Replacing oats with fruit

[(Cock-Diesel)]

Ok so after about a week and a half of trying to force feed oats in the morning, I've decided I'm done trying. I'm not eating that crap. I usually just end up throwing most of it away, anyway. So here's my question, is fruit a sufficient substitute for oats? Not sure if fruits are simple or complex carbs. If not I guess it'll just have to be a sweet potato or brown rice for breakfast. Thanks in advance for the help, guys.

[Lord Me of There]

I don't care for oats much eaither so here's my solution...because fruits aren't a sub for oats.

I prepare 10 servings of oats and while still hot I put the into an 8x14 pyrex dish and allow to completely cool. Then I cut the oats into 10 equal squares and freeze them. Every morning I remove one oat square and add it into the blender with the makings of my morning shake. I use GNC Wheybolic, but whatever you use is fine. I also add fruit like banannas and berries to it. I don't use shakes as meals, but I have 3-4 of them daily with my meals. really helps to ramp up the protein/carb numbers while keeping fat under control. Of course you could add peanut butter or olive oil in if you needed a fat boost. Hope this helps you as much as it did me.

[(Cock-Diesel)]

I'm definitely going to give this a try. Thanks alot brother

[marcus300]

No fruit isn't a good substitute for oats. Just blend the oats along with your protein and fruit and drink them. Oats are king of the complex world

[(Cock-Diesel)]

Yeah I really hated the idea of cutting them out of my diet bc I understand the importance of their nutritional value but like I said its a struggle every morning. They definitely make breakfast my least favorite meal of the day. I'm going to try mixing them into my morning shake tomorrow. Thanks again guys

[marcus300]

Yeah I really hated the idea of cutting them out of my diet bc I understand the importance of their nutritional value but like I said its a struggle every morning. They definitely make breakfast my least favorite meal of the day. I'm going to try mixing them into my morning shake tomorrow. Thanks again guys

I haven't had a solid breakfast for years, its always been a shake. Just grind them up slip some fruit in with your protein and drink your good to go

[GirlyGymRat]

^^^ what Marcus says. Pre blending the oats is the key!!!

[djmikecollins]

Here is something awesome (blue berry pancakes...kinda)

8 egg whites
1 cup oats.
a few blueberries

Throw in a bowl and stir into a nice batter.

Cook covered on low in a pan for about maybe 10-15 minutes, flip when needed (like you are making a pancake)

Top with some agave nectar.

AWESOME. Beats the mundane eggs and oats.

[(Cock-Diesel)]

I'm definitely trying all of these suggestions.

[Dukkit]

I love oats.

I eat them probably 4 out of 6 meals.

I literally just throw them in a shaker bottle, add cold water and drink them whole.

For breakfast Ill make them the night before like this...
Oats
Honey
Cocoa powder
Splenda
Protein powder
Milk

I mix all the ingredients together in bowl. Let it sit in the fridge over night.
In the morning its so good. Like oat pudding.

[Times Roman]

if you are going to sub something for the oats, try to get a comperable GV item. Fruit is not really close, and is mostly a simple carb source, unlike oats. You can go here and do your research to find something you like that is comperable:

http://www.glycemicindex.com/

[SEOINAGE]

could try barley, fairly similar.