Not your grandmother’s cereal and milk:
Souped up milk:
In the Vita-mix I blended:
- 3/4 a cup of milk
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese
- ~1/3 cup pumpkin
- 1 tbsp chias (which don’t get stuck in the Vita-mix like they did in my Cuisinart due to the open (and easy to clean!) base of the Vita-mix)
- Half a banana from yesterday ( which I store in the fridge and it doesn’t turn brown)
- 1/4 cup OATS
- Cinnamon
And……
About 1/3 a cup of juice pulp! For the fiber, since most of the good nutrition was squeezed out. While it turned the mixture green, I could NOT taste any veggies. In fact, this bowl tasted like a thick dough! The cottage cheese + oats + banana gave it a great flavor. Couldn’t taste the pumpkin or veggies at all.
Topped with Cinnamon Mix My Granola
And served with my Kenyan spoon!
Some super strong chandelier coffee!
I gave the grounds a second whirl through the grinder to see if they were too coarse for yesterday. I did get more bloom today, but nothing like usual! I’ve been using the Fresh Market’s pre-ground mixes so I wonder if that’s the difference compared to these freshly ground beans. They say to use a coarse grind in a French press but I’ve found anything works! (Although if the grinds are too coarse the coffee is weak).
Hasta la Vista!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
That looks like such a delicious breakfast and the way you described it sounds amazing!
Karla says
Interesting combo! You’re so creative!
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
What a wonderful, flavorful combo!! I can’t wait until the weather starts warming up and I start craving smoothie-style breakfasts again. 😀 I think adding the granola on top makes all the difference when it comes to a satisfying vs. unsatisfying breakfasts too. Gotta have the crunch!
Happy Hump Day, Kath! 😀
Jill says
If you can make green oats (look) tasty, u r an oatmeal guru! Love the photos.
Freya @ foodfitnessandfreya.wordpress.com says
Oooh that’s such a good idea for breakfast! I’ve got a rushed morning tomorrow so I might make that tonight all ready to go – thanks for the great idea!! 🙂
Jenna says
Pretty bowl and spoon!
Marisa (Loser for Life) says
What a healthy combo!
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
What an awesome combination! Perfect way to start out the day!
Jenn (www.j3nn.net) says
Thick dough? That sounds awesome!
Great way to sneak in fiber and nutrients, too.
Jenn
Jac says
very interesting mix of cereal.. and i love your really cute spoons i see!
Heather @ Side of Sneakers says
Mmmm looks good!!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
You’re crazy, lady!!! 🙂
It’s such a pretty shade of green!
Lana says
This is what I have for breakfast sometimes when I want a treat. Portion may be too much for you, but give it a whirl. You seem up for adventure! 🙂
1/2 c oats
1 c milk
1 c water
Let simmer
Add 1 banana totally mashed
1 Tbsp cocoa
1 tsp cinamon
Stir very well so cocoa is mixed
When thick and bubbly, pour over 1 Tbsp hemp protein powder
Top with 1 Tbsp peanut or hazelut butter
MMMMM!
Chocolate banana peanut butter cup for breakfast! 🙂
I eat it all but need lots of energy.
Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) says
Hmmm… this is one I’m not so sure about. 😉
Paige(Running Around Normal) says
Love that chandelier picture! So cool.
I gring my coffee there in the store, and I always put it on the coarsest grind. However, when watching Good Eats the other night, The almighty Alton Brown said to put the setting the the middle of “normal” and coarse. He, like you, said that too coarse = weak coffee = sissies. haha
Simply Life says
wow way to go! I never would have thought to combine all that!
Lisa says
This looks really good, but how in the world did you come up with it? I’m so amazed by people who are able to write recipes and come up with amazing dishes, especially using ingredients that wouldn’t be obvious to so many others! I can come up with easy stuff, but nothing like this!
Have a great day! Sounds like it’s off to a good start!
Kath says
If you like it all individually, you’ll like it combined! That’s how I think 🙂
Cole says
Smoothies are great. Can you buy chia seeds at Earthfare/Fresh Market?
Kath says
I haven’t seen them, but I’m replenishing my stock from my Open Sky store 🙂
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
SO interesting that you couldn’t taste the spinach and pumpkin! Although i guess is doesn’t surprise me that all the flavor got ‘juiced’ out!
Mary (Food & Fun) says
is that the leftover pulp from juicing? If you wanted could you take the juice that you made and stick it in a blender with the pulp??? would it taste funny?
Kath says
Yes, but if you did that, why juice to begin with??
megan says
I love reading your smoothie combinations. thanks for including the ingredients. I make a smoothie every morning for my husband and me. I need to branch out and try new ingredients. the next goal is oats in the smoothie. I’m just a little nervous about it.
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
What a lovely sounding breakfast! Have a wonderful day 🙂
Angela (Oh She Glows) says
I tried the juice pulp in my Green Monster too and it was awesome!!! No taste at all 🙂
Wish I had a Vitamix…it looks amazing!
Anne Marie@New Weigh of Life says
I like the souped up milk=what a great idea!
Danielle (Coffee Run) says
Good way to use up the juice pulp 🙂 The SIAB looks delish!
Kaite@ Two Lives, One Lifestyle says
I tried a Green Monster for the first time yesterday and it’s amazing how well vegetables fade into the background! And a good thing!
Gelareh @ Orange Truffle says
Good looking breakfast! I just got caught up with your blog and after reading your last post I had to smile… it is tough to have a full time job and blog full time, and in my case keep up with a full time hobby yikes!
