I don’t have my morning class today so I’ve got a nice relaxing morning to cozy up with until I have to drive down to Winthrop after lunch. The husband is off baking bread and had all of his clothing – including his ski jacket and mask for the 40 minute bike ride there – all laid out last night. He came to tuck me in goodbye sometime around 3am and put the down blanket on me so I woke up toasty warm this morning!
I set the alarm for 6am and had planned on going straight to the gym, but it was cold and dark and hot tea and oatmeal were calling my name, so I went into reverse workout mode. I do prefer to have breakfast first and workout mid-morning when I have the flexibility to do so, but I also think that eating breakfast after a refreshing workout is a priceless feeling, and that feeling alone is worth the trade in of a slower start most days. But not today!
We had one serving of pre-made steel cut oats left from last week so I heated those up for breakfast. (PSA: Oats do keep over 7 days).
Into the bowl:
- 1 serving steel-cut/rolled oat blend made with 2% milk
- 1/4 cup or so of hemp milk for rehydration
- 1/2 a medium banana
- Cinnamon
- Pumpkin butter blob
- Flax
- Walnuts
- Butter Toffee PB
But the Honey Roasted Cinnamon was calling my name “Katttttttttttttth What about me!?!? You forgot to get me! Just a little taste!?”
So I had to go back for a dip into that jar to finish off the rest of my oats.
You know, I have come to the conclusion that I just don’t like steel cut oats! Well, I like them fine, but compared to old fashioned rolled, they just don’t hold a candle. They are dry and have less starchy substance inbetween each oat that lends creaminess to the whole bowl. I feel like I have some obligation to eat them, but I just don’t think I will buy them anymore after we finished off this canister.
I’ve got a Micro test tomorrow, so that’s on the Agenda for today big time. SO much to memorize in 24 hours!
Exciting news from Gmail: you can now integrate your Google Calendar Agenda into your Gmail sidebar!!! How exciting. (Yes, I do subscribe to the Gmail Blog!)
New in Labs: Calendar and Docs gadgets
See you again soon!
MizFit says
GOOD LUCK today.
me? Im such a dinosaur. no gmail…yet
Charlie Hills says
Ah, so you’re the last one, Miz! We’ve been looking for you.
Fleur says
Good luck with your studying!
As you are the oatmeal guru, I am comforted by your verdit on steel cut oats. I’ve never really liked them and have always stuck to old fashioned rolled oats, which are thankfully cheaper, at least in my experience. I’ve felt guilty about this, since everyone always says how much better steel cut oats taste, how they make the “prefect” bowl of oatmeal, but now I know I’m not alone in how I feel!
caitlin says
hey kath – the recipe on the back of the instabake for biscuits called for 2 cups of bake mix, but i used 1/2 cup and that made 2 biscuits.
coco says
I’m so agree with you Kath, steel cuts are just not as good as old fashion oats. They’re less creamy and less volume, so I will finish what I have ASAP and go back to oats.
And the feeling about whether to have workout or have breakfast happens to me all the time. I know what you mean by the greatness of having breakfast after workout, because you did your daily workout and you’re all set to begin the day with tons of energy except the belly, so you enjoy every bites. That feels so good!!! But at winter time, when you wake up without energy, hungry, warm breakfast calls you; and dark, cold outside just shake all your willingness for go our for the workout.
I’m still struggling what’s best strategy, when you figure out, let me know.
Have a great day~~
Beadie says
I also prefer old fashioned oats to steel cut but my favorite is to mix rolled oats with whole oat groats!
Megan says
I bet that the pumpkin butter and PB combined nicely in the oatmeal. Have a great day!
Teddy says
oh i love warm, comforting, cinnamon-y food when it’s cold out… your morning sounds just lovely
Teddy
Tina says
Nice post name!!!!! 🙂
Allison K says
those toppings look amazing. Off to make my oats!
Rose says
Do you think you didn’t like the steel cut because it was reheated? I find that I love steel cut when it’s fresh – but reheated… not so good.
Either way – you are right about regular rolled oats. They are fast and super good.
Caroline F. says
Morning Kath!
Im with you this morning, cozying up with a nice cuppa tea as we speak! I woke up a little chillier than expected… somedays you just need a little extra lovin to get ya up and at em!
PS
Does that PB have a website? 😉 Its lookin mighty good!
-Caroline F.
Mara says
I really wanted pumpkin oats this morning, but I was running so late that I ended up with shredded wheat. It did NOT hit the spot!
I did end up with a pumpkin latte… this weather just makes me want to hibernate!
Cat says
I completely agree with you about steel cut oats… I prefer the creaminess of the rolled oats. When you pre-cook your oatmeal how come you don’t just add the banana in then? Do you find that it loses flavor if you cook it in in the beginning?
