so my oats are supposedly bad for me

arctan

Having a quick chat about my breakfast the other morning, because Im continuously hungry in the morning, and according to a colleague, my porridge may be bad for me ...

I eat flahavans quick oats and goji berries, but supposidly the microwave oats are full of salt and sugar ...

Any alternatives (quick wise) and any tips to feel a bit more full until half 10 or 11 ?

blondeonblonde

Just buy normal porridge! It works just as well in the microwave. Besides, quick oats are just the same as porridge - there are no added ingredients.

Mr. CooL ICE

Had a quick google and found these. What exactly is the one you are eating?

Tbh, I used to keep a big bag of ordinary Aldi porridge in my drawer at work and that is 'quick' enough for me.

Sangre

Just look at the ingredients, is there any added salt or sugar?

I think generally "microwavable" oats are rolled finer to cook quicker. Ready Brek probably has added sugar though.

Alf Veedersane

If you find the ordinary porridge isn't soft enough,then just have it sitting in the bowl with the water and/or milk from the time you go in until you eat it. That'll soften the oats a bit.

Oryx

Buy some milled seeds and sprinkle a few scoops on top after cooking. It will help you feel full longer.

pwurple

Sangre wrote: »

Ready Brek probably has added sugar though.

Ready brek doesn't have sugar. Oat and vitamins.

Wholegrain Rolled Oats (60%), Wholegrain Oat Flour (38%), Calcium, Niacin, Iron, Riboflavin (B2), Vitamin B6, Thiamin (B1), Folic Acid, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12.

siochain

Have tried oat bran? Very filling due to the higher fiber content.

arctan

Oryx wrote: »

Buy some milled seeds and sprinkle a few scoops on top after cooking. It will help you feel full longer.

siochain wrote: »

Have tried oat bran? Very filling due to the higher fiber content.

cool thanks for the ideas

I eat this http://www.flahavans.ie/index.php/site-structure/main-menu/our-products/porridge-oats/convenience/flahavans-quick-oats-drum-500g/385

seems pretty healthy, just need to work on filling myself up better now

Animord

arctan wrote: »

cool thanks for the ideas

I eat this http://www.flahavans.ie/index.php/site-structure/main-menu/our-products/porridge-oats/convenience/flahavans-quick-oats-drum-500g/385

seems pretty healthy, just need to work on filling myself up better now

I tried eating porridge so many times, but I'd end up ravenous about an hour later. I spent a long time wondering what was wrong with me - other people say that porridge fills them up til lunch time - but for me that just didn't work. So I stopped eating it and now I eat something with protein / fat - meat, fish, eggs and don't have any problem with hunger. In fact I had fish this morning at 10.00 and haven't eaten since (it is now 3.50pm)

arctan

hmm, good call, not looking for something so I can not it for the rest of the day, just sick of having a good breakfast, leaving full, and by half 10 feelin like I never ate, will giv protein a go

nice_guy80

add in some crushed nuts
or hemp seed

or just have a boiled/poached egg with the porridge

and your work colleague hasn't a clue.
what did they suggest? Frosties!

Joe Doe

75% flav's (organic) oats
+ 10% multi-seed-mix (organic) (millet/spelt/hemp/flax etc..)
+ 1% sprinkle of cinnamon
+ 1% sprinkle of (atlantic) sea salt
+ 1% sprinkle of pine pollen
(pre-mix all in container)
+ 2% wee dash of acacia honey on top
+ pour on 10% almond (organic) milk

take cold in big ole cup (do not subject to 2.4ghz waves ...just ask the ruskies). Surely dis is simply the best, healthiest, fastest, and cheapest near raw brunch/anytime snack you can have on the planet

nhg

I make my Aldi Porridge with milk (only milk for the day as I don't drink tea or coffee) in the microwave & then chop in a bananna & add 5/6 whole almonds, stir well & leave for 5 mins, it's so yummy & creamy.

Often I don't bother eating again until evening (I know I shouldn't) as I wouldn't feel hungry, especially if out of the house - if at home I could graze all day long.

mufcboy1999

Maybe oat cakes with a bit of peanut butter not a bad alternative to the hassle and nuisance that is making a bowl of porridge .

darrenw5094

Eggs and oats all the way. Raw oats into the raw eggs, stir with fork for a few seconds, then bung into the pan for 5 mins. Flip over for another 2-3 mins.

If you need some more fats, maybe some cashews or natural peanut butter down the hatch would help.

TouchingVirus

mufcboy1999 wrote: »

Maybe oat cakes with a bit of peanut butter not a bad alternative to the hassle and nuisance that is making a bowl of
porridge .

Get bowl, porridge, milk and spoon. Pour porridge. Pour Milk. Eat. Nuisance level ...zero

mufcboy1999

TouchingVirus wrote: »

Get bowl, porridge, milk and spoon. Pour porridge. Pour Milk. Eat. Nuisance level ...zero

Those valuable 2 or 3 minutes stirring that's needs to be done plus maybe an extra minute to let it cool down. Nuisance level ...3.

TouchingVirus

mufcboy1999 wrote: »

Those valuable 2 or 3 minutes stirring that's needs to be done plus maybe an extra minute to let it cool down. Nuisance level ...3.

You don't have to heat it up, it's almost nicer cold :pac:

Zymurgist

TouchingVirus wrote: »

You don't have to heat it up, it's almost nicer cold :pac:

This is so true