No ice 🙁 (But I guess that is good!)
But we are on a 1 hour delay, which meant I could enjoy my bowl of Pumpkin Oats in happy calm time.
I tried adding the pumpkin AND an egg white in the beginning of cooking. I always stir my pumpkin in at the end and wanted to see if I could save a step. The oats turned out really thick and almost baked – which may have been the egg’s fault and not the pumpkin’s! Again, I’m changing too many variables to draw any conclusions. But I think I’ll stick to adding the pumpkin at the end since I like liquidy oats. But if you like them thick, this would be your cup of tea.
In the pot:
- 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup soy milk
- 1/2 cup water (I now add a bit more water to buy me a bit more time for a more liquidy bowl)
- 1 tbsp chia
- 1 tbsp raisins
- 1/2 mashed banana (I actually missed the chunks a bit!)
- 1 egg white
- Cinnamon + vanilla (stirred in at end)
- Toppings: Mix My Granola Cinnamon Banana + Vanilla Sunflower Butter!!!
We welcomed this new addition to our family this week. Naturally Nutty sent me some samples to review and this was in the mix. I’ve never had sunflower butter, but I’ve heard some raves about it. Well combine it with Cinnamon and Vanilla and you’ve got one heck of a nut butter. Nothing short of cinnamony vanilla frosting!
I had that cup of tea today – The Tea Spot’s Bolder Breakfast = black tea with chocolate!
Really, really like this reusable Tuffy steeper!!
The tea was really great. I find teas to be totally hit or miss. I either love it or hate it. I loved this one because the chocolate was in the aroma and the tea was not bitter at all. It smelled just like a cup of hot cocoa!
Since I didn’t have a coffee shape, I though I’d entertain your eyes with new candles 🙂
Gosh that was a great breakfast, but I’m still feeling a little hungry!! Better settle fast!
Don’t forget to Wear Red For Women! What will you do today to nurture your heart?
Haaaaapy Friday!!!! 
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
Happy Friday Kath! Do you whip up your egg white before adding it? Does it get ‘eggy’ in the oats??
Kath says
I just dumped it in and stirred. The oats didn’t taste very eggy, but I didn’t add the yolk. I think the yolk would contribute that factor.
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
Love your new candles!!
Have a great Friday!
Alyssa says
Question – I measure my raisins too and usually add a tablespoon. Do you pack your raisins into the tablespoon or just put them in loosely? I’m not sure what’s the correct way to measure raisins, even when its in a recipe – pack or loose?
Kath says
Alyssa,
I really just dump a clump of them into the pot. I don’t measure at all. Quality not quantity!
Kristen @ Change of Pace says
Another delay?! Is there still snow up there? I’m headed to Raleigh tonight and I was hoping there wouldn’t be any snow 🙂
Marisa (Loser for Life) says
That sunflower butter sounds amazing! I love the cinnamon and vanilla combo.
I’m with you on the tea – either love it or hate it. Haven’t found one that I completely love, yet 🙁
I’m going to make healthy choices today…for my heart!
Morgan @ Life After Bagels says
mmmmmm I’m so into pumpkin oats these days
Tiffany says
Wow, cinnamon AND vanilla sunflower butter?! Sounds like heaven in my mouth! And I like how you added cinnamon and vanilla on their own to the oats as well 😀
Madeline @ greensandjeans says
Oh man! I just discovered Justine cinnamon pb the other day and fell crazy in love with it, so I can only assume that cinnamon vanilla sunflower seed butter would be totally up my alley!
Jil says
Mmm those oats sound good. I’ve never added eggs to oats..I will have to try it.
Heather (Skinny Ambition) says
Cinnamony Vanilla Frosting?! Doesn’t sound like it could get much better!! Yum!
Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) says
I’ve been really curious to try Naturally Nutty since seeing it on a few different blogs. Do they sell it at Whole Foods?
