I woke up to breakfast cooked for me in the rice cooker: a steaming bowl of porridge. After dressing it up (and taking it out for its morning photoshoot) we got back in bed and read Catching Fire for a good hour. I’m nearing the end of the book – so good!!
Rice cooker base:
- 1/3 cup Coach’s Oats
- 1.33 cups water
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- pinch salt
- cinnamon
- half banana
Porridge setting with 7:30 timer
I haven’t had breakfast in bed in years and it was pretty fun indeed!
Alas, I have peeled myself from the down comforter and am ready to start this Saturday. We have two events to attend and a grocery store to visit.
Kinley @ Better Off Barefoot says
I thought about eating in bed this morning but after spilling my eggs on the stove and dropping cheese on the floor, I figured it might be safer to eat at the table! Ha! Have a good Saturday!!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says
This is making me want a rice cooker more and more!
Susan H. @ The Food Allergy Chronicles says
Breakfast in bed…what a lovely treat! Perfect breakfast in bed bowl too!
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
it sounds like you’re getting some great use out of your rice cooker so far! love that blue bowl – so unique and pretty!
Dee says
Catching Fire was a good book but very emotional for me. I don’t I’ve ever cried so much. I can’t wait for the movies!
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning says
Alright, darnit, I’m breaking down and getting a rice cooker today. Thinking about coming home from teaching back to back spin and Bodypump tomorrow and having a big bowl of oatmeal waiting for me kind of sounds perfect.
Keep those rice cooker recipes coming (and I’m going to have to start developing my own, too!).
Have a good Saturday, Kath. 🙂
Kelly @ Vegolosophy says
Breakfast in bed, sounds like a lovely Saturday morning! Hope you enjoy your day 🙂
Diana @ frontyardfoodie says
I need to use my rice cooker for good more often! That looks amazing. I usually just cook rice or beans in there. haha
misschels says
I absolutely love breakfast in bed too! I used to make my mom bfast in bed all the time when I my sister and I were little. It usually had something to do with french toast cut into the shape of hearts! Now, I rarely get time for breakfast in bed…always on the go. However, a big bowl of this porridge sounds absolutely divine, that is my kind of heart-warming breakfast…reminds me of the three little bears story, the porridge, that is. Have a great Saturday!
Angel7 says
It is actually snowing here–YAY!!! Great reason to snuggle under the covers 🙂
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Amy says
Looks so yummy Kath! I LOVE the blue bowl/mug. Where did you get it? Have a super Saturday!!!
Amy C.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
I officially have rice cooker envy. 🙂 Really cute fork and knife icons!
Hannah @ Eat, Drink and Save Money says
Reading in bed is the best! So good to hear you are enjoying the book.
Aylin @ Glow Kitchen says
The only thing that gets me out of bed on a Saturday is food!
Rebekah @ Medicine, Munchies and Movement says
I love the mug/bowl your breakfast is in! Where did you get it?
Maria @ Sinfully Nutritious says
I need that bowl…it matches my kitchen perfectly!!!! Breakfast, bed, book, 3 ingredients to a perfect Saturday!
kristen @ verbs and vignettes says
🙂 sounds like an awesome saturday morning! i’m reading catching fire right now, too, but i’m just starting.
i’m making myself some banana oats with chia seeds right now, after a trip to weight watchers and the gym. happy weekend! <3
Sneakers2Sandals says
So coincidental! The title of my blog post this morning is breakfast in bed 🙂 I haven’t done it in years also! Love it 🙂 now if only I could learn to take pictures as pretty as you…
Rachel says
I eat my breakfast in bed every morning….its a guilty pleasure. Take your time and thoroughly read catching fire. I didnt and had to go back when I started Mockingjay. I was on edge the whole time with the arena and had to know if it would be Peeta or Gale??
Michele | aka Raw Juice Girl says
I love breakfast in bed — so fun!
And I adore your place mat and bowl, so beautiful and cheerful.
Have a great Saturday, Kath! 😀
Christine (The Raw Project) says
Totally tempted on getting a rice cooker now, this looks fantastic!
kathleen @ the daily crumb says
breakfast in bed is such a fun treat! and a perfectly relaxing saturday morning. enjoy the weekend!
ashleigh says
that looks delicious; and that bowl is so my style where did you get it?
