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The Perfect Bowl of Oatmeal {GIVEAWAY!}

0 · Feb 2, 2016 · 32 Comments

When I was in high school, I got the chance to visit Australia. Our group stayed at a camp for part of the time, with a hearty camp breakfast in the morning (Vegemite on toast, anyone?). They made the most wonderful, creamy oatmeal, and I ate multiple bowls of it every day. The texture was just so perfect – definitely a far cry from the instant oatmeal packets I made for myself at home! I assumed that the secret was, you know, actually cooking the rolled oats on the stove, but when I tried it, mine always turned out more…gluey than creamy.

Over the years, I’ve occasionally returned to my quest to recreate the perfect bowl of oatmeal. When I discovered steel cut oats, I thought that might be the difference. They have a unique, chewy texture that I love (and I’m especially fond of their make-ahead qualities – here’s how you do it!). But as good as they are, they weren’t exactly what I was looking for.

One day I googled something ridiculous, along the lines of “how do you make oatmeal in Australia”. I came upon this article (which of course the food nerd within me loved) and discovered SCOTTISH OATMEAL. Okay, so you know how instant/quick-cooking/1-minute oats are the chopped-up version of rolled oats? Scottish oats are the chopped up/ground version of steel cut oats! They cook much faster and have…yes…a really wonderful creamy texture.

I couldn’t find them at a local grocery store, and so I turned to my good friend Amazon and got me some from there. And at last – I had recreated the bowl of oatmeal from my memory: thick, creamy, not chewy or mushy – perfection. They take about 10 minutes to cook and are worth every.single.one. I recommend whisking them into the boiling water to prevent lumps – since I started doing that the texture has been amazing every time.

scottish oats for the perfect bowl of oatmeal

You can order some yourself from Amazon here – Bob’s Red Mill Scottish Oatmeal (be aware that it’s a pack of 4) – OR you can enter here to win a package! There are a few ways to earn an entry – start by commenting on this post, telling me your favorite way to top a bowl of oatmeal. You can earn a few bonus entries, too, with the links below! I’ll announce the winner next Tuesday, February 9. Good luck!!
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  1. Mere says

    February 2, 2016 at 7:23 am

    My favorite is always the classic brown sugar and cinnamon topping. I am really missing my brown sugar lately, but the honey sub is t terrible. Definitely not the same though.

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    • Bet says

      February 2, 2016 at 7:23 pm

      Agreed! I’ve been doing maple syrup lately and it’s a little more brown sugar-y. :o)

      Reply
  2. Paige says

    February 2, 2016 at 12:33 pm

    Gotta try some Scottish Oatmeal! I love to add a little maple syrup, bananas and walnuts. If there aren’t any walnuts around, I might stir in a spoonful of almond butter.

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    • Bet says

      February 2, 2016 at 7:24 pm

      Yum! Love a little crunch in there!

      Reply
  3. Ani P. says

    February 2, 2016 at 1:38 pm

    Ooh, sounds good! This is sort of the reverse of oatmeal toppings, but I love to put uncooked oats in my yogurt…mix in some raisins and peanut butter, and that’s some good stuff! When I actually cook my oatmeal, I love to mix in apples and cinnamon 🙂

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    • Bet says

      February 2, 2016 at 7:25 pm

      Ooh, that sounds like a good snack Ani!

      Reply
  4. Rachel says

    February 2, 2016 at 3:53 pm

    I can’t wait to try this!! The kids and I love oatmeal, but I have a strong preference for the steel cut oats, and they just don’t lend themselves to “spur of the moment.” I used to top my oats with a sprinkle of brown sugar and a wee bit of milk, but THEN I accidentally tried T’s Secretly-Adding-Any-Calories-I-Can-In-Any-Way-I-Can version, which had half and half in the place of milk….and it has been hard to go back. 🙂

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    • Bet says

      February 2, 2016 at 7:25 pm

      Mmm, I bet that extra bit of creaminess is divine!