Jen says
Hi Kath! I’ve been a big fan of your blog for a couple weeks now – great recipes! I’ve recently started my blog …rooted in my passion for nutrition, health, and wellness. I’d love to have you stop by and check it out! My latest oatmeal add-in is ricotta cheese …have you ever tried it? HEAVENLY.
Let me know what you think … jenfindsbalance.wordpress.com
Take care!
Kath says
I dont’ like ricotta! If I did, I bet it would be good 🙂
Lauren @ eater not a runner says
That sunflower butter does look kind of amazing 😉 Have a good friday!
amanda says
Wow your oats this morning look amazing!!!
Courtney says
I am going to nurture my heart by hitting the gym this morning and getting my sweat on, and then cuddling with pups and hubs later and watch Lost. Both take care of my heart equally!
Happy Friday!
Courtney
adventures in tri-ing
tiffany says
how much pumpkin do you add??? I am psyched about this tea find and placed an order with them yesterday..cant wait to try. I find tea to be a hit or miss to so if this is a hit i will be happy!!
Kath says
1/2 a cup this time. Maybe slightly less
Kaite@ Two Lives, One Lifestyle says
Pumpkin oats that seem baked + the “almost frosting” nut butter- sounds almost like dessert!
Jenna says
Cinnamon banana and vanilla?! Holy yum!!!
Melissa says
I think I’ll do this for my heart today. Yum!
http://oneordinaryday.wordpress.com/2010/02/04/healthy-heart-recipe-loaded-sweet-potatoes/
Paige(Running Around Normal) says
Ooh, I love when my oatmeal is thick and baked-like! Mayeb I’ll try that out 🙂
Have a happy Friday!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
lol— I LOVE it that nut butters are now becoming a part of your “family.” That’s either a sign of being crazy or a sign of being AWESOME. 🙂
Freya @ foodfitnessandfreya.wordpress.com says
Gosh they are some amazing looking oats! That nut butter sounds sooo good, cinnamon and vanilla are two of my favourite flavours! What a bowlful of deliciousness you had there 🙂 Inspiring!
Marla says
The tea brewing basket I love best is the Finum brewing basket (medium or small).
I have used it for three years and it amazing,made of very fine stainless steel mesh,makes amazing tea and I use the “lid” with it not as a lid but to rest the basket on after so doesn’t drip .
Makes amazing tea,highly recommend it.Be awesome if you checked that out for your online store!
Heather @ Side of Sneakers says
Ugh we got lots of ice and snow…schools closed AGAIN! (I’m in Greensboro). I love pumpkin oats- the grocery store’s still out of pumpkin though!
Nutritious Foodie says
Yum the tea sounds really yummy. I have lost count of how many different flavors of tea I have.
I love Pumpkin in my oats, I can’t do egg in it though.. have a bad allergy to egg, found it the hard way.
Enjoy your 1 hour delay. Today is my OFF Friday so I am going enjoy it with a nice long bike ride 😉
Stacey says
Uckkkk…this weather is sooooo yucky 🙁 A bowl of warm oats is the best way I can think to start a day like this 😀
Whit says
I hear rumors of snow + ice in Hickory. Fingers crossed that it’s just rumors!
Sarah @ The Foodie Diaries says
i started added my eggs and pumpkin in the beginning and it gets SO thick. ive tried this with just the pumpkin and just the eggs–and i can say the culprit behind the thickness is deffffinitely the eggs. i adore cakey, it’s-hard-to-move-my-spoon kinda oats so this is actually a plus in my book haha
joy says
Today I am nurturing my heart with a yoga class!
Simply Life says
oh I’ve have to try pumpkin before it goes out of season! 🙂
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
I’m super jealous over the chocolatey tea. And I’ve never been jealous over tea before.. but that sounds great!
I’m more of a runny oats kinda girl. And I was actually going to ask you what you thought of the technique of mashing the banana up before adding to the oats rather than slicing the banana and whipping it in. I’ve tried both but I prefer the whipping method, it made my oats more creamy.
