Banana Oatmeal Brulee with a Brown Sugar Crust
And Peanut Butter “Icing”
Another attempt at baked oatmeal – and this one turned out to be the best yet!! I thought my other baked oatmeal was too dry and I wanted it to be creamy on the inside with a hard crust on the outside. I decided a brulee method – less cooking time but a broiled finish – would be my best strategy. I was inspired by Gliding Calm’s Oatmeal Custard, but I decided to follow this recipe for Oatmeal Creme Brulee due to a shorter cooking time and different proportions of milk/water.
It turned out perfect!! The crust was very brulee-like too!
I combined in a baking dish lined with parchment paper for easy removal:
- 1 cup oats
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vanilla hemp milk (you could just use all skim)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 pinches salt
- Generous sprinkle cinnamon
- 1 small banana, sliced
- 1/4 cup egg whites
- About 2 tbsp chopped walnuts (the STAR ingredient!)
I left out the sugar in the original recipe because I used the vanilla hemp milk. I baked this guy for 30 minutes at 375*, removed it and set the broiler, topped with 2 heaping tablespoons of brown sugar, smoothed out evenly, and broiled for about 2 minutes. Watch the parchment paper that it doesn’t burn! (I usually trim the edges for this reason).
I lift the whole thing out of the pan in the parchment and cut on a cutting board, but you could leave out the parchment and just scoop messier portions out. This made 2 portions at 400 kcal, 6 grams fiber and 17 grams protein each. I thought at first it wouldn’t be very filling, but it was!
I topped mine with an ‘icing‘ made with 2 oz of greek yogurt and half a tbsp of macadamia-cashew nut butter mixed together. I actually think it would have been better with just the nut butter! Or maple syrup to make it sweeter but I thought I had enough sugar already in this breakfast.
With the icing and coffee, this breakfast was about 500 kcal, 6 grams fiber and 26 grams protein.
Spick and Span
Rather than studying Chemistry, I spent an hour this morning cleaning the house. It feels SO good to have things clean. I vacuumed, dusted, scrubbed, spot-cleaned, changed bedding, etc. all as fast as I could. I was whirling around!
Here’s a life-changing tip (at least for me!) I learned today: The laundry room floor – or the floor of any small room for that matter – is not worthy of having its floor cleaned often because it’s hard to clean and no one sees it. And when I do clean it, it never looks much better because my ready mop isn’t that effective. But our laundry room floor had all these little spots of dripped detergent, etc. that bother me so today I decided to stop procrastinating and do something about them. I just got a paper towel and cleaning spray and got on my hands and knees and got up each spot rather than trying to use a big mop in a little space. I was amazed at how effective this method was! The floor is now spotless. I often use this “wipe it up” method on our small bathroom floor too. The Method brand wipes are great for this and smell good too. So my advice is to treat small rooms like a countertop and just wipe them up by hand.
Do you guys have any other cleaning shortcuts or tips?
bikergurl says
Oatmeal Brulee sounds divine! I will be trying this sometime for sure!
Amanda says
What type of tortilla did you have last night? Where did you get them and how many calories each?
You have become quite the creative breakfast cook 🙂
rhodeygirl says
I spray the shower down with this method shower spray at the end of every (or every other) shower, and then just rinse it with the showerhead. that way i only have to actually scrub my shower like 1 time a month. i have lived in my condo for exactly a year and my shower is super super clean! note: it only works if you actually do it 4-5 times a week in my opinion. and it only takes about 60 seconds to do!!!
creatingadiva says
mm that looks good!
I do the same with the smaller rooms…just quick and easy countertop-floor cleaning…its so much easier that the hassle of trying to get the mop in and out of that place!
Cassie says
Thats looks amazing! Def on my list to try.
Oh and thanks for the kind words yesterday about my career change – yes I feel so relieved and def won’t be looking back either.
Quick question… how big is that baking dish?
Cara says
Wow the oatmeal this morning looks pretty amazing! I wish I had time for that in the morning. mmm.
That is how I cleaned my kitchen yesterday because my mop was not working at all. It ended up working out really well. Much faster and more effective than the sloppy mop. haha.
hk says
yum! this idea is so smart, I love the brulee idea for breakfast 🙂
Jenn says
I have a good cleaning shortcut – don’t do it 😉
Seriously though, thank you for the cleaning tips – I will definitely put them to use!
