McCann's Instant Sugar Free Oatmeal

[LittleNemo]

I found this for breakfast.. what do you all think? I started eating this instead of my 2 boiled eggs.. good change of pace..
More Info on nutrition:
McCann's Irish Oatmeal - Instant Sugar Free


and the lovely view from my office.. *sigh* stuck at work Downtown seattle.. you can just make out the ferry going across the puget sound.

[atkinsgal08]

Re: McCann's Instant Sugar Free Oatmeal

Instant is too processed, really. Dr. Atkins didn't recommend it ... he preferred steel cut oats.

If you only have 20 pounds to goal, why are you still on Induction?

[LittleNemo]

Re: McCann's Instant Sugar Free Oatmeal

I'm not on induction.. I'm on OWL, so you saying steel cut oats is preferred over instant? so this? McCann's Irish Oatmeal - Steel Cut

[LittleNemo]

Re: McCann's Instant Sugar Free Oatmeal

Instant is too processed, really. Dr. Atkins didn't recommend it ... he preferred steel cut oats.

If you only have 20 pounds to goal, why are you still on Induction?

I think i have to use instant in the office.. i can't make the other kind..

[atkinsgal08]

Re: McCann's Instant Sugar Free Oatmeal

>>I'm not on induction.. I'm on OWL,>>

Your Phase says Induction!

>> I think i have to use instant in the office.. i can't make the other kind..>>

You can make it at home.

Of course, it takes a while to make.

However, real Quaker takes about 5-10 minutes ... I'm sure can make time for that.

[liv]

Re: McCann's Instant Sugar Free Oatmeal

If you soak it over night it can be quick.
The glycemic index on instant oatmeal is higher than regular oatmeal. It think because the fibre has been broken down - it would cause a bloodsugar reaction in many. I have not tried oatmeal yet - only in muffins and bread

Maybe you could bring crustless quiche - a premade minute muffin or other muffin. If oatmeal does not work out.

[chinadoll]

Re: McCann's Instant Sugar Free Oatmeal

Nemo, if you go to the User CP area on the blue drop down menus for the board you can update your status to OWL. Might save confusion when posting.

[Whatsername]

Re: McCann's Instant Sugar Free Oatmeal

Sorry, I don't know about the oatmeal but wanted to say great picture! I would not get any work done if that was the view from my window.

[not2late]

Re: McCann's Instant Sugar Free Oatmeal

I read in a Scottish cookery book that the old trick of making an "instant" oatmeal breakfast was to cook the oatmeal, then pour it into a drawer and let it cool. As it cools it solidifies. Then whenever they wanted oatmeal they would scoop out a portion and mix it with hot water---voila, "instant" oatmeal the way they did it before the packets.

For modern kitchens, you cook enough oatmeal to last you a week. Then pour the cooked oatmeal into a food container. Use either a large one or into individual portion-sized containers. Store them in the frig. Bring a serving with you to work. Pop into the microwave to heat. Then eat.

Another thing I do is have the slow cooker cook the oatmeal for me: dump the oatmeal or other grain into the slow cooker, add the water, and flip the switch to either LOW (cook for 6 hours) or HIGH (cook for about 4 hours.) This allows me to cook the oatmeal without having to babysit it on the stove.

[LittleNemo]

Re: McCann's Instant Sugar Free Oatmeal

Nemo, if you go to the User CP area on the blue drop down menus for the board you can update your status to OWL. Might save confusion when posting.

Thank you.. I will update it there

[LittleNemo]

Re: McCann's Instant Sugar Free Oatmeal

Sorry, I don't know about the oatmeal but wanted to say great picture! I would not get any work done if that was the view from my window.

Aww thank you.. I know its hard sometimes.. not to day dream and stare out the window =)

[LittleNemo]

Re: McCann's Instant Sugar Free Oatmeal

I read in a Scottish cookery book that the old trick of making an "instant" oatmeal breakfast was to cook the oatmeal, then pour it into a drawer and let it cool. As it cools it solidifies. Then whenever they wanted oatmeal they would scoop out a portion and mix it with hot water---voila, "instant" oatmeal the way they did it before the packets.

For modern kitchens, you cook enough oatmeal to last you a week. Then pour the cooked oatmeal into a food container. Use either a large one or into individual portion-sized containers. Store them in the frig. Bring a serving with you to work. Pop into the microwave to heat. Then eat.

Another thing I do is have the slow cooker cook the oatmeal for me: dump the oatmeal or other grain into the slow cooker, add the water, and flip the switch to either LOW (cook for 6 hours) or HIGH (cook for about 4 hours.) This allows me to cook the oatmeal without having to babysit it on the stove.

Great ideas.. and i can mix some fruit in it for flavor.. will try this

[Kntrylady]

Re: McCann's Instant Sugar Free Oatmeal

I thought I'd pass on what I "used" to do prior to starting Atkins. I have a wide mouth Soup Thermos, and used that. Perfect every time... and you can't get much easier
From RecipeZarr......
http://www.recipezaar.com/Steel-Cut-Oatmeal-in-a-Thermos-Overnight-285466

Steel Cut Oatmeal in a Thermos Overnight Recipe #285466

I read the recipie for this in a crock pot, but mine is rather large and I only wanted to make 1 serving. My Mom has been cooking whole wheat "wheat berries" in a thermos overnight, so I tried the steel cut oats, turned out perfect, so easy! I will definetaly do it again, and wanted to share
by lil ladybug
6¼ hours | 5 min prep
SERVES 1

• 1/4 cup steel cut oats
• 1 1/2 cups boiling water

1. Measure oats into thermos.
2. Pour over boiling water.
3. I boiled water in the microwave, easy.
4. Close thermos tightly, enjoy in the morning!
5. Drain out excess water, stir in dried fruit, sugar, milk whatever you prefer.

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[not2late]

Re: McCann's Instant Sugar Free Oatmeal

I used to do that in college.

But since the OWL portion of oatmeal is 5 net carbs--roughly 1 tablespoon of uncooked oatmeal that will be a small portion in that Thermos.

Following a Scottish recipe, I found that you can cook that amount of oatmeal in 1/4 cup of water. The result isn't a thick porridge, but has a consistency of a canned cream of mushroom soup.

I tended to use oatmeal and grains as ingredients in a dish rather than the central dish because the portions are small. Even for Pre-Maintenance, the oatmeal amount is roughly 2 tablespoons uncooked (about 10 net carbs.)