Kath says
I prefer the slices too I think.
Heather says
chocolate in tea? Yum! I love chocolate!
the candles are super cute!
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
Sounds fabulous, as usual! Enjoy your late start!
rustique says
Love pumpkin oats! And the way you soup yours up, naturally.
Ameena says
I am always on the lookout for chocolate tea so I am going to check this one out!
Sophie @ yumventures says
That seeper looks great, where did you get it?
Eileen says
It’s snowing here, again! Blech– can you tell I’m over the snow? 🙂 I will hit the elliptical while watching Project Runway and then do a pilates dvd (always kicks my butt, but I’ll try) to keep my heart healthy. Enjoy the delay!!
Jessie (Vegan-minded) says
Yummy pumpkin oats! That sunflower seed butter sounds incredible too. I love the vanilla and cinnamon flavor combo. 🙂
jenny says
Eggs in oatmeal makes for a fantastic custard-like dish. LOVE IT!
So, what am I doing for my heart today? I’m going to have fun and enjoy myself having a dinner and movie night with my aunt and cousin. I am going to laugh heartily, make a delicious vegetarian dinner (does a body good!), and just give thanks that I have a wonderful and supportive family.
Emily Eats and Exercises says
I bet the baked feel was the egg. I actually prefer thicker oats (and I like the added protein.) Maybe you could compensate by adding a bit more liquid still?
I’m still out of pumpkin – I better get some more soon.
Anne Marie@New Weigh of Life says
Love the candles! So pretty!
Mara @ What's for Dinner? says
Happy Friday Kath!
Tami @nutmegnotebook.com says
Everything looks good as usual!
K says
That nut butter sounds amazing! I hope you have a great Friday!
Allison K says
I totally forgot to wear red! Damn.
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
i LOVE that tea steeper! you might’ve told us before, but where did you get it?
I forgot about the red today, but my watch is always red…does that count? 🙂
Kath says
The Tea Spot as a sample
Cait (Cait's Plate) says
I’m wearing my RED today! It was totally by accident but a very happy mistake! 😀 Those oats look absolutely amazing, especially as I sit here right now freezing my butt off!! Happy Friday Kath!
Kelly@ khakalackin.blogspot.com says
Happy Friday! I’m glad the weather is finally better for you.
Adrien says
Oats look heavenly- you do them right every morning.
And where do Canadians pick up that nut butter- looks so, so good!
Stef says
that tea steeper is a brilliant invention! hope you have a great day, those breakfast oats look amazing even if they were a bit thick for your liking!
Beth (Mackattack) says
Why do I always forget wear red day? Oops. I’m planning on running today, that’s heart healthy, right ? 🙂
Ashley says
I think I might start experimenting with nut butter making!! mmmmm That jar sounds awesome!
Cassie @ A Very Busy Mind says
Agreed on tea being hit or miss. I’m finding I want my tea to taste…tea-ish…as in, I’m not loving the fruity teas.
That little Tuffy steeper is awesome!
Anne says
I just discovered sesame butter and LOVE it. Mine doesn’t have cinnamon, etc. but I find it is naturally sweet enough that when spread on a banana or apple as an afternoon snack it can really hit the spot.
Kristilyn (My 29th Year) says
Your oats look amazing – as usual. 🙂 I should add pumpkin to mine more often!
K
Lauren says
Oh no, I forgot to wear red today. I’m thinking I’m going to take a nice brisk walk today to nurture my heart. Then tomorrow I’m running a 10k. If that doesn’t get the blood pumping, I don’t know what will!
Beth @ DiningAndDishing says
egg whites are something i have not tried in my oats yet. i like mine liquidy too but a baked texture sounds like something interesting to try out! can you use a whole egg or should it be the whites only?
Amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) says
I’m glad you reminded me to wear red today!
Hannah says
Oh wow, that nut butter looks amazing. And I love my oats ridiculously thick, so I might try your way this morning!