Also, thanks for your thoughts on those taco pancakes – I’m thinking I need to up the egg whites a bit so that they hold together better and crank the heat up. I’ll be trying it again soon 🙂
Amanda says
Oatmeal Brulee! How do you come up with this stuff. It looks to die for!
Tina says
That’s how I clean our bathroom floor! It’s so tiny and the tiles are white, so the spray-paper towel method works great!
Nick says
Oooh, that looks awesome. I’ve never had baked oatmeal, it does look as if the bananas got caramelized. Yum
– The Peanut Butter Boy
KellyA says
Hi Kath! You are so inventive in the kitchen…really, you inspire me every time I read your blog. Thanks!
On a non-food related note, I am currently researching universities for my Ph.D. in Psychology and I am very interested in East Carolina. I know that you are from NC so I was wondering if you knew anything about the Greenville area? Would love to hear your thoughts! Thanks Kath 🙂
Yaz says
Hey Kath the oatmeal brulee looks a-mazing!
I too tend to procrastinate when it comes to mopping the floor, don’t we all?
As for cleaning tips, shortcuts in the bathroom, I have read, are not recommended. The shower has to get cleaned regularly because germs don’t die with just soap and water. In fact, one of the germiest places at home is the shower and hamper. Yuck…
I tend to have an assigned date for when big things get done around the house. Mondays = kitchen, Tuesdays = bathroom, you get the idea.
Like that I don’t end up doing everything at once because it will be so overwhealming.
Jenn,
I love your tip, I wish I could just forget about it, but then I get antsy when things are not done.
Carrie H says
I’m wondering how much better plain yogurt is for you than sour cream … I mean, if you get low fat sour cream, what’s the difference, really? I like them both and am curious!
Thanks.
Ashley H says
Happy Earth Day!! That breakfast looks so great! You are so creative. : )
Mandy says
OMG. I’m salivating. This will DEFINITELY be going into my weekend breakfast rotation!!! Looks DEVINE!
Lisa says
Good morning Kath!
Just curious what is your astrological sign and are you interested in astrology at all?
Your breakfast looks so delicious by the way. 🙂
JLynn says
KellyA-I currently live in Greenville, NC and have for the past 7 years. Greenville has come a long way since I first came here as an undergraduate student, but it’s still not the place I want to spend the rest of my life (as soon as my husband finishes his masters, we’re out of here.) The city basically revolves around the university so if you’re in to football and basketball games, you can find stuff to do. There is not a ton of shopping, but you have pretty much all the basics…target, walmart, etc. If you have any specific questions just let me know.
Kimmer says
Hi Kath and others, I’m a big fan of your blog and have been for months but a first time poster. I had to share this with you when you asked for quick cleaning tips. I recently discovered cleaning with Microfibre cloths and it has completely changed my cleaning routine. I’m saving time, money and the environment. I am a self proclaimed cleaning product junkie, but these clothes require 0 product. You use them dry to dust, and wet to do everything else. I’m talking, counters, windows, floors, bathrooms, etc…and when your done you throw it in the washing machine for next time. Here’s a link to the company that I learned about them from www.norwex.ca However they sell there clothes for $16 and I recently found some at a doscount store (Giant Tiger here in Canada) for .99cents. I bought 5!
Suzanne #1 says
Kath –
You’re a genius. That oatmeal brulee looks so scrumptious. Even the name alone makes my mouth water!
I love METHOD! Everything in my house is Method brand….I’m all about being as green as possible especially with cleaning products. So I encourage everyone to check them out – especially today – Earth Day! I have their window cleaner, wood cleaner, laundry detergent, dish soap, hand soap, etc. 🙂
That’s great that you got all that cleaning done! I have so much cleaning to do as well. Luckily my husband does the two things I hate: toilets and showers. I found that for toilets those sticks with disposable scrubbers at the end work great.
Happy Earth Day, everyone! Hope everyone uses resusable grocery bags and reduces buying plastic water bottles, and turns off the water while they brush their teeth! 🙂 Sorry…not trying to be preachy!
Abby says
where on earth do you get all of your pretty plates?!? It seems like every picture features a different set of beautiful dishes!
Another Kelly says
Transfat free peanut butter cups…anyone got any recommendations? I have plans to make a peanut butter mud pie this weekend that calls for peanut butter cups. I don’t want to omit them because from the sound of the recipe it wouldn’t be the same without them but am 99% sure that the Hershey’s brand has hydrogenated oil. It looks like Newman’s Own Organics has a brand but I’m guessing it would be cost prohibitive to buy as many packs as I would need. Any suggestions? Maybe I’ll just make them myself and make the pie 100% from scratch.
Kiala says
I have to say that the hose attachment thingy on our vacuum is the best thing that has ever happened to me. Especially for getting all the pet hair and kittly litter bits that accumulate between the baseboards and the wood floors.
It makes me feel like God.
Allison K. says
I second Kimmer’s suggestion about microfiber cloths. They are A-MAZING. I bought some at Target. They are so helpful, and work so much better than normal rags or sponges.
Megan says
Hey…..
In the off chance that any of you readers live in Houston or have or are familiar with it…
What’s the best whole foods in the Houston area???
I’m going to visit for a few days and while I’d LOVE to go to all of them, no one else really cares as much about whole foods as I do. We don’t have them here, so I’m TOTALLY pumped to go.
Thanks so much for your input!!
Justy2003 says
Megan-
I live in Houston, but I’ve actually only been to one of the Whole Foods here, so I can’t help much. 🙁 I need to visit one during the week when it’s not so crazy! I usually do my shopping at Central Market, which (I imagine) is similar to a Whole Foods. Maybe a bit cheaper though! You could check it out while you’re here! What are you visiting for (if you don’t mind me asking)?
Heather says
I don’t have any cleaning tips (maybe if I actually cleaned… hmm) but don’t you love the Method stuff? Method and Mrs. Meyers have the BEST scents.
Oatmeal & creme brulee- nice combo! I’ve been wanting to invest in a chef’s torch… bet that would work well to caramelize the top of this dish, too.
Ashlie says
I only know of two whole foods in the houston area (though I am sure there are more) – the best is by far the one at 2955 kirby. It’s much larger and has a better selection than the one by me (on woodway). I also recommend going to central market (on westheimer off weslayan) which is not too far away from the whole foods (5 min drive) if you have time.
VeggieGirl says
Oh my, that Banana Oatmeal Brulee is gorgeous!! Love the dollop of peanut-butter “icing” on top :0)
My cleaning short-cut is just to do everything in stages – don’t try to clean EVERYTHING at once or “back to back.” Take a break in between! :0)
Brittany says
I resorted to that method of spot cleaning when I noticed that the regular Swifer mop does not work well at all. It never cleans throughly, doesn’t stay wet enough, and leaves a line of dirt/other stuff every time.
Your baked oatmeal looks to die for.
Megan says
Justy2003-
I actually lived in Houston for about 6 mos last year and I LOVED IT and am dying to move back but don’t know if that’ll happen. 🙁
I’m going back to visit friends and while I lived there I only made it to one and so I don’t know about which one is the best either. I went to central market once too and i LOVED IT.
I LOVE grocery stores so much and that one is SOOO amazing.
I actually lived in Clear Lake, so I was a ways away from the area in Houston where all that was. If I lived close by, I’d probably be there DAILY.
Anything else you’d recommend…places/restaurants/etc??
Thanks so much!!
Ashlie,
I did hear that the one on Kirby is amazing so I def want to go. And again, LOVED Central Market!!
If anyone else has anything to add, I’d love your input!!!
Melissa (the other one) says
Is the method stuff that everyone’s talking about, the Target brand cleaner???
magpie says
This recipe looks great. One of my cleaning tips is to do a 5-10 minute tidy before I go to bed each night. It’s amazing how much this cuts down on messes/clutter.
Justy2003 says
Megan-
I moved to Houston in June, so I’m still fairly new to the area. It’s such a big city, so I’m sure I don’t know half of the stuff there is to do!
The zoo here is nice and, as you probably know, there are tons of museums! “Lucy” is at the science museum now too, so that might be something fun. The International Festival (iFest) is in town this weekend (not sure when you’re coming), but it’s got some interesting stuff going on if you’re in the mood for a festival type thing. If you want to do some shopping, the Galleria and Rice Village are both nice.
As for restaurants, I love the food in Houston! There’s so much variety and the little local places are so much better than the chains! Some places I’ve been that I really enjoyed (and have lots of healthy options) are Baba Yega (http://www.babayega.com/ – has a beautiful patio!), The Hobbit Cafe, and Kraftsmen Bakery. They’re all more like lunch type places, but are really good! Hank’s ice cream is good-a little run down place but the ice cream is fantastic! I can’t think of any standout dinner places off the top of my head…but the Mexican food is always great! And, since my boyfriend loves Mexican, we tend to have it a lot when we go out.
Okay, so that got long! If I think of anything else I’ll let you know!
Tara says
Kath, that looks DELICIOUS. And the brown sugar on yesterday’s breakfast looked wonderful. I never really liked breakfast until reading this blog, now I am spending my evenings eating “Brinner.” (-;
Hey, I made the danish pastry pancakes this weekend and have sad news for you Kath: the batter fit absolutely perfectly in my Magic Bullet!I am telling you, you just have to buy one! It is so great for smoothies…and now I even proved that it had another great function: blending Danish Pastry Pancakes in one small cup!
Sorry Kath, you just GOTTA get one! (-:
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Tara says
oh oops, I forgot the PS
There are actually 6 people already signed up for the KERF team!
http://teams.sparkpeople.com/kerf
Amy says
I don’t think I have commented here before, but I wanted to say that I really enjoy your blog! It’s got it all — well-written, great photos, and a wonderful, thoughtful approach to enjoying food and maintaining good health. It’s really an inspiration, so thank you!
xo
KellyA says
JLynn,
Thank you so much for your reply! I am from New York City actually, so moving to Greenville (or anywhere else for that matter) would be a HUGE adjustment. How close is Greenville to the water? Also, how is the cost of living out there…I was looking at some apartments and they seem pretty affordable. Do you find that there are a lot of graduate students and such that live in the area, or is it predominately undergrads? Thanks so much for your input!
Kelly
Nadia says
Question for Kath or anyone:
I made oatmeal + banana + almond milk concoction (cooked all the way through) this morning for breakfast around 8:00 but I was running late to work so I put it in tupperware and didn’t wind up eating it till 11ish. It was quite hot outside and I left it in my car. Didn’t really have to heat it up again cause it was still warm. Ok my question is the banana in the oatmeal actually tasted very rubbery. (gross!) I ate the whole thing anyway because I was hungry but now I have this queasy feeling in my stomach. Was it bad for me to eat it? Can bananas actually go so bad that eating them would hurt your stomach? Also, what the frick is up with the rubbery texture I had??
Suzanne #1 says
Melissa (the other one) –
The Method brand is not from Target (although they do sell it at Target). It’s an earth-friendly brand….
Take a look:
http://www.methodhome.com/
great stuff!
Betsy in Pittsburgh says
Brittany – I just checked out your blog and this might sound weird but you look really familiar, did you go to GMU? I graduated in winter 2006 from there…
wordie says
Cleaning tip. Take family pet. Attach sponges to all four paws. Then just let ‘er rip. The bigger the pet, the faster the floors get done.
one food guy says
Wow that banana oatmeal brulee looks amazing…I had matzah and cream cheese for breakfast 🙂
Erin says
Hi Kath-
Your breakfast looks sooo wonderful! I have been reading your blog for a while now, and have been wanting to ask you about something.
I need to lose about ten pounds. I have always been one to get roped into fad diets… I have done Atkins, South Beach, etc. I would always lose weight very fast, then cheat and gain it back. It has been a vicious cycle. It’s so nice to see someone who eats healthfully but has managed to lose the weight that you have!
I really want to start eating like you, and get on the RIGHT weight loss track. Do you have any suggestions or advice for someone like me? How would you modify what you eat on a day-to-day basis for weight loss?
Thank you so much!
Katie says
Wow! That SERIOUSLY looks heavenly. I’m going to have to try that over the weekend.
Kelly L. says
Megan– Hi there! I live in Houston and work in the Med Center so I’ve been around. The Whole Foods with the biggest selection is on Kirby in River Oaks BUT you seriously need a helmet and elbow pads to shop there. It’s a zoo. My personaly favorite is the Whole Foods on Bellaire Blvd. They have all the good stuff but the enviroment is just a bit more relaxed and friendly. The people there seriously are SO NICE.
As for restaurants… I second Baba Yega in Montrose. It is my favorite lunch spot. Good, healthy, high quality ingredients. www.babayega.com For Mexican you can’t beat Pappasitos. There tortilla soup is so full of veggies its great. Just ask for no cheese 😉 There are so many other good places if you need any other ideas let me know.
Ally says
That breakfast looks fantastic! I have yet to try baked oatmeal.
Sadly I don’t have any cleaning tips, I just learned how to do laundry this year!