Sophie @ yumventures says
Such a creative way to eat cereal! I haven’t jumped on the cereal/oatmeal bandwagon, but your posts keep convincing me to move towards it!
Christie @ Honoring Health says
Now that is a juice pulp idea I can do. Everything else I have tried has not been that great.
Lauren @ Eater not a runner says
It looks so green, can’t believe you couldn’t taste it! I still have yet to try chia seeds, I think they are next on my list…
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
Ahhh I JUST had cereal+green smoothie yesterday 🙂 So good/cool.
So you’ve used fine grounds in your french press? The little guys don’t pass through by accident?? Good to know!
Kath says
There is always a bit of sludge at the bottom, but nothing in the “water”
Amanda @ Cakes and Ale says
Do you have any recommendations for a thickening / sweetening option that is not a banana? My biggest fault in life is that I can’t stand naners… it’s the one food I won’t eat! However, this causes problems when I see recipes like this that I want to try!
Kath says
Mango? Nothing emulsifies l like a banana, but ice + other fruits should give a similar product.
Lauren says
How do you come up with this stuff? I would love to live inside of your brain for a day.
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
i can’t imagine coming up with adding juice pulp to that concoction…you have the most creative ideas!
Allison K says
Doughy yum. My mom recently got a vita-mix. I definitely have blender envy~!
Sara says
Beautiful set up- your photos always make your food look so photogenic! And doughy…that sounds kinda good actually!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
OH wow that sounds so good!! Very creative.. I must try that!!!
It’s like a mixture between oats and a smoothie.. but better!
Kelly says
That looks delicious!
Christy says
Looks yummy! Thanks for the idea 🙂
Hillary @ Nutrition Nut on the Run says
Lovin’ the utensils today!
Katy ( The Balanced Foodie) says
Wow that seems like such a hearty bowl of cereal, interested to see how long this kept you full!
Jasmine @ Eat Move Write says
Very cool. I knew it wouldn’t be just a plain bowl of cereal and milk. That wouldn’t be KERF.
Joanne says
Great concoction.
I didn’t realize that about the banana. I thought it would TURN brown if you put it in the fridge. I usually wrap my left over half with saran wrap so no additional air gets to the open end. It goes just a little brown around the edges but keeps ok (only for a day). I end up cutting that end off. Not sure why…guess it just kind of skeeves me.
Ashley says
Awesome that you couldn’t taste the veg! At 5am [or whatever insane time you’re eating breakfast] I would NOT want to be tasting veggies 😉 Lovin’ that spooooon!!!
Ellen says
I love these creative ways of using pulp/fiber! Oh She Glows put them in muffins….last week I put carrot pulp in my oatmeal. Not as tasty as real carrots, but not bad!
Ali @ Food, Fitness, Fashion says
Interesting…I will have to try that out.
Beth @ DiningAndDishing says
Such a beautiful bowl of breakfast, as usual 🙂
Can’t beat getting a healthy dose of veggies in the AM!
Jen says
Your creativity sparks mine!
Jamie says
hahahaa, very unconventional “cereal with milk”
isn’t it funny that all of my friends/roommates start their day with cereal and milk? no protein and no fruit! i dont understand how they do it; its so boring to me
Sarah (OC2Seattle) says
I was wondering what turned your “cereal” green – the juice pulp totally explains it. Not sure about a green breakfast though 😉
Kailey (SnackFace) says
Whaaat! I adore this bossy breakfast! How in the world do you come up with such incredible ideas?? Love!
Heather @ Get Healthy With Heather says
Your green bowl of cereal looks like my broccoli soup I had last night! Much different tastes I’m sure 🙂
Tamara says
Hi Kath! I had quick question about sugars in real food…sorry it doesn’t pertain to todays posts. But I wanted to get your feedback. I am working on eating healthier and tracking calories. I have been guided to eat only 24 grams of sugar. But after a morning banana and apple, I have consumed 30 grams of natural sugars with a pear and orange waiting to be consumed. Thoughts about if I should be concerned or only when my sugars are coming from refined sources?
Thank you in advance. LOVE the Blog.
Tamara
Kath says
Tamara,
I never think about sugars in fruits – unless i was going to eat a TON of fruit. Fruits are so nutrient dense! I’d only “count” refined added sugars.
Jaime says
Wow!!!! I NEED to make that. We’ve been wondering what to use our leftover juicer pulp for, and this is perfect!
Jess - The Domestic Vegan says
Wow, what a beautiful breakfast! Finding new uses for juice pulp is always great. I am making a variation of this ASAP!
Jil says
That’s awesome — and great way of utilizing everything!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
what an interesting breakfast! did you feel like you were making a wtich’s brew while you were concococting it?
Katie says
Hmmm, I definitely find that the grind makes a difference in my french press. The finer grounds don’t taste as good, and there is much less froth.
ruby red says
yes, coffee will “bloom” more if it is fresher. when you buy pre-ground coffee, it becomes stale very quickly because the coffee particles, when ground, have more surface area to be exposed to the area. the wee little coffee bean is a very volatile thing. if you use whole bean coffee all the time and grind fresh, you will be much more pleased with the results. 🙂
Kath says
That makes sense, BUT my freshly ground beans purchased this weekend did NOT bloom and my ground coffee purchased a few months ago DOES. I think it’s more in the bean’s genetics!
ruby red says
***to be exposed to the AIR, sorry
(and exposure to air is one of the enemies of coffee!)
Rahim says
It looks like oatmeal and bananas poured into soup. However, I’ve learned over the years that some of the oddest looking foods taste the Best. I’ll give this a go 🙂 And I know it’s way more healthier than a bowl of Sugar Shox (frosted flakes).