I know refined sugars are not the healthiest. However in our goals for healthier eating we have to progress.
I love my oatmeal but have a hard time eating it plain. I usually add a few teaspoons of honey or brown sugar. So to avoid doing that I now use a sweetened food to sweeten. Instead of honey, I add a little orange juice, mandarine oranges, fruit yogurt. etc.
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I use mixed berries, 2 pecans halves, and a little smart balance, also light brown sugar and cinnamon and splender. I also have been known to eat it plain but that is rare. LOL.
DEANAC202/24/2011 10:59:00 AM
The cinnamon/brown sugar instant oatmeal used to be my favorite. Now, I make my plain oatmeal with 1 oz of unsweetened apple juice and water mix. Then I throw on sunflower or pumpkin seeds, a little activia yogurt (about 2 tbsp), a little cinnamon and a tbsp of raisins! I can't imagine eating it any other way now.
WALLAHALLA2/24/2011 9:40:00 AM
I too love it with brown sugar. I use a lot of cinnamon, and sometimes a little nutmeg. It give me lots of flavor, without the sugar content.
BABY_GIRL692/24/2011 9:27:00 AM
I am actually eating oatmeal now & I admit I still use sugar.
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