Martin's just over the moon for oatmeal, and I kind of have to agree. It's fairly low in points, very filling, and you can make so many different varieties. Give it a try!
Oatmeal Base:
1/2 cup oatmeal (we use Quaker 1 Minute Oats)
1 cup water
Microwave for 2 minutes or so. Then try one of the following variations:
Apple Brown Sugar
3-4 dried apples ripped into small pieces (place
in bowl before microwaving)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of salt, to taste
Pumpkin
1/4 cup canned pumpkin
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon of salt, to taste
1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Berry
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon of salt, to taste
Handful of frozen berries, any variety
Microwave the oatmeal an additional 30-45 seconds to defrost the berries.
Chocolate (yes, you read that right)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon of salt, to taste
Dash of cinnamon
Martin and I are frequently asked what kinds of snacks or particular products we use. Here are a few things we just love:
Better N'Peanut Butter -- love this! I have this everyday on a light whole wheat english muffin. 16 grams of peanut butter with the english muffin=2 points
Go Lean Crunchy Chocolate Carmel Bars -- great on the go snack or just to have as an emergency snack. 2 points
Fiber One Oats and Chocolate bars -- way too yummy to only be 2 points.
Fat Free Pringles -- we eat the sour cream or BBQ flavors.
Light Ruffles Potato Chips -- the cheddar and BBQ ones are favorites.
Turkey Hill Fat Free, Sugar Free -- it's the pink half gallon box.
Fat Free Reddiwip -- whip cream from a can and the whole can is 4 points -- but don't go overboard!
Cookies and Cream Weight Watcher ice cream bars -- if you can find the chocolate ones, they're the best!
Dried fruit: apricots, apples, raisens, unsweetened pineapple, etc. Almonds -- raw
And Elizabeth has a severe addition to Diet Pepsi Vanilla.