Justy2003 says
Glad to see you’re enjoying the PB 🙂
And I’ve actually never even tried steel cut oats. I just stick to my warm, creamy, old-fashioned oats!
Enjoy your inverse-workout day!
Amy says
Good luck with studying! I love the pumpkin butter blog. And that new pb you got sounds so good!
Mandy A says
Is the cooked serving size differnet for steel cut oats??? Or is it still 1 cup like cooked rolled oats??? I’m just curious 🙂
thanks!
Amanda in Pittsburgh says
Kath,
Have you ever tried Trader Joe’s Steel Cut Oatmeal? It’s frozen and they come in packs of two. I LOVE the rolled oats and now make them every morning (by your inspiration!) but if I’m in a rush, you just stick these in the microwave and go!
:o)
Miss Tiffie says
I agree with liking rolled oats.. even tho steel-cut is supposed to be better :] I like the volume!!! And with the thick rolled oats it’s chewy thick AND creamyyyy :] yum yum yum… I like how it puffs up!!! I get sad when I have a wimpy bowl :[
Ryane says
Toss those steel cut oats in some yogurt overnight! I swear to god the chew factor is out of this world!
Betsy says
that honey roasted cinnamon pb…holy crap. i need some.
Biz says
I am going to have to find that peanut butter!!
Good luck studying!
And Charlie, I don’t have gmail either!
magpie says
The pumpkin butter looks so good 🙂
Good luck with schoolwork!
Mel says
I agree with you, I just don’t like steel cut as much as rolled oats.
Good luck on your studying today, I’ll be doing the same!
Sara says
You’re peanut butter sounds so good! I think I’m going to have to get some. 🙂
Kath says
caitlin ,
Thanks!! Great idea.
Rose ,
I agree it’s better fresh, but who has 30 minutes on a weekday morning!?
Caroline F,
http://www.naturallynutty.com
Cat ,
When I pre-cook rolled oats I do.
Mandy A,
I have no idea about the cooked servings. A dry serving of steel cut is 1/4 cup and this was that cooked.
Amanda in Pittsburgh,
Sounds expensive 🙁
Kath
VeggieGirl says
Loooovin’ the breakfast.
ashley says
wow! that PB looks so good! I want to know where you got it too?!?!
and what about hemp milk?? i’ve never heard of it. i beat its got great benefits? what brand do you use? and where do you get it?
good luck studying….. need to go and do the same thing! 🙂
rhodeygirl says
I’ve been reading, but it was too hard to comment from the iPhone.
so, a belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
the sleeping picture was taken after a few too many snarfled bites of molten chocolate cake at Koi, plus a blackberry martini…. errr 3 martinis haha
Thanks for the acorn squash demo. I made one last night, and then shut off the oven and left it in there for a minute while I ran upstairs to put on my pjs. I completely forgot about it and it slept there all night. I am so sad! I’ll have to buy another one next week, or this weekend!
Hil says
I adore steel cut oats, but I think that’s because I prefer oatmeal that has some chew to it. Creamy is all well and good, but I feel much more satisfied when I have to use my teeth at some point on a meal. I gather that you are a creamy oatmeal person, so old-fashioned oats make more sense for you. Chacun a son gout.
But if the issue the reheating, did you know that you can cook steel cut oats in five minutes if you pre-soak them? If you just add the oats and water to a pot the night before, you can just turn on the pot in the morning and they are done in about five minutes.
HangryPants says
haha yes, sometimes my peanut butter talks to me, too. wish it was mute!
Kate says
Hey Kath, guess what I just found out? Tomorrow is National Oatmeal Day! I’m sure many of us KERF readers will be celebrating =]
Lee (seelivelee) says
my father introduced me to steel cuts, and i like the crunchy, fiber-packed punch they give to my breakfast, but there is something about good old fashioned oats that just ring comfy and homey!!
Lee (seelivelee) says
And where is this butter toffee PB from?
Anne says
Does anyone in Canada know where I can get that PB?? the website doesn’t ship to canada, and I’m dying to try it
Does anyone know if Whole Foods carries it?
Also, I’m going to have to side with steel-cut oats, somehow, mine always turn out creamier than my rolled oats.
Kath says
ashley ,
I posted the PB brand in yesterday’s post.
And Living Harvest is the best hemp milk around. Wikipedia it for all the details!
rhodeygirl ,
Bummer about the squash!!
Hil ,
Again the best of both worlds: creamy rolled oats with chewy/crunchy mix-ins 🙂
Presoaking would be good, but I think I’m just going to stop trying to like steel cut oats when I love rolled so much. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!
Kath
Erin says
I’m glad I’m not the only one who hears the peanut butter jar talking.
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says
Haven’t tried steel cut oats, but I think I’ll just stick to rolled oats since they taste yummy and are cheaper!
zestycook says
Oatmeal is looking yummy today Kath… Have a great day – even though I am late posting my comment… ( hope you had a great day)