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mastertangler Inukshuk Offline Posts: 3111 Location: florida Joined: Feb 1^st, 2010	Oatmeal additions Apr 10^th, 2011 at 10:57am	Quote Print Post
	I'm a huge fan of oats while on the trail. (actually I have eaten it all winter this year as well). I have always just put raisins in and that's fine. But lately I have been adding some dried dates as well. Quite tasty and supposedly quite good for you being very high in anti-oxidants. Makes me wonder what else I've been missing.


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marlin55388 Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1230 Location: Watertown, MN Joined: Mar 6^th, 2009	Re: Oatmeal additions Reply #1 - Apr 10^th, 2011 at 12:01pm	Quote Print Post
	Wonder is good!


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Mountain_Paddler Inukshuk Offline Posts: 82 Location: Colorado Joined: Feb 28^th, 2011	Re: Oatmeal additions Reply #2 - Apr 10^th, 2011 at 2:16pm	Quote Print Post
	I like both raisins and dates. But I also like dried cranberry or dried blueberry. Dried apple also, cut into small pieces. Depends what I'm in the mood for. And sometimes when I have run out of all those, I'll put in a touch of cinnamon instead. I'm not an oats purist, by the way. In all these combinations, I always add milk and sugar/sweetener. At home I warm the milk in the microwave; on the trail, I add powdered milk and use more hot water than most folks. And I also don't have the patience for the classic cook-em-forever. I always get the "quick" variety. At work, even packed in six workers in a cubicle, I keep my bowl, a small bottle of milk in the refrigerator, pre-packaged one-serving packets, and some little packets of sweetener. It's a standard snack for me. Hasn't killed me yet; must be OK.


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Chicken092 Inukshuk Offline Posts: 189 Location: Wisconsin Joined: Jan 25^th, 2006	Re: Oatmeal additions Reply #3 - Apr 10^th, 2011 at 4:00pm	Quote Print Post
	Our group has been vacuum sealing oatmeal for a couple of years. Works great. We simply measure out the appropriate amount for a breakfast and add our additions. Each bag gets some brown sugar and cinnamon. Then each bag gets a dried fruit. We have used raspberries, strawberries, and apples to name a few. When we first started doing our own food packing the oatmeal, instant mashed potatoes would go in a plastic container of some sort. Which was fine but then we lugged around the useless empty containers the rest of the trip. Now we bring out more garbage but it allows us to lose one of our food packs much more quickly.
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DentonDoc Moderator Inukshuk Offline Posts: 3468 Location: Central Texas Joined: Dec 27^th, 2003	Re: Oatmeal additions Reply #4 - Apr 10^th, 2011 at 4:37pm	Quote Print Post
	Probably not the most healty oatmeal choice, but at least it is convenient. For MOST of my backpacking/canoeing life I've taken Quaker instant oatmeal with raisins, dates and walnuts (2 envelopes per breakfast). That, plus a mug of coffee and I'm good to go ... quick and easy. All you need is boiling water--with a little extra for after breakfast clean-up. (I use home made coffee bags in my 20 oz. insulated mug with lid.) The oatmeal envelopes make good fire starter at the next campsite. On longer trips (something over a week), I'll usually take something like pancakes and/or Cache Lake cinnamon-raisin bread to break up the monotony. Its good for a layover day. dd


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mastertangler Inukshuk Offline Posts: 3111 Location: florida Joined: Feb 1^st, 2010	Re: Oatmeal additions Reply #5 - Apr 10^th, 2011 at 4:58pm	Quote Print Post
	Maybe it's just me..........I noticed with the "quick" oats I'm liable to be a little quick to the outhouse. I personally find the old fashioned don't really take all that long to cook, certainly not the 5 minutes like on the instructions. I use the GSI mini spatula to keep the raisins from sticking to the bottom and burning.....especially important with titanium cookware. Works great. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links) I used to have gastronomical distress when I would eat oatmeal until someone told me to omit the milk. Supposedly milk and oats are a poor combination. Anyway no more gas and loose stool just eating the old fashioned oats straight (no milk). Much better.


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Mountain_Paddler Inukshuk Offline Posts: 82 Location: Colorado Joined: Feb 28^th, 2011	Re: Oatmeal additions Reply #6 - Apr 10^th, 2011 at 7:21pm	Quote Print Post
	I said above: Quote: In all these combinations, I always add milk But MT said: Quote: I used to have gastronomical distress when I would eat oatmeal until someone told me to omit the milk. Supposedly milk and oats are a poor combination. So how come I do this no-no, and don't notice anything? I have the answer: My daughter says I'm so full of it, I just can't notice a little bit more!


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Kerry Inukshuk Offline Posts: 427 Location: Toronto Joined: May 13^th, 2010	Re: Oatmeal additions Reply #7 - Apr 10^th, 2011 at 11:44pm	Quote Print Post
	I'm pretty much old school when it comes to oatmeal. With quick oats you save, what, 2 minutes? Regular rolled oats taste so much better. And MT if you're into the dried fruit thing definitely try peaches. Dried apples and walnuts is also a winner - hoo, haw!


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Preacher Contributer Subscriber Offline Posts: 1327 Location: COTU Joined: Apr 10^th, 2010	Re: Oatmeal additions Reply #8 - Apr 11^th, 2011 at 3:17pm	Quote Print Post
	Hit your local bulk barn & go crazy in the dried fruit & nuts section. Or buy the fuit and dry it yourself. Dates, prunes, figs, beer nuts, pralines, almond slices, blueberries, cherries, mango, pineapple, watermelon... If you have a sweet tooth toss in some M&Ms or chocolate chips.


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solotripper Inukshuk Offline Posts: 8103 Location: clarkston MI Joined: Mar 14^th, 2005	Re: Oatmeal additions Reply #9 - Apr 11^th, 2011 at 3:28pm	Quote Print Post
	I'm sure the raisins or any dried fruit " might" send you to the cat hole especially in combination with your morning coffee. I eat the same as dd, even here at home. I use whatever fruit fresh or dried I have on hand with skim milk. On the trail I bring some powdered skim milk If I want some in my oatmeal or for cooking/sauces. I don't notice a difference in bowel issues/gas, but then I eat a lot of fiber regularly so I've never had any problems in that regard. A hearty bowl of hot oatmeal with dried fruit is a winner on early start paddled days. Quick and sustaining. Paper packets make great fire building material as well


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