oatmeal

The post about breakfast got me thinking. How do you guys add protein
powder to oatmeal (and even other things)? Do you add the powder as
it's cookng, right before it's done cooking, or when it's finished? If
it's finished, I find I have to add more water or milk, but I've always
been nervous to add it before it's done. With the exception of
smoothies and yogurt, though, I've never tried to add it to things. For
example, when making pancakes, could I reduce a little flour or add
more water/milk, or would it come out all wrong? I'm just wondering how
you guys use it and if you're successful at making it taste good,
because I find it often messes with textures or flavors and so I don't
use it as much as I'd like.

Thanks
Sara

On 30 Mar 2005 18:48:08 -0800, wrote:

The post about breakfast got me thinking. How do you guys add protein
powder to oatmeal (and even other things)? Do you add the powder as
it's cookng, right before it's done cooking, or when it's finished? If
it's finished, I find I have to add more water or milk, but I've always
been nervous to add it before it's done. With the exception of
smoothies and yogurt, though, I've never tried to add it to things. For
example, when making pancakes, could I reduce a little flour or add
more water/milk, or would it come out all wrong? I'm just wondering how
you guys use it and if you're successful at making it taste good,
because I find it often messes with textures or flavors and so I don't
use it as much as I'd like.

Thanks
Sara

With oatmeal, I add it after it's cooked, and then add a little skim
milk to get the consistency I like. (I also add cinnamon & splenda.)
I also add it to my cold cereal, just mix it all together with the
cereal and add milk. You might want to experiment with different
protein powders. Some taste better and mix better than others.

I haven't tried it in pancakes or anything like that. I'm curious to
hear what others might have to say about it.

Chris
262/130s/130s
started dieting July 2002, maintaining since June 2004

wrote:
The post about breakfast got me thinking. How do you guys add protein
powder to oatmeal (and even other things)? Do you add the powder as
it's cookng, right before it's done cooking, or when it's finished?

What I do is make my oatmeal first (I'm a microwaver, I dont like it
mushy) and while its cooking I use one of those little tupperware
shakers and put a scoop of protein powder with some water, so its milk
like consistancy, shake it up well and pour it on my oatmeal. A dash of
cinnimon and a packet of Splenda usually tops it off.

when making pancakes, could I reduce a little flour or add
more water/milk, or would it come out all wrong?

I have never used protein powder in pancakes, but here is a good one
with cottage cheese in it instead which comes out really good:

*Oatmeal Pancakes*

3/4 Cup Oatmeal (Quick Cooking for thin pancakes, Old Fashioned for
thick pancakes)
5 Egg Whites & 1 whole egg
1 cup of Fat Free Cottage Cheese
1 -2 packets of Equal or Splenda sweetner with a sprinkle of cinimon
to taste
Mix all ingredients together in a blender until smooth.
For fluffier pancakes reduce the amount of oatmeal.

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
*Gnats Tweaked Pancake Recipe*

Regular recipe: 1/2 cup oatmeal (uncooked) ~ 1/2 cup fatfree cottage
cheese ~ 4 egg whites
My additions: 1/2 capful of pure vanilla & a squirt of lemon juice
Throw all this into the blender, blend until smooth, pour onto a
griddle sprayed with butter-flavor PAM. I make ONE GIGANTIC pancake out
of this, just because I hate waiting for multiple batches!
When done, squirt some "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter" spray on to
it, and about a 1/4 cup of sugar-free syrup, and you've got a protein
megacake of joy!


joni

wrote:
The post about breakfast got me thinking. How do you guys add protein
powder to oatmeal (and even other things)? Do you add the powder as
it's cookng, right before it's done cooking, or when it's finished?
If
it's finished, I find I have to add more water or milk, but I've
always
been nervous to add it before it's done. With the exception of
smoothies and yogurt, though, I've never tried to add it to things.
For
example, when making pancakes, could I reduce a little flour or add
more water/milk, or would it come out all wrong? I'm just wondering
how
you guys use it and if you're successful at making it taste good,
because I find it often messes with textures or flavors and so I
don't
use it as much as I'd like.

Thanks
Sara

I mix the oatmeal, a scoop of protein powder and tablespoon of ground
flax seed together before adding hot water. I then stick it in the
microwave for a couple minutes. I've found the dry ingredients need to
be mixed thoroughly or else the mixture is a little lumpy. I use Carb
Solutions creamy vanilla. I've tried a few others and always come back
to this brand for the oatmeal.


Beverly

On 30 Mar 2005 18:48:08 -0800, wrote:

The post about breakfast got me thinking. How do you guys add protein
powder to oatmeal (and even other things)? Do you add the powder as
it's cookng, right before it's done cooking, or when it's finished? If
it's finished, I find I have to add more water or milk, but I've always
been nervous to add it before it's done. With the exception of
smoothies and yogurt, though, I've never tried to add it to things. For
example, when making pancakes, could I reduce a little flour or add
more water/milk, or would it come out all wrong? I'm just wondering how
you guys use it and if you're successful at making it taste good,
because I find it often messes with textures or flavors and so I don't
use it as much as I'd like.

