….I did not have!!
Well I did once I fell asleep
. But I read Dragon Tattoo for 2 hours in bed last night, and it is getting dark and freaky. Still captivating, but I don’t think I could read books like this over and over.
This AM breakfast made itself for me. Auto coffeepot and OIAJ!
I’ve been waiting to have OIAJ in this jar for a long time 
Overnight oats in a jar are my very favorite. I’m not sure why I like them more than hot oats, but I think it has to do with the stickiness and doughiness of the overnight oats and the sticky nut butter in the jar. It takes me so long to clean out this jar!
The Mix
- 1 near-empty nut butter jar (~1-2 tbsp leftover butter)
- 1/3 cup oats
- 1/3 cup greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tbsp ground flax
- Pinch salt
- 1/2 banana
In the AM
- 1/4 cup Nature’s Path Ancient Grains granola on top
Warmth on a rainy day
Hoping to finish my freelance research article today, go to noontime cycle and finish my book tonight!
Go ahead and do it. Turn on Pandora‘s Swingin’ Christmas station! It’ll brighten your day.
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says
I’m totally with you on the overnight oats in a jar. I don’t like hot oats in there either – I think because they melt the PB and it doesn’t stay as clumpy as it does with the cold oats!
Michele @ Healthy Cultivations says
I love overnight oats too… was hesitant to try but then grew to love them deeply.
Sounds like you have a good plan for the day.
Barbara(Blood, Sweat and Heels) says
YUM…love that Sunflower Seed Butter!
Amanda says
This breakfast looks and sounds amazing! I love topping my oats with granola 🙂
Angie @ Musings of a Violet Monkey says
I’ve tried very hard to like Overnight Oats, but I just don’t. I love hot oatmeal, rolled or steel cut… Love, love. I have a nearly empty nut butter jar though, so perhaps I’ll try OIAJ before I swear off OO for good!
I so *want* to like them! It would make my mornings so much easier!
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Allison K says
I am with you! I just don’t like them! I think it’s the texture?
Christine says
Just put on Swinging Christmas! How fun! So ready for next week and FOOD!
That’s coffee right? It looks perfect.
Sabina says
I watched TGWTDT and it was a very difficult movie to watch – very graphic and dealt with difficult subject matter. After finishing the movie, I was a bit shell shocked for a while! I have the book, but knowing how books often provide more detail than movies, I am not inclined to pick up the book.
Graphic nature and difficult themes aside, the story kept me on the edge of my seat!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
OOh your photos are especially pretty today! I’m downloading some Christmas songs as we speak and I LOVE them all. 🙂 Have a great day!
Alina @ Duty Free Foodie says
I’ve been banned from Christmas music at home AND in the office until December 1. Grinches, all.
Camille says
It’s rainy here in Oregon too. Stay dry and warm!
CaSaundra says
I already started listening to Christmas music–yaaaay!! Hope you have a great day Kath!
Caitlyn (A Spoonful of Life) says
Amen to the overnight oats! I prefer them much more than hot oats as well. I do throw hot oats into the morning mix JUST to make me appreciate the wonderful-ness of the overnight oats the next time I eat them!!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
I think I need to start making my own yogurt so I can try a real version of overnight oats. I think that makes a difference. Looks like a good way to start the day!
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
ugh, i hate when i don’t sleep well! hope your day gets better!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
I’ve been listening to Christmas music for about a month. I love it!
Liz says
Okay, you’ve convinced me, Kath. I’ve been reading your blog for months now (yes, months!) and it is by far my favorite of all the food blogs I read (which is a lot!). I am going to have to try the overnight oats, since you have sold me on chia seeds which I have in my oats every morning, but now, how do I get myself to exercise? LOL
Keep up the great work. I love your blog.
Kath says
Thanks 🙂
Lauren at KeepItSweet says
a day that starts with OIAJ is a good day:-)
Jenny says
I never intend to try overnight oats. Lovin’ my hot oats each AM. And Xmas music BEFORE Thanksgiving??? WRONG!!!
Natalia - a side of simple says
Overnight oats are my ultimate favorite. I’m so happy your listening to Christmas music full swing already. Sometimes I feel like I’m the only one, but I like to savor the season!
Alaina says
Christmas music already?? My parents have started to listen but it’s still too early for me! I’m still on pumpkin spiced coffee’s; not ready for peppermint yet. 😛
Holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
I love OIAJ, but I prefer making hot oats and pouring them into the jar — but the cold way is good too 🙂
I need to start reading a book that I want to read for 2 hours every night — the last time I was so captivated by a book was when I read the Twilight series. Yep, its true.
