanks to my mom on this mother's day who introduced me to this oatmeal on one of her visits!

  • Ana: May 10th, 2009 at 6:10pm

    Love oatmeal every morning. I find that organic rolled oats (get it at a local health foods store here in the Roc) does not cook down or get as mushy as regular rolled oats. It holds its shape a little better. I have yet to make a huge crock pot of it, mostly because it's just me eating it each morning. I am definitely interested in the steel cut oats. My friend made them once while I was at her house and they didn't turn out too well, but I am going to try out your recipe. And, I agree, good cinnamon (and vanilla, for that matter) DOES make a difference!

  • Bessie.viola: May 11th, 2009 at 8:29am

    Okay, fine, I'm in. TRY to convince me, I dare you! Madeline and Jimmy both eat the stuff like it's going out of style, but I haven't been able to find the love yet. Maybe you'll change my life. :)

  • Casey: May 11th, 2009 at 9:39am

    it almosts sounds like it would taste good. I am not an oatmeal eater at all, my kids and husband eat it but I've never really been able to stomach it. Maybe if I win, I start loving it.

  • Samantha Jo Campen: May 12th, 2009 at 9:57pm

    I OD'd on oatmeal when I was pregnant. I'd have that and a big glass of orange juice every day (and I read that's like, a superfood combo or something so bonus!) and loved it. But once that kid popped out I haven't been able to really eat it since. i really want to get back into it since it's so good for you. And I hear yummy things about Steel Cut Oats but they are spendy. Would love to give 'em a try!