To you!
I got in that Epsom salt bath last night! It made me late for bed, but it was really nice. I forget that baths are just as fun in the summer – you just have to keep the water temp down. It’s quite humid here now!
Something in me was craving toast with PB and banana yesterday so that’s what I scheduled. Nice that it was no-cook on my busy morning. But you know, no-cook breakfasts take me just as long to assemble as oats do to cook! It really should just be called "no-clean" breakfast.
This would be a Great Harvest Flax Oat Bran bun with half a mashed banana (I always mash, never slice!). One side has a heaping tsp of Nuttzo PF and the other has about 2 heaping tsp of TJ’s Valencia. Sticky!!
I added a tiny bowl of yogurt with a little lingonberry preserves and a pinch of crunchy granola for a bit more protein.
Cafe! I made a whole carafe and left the rest for sleeping Matt to use for iced coffee when he wakes up.
His brain is clear – no fair!
This breakfast has to get me through a long morning – so far, so good!
I decided to treat myself to lunch at the hospital cafeteria today so I wouldn’t have to pack anything. No photography allowed, but I’ll be back with a recap of sorts. And you might get a surprise visit at lunchtime too!
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says
Yay for the bath! I hate baths myself….I just get too hot and bored and stiff!!
Do you ever melt your bananas? Melted banana with PB…it’s like a little bit of heaven in your mouth 😀
Have a great day!
Alycia @ FitnFresh says
omg! how do you melt bananas?! this is something i must know immediately!
Heather says
I’m with Freya on the baths! I’m always like, Ok, now what? la la la. LOL!
Anway, glad you enjoyed yours.
Loving the Nuttzo vicariously through you!
Trish @IamSucceeding says
That is one of my fave breakfasts…PB and mashed banana on toast.
Hope you have a great day!
Lauren says
I just took my first bite of almost the exact same kind of breakfast. 🙂
Have a marvelous day Kath!
Kamaile says
I need to try that Nutzo. I’ve been putting peanut butter and agave on toast sprinkled with chia seeds. Your day will FLY by!
Marina says
Pb and banana on bread is amazing combo. I like microwaving pb,banana and some cocoa, and then putting it on my bread, yum!
Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) says
Yum, you’re making my what-to-eat-for-breakfast decision a lot easier this morning. I haven’t been hungry for the past hour but now it’s coming on! 😀
theemptynutjar says
I always laugh when you say teaspoon.
I use about 3-4 TBSPS of nut butter alone at breakfast…oops 🙂
Emma says
me too! a tsp is tiny!! more healthy fats for us! haha
Katheats- love the plate! where is it from??
Lana says
I also always do nuts and nut butters in Tbsp.
I find it is more proportionately fitting for my palate. 🙂
And more satisfying.
Kath says
Pottery Barn, ages ago
wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says
Love lingonberries!
I happened upon a free jar not too long ago and now I’m hooked.
When I cooked more meat, I made a mean glaze for pork loin using lingonberries. Now, it lives on mostly in my oats.
Sara @ myfancytuna.blogspot.com says
Mashed banana on toast was my late night snack last night! I love how overripe bananas smooth over toast like jelly! I topped mine with a very light drizzle of maple syrup instead of PB to keep it lighter, though 🙂
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
I used to love baths to take a good book and read. I actually ruined a book by dropping it in once. But now my bath tub is too small. So no more baths unless I need an epsom salt or ice bath after a long run.
Jo says
A bath and a book is a perfect night for me. Get out, wrap up in a dressing gown and cuddle a mug of something hot- bliss 😀
Jil @ Peace, Love & Munchies says
Looks like sticky, gooey heaven! Love nut butter and banana!!
lisa says
Glad you finally had a bath. They always sound nice, but sometimes feel like they’ll be too much of an effort.
Love PB&B too, and sometimes with honey as well. Always filling and delicious.
Christina says
I love your blog and have been reading it for awhile now. I just started my own so come check it out, I could use all the motivation possible
Meg says
Mashed banana is amazing – I should try it more often 😀
Enjoy your day – and I’m ready for a lunchtime surprise 🙂
Claire says
It has been too long since I’ve taken a nice bath…I hope to change that soon! The bfast looks like a great saturday start. Hope you have a good one!