Justy2003 says
KellyL-
I work in the Med Center also! I’m working at Baylor in the diagnostic genetic labs. Where do you work? I’ve seen you post on here multiple times…guess I didn’t realize you were in Houston.
Danielle says
Suzanne #1, just a comment on your “environmentally friendly” cleaning supplies. I agree that Method products are great, but you counteract that by using disposable toilet cleaning products. It may be easier and faster, but the amount of waste you’re creating is a lot compared to a standard re-usable toilet scrubber.
The number of disposable cleaning products out there is growing all the time, and all those Swiffer cloths, toilet scrubber pads, paper towels, Clorox wipes etc etc etc are creating a ton of waste.
Not to mention they are a lot more expensive.
Nadia says
oh and as a follow-up question to the one above…how do i prevent that from happening again? I want to bring it in to work when I’m running short on time but I really really don’t want to end up with the rubbery banana situation again.
Callina says
Hi there–long time reader, first-time poster. I think I’m going to have to try oatmeal brulee, because I loves me some oatmeal AND the hard crack of a brulee!
Cleaning tips: ditch the paper towels–I recently switched to sponges and rags and have even been knitting my own. Now I only use paper towels as a last resort, and I haven’t bought any in the past 6 months, so I’ve been less wasteful and saving money too! I’ve also started making my own cleaners with vinegar, Borax, baking soda, etc. It’s non-toxic and way cheaper than buying the earth-friendly cleaners at the store.
Em says
haha aww…thanks for giving me inspiration credit…but I don’t think I deserve it! You always have the most inventive recipes! Hope you are enjoying your Tuesday!
Suzanne #1 says
Danielle –
You are so right. I don’t deny it….My fear and distaste for cleaning toilets cause me to buy the disposable cleaners- for convenience and also so I don’t have to get ‘down and dirty’ with the toilets. So you have called me out – i am being a hypocrite. i agree this causes more waste.
But I am working on it! I just bought the new Method toilet cleaner (in that funny blue bottle) from Target last weekend, and my husband will use that from now on. The only gross thing is – I hate having that gross toilet brush. I know it is more green – but the fact that you’re not throwing it out grosses me out to no end.
Is there any other way? haha…..
Glad to see there are green people like you out there on alert! 🙂
Danielle says
Sorry Suzanne, didn’t mean to call you a hypocrite! I totally understand about the toilet. It’s quite nasty.
Tara says
I have a cleaning tip for students:
my husband and I like to do interval cleaning, meaning that we study for 30 minute and clean for 10 minutes. We end up LOOKING FORWARD to cleaning, since it’s a break from studying. It’s a short enough time to where it isn’t irritating, but a long enough time to get a significant amount done. By the end of the night last night our house was sparkling and our homework was done!
Lilly says
Has anyone here taken the “diordered eating” quiz on self.com. It’s new. Kath, have you taken it? What does everyone think about it? I think it’s a really interesting self-reflective quiz. I realized some things I thought were totally normal (cutting out a food group for example) are indicators that I have a less than ideal relationship with food. I am asking all of you who are readers and authors of food blogs for your opinions specifically about the issue of thinking about food a lot. How do you decide when you’ve gone too far with the meal planning and calorie counting? This is a discussion starter, not an attack.
Amy13 says
Erin,
If you check out the FAQs, Kath has a lot of information and tips about her weight loss and how she accomplished it there. Hope that helps! 🙂
rhodeygirl says
hi amy!!! i was just typing about the faq’s for erin haha! we think alike!
lraep17 says
Quick question- I’ve seen Banana Muffins tops mentioned a few places in this blog. Are these made from a aprticular recipe, and is that recipe available somewhere? I LOVE banana muffins, and am always looking for new, healthy recipes to try 🙂 Thanks!
Suzanne says
haha…Danielle!
No worries! I didn’t take any offense, because I totally agreed with your point. 🙂
Another Kelly says
Lilly — Just took it. As far as surveys go I think it’s actually pretty decent because it asks you not just what you’re doing but what your outlook on your body and what you’re doing is. I think there’s no hard and fast rule for when you’re taking something too far, but when it gets to the point that it’s a negative/unhappy influence in your life or eclipses everything else in importance that’s when it’s time to evaluate things. I think it’s not unlike any other fixation. I am a HUGE perfectionist, which in an of itself can be a good thing, but from seeing a mental health professional I realized it was having some extremely negative impacts on my life that I initially did not attribute to my perfectionism like constant disatisfaction with myself and anxiety. I think a good level of awareness of one’s health is a good thing, but if it’s affecting relationships or your enjoyment of life it’s definitely worth reviewing.
