What we need to realize is that we can fix it! If the taste is an issue we can always make it taste better.
One important thing to note is that you need to cook the oat correctly. If you dont, none of the fixing steps matters. Almost in anything you are making, you've got to have the base be done right like picking the right foundation for your makeup or smthg and oat is the base for the meal.
Easy way to make sure that you are doing it right is by reading the instruction of the oatmeal box. I know this sounds stupid or self-explanatory (depending on how you see the world), but sometimes you forget the reason behind reading instructions! Some oatmeal cooks quickly while some takes more time. So depending on what type of oat you choose, you need to cater the way you cook it. So be sure to double check with the instruction on the box!
Here is how i like my oatmeal to be done.
Ingredient:
1/2 cup original oatmeal
1/2 cup of milk
1/2 cup of water
A handful of chopped dates
1/2 a banana (cut into small pieces)
Basically what i do in the morning is:
1. Mix the water and milk in a small pot and put it on medium heat.
2. Once it starts to get frothy, put the oatmeal in.
3. Stir a little and leave for it to cook. I would use this time to wash my dishes and brush my teeth haha.
4. Once it starts to thickens (half-runny/not fully cook) i would add in my chopped dates. I personally like the taste of date over all other dried fruits. But you can throw in whatever have/like/prefer. Some people like raisins or prunes - these are all fine.
5. Then add the banana. The reason why i would add all of these while the oat is STILL cooking is because i want the fruits to cook together with the oat. Sweetness from these fruits will blends well with the oat.
The dates and banana (the ones fixing the taste of the meal) will be soft and mix smoothly with the oat. I would still top the fully cooked oatmeal with the leftover banana. Tuhan tak suka orang membazir ok!
6. Once its fully thick, its cooked! Some people dont enjoy a super thick oatmeal, you can add a little more milk at the end and stir well.
Why i think cooked banana makes the oat taste better? Coz i like pengat pisang!
Things to think about:
1. You can use 1cup of milk if you want to. I personally dont take milk 1/2 cup is good enough for me.
2. If you are monitoring your sugar intake, you can opt for almond milk instead.
3. Any fruits are fine (strawberry, apples etc.) but have an idea what kind of taste you want to have: sweet or slightly sour. Your choice of fruits, both fresh and dried, will determine that.
4. Dont go crazy with the dried fruits! It contains high amount of sugar (its mindblowing i swear!) so use small amount just enough for you to taste and chew them. Lets keep our oatmeal healthy yea. If you need it to be sweeter add more fresh fruits.