Kierstan @ Life {and running} in Iowa says
I just had sunflower butter for the first time the other week – so delicious!
I think you should turn off the Christmas music…it is not even Thanksgiving yet! 🙂 Thanksgiving – it never gets a fair chance anymore.
Alicia says
Yum yum! Those oats look just delicious. I guess a bonus of having it in the nut butter jar is that you can just throw it out when you’re finished… no dishes!
kate says
Im sad to attempt that Im not usually one to get into Christmas music. Perhaps I need to convert!
Katie (The Boston Marathoner) says
I love-love Christmas music, but I force myself to keep it off until the day after Thanksgiving. I need separation of holidays! Those OIAJ look delicious.
Honey B. says
You are hilarious. Christmas music. I was trying to hold out until December, my husband already thinks I’m a lunatic. I love the holiday season, I think I am going to have to break down!
Boy these posts always make me want coffee like crazy – your pictures are too enticing! 🙂 May have to run out and grab some decaf to satiate the craving.
Christin@purplebirdblog says
Overnight oats in a jar are the bestest!!
Kath says
Thanksgiving is PART OF the holiday season!! I listen to holiday music – not Christmas music!
“It’s the most wonderful time of the yearrrrrrrr”
Ilana says
🙂
Amanda (Eating Up) says
Oh, I already loaded up my Pandora with tons of Christmas stations. Don’t you worry! 🙂
Alexa @ The Girl In Chucks says
Sorry…but it’s too early for Christmas. I may be in the minority, but I sort of wish people would wait until after Thanksgiving…and preferably until December 1st to start Christmas celebrations. Two months of Christmas seems rather much.
Jazz says
Thanksgiving in Canada is in Oct, so you’re good to go!
Amy says
No way, I’ll celebrate the Christmas season for 6 weeks. 6 weeks of Christmas > 4 weeks of Christmas. 🙂
Nicole @ Body By Beer says
I think OIAJ is a bandwagon I wanna hop on, looks so good… Thank you for going into description of the texture and taste. 🙂
Suzanne C. says
I totally understand! I had to stop reading the Lost Symbol because it was too intense to read before bed!
In other news, you have inspired me to start a blog! I’m not exactly sure the direction I want to take it in, but I have some ideas, and I hope to keep up with it!
Hope you are enjoying being home! See you Saturday?
Kath says
Hey! Congrats on the blog 🙂
Sadly we won’t be able to make it on Sat 🙁 We had another event come up that I hate to miss. But maybe we could run on Sun?
Suzanne C. says
No worries, definitely understand that you have other things going on 🙂
I am actually headed only sticking around Cville for Saturday morning and I haven’t been able to run since we ran last (remember how my leg hurt at the end, I strained a muscle and unfortunately one that takes a long time to heal 🙁 ) Maybe an ACAC date while I am home for Thanksgiving though?
Kath says
Oh no! Def. around Thanksgiving 🙂 Maybe a swim or cycle date!?
stacey-healthylife says
I can’t wait for Christmas music. 🙂
Debbie says
Hi Kath, I am a daily reader of your blog and love it! Quick question:
Nutritionally, what is the best way to buy flax? I know it must be ground in order to digest, but is it best to buy seeds and grind them as you go, and store in the fridge? Or, can you buy pre-ground flax meal?
Thanks in advance! 🙂
Kath says
Either way works. I’d say for ULTIMATE freshness to buy whole flax in small batches and grind to use up within a month or so and then buy more. Storing in the freezer should help if you want it to last longer and grind in batches. But buying a bag of ground should be good too. I don’t know any specific research study that has examined these up close, but generally I would not let it sit for years..
Debbie says
Thanks a bunch. I will be buying some this weekend! 🙂
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Ugh– I did NOT sleep well last night either! Here’s to hoping for better sleep tonight.
I have my pandora set to “peaceful Christmas” 🙂
Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says
I’m starting that book today and cannot wait. I like books that creep me out in a disturbing way. They’re fun!
Toni says
I love this! I’ve never tried it but it’s def something I’m going to do soon! Looks amazing!
megan says
OIAJ YUMMM! girl with dragon tattoo book definitely is intense..have you seen the movie!?
have a great dayy!!
Emily @ Comfortable Home Life says
I also had OIAJ for breakfast. And it gets weirder – they were also in a jar of Trader Joe’s Sunflower Butter! SO DELICIOUS!
Looks like I’m going to be making a trip to TJ’s for more sunflower butter this evening..