Thanks
Sara
I like to soak my oatmeal overnight. I take 1/3 of a cup of the large
flake oatmeal, combine it with 1/3 cup of water and one tablespoon of
plain 2% yogurt in a pot. I cover it and just leave it on the kitchen
counter overnight. In the morning, I add another 1/3 cup of water and
bring it to a boil on the stovetop, turn it down and simmer it until
its ready, about 5 minutes. I usually add a few raisins and slivered
almonds while its cooking. When its cooked, I turn off the heat and
stir in 1/3 cup of raw shelled hempseed. That adds about 240 calories
to the oatmeal, including 15 grams of protein, 11.4 grams of omega 6,
and 3.6 grams of omega 3 essential fatty acids. I top it with a little
brown sugar or maple syrup (yeah I know, but it tastes better than
splenda) and a little milk or cream. I know nobody seems interested in
the nutritional benefits of hemp seed in this group, but it sure works
for me, especially during my weight loss program. I think its better
than any protein powder, because of the fibre, essential oil, enzymes
and nutty flavour.

"Chris Braun" wrote in message
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On 30 Mar 2005 18:48:08 -0800, wrote:

The post about breakfast got me thinking. How do you guys add protein
powder to oatmeal (and even other things)? Do you add the powder as
it's cookng, right before it's done cooking, or when it's finished? If
it's finished, I find I have to add more water or milk, but I've always
been nervous to add it before it's done. With the exception of
smoothies and yogurt, though, I've never tried to add it to things. For
example, when making pancakes, could I reduce a little flour or add
more water/milk, or would it come out all wrong? I'm just wondering how
you guys use it and if you're successful at making it taste good,
because I find it often messes with textures or flavors and so I don't
use it as much as I'd like.

Thanks
Sara

With oatmeal, I add it after it's cooked, and then add a little skim
milk to get the consistency I like. (I also add cinnamon & splenda.)
I also add it to my cold cereal, just mix it all together with the
cereal and add milk. You might want to experiment with different
protein powders. Some taste better and mix better than others.

I haven't tried it in pancakes or anything like that. I'm curious to
hear what others might have to say about it.

I love making pancakes with oatmeal, cottage cheese, and eggs. Even DH now
prefers them to the traditional kind.
--
the volleyballchick

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of 30 Mar 2005:

The post about breakfast got me thinking. How do you guys add protein
powder to oatmeal (and even other things)? Do you add the powder as
it's cookng, right before it's done cooking, or when it's finished? If
it's finished, I find I have to add more water or milk, but I've always
been nervous to add it before it's done. With the exception of
smoothies and yogurt, though, I've never tried to add it to things. For
example, when making pancakes, could I reduce a little flour or add
more water/milk, or would it come out all wrong? I'm just wondering how
you guys use it and if you're successful at making it taste good,
because I find it often messes with textures or flavors and so I don't
use it as much as I'd like.

80 gm oatmeal w/ 380 ml water, cooked for 3 minutes in the microwave. Add a
scoop of whey powder and 60 ml sugar free maple syrup.

Phil M.

On Fri, 01 Apr 2005 02:09:58 GMT, "Nunya B."
wrote:

I love making pancakes with oatmeal, cottage cheese, and eggs. Even DH now
prefers them to the traditional kind.

Do you use the recipe that Joni posted earlier? It sounds really
good. I'll have to try it, though we don't ordinarily ever make
pancakes. I'm not a huge fan of them. I think I might like this kind
better.

Chris
262/130s/130s
started dieting July 2002, maintaining since June 2004

"Chris Braun" wrote in message
...
On Fri, 01 Apr 2005 02:09:58 GMT, "Nunya B."
wrote:

I love making pancakes with oatmeal, cottage cheese, and eggs. Even DH
now
prefers them to the traditional kind.

Do you use the recipe that Joni posted earlier? It sounds really
good. I'll have to try it, though we don't ordinarily ever make
pancakes. I'm not a huge fan of them. I think I might like this kind
better.

Chris
262/130s/130s
started dieting July 2002, maintaining since June 2004

The recipe I use is similar but uses egg beaters instead of any whole eggs.
The mix is 1 c oats, 3/4 c egg beaters, and 1 c ff cottage cheese to that
you would add some vanilla extract (or other flavors) - 1/4 t, plus 2
packets of splenda. Sometimes I use sf hazelnut syrup instead of the
vanilla and then cut back on the splenda. It makes 2 servings.

My DietPower software has this recipe as 280 cal, 28g prot, 33g carb, and
2.5 g fat per serving.

--
the volleyballchick

On Sat, 02 Apr 2005 00:19:08 GMT, "Nunya B."
wrote:


"Chris Braun" wrote in message
.. .
On Fri, 01 Apr 2005 02:09:58 GMT, "Nunya B."
wrote:

I love making pancakes with oatmeal, cottage cheese, and eggs. Even DH
now
prefers them to the traditional kind.

Do you use the recipe that Joni posted earlier? It sounds really
good. I'll have to try it, though we don't ordinarily ever make
pancakes. I'm not a huge fan of them. I think I might like this kind
better.

Chris
262/130s/130s
started dieting July 2002, maintaining since June 2004

The recipe I use is similar but uses egg beaters instead of any whole eggs.
The mix is 1 c oats, 3/4 c egg beaters, and 1 c ff cottage cheese to that
you would add some vanilla extract (or other flavors) - 1/4 t, plus 2
packets of splenda. Sometimes I use sf hazelnut syrup instead of the
vanilla and then cut back on the splenda. It makes 2 servings.

My DietPower software has this recipe as 280 cal, 28g prot, 33g carb, and
2.5 g fat per serving.

Thanks! I'll definitely give this a try! What sort of oats do you
use? The regular sort of oatmeal?

Chris
262/130s/130s
started dieting July 2002, maintaining since June 2004