Hannah says
I’ve just started having baths in teh past week, for hte first time in years (have had surgery on my foot so can’t shower). I’d forgotten how relaxing they are! Sounds like I need epsom salts, though!
kalli@fitandfortysomething says
so jeolous of all the great harvest goodies you have…..sorry you have to work today 🙁
Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
The warm weather makes it a perfect time for a no cook breakfast. Sorry you have to work today. I have to work tomorrow. Hopefully you can rest tomorrow.
jenny (green food diaries) says
i just noticed that you filled to the brim that GIANT mug of coffee. wow! i guess i’ve never been a coffee person at all. i love that lingonberry preserve… and the ikea food store in general, heh.
Lauren @ eater not a runner says
I love a good mashed banana….yum! Have a good one 🙂
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Glad you got the bath in before bed. I am a huge advocate of Epsom Salt! Sorry you have so much going on right now. Hopefully things will slow down soon. I agree…no fair on the cleared head. I wish I could turn my brain off for a few hours at the least. As for the banana, it’s funny that we all have our rules for how to prepare things. You made a point to say you don’t slice your bananas. I have a strict rule of not stirring my oats! I like it layered so I get a little of everything in each bite!
Have a great day Kath!
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
I love that little yogurt bowl! So cute! Good luck today!
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says
That sure is a sticky breakfast! Have fun at the hospital today Kath
Lana says
I’m glad the exercise cleared your head yesterday, Kath. May you rest well tomorrow!
Do you mash the banana to bring out the sweetness or for ease so it doesn’t fall off?
Ever had frozen banana chunks in yogurt? 🙂
Kath says
Both!
Krystina says
I love mashed banana on toast. 🙂 I warm mine slightly and add vanilla/cinnamon. Delish!
stephanie says
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Kath says
Welcome!
Camille says
What a delicious, simple breakfast!
I remember, when I was little, my mom would always make me “squished bananas” when I was sick, so I always get a warm, fuzzy feeling when I eat them. 🙂
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
what a great breakfast 🙂 i love mashed bananas on things now…they add the perfect amount of sweetness and faux creaminess 🙂
thepinkpeppercorn says
Enjoy your day! I hope you are feeling a little less stressed after yesterday, and do get a bit of a chance for release soon.
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says
no way…I just had a very similar breakfast. Check out EdibleASH’s banana scramble – yum!
Courtney R says
I am going to see Wicked (yeah!!) in Charlotte in a couple of weeks and would like to go to dinner before. Any recommendations? I prefer something with great vegetarian options!
Thanks!
Kath says
Im going to see it on the 23rd!
I’d recommend Dandelion Cafe (uptown), Zada Janes (Plaza Midwood) or Pewter Rose (South End)
Diana @ frontyardfoodie says
My husband gets up later than me most days since I got to work so much earlier than him and I have to drive far. Sweet you made coffee for him:)
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
i always mash too – for some reason it tastes better!
healthyteacher says
Hey Kath,
I’m counting calories these days to attempt to lose those last 5-7 pounds that have plagued me. I was wondering how much your bowls of oatmeal and amounts of nut butter are for calories. Clearly, it worked for you! I’m sincerely trying with my insane schedule to focus on eating REAL FOOD. Unfortunately, I eat frozen lunch meals at least 3 days a week at school. But, for breakfast and dinner, I’m pretty good about low calorie meals with nutrients. I’m intrigued by your breakfasts and interested in knowing how many calories you think that would be. I’m keeping between 1200-1500 (net calories).
Kath says
My breakfasts are usually 400-600 calories, average 500. I gotta start the day out strong. Breakfast like a Queen, lunch like a Prince, dinner like a Pauper.
Jenn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
Yum, that toast with banana + nut butter(s) looks amazing!! I’d love a tall glass of cold milk with that. 🙂
Jenn
SallyH @ acountablelife.wordpress.com says
Kath, any updates on those 3-packs of nut butters? That spread has me drooling?
Kath says
I’m working on them!
Alycia @ FitnFresh says
no mess any meal is always the best meal (: