Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2009

Good ingredients, but a word of advice: DO NOT microwave oatmeal. It is an amazing food that can do wonderful things, but a microwave will zap nearly all the nutritional benefits. SLOW COOK your oatmeal. It will be tastier, creamier, and much, much better for you.

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Amanda Nicole

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Home Town: San Jose, California, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 9, 2009

Strangely addictive. I did not think I would like it that much and perhaps have to force myself to eat it at least once a week. WRONG. I eat this stuff nearly everyday and sometimes twice a day - especially before a long workout. Something about the thick warm oatmeal with all those other good things is just comforting... strange I know. All in all, good stuff and a new staple in my diet. Thanks

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desiree2776

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Reviewed: Apr. 7, 2009

Good oatmeal that you can add/subtract ingredients to your liking. Quick, healthy breakfast.

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Scotdog

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Reviewed: Mar. 26, 2009

After 5 years of making fun of my husband for making and eating oatmeal EVERY day on the week, I have been enlightened! This is amazing! I can hardly believe that something so good for you can be this filling and taste so good. I followed the directions as written, added half a teaspoon of splenda brown sugar (Only 10 calories) and some organic raisins. I also use vanilla soy milk. The result is a decadent, almost desert like breakfast that keep me going all morning. I use ground flex instead of the oil, but I find the wheat germ and flax has done wonders for my energy. This is a great recipe and I am SO grateful to have found it. I am on the oatmeal bandwagon now!

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sarabug76

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Reviewed: Mar. 5, 2009

Delicious, healthy and very easy to make it! I didn't have flax oil, so I used 1/2 Tbsp of flax seed instead. I also used splenda instead of honey.

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Reviewed: Jan. 14, 2009

I made this recipe this morning for my 2 pre-schoolers. I was looking for a substitute for the pre-packaged oatmeal. I used vanilla soy milk and added some animal shaped cake candies so that my girls would still think it was their "dinosaur oatmeal". We all loved it and I feel better about removing one more proccesed food from our house. Thanks for the great and fast recipe.

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Reviewed: Sep. 3, 2008

Great idea! I make oatmeal for my toddler almost every morning and this is a great way to up the nutritional value. I make hers with heavy cream (because she's a very skinny baby) and then after it's cooked, use apple sauce for flavor and to get a creamier consistency. I also stir in some cinnamon and use ground flax seed rather then flax oil. It smells like apple pie and it's one of the few things she consistently gobbles up!

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candypants

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Reviewed: Aug. 26, 2008

I am always trying to eat more oatmeal because of the health benefits. This recipe makes me want to eat it in the morning! I always add a dash of cinnamon for my liking. MMMMM!

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Mandy

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Reviewed: May 13, 2008

I modified this recipe and made it low-calorie and filling. I cook the oatmeal as directed, omit the honey and use one packet of artificial sweetener, omit the oil (because I don't have any) and add a nice dash of cinnamon. Sometimes I will add a few slivered almonds, raisins, chopped apples, etc... the possibilities for this recipe are endless! I eat it all the time!

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ekatiemo

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Reviewed: Apr. 20, 2008

Remember to use a really huge bowl for this recipe.. I found that my oatmeal bubbled up and boiled over the sides of the bowl, and I had to clean it up. I used 1 tbsp of brown sugar instead of honey, and thought it needed 2x the sugar... also replaced flaxseed oil with margarine, and used less milk. Added a little cinnamon and vanilla for some more flavor. Definitely needs lots and lots of flavoring ingredients added in! I thought this recipe was extremely filling... next time, half a portion would be enough for me! UPDATE: I now cook 1/3 cup of oats and 2/3 cup of milk in the microwave (water is too bland), and add 1 tsp margarine, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp of cinnamon in. Canned peaches and pears are nice additions too. =)

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mayura

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Reviewed: Feb. 13, 2008

This was good. I used ground organic flaxseed sprinkled on top after cooking the oatmeal, and organic agave in place of the honey.

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GodivaGirl

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Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2008

This was great! A little bit mushier in texture than I prefer, so I cooked it on medium for three minutes. I topped with berries and skipped the flax oil because I had none. The wheat germ added a nice thickening quality!

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Elli

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Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2007

Quick and easy, great on cold mornings! I throw in apple chunks before I microwave it.

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Rachel

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Reviewed: Mar. 15, 2007

Mmmmm! Quick! Tasty! Healthy! It's great just how it's described and lends itself to all kinds of variations. Fabulous Recipe, and I'm not even a big breakfast eater.

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Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2006

I actually find this too filling, so use 1/3 cup oatmeal and 3/4 cup water. As others suggested, I substituted ground flax seed for the oil. I also left out the honey. I didn't have soy milk, so added some cottage cheese and about 1/4 cup berries. I have had this for 5 days in a row and think I could and will eat it every day for breakfast. EDIT: I first reviewed this 10 months ago and I am still eatin it at least 4-5X a week. It is healthy and fills me up so I'm never snack through the mornings. UPDATE: It's been 2 years and I still eat this at least 4-5X a week, with a big spoon of cinnamon mixed in.

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Susanna

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Reviewed: Aug. 29, 2006

This is a good base recipe, but I have had to make some changes to suit my personal tastes. My biggest problem is the flaxseed oil... it does not combine well and looks oily. Not very appetizing. So I used ground flaxseed. I also use skim milk instead of soy, since I don't like soy. Otherwise, this is certainly a good way to make oatmeal even healthier!

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NIKALANA

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Reviewed: Aug. 25, 2006

Good recipe- just watch the times on your microwave. Mine was almost too done by 3 minutes. I have flax seed meal but no oil, so I used that instead, and regular skim milk. Also added a little pure maple syrup in place of some of the honey. Good and healthy! I had some fresh peaches and skim milk with this for a good filling breakfast.

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Reviewed: Feb. 26, 2006

If you don't normally like oatmeal, you probably won't like this recipe either. For me, it isdelicious, and the wheat germ provides a wonderful texture. Use the honey at your discretion. I only use 1.5 teaspoons. This is the only way I make oatmeal now. Thanks.

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Reviewed: Jan. 6, 2006

Great recipe. Very easy to make this one your own. I added a few sprinkles of cinnamon and nutmeg, 1/2 tsp of brown sugar, and about 15 raisins. Hmmm, Hmmm good!

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Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2005

Finally, a good way to take your flaxseed oil!

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