Another Kelly says
I will also say for me I realized I’d gone too far with counting calories when it was getting in the way of my enjoyment of food. I’d wanted so badly to be “perfect” that I became anxious about any situation in which the food was out of my control. I’d consider turning down dinner plans or not attending parties because I was worried about eating unhealthily. I’d beat myself up if I missed a workout or if my weight fluctuated. I honestly though think it can be hard to see it yourself and it took my BF telling me he didn’t like the person I’d become. It’s been a slow process to get back to a more natural way of eating, but I think Intuitive Eating is an extremely helpful book. I’ve been following it for over six months now and not only have I been able to maintain my weight but I know longer stress so much about diet or exercise. I still like eating healthy and working out because it makes me feel good, but I also have flexibility so that I can enjoy special occasions and days off without guilt.
Clara says
am I the only one procrastinating and bored, refreshing the page in wait of Kath’s lunch? haha I think I need a vacation… 🙂
Amandamoo says
Tara-
I bet Sparkpeople got A TON of hits after you posted that!
P.S. I’m amandamoo2 on there. I vist every once in a while for tips but am totally loyal to CK, until I can’t afford it anymore, that is…
P.S. I too am waiting for lunch to be posted, what in the world would I do all afternoon without Kath?!?!?
Erin says
Thanks Amy and Rhodey girl! Those were helpful. I’d also like to hear Kath’s perspective on the “fad diet” issue that I’ve struggled with for so long.
Suzanne says
Clara –
I’m right there with ya! I’m home watching Ellen on DVR and waiting for my hubby to come back from the car wash so we can go meet our friends for dinner. I have the laptop in front of me and I’m hitting refresh every time a commercial comes on! 🙂 I don’t know what we’d all do if Kath ever missed a full DAY, let alone a meal! haha….
Amy13 says
Hi RhodeyGirl! Haha! 🙂 I knew eventually we’d cross paths here instead of just on CK.
Erin, glad those FAQs were helpful! I know RhodeyGirl and I were both inspired by Kath to join CK. It’s been great! 🙂
Erin says
What is CK? Calorie King?
Kath says
Amanda ,
Trader Joe’s Low-Carb. 50 kcal each. I chose these for their doughy texture.
Cassie ,
Baking dish doesn’t say, but I think it’s 8″ x 6″. You could easily use an 8″ square. I wouldn’t go much bigger though.
KellyA ,
I honestly don’t know much about Eastern NC, so I’m glad others were able to help you out.
CarrieH,
Light Sour Cream and low-fat yogurt have quite different nutritional panels with sour cream being almost double the calories and nearly 12 times the fat. The sour cream also has less protein and calcium (I hope these links work)
http://www.calorieking.com/foods/calories-in-sour-cream-light_f-Y2lkPTEzMjI2JmJpZD0xJmZpZD02ODEyMyZwYXI9.html
http://www.calorieking.com/foods/calories-in-yogurts-plain-low-fat_f-Y2lkPTE1MTY3JmJpZD0xJmZpZD02MTM4OCZlaWQ9MjcwMjM2MzI5JnBvcz0xJnBhcj0ma2V5PXlvZ3VydCBwbGFpbiBsb3ctZmF0.html
Lisa ,
I’m a Scorpio 🙂 October 26, 1982. I think astrology is fun to think about, but I don’t really take it that seriously.
Abby ,
My grandmother is moving this summer and sent me a big box of her antique plates – that’s one of them 🙂
Tara ,
I do want a magic bullet, but my stick blender has a plastic container thing and I’ve been using it – it works really well and is much easier to clean than the real blender. So I think I have a magic bullet substitute!
Amy ,
Thanks for your comment – welcome to KERF!
Nadia ,
I have never heard of bananas becoming rubbery – but maybe next time re-heat it anyways to loosen it up ?
Erin ,
Like the others mentioned, there are tips on the weight loss page as well as the FAQ page. My best recommendation is to stock your fridge with fresh foods and find some recipes you are excited about. Reading SuperFoods HealthStyle would help get you out of the fad diet mindset as well. It’s a wonderful book about why good nutrition and whole foods are so important. Good luck!