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
Have fun at your events today and if I was under a down comforter with warm oats in bed, I probably would have just rolled over and went right back to sleep 🙂
Heather @ Run Eat Play says
Breakfast in bed sounds wonderful! I love your bowl. The color is so pretty!
Paulina (One Smile Ahead) says
After hearing about the rice cooker oatmeal method from you, I gave it a shot today. It was so easy! I can’t believe how voluminous the oatmeal came out. The mint chocolate granola looks amazing! I’m reading The Hunger Games right now. It’s getting pretty addictive. Can’t wait to get to Catching Fire!
KathEats says
Easy indeed! Glad you enjoyed it!
Stacy @ Say It With Sprinkles says
I’m so glad you enjoyed your morning off & breakfast in bed! Divine!
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says
Great breakfast! Love the bowl 🙂
Kristin says
Yum, that looks incredible! I hope you enjoyed eating it in bed. Oatmeal is a great dish to wake up to. And I loved Catching Fire; it is a fantastic book.
Khushboo says
I live brekkie in bed- I had mine in bed after working out (and a shower) this morning!
Laura P says
I’m seriously looking into the rice cooker you bought. It would be awesome to wake up to fresh oatmeal every morning. We usually make a big batch and just reheat all week but I like yours better! I loved the Hunger Games, too. Great series. Enjoy the last one!
Kerry @ Totes My Oats says
YUM!!! What a great bowl, too!
Josh in upstate NY says
That looks tasty, and I love the Buddha bowl, we have two!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
Breakfast in bed sounds like an AMAZING idea!! Why didn’t I do that this morning?
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
I love lazy mornings too! Looks yummY.
LOVEd that book—it’s a good one!
Kristen @ Change of Pace says
Oh what I would give for breakfast in bed. My friend told me the other day that her and her husband lay in bed every Saturday morning and drink coffee and watch tv. I’ve got two little munchkins that demand food immediately after their little feet hit the floor! No relaxing in bed for me. Enjoy it while you can 🙂
TeenyLittleSuperChef says
I’ve always thought having breakfast sounded so relaxing and delightful, but for some reason, I’ve never actually done so. Probably for the better though, since I’m known for spilling a lot of my food and would more than likely end up with a comforter full of oatmeal. Either that or I’d have to completely cover my bed in plastic before getting in. Do you actually recline while eating? Maybe I need to invest in one of those beds like they have in the hospital that raise and lower.
KathEats says
I ate propped up with big pillows – I couldn’t eat lying down!
Michelle @ A Healthy Mrs says
I love that teal bowl!
Sounds like your Saturday is off to a great start — enjoy the rest of it!
Fran@ Broken Cookies Don't Count says
I’m just about to start The Hunger Games and I’m excited!
Jen says
Love that blue bowl! Striking. What size are the bowls?
KathEats says
Hey All!
The blue bowl is a Buddha Bowl on sale via OpenSky. It fits in the palm of your hand. I believe it holds about 2 cups: https://opensky.com/katheats/product/flavour-design-buddha-bowl
~Christy @ wonderofallthings says
I love the reading in bed lazies! Usually, breakfast gets postponed… I find I need the motivation to get up 🙂
Katy says
It’s been years since I had breakfast in bed…now I want to do it again…better butter up Hubby 🙂
Lexi @ Cura Personalis Foodie says
I know you’re not technically supposed to combine dining place + sleeping place + working place, but I love eating and reading in the comfort of my bed 🙂
Tammy says
Hi Kath! Quick question.. do you use the rice cooker cup & use 1/3 of that, or are you referring to real measurements? (the rice cooker cup is not a REAL cup) I just got one & am still learning too! It’s exciting!
KathEats says
Good question and I’m using a REAL 1/3 cup measure.
Amy @ A Little Nosh says
I just finished Catching Fire and I have Mockingjay on hold at the library. I may have to buy it though…I can’t wait!
Andrea M says
side note – where did you get that cute bowl/mug?