Hot oat bran...substitute for grits?

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-25-2001
Hot oat bran...substitute for grits?
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Wed, 02-20-2008 - 8:50am

OMG! Hot oat bran is delicious.  Not only is it delicious, but I really think it tastes just like grits (or has it been so long that I don't remember the true taste of grits).


When I first took it out of the microwave, it tasted sorta like cream of wheat.  Then by the time I got to work and really dug in, the texture thickened more like grits.  I had put a drop of SF maple syrup in it, thinking this was more like oatmeal.  But next time, I am going to put salt (just a little), butter spray or Smart Balance and cheese which is how I used to eat my grits.


I had to try this after reading it in V's journal for so long.  Thank you V!!!!


I need to know that I am not delusional and not just really missing my grits.  : )


lHas anyone else tried this? 

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iVillage Member
Registered: 09-14-2004
Wed, 02-20-2008 - 9:05am
You are welcome!
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iVillage Member
Registered: 06-25-2001
Wed, 02-20-2008 - 9:09am
I don't know if I can go back to oatmeal either.

 

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iVillage Member
Registered: 12-19-2002
Wed, 02-20-2008 - 9:28am

Hi Erica,


I have Oat Bran Hot Cereal, and I like it.

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-25-2001
Wed, 02-20-2008 - 10:46am
OK...maybe I am pushing it a bit with the grits idea.

 

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iVillage Member
Registered: 04-01-2004
Wed, 02-20-2008 - 11:09am

Erica,


Tell me how you cooked it.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 06-25-2001
Wed, 02-20-2008 - 11:15am

I used the measurements on the box but used in all FF milk instead of water.

 

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iVillage Member
Registered: 04-01-2004
Wed, 02-20-2008 - 11:41am
I haven't had it in years and keep meaning to pick up a box.
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iVillage Member
Registered: 11-05-2006
Thu, 02-21-2008 - 7:16am

I get mine at either Whole Foods or Good Foods locally in the bulk section -- it was about half the price of the box!

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-25-2001
Thu, 02-21-2008 - 1:34pm
I made it like grits this morning and it was GOOD!

 

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