Megan says
Awww I WISH i remembered to wear red today!!
you’re so lucky you keep getting delays…it would have to be a BLIZZARD in ny for us to get a snow day!!!
Ally (Exercise and Pies) says
goodness, that breakfast looks amazing!
I WISH I had pumpkin on hand because I just woke up (gotta love the college life) and I’m freezing my booty off. Some warm oatmeal would so do the trick right now.
Jamie says
I completely agree that I either completely love or absolutely hate a tea flavor.. i know i will always love lemony flavors though 😉
Salah@myhealthiestlifestyle says
I can’t seem to find Chia Seeds at any of the surrounding stores, so all i can do is order them online. however, they aren’t completely in my budget so I don’t want to order them and get them and end up not enjoying them. What do they taste like? and What are they exactly?
Kath says
Understandable. I’d just try an 8oz bag from somewhere. They don’t have much taste, and I’d liken them to poppyseeds. But their gel/thickening effect is awesome. Google for more info!
emily says
While I never tried that product, I do still recommend that you try (plain) Sunbutter. The flavor really is like nothing else I’ve ever tried and it naturally has a great balance of savory and sweet (which we know you love!).
Kath says
I’ve got some to open next!!
Sara says
I totally want to try that sunflower butter!!! It combines my two favourite flavours! Yum, gonna keep a look out for that one 🙂
Heather says
Love your description of the tea – I am always on the lookout for something new to try!
I’ve got my red on today – I almost forgot but then I saw someone tweet about it…enjoy your one hour delay!
kate says
cute new candles!
sunflower butter is SO tasty, isnt it?
Eve (Nutrition by Eve) says
I think I’m one of the only people that doesn’t like pumpkin oats! I enjoy pumpkin in certain dishes, more savory. I’m not really into pumpkin breads, yogurt, oatmeal. But it sure does make sure a beautiful bowl of oats!
Enjoy your day.
Kath says
I think pumpkin is an acquired taste 😉 But gosh I have acquired it!!
Cole says
Thick oats are definitely the best. I definitely need to try this out.
Jenn (www.j3nn.net) says
I love sunflower seed butter!! I bet cinnamon + vanilla is AMAZING! Yum
Jenn
Deanna - The Unnatural Mother says
You truly inspire me to eat healthy every day, thanks to you, I started eating oatmeal for breakfast!! Thank you!!
Alison (Life's Little Lusts) says
omg that naturally nutty stuff looks sooooo good!
is that one available at your store now?
i’m so glad the toffee one is;
i can’t get it in the store anywhere in vancouver. 🙁
they have lots of flavours i understand –
what’s your favourite?
Kath says
It’s coming!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
i love thick, bake-y oats. i always cook my oats with egg whites at the beginning, but i usually add the pumpkin at the end. i may try this method you did today instead!
Mary (Food Fit & Fun) says
Pumpkin is my new addiction when it comes to oats!! How much did you add to your oats today? I love the combination of combining 1/2 cup oats, raisins, ~1 cup of water…adding chopped banana halfway through and milk, then adding 1/2 cup of pumpkin towards the end of the cooking. Seasoned with Cinnamon and Nutmeg!!! The best!!! I sometimes like to put an eggwhite in the beginning
Kath says
1/2 a cup!
Ash @ Good Taste. Healthy Me says
Love that tea steeper! So cute!
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
That combination for that nut butter looks…interesting.
And I’m googling for that steeper.
Pam (@ TotalHealthCounseling) says
The Naturally Nutty looks really delicious! Hope they sell it in Whole Foods so I can get some!!
The Brunette says
Pumpkin at the beginning definitely solidifies the oats. I do this (without the egg white addition) and get a gel-like oatmeal. I love it, but because you like liquidy oats I’d definitely stick to stirring the pumpkin at the end. Also, when you stir in things like cottage cheese and pumpkin, does it cool down the oats too much? Always been curious about this…