Mama Pea says
Just a little tip…don’t use Ashley’s jars for OIAJ. You get like two oats in that baby. 🙂
Jessie -- TheMessieKitchen says
I am loving pandora right now, but I’m so stuck on peaceful holidays. It’s the best way for me to get my work done. That and all the CHRISTMAS blend coffees out right now. I’m in heaven. On to overnight oats: I just cant seem to master them. I feel like the taste is so so different from my hot oats. The oats just are more oat-y than creamy… maybe I’m doing something wrong? But I do LOVE OIAJ… it’s my favorite way to eat oatmeal. It was my breakfast here too… I’m up in Northern Va but it’s still raining here so it’s perfect weather for hot hot oats. Yum.
Christie {Honoring Health} says
Call me weird but I read “noontime cycle” as moontime cycle and wondered why you were “going” there.
Yes, I know I should refrain from commenting EVERYTHING that pops into my head.
Krystina says
I like overnight oats more than hot oats. I’m usually disappointed in hot oats for some reason.
Bess @ Bess Be Fit says
So glad you like to listen to the holiday music too 🙂 I mean, its the best time of year and it should be celebrated as much as possible!
Dragon Tattoo is definitely a freaky book…it took turns I wasn’t expecting at all! I’m reading the second one now.
Jillian@ Reshape Your Life says
I’m staying strong, it is still too early for Christmas! After thanksgiving it’s allowed, until then NO NO NO!
Dee says
Ahh i really need to finish off my sunflower seed butter jar too!
Diana @ frontyardfoodie says
Well as a knew mom I get the no sleep thing! Thank goodness I get to stay home and take it easy if I don’t get enough sleep!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
So jealous of your OIAJ! They are definitely my favorite!
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says
I love OIAJ too, but rarely have them because I just can’t resist scraping the bottom as a snack 🙂 I tried that Ancient Grains granola at a Nature’s Path dinner I went to last month and it’s delicious!!
Lauren says
I’ve tried overnight oats a few time but can never seem to get the texture just right. I’m thinking tonight might just have to be the night to try again!
Emily @ One Sweet Vegan says
My argument for listening to Christmas music in November is that there aren’t really any “Thanksgiving” songs. I know there are a lot of songs about being thankful, but I’m trying to prove a point so I can listen to Christmas music. It makes me happy and I want more than 24 days to listen to it! 🙂
Jil @ Big City, Lil' Kitchen says
Love OIAJ! And I love the sunflower butter – I got a free sample a few weeks ago at the grocery store. Delish!
Christine says
I had the same issue with the book. It put terrible images in my head that I could not stop thinking about. I had a few sleepless nights over it. I think I am extra sensitive to crimes against women. As good as the book was, I will not be reading the two that followed it because of the violence and imagery.
Katie O. says
OMG I love that you are listening to Christmas songs already! I am feeling the urge as well. Hoorah for the holidays!
Heather @ Get Healthy With Heather says
Sunflower seed butter! It’s been so long since i’ve enjoyed some of that.
Hope you get to make it to cycle, sounds like a blast.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
OIAJ is my fav. I started limited myself to one jar at a time so I don’t end up with 20 1/2 eaten jars… I could never get to the OIAJ point!
Meri @ Meri Goes Round says
Thank you for the recommendation! I’ve been in a pandora rut at work and had no idea about swingin christmas!
I’ve been in the holiday mood ever since our deluge of snow… that helps get the season going!
Cheers,
meri
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
I tried overnight oats once and I didn’t really love them. You make me want to give them another shot though!
Emily says
Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is so upsetting at times, but so hard to put down! I think you will enjoy the 2nd two books in the series because, while they’re dark, they’re not SO dark. What are you reading next?
Monica says
I started listening to a little holiday music today too, for a half hour or so while in the office–simply because it was dark and gloomy outside and holiday music cheers me up!
Also, I just finished the last book in the series, The Girl who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest, last night! The first book was obviously extremely disturbing and dark, and I wouldn’t recommend it to everybody, but if someone can handle it, then I HIGHLY recommend reading through the next two books! They are much less graphic and much more satisfying than the first. The ending of the final book…just, wow. Although, I don’t recommend reading them before bed, because you won’t be able to put them down 🙂
Hannah says
Oooh, I love that photo of the spoon!! My favourite way with oats right now is to cook them like hot oats, with chia, then the bowl in the fridge for several hours so it sets up and is lovely and cold. 🙂
Lorin says
Is there any way to see the freelance article or no? I am a freshman studying nutrition and I was just curious what you are writing on.
Kath says
You’ll be able to read it when it’s published 🙂