Quinoa and Swiss Oatmeal

[jingleboob 5]

Posted last week that DH got his cholesterol results back and they're scary high. So along with lipitor he's on a VERY restricted diet... which is actually great for me! It means he's not bringing junk into the house. I've actually lost 6 lbs in the past week! woohoo...

I've been going through my wls cookbooks and have found a lot of recipes that are great for him...

Best has been Swiss oatmeal. It's so easy, and so good...

mix 1/2 cup skim milk, 1/2 cup old fashioned oats (NOT quick oats) and 1/2 tsp cinnamon in conainter- cover and refrigerate overnight.

In the morning add 3/4 cup plain ff greek yogurt, 1T flaxseed meal, 1T chopped pecans, 1 cup blueberries and 1 sliced banana (or any fruits you want). Then add splenda until you like the sweetness... makes 3 1-cup servings. so delish!!!

I also finally used Quinoa in 2 recipes over the weekend and we are now huge fans! Made a simple veggie pilaf with dinner, and a quinoa cherry and pecan pilaf for Breakfast. I didn't have any issues with it getting stuck either!

[Melissannde 41]

I use Bob's Red Mill Steelcut oats frequently. I make mine overnight in a bowl which I set inside my crockpot . So easy, it comes out warm and only 1 bowl to clean. Since no one else in my family will eat it, this works for me. Your recipe sounds pretty good too.

I have quinoa and we use it some, but haven't become huge fans. Oh well. Glad you like it.

[AFmom 3]

I have never even heard to Swiss Oatmeal, but it sounds wonderful and filling! I am going to try it out. Thanks for sharing the recipe

@Melissannde - do you just mix according to the regular directions and then put the bowl in the crock-pot? That sounds like a great idea too because I am the only oatmeal eater in my family and I don't like having to clean the pot I cook it in and the bowl I eat it out of.

Michelle

[MaineJackie 3]

Okay....sad to admit but I am an oatmeal virgin......

The Swiss oatmeal sounds delicious though.

Now for my ignorance.....is it eaten cold?? I didn't see where it said to cook it.......

And no, cooking is not my strength!

[JinTx 19]

Im wondering the same thing about the swiss oatmeal. Is it eaten cold or heated?

[Melissannde 41]

@ AFMom:

yes, I use 1/4 cup of the steelcut oats, and 1 cup of Water ( I suppose you could use milk or other liquids, but I've only done it with water). Put those in a bowl and then put that bowl inside my crockpot. Put the lid on the crockpot and turn it on low. Go to bed and 8 hours later (more or less) it's ready. The texture will be slightly different than oatmeal cooked in a pot, but I like it. If you leave it too long, the top will get a bit crusty, but I just stir it up and I'm ready to go.

I add cinnamon, 1/2 of an apple, chopped or sometimes s/f applesauce, a tablespoon of chopped walnuts, a tablespoon of half/half or powdered milk and a dash of salt.

@MaineJackie & JinTx: I don't believe you have to cook oatmeal if you let it soak long enough. I do prefer my oatmeal warm though. Cold stuff is difficult for me first thing in the morning. No reason that the "swiss oatmeal" couldn't be warmed up.

[stateofzen 46]

Yum, I love quinoa-- I would love to see recipes for additions. Last time we stirred in a tiny bit of basil pesto and some fresh parmesan. It was heavenly.

I've got to give that oatmeal recipe a try-- it sounds delicious.

[jingleboob 5]

The swiss oatmeal is eaten cold. It's different, but wonderful. I love the added flaxseed meal... today I'm having mine with strawberries and bananas (about 2 cut up strawberries and 1/3 of a banana... I'm eating 1/3 of the recipe!

[AFmom 3]

I am going to make the swiss oatmeal tonight...can't wait to try it in the morning! Since you say you only eat about 1/3 I am assuming that is is okay to refrigerate it for a few days?

Thanks again,

Michelle

The swiss oatmeal is eaten cold. It's different, but wonderful. I love the added flaxseed meal... today I'm having mine with strawberries and bananas (about 2 cut up strawberries and 1/3 of a banana... I'm eating 1/3 of the recipe!

[ElfiePoo 109]

I'm not going to get into any arguments over the 'myth' of cholesterol but you might want to check out a book called "The Great Cholesterol Con". The link is actually a review written by Dr. Michael Eades who pulls out some of the basics. Anyway, that's all I'm going to say. Use it (or not) as you see fit.

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