      Reply
  5. Christen says

    February 2, 2016 at 4:00 pm

    Oh, I am so glad you posted this. I love getting oatmeal made in a restaurant or out somewhere. I, too, have tried to recreate that creamy texture without success. I can’t wait to try this…

    My favorite toppings are brown sugar, fruit (bananas or raisins), and walnuts. Yummy!!

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    • Bet says

      February 2, 2016 at 7:27 pm

      Yes, it always baffled me that I couldn’t make it “right” at home! Now we know the secret! ;o)

      Reply
  6. Kara says

    February 2, 2016 at 4:57 pm

    Oh I love steel cut oats, so I like that there is a better, quicker alternative!! I like to top mine with some brown sugar and cream. Thanks for the tip!!

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    • Bet says

      February 2, 2016 at 7:27 pm

      Speed = essential some days. ;o)

      Reply
  7. Linda says

    February 2, 2016 at 7:45 pm

    Brown sugar and sometimes Apple to spice up my life???? Love your blog!!

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    • Bet says

      February 5, 2016 at 1:24 am

      Thanks, Linda!! :o)

      Reply
  8. Kayley says

    February 2, 2016 at 8:54 pm

    I like to put chocolate chips and/or bananas.

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    • Bet says

      February 5, 2016 at 1:24 am

      Howwww have I never put chocolate chips in mine?? Totally going to try it!

      Reply
  9. Kelley Cranford says

    February 2, 2016 at 10:58 pm

    I love a bit of cinnamon, brown sugar, and fruit. I love a good bowl of oatmeal when I can take me time and enjoy it one the weekends.

    Reply
    • Bet says

      February 5, 2016 at 1:23 am

      Kelley, I agree, a nice hot weekend breakfast is the best. :o)

      Reply
  10. Meredith says

    February 3, 2016 at 8:48 pm

    I haven’t ever been able to figure out how to make oatmeal that I really like, so haven’t gotten to find my favorite topping. but if I win, I can find out!

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    • Bet says

      February 5, 2016 at 1:23 am

      Good luck, Meredith! :o)

      Reply
  11. Jessica says

    February 4, 2016 at 4:01 am

    Yum, Scottish oatmeal! Can’t wait to try! Growing up, my mom always did brown sugar, cinnamon and raisins, so that’s what I often do, but I also really like dried cranberries and honey! (I always put the cranberries in right away so they have plenty of time to soak up liquid!)

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    • Bet says

      February 5, 2016 at 1:22 am

      I need to branch our from raisins, I’m going to try cranberries in the morning! :o)

      Reply
  12. Katie H says

    February 4, 2016 at 5:37 pm

    I totally have a love/hate relationship with oatmeal. I really want to love it but can never seem to get the consistency right, either! I’m happy to know that you found the answer! I like cubed (weird, I know) apples, walnuts or pecans, and a few raisins on mine. 🙂

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    • Bet says

      February 5, 2016 at 1:22 am

      I totally get it! And your combo sounds apple pie-ish and delicious!

      Reply
  13. Jenny Kunz says

    February 4, 2016 at 7:02 pm

    I’ve been an oatmeal kick lately and have been warming the milk on the stovetop and adding raisins and honey at the end. Scottish oatmeal sounds divine!

    Reply
    • Bet says

      February 5, 2016 at 1:21 am

      Ooh, I bet the warm milk is really dreamy!

      Reply
  14. Kristen says

    February 4, 2016 at 7:17 pm

    Almonds, honey, and blueberries

    Reply
    • Bet says

      February 5, 2016 at 1:21 am

      Yum! Do you use fresh or frozen berries??

      Reply
  15. Lindsay Dyer says

    February 4, 2016 at 7:44 pm

    I love it with brown sugar, cinnamon, chopped pecans, and blueberries!

    Reply
    • Bet says

      February 5, 2016 at 1:20 am

      Yum! Like a blueberry muffin in a bowl!

      Reply
  16. sandra says

    February 7, 2016 at 11:27 pm

    blueberries

    Reply
  17. Susan Christy says

    February 8, 2016 at 4:23 am

    I’m so traditional – brown sugar & milk.

    Reply

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