Lilly ,
Thanks for sharing the quiz. I think it’s a pretty fair quiz. It said I was of low-risk (and yes, I did put that I count calories!) But I think the big indicator is the more unhealthy behaviors listed. I agree with Kelly that it’s nice to put it in somewhat of a self image context too.
lraep17,
The banana muffin tops are from Eat, Drink and Be Vegan – you can find it at most Barnes and Nobles if you want to look at the recipe ; ) They are a form of the Blueberry Bounty Buns – made with banana and reduced sugar.
Kath
Carrie H says
Holy cow, you weren’t kidding. Thanks. I should have just looked that up myself long ago … I think I’ll make the switch to yogurt permanently! Now, to work on my husband … :o)
Lilly says
Kath,
Thanks for responding. I think it is a really important issue and the article accompanying the quiz is so interesting. As women we are so hard on ourselves about our bodies. According to the article 60% of women have disordered eating habbits! And that is not even including people with eating disorders like anorexia or bullimia. I just think it’s really sad and wish we would all be more open about what we are doing to ourselves.
Lilly.
Erin says
Thanks, Kath! Just took a look at “Fit from Within”. That also looks like a great book to read.
Kath says
Carrie,
Have you tried Fage? It’s definitely more like sour cream than regular yogurt.
Lilly,
You’re right, it is sad – especially because it’s so many women and not so many men. Perhaps socialization from birth has something to do with it. Let’s all work to be good role models for young girls!
Erin,
Excellent book too!! I think you’d like both of them.
kath
Tara says
Kath, sadly, we thought we had it all with the stick blender as well…until the Magic Bullet entered our lives. *sigh*
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Kelly L. says
Justy2003- I’m at M.D. Anderson. The number one cancer hospital in the U.S. Yep. That’s right. (Sorry I had to brag on our great institution.) 🙂 I’m a Clinical Research Program Coordinator.
Justy2003 says
Kelly L-
Oh, I know all about MD Anderson! 😉 My boyfriend actually works there…just started in February. He’s in the experimental therapeutics department doing research. It’s a huge place, so I highly doubt you’d know him…even if he’d been there for years!
Dinah Soar says
When it comes to cleaning I have one word: MICROFIBER…it is all I use…microfiber with plain water will clean even grease in a jiffy with no elbow grease…although for my tub I use a product from Home Depot that is awesome…and for the toilet bowl I use a toilet bowl cleaner…microfiber plus water cleans everything else…for mirrors…use a wet mf cloth, follow with a dry microfiber cloth…when it comes to floors, wet, wring out and fold into quarters…this will give you 8 cleaning squares, 4 per side….mop and flip to a clean square…no bucket of water necessary…I learned this tip by watching Don Aslett on TV..he’s a cleaning expert…and if you like aromatherapy, just spray some Mrs. Meyers onto the cloth…you don’t need it for cleaning, but it smells yummy.
Do this test: find something that has been hanging on the wall in say the kitchen—something that you can feel the grunge on…get a microfiber cloth, wet it, wring it out and wipe the object clean…that is what sold me…I had a clock hanging over my electric range and you could feel the greasy buildup…I’d previously used degreasers for this type of job and it still took a lot of elbow grease. After seeing DA on TV, I dug out a tiny square of microfiber my opthamologist had given me to clean my glasses lenses and in seconds, with just water and no effort the clock was sparkling clean…I kid you not, it sparkled. I went out an bought tons of microfiber cloths–Target, Walmart, the Dollar Tree, Dollar General have them…in Target and WM they are in the automotive section..I even have microfiber dishcloths and dish towels…I will never go back to regular cleaning rags again..
Can you tell I love Microfiber? 🙂
caitlin (in FL) says
i made this for breakfast and it was AMAZING! thanks!
pjena says
Nadia – I make my oatmeal at home and bring it to work. I mix the oatmeal and water/milk, microwave 2 minutes at home. I add the banana and microwave 1 minute more when I get to work. It never ends up rubbery that way.
JLynn says
KellyA-It takes around an hour and a half to two hours to get to the beach from Greenville, depending on which beach you go to. Prices are really pretty affordable…moving from NY, I’m sure everything will seem really cheap. As for grad students vs. undergraduates, there are certain areas around town and apartment complexes that tend to have more graduate students. My husband is currently in graduate school and I would say 1/3 of his classmates all live in the same apartment community.