GROWING OATMEAL FROM HUNGRY-GIRL.COM
Oatmeal is a healthy breakfast, but the standard serving size is SO small. Thanks to a few simple tricks (in short, doubling the liquid and cook time), it's easy to make a huge bowl of "growing oatmeal" without a huge calorie count...
Provided by Kari Bass
Categories Oatmeal
Time 15m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats and a dash of salt in a nonstick pot. Add 1 cup fat-free milk (or milk alternative) and 1 cup of water.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook and stir until thick and creamy, 12 - 15 minutes.
- Transfer to a medium bowl, and let slightly cool and thicken. Stir in any mix-ins, and top with optional toppings!
- Mix-ins:.
- * low-sugar fruit preserves (1 tablespoon = 25 calories, 0g fat).
- * reduced-fat peanut butter (1 tablespoon = 90 calories, 6g fat).
- * canned pure pumpkin (1/4 cup = 20 calories and 0g fat).
- TOPPINGS.
- Mix 'n match --
- * chopped or sliced fruit (nutritional info varies, but you can't go wrong!).
- * chopped or sliced nuts (average, 1 tablespoon = 50 calories, 5.4g fat).
- * mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (1 teaspoon = 23 calories, 1.3g fat).
- * fat-free, low-fat, or light caramel dip (1 tablespoon = 55 calories,
- * raisins (1 tablespoon = 32 calories, 0g fat).
- * shredded sweetened coconut (1 tablespoon = 35 calories, 2.2g fat).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.6, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 277, Carbohydrate 38.8, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 13.3
HUNGRY GIRL COMPLETE & UTTER OATMEAL INSANITY
I got this recipe entirely from Hungrygirl.com. It's chock full of fiber and is crazy healthy and volumetric. Dieters will not have to worry about feeling hungry with this breakfast of champions. The 28 grams of oatmeal is the equivalent of 1 packet of Quaker instant oatmeal. For something a little sweeter, add 1 packet of Splenda as well. Also for an accurate calorie count. look up the title of this recipe on hungry-girl.com. According to her, the nutrition goes as follows: (entire recipe): 179 calories, 3.5g fat, 367mg sodium, 40g carbs, 11g fiber, 3g sugars, 7g protein
Provided by Parvulus
Categories Breakfast
Time 12m
Yield 1 bowl, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place all ingredients except for Reddi-wip in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Add 1/4 cup water and stir.
- Microwave for 45 seconds, stir, and then continue to cook in the microwave for 30 - 40 seconds.
- Once oatmeal has thickened, remove bowl from the microwave.
- Add the Reddi-wip, and stir well. Then enjoy the best bowl of oatmeal you've EVER tasted!
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