Took a heavenly bubble bath last night followed by 20 minutes of Lunar Flow yoga and some of my Matanzas Creek Winery lavender balm. I slept until 8:15!
This morning was all about pumpkin oats + Gossip Girl. And now it’s time to get back to reality and work. [Gossip Girl was a good one!!!]
- 1/3 cup oats, milk, water, pinch salt
- Half Banana
- Tsp chia seeds
- Few butterscotch chips that I found while cleaning out my pantry!
- Frog Hollow Farm Granola
- And homemade pecan butter by Deb of Smoothie Girl Eats Too!
I got to meet Deb in San Francisco on Saturday and she brought me this jar of her homemade crunchy pecan butter! She says the only recipe is just to whir away some pecans in a Vitamix blender, or any blender with an attachment to help mix. I loved that it had chunks of pecan floating throughout because I am totally a crunchy kinda girl!
Christmas Blend + Decaf Pumpkin Spice (I’m having to re-do all of my auto-links on my new computer, but thankfully it takes no time at all!!)
This hurricane is sticking around. I’m headed to the gym by automobile
and then having a quick lunch and then classes all afternoon + evening.
Have a great day all!
Leianna says
Yum, that homemade nut butter sounds amazing for your breakfast oatmeal!
Anne Marie@New Weigh of Life says
The nut butter looks amazing!
Jessica @ How SWeet It Is says
I love pecan butter. Mixing it will cinnamon is AMAZING!
Food Makes Fun Fuel says
I had pumpkin oats this morning too 🙂 It just seemed to fit the day
and that new nut butter sounds awesome!
Carolyn says
We have a nor’easter here right now. Is it bad that I’m probably going to the back of campus to the gym? 😉
Morgan @ Life After Bagels says
I finally gave into the gossip girl phenomena last weekend. Rented season 1 volume 1 . . . must get volume 2 soon, I definitely see what all the fuss is about, man it’s addicting.
Whitney @ Lettuce Love says
I can’t wait until I buy a Vita Mix — I will be whipping up nut butters like crazy!
Happy Wednesday 🙂
Stephanie @ Foodie McFood says
I love pecans and would love to make my own nut butter. I guess I need to upgrade my machinery!
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
I’m obsessed with buying unique nuts to make nut butters at home. Specialty nut butters are expensive so I like trying them on my own too. 🙂 And chunky is best!
Kelly from Bridges and Bites says
Aw how sweet of her to make you some nut butter! I like chunky as well. 🙂
Mollie says
Hi!
I love your blog, and I nominated you for an AWESOME BLOGGER AWARD due to your love of oatmeal.
Go to my blog, EatRunRead, to check it out!
Thanks for blogging!
Mollie says
Hi!
I love your blog, and I nominated you for an AWESOME BLOGGER AWARD due to your love of oatmeal.
Go to my blog, EatRunRead.blogspot.com, to check it out!
Thanks for blogging!
Lisa says
Yep, it’s gray and rainy in North VA too! It’s definitely a day for snuggling.
Christie @ Honoring Health says
Glad you are feeling good!
I love making my own nut butters but I make them in the food processor. Easy peasey though it does take a little time.
Katie says
Love the nut butter! I wish I had a useable tub a bubble bath sounds absolutely decadent!
brandi says
ooh, that nut butter sounds great! Hope you enjoy your rainy day – it’s nasty here, too.
katherine says
The nut butter looks delicious! Have a wonderful workout and great Wednesday.
Rose says
That nut butter looks fantastic. Yay, Deb!
amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) says
LOVED Gossip Girl. Nate looked so handsome! (as always!)
Amelia says
Homemade pecan butter? Sounds amazing! 🙂
Mara @ What's For Dinner? says
Stay safe in that weather!!!
Estela @ weekly bite says
I’m sure you’re glad to be home!
It’s always nice to get back to a normal routine 🙂
Jenn Eats Nutritiously Now says
I need to get caught up with Gossip Girl, I think I’m about 3 episodes behind.
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
WELCOME HOME!
nut butter looks fantastic!
MelissaNibbles says
Wow, I’m impressed with your ability to just keep on going after all that traveling. I’d nap for days! Any tips?
SweetiePotato says
aww i had the hurricane all yesterday and the night before… rainy days but i’m glad it’s over 😛 and the pecan butter sounds very good!
SweetiePotato says
aww i had the hurricane all yesterday and the night before… rainy days are relaxing but i’m glad it’s over 😛 and the pecan butter sounds very good!
megan says
That pecan butter looks amazing! I really need to try some new nut butters.
Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says
i am always so jealous when i read that you watch gossip girl in the morning… what a great way to start the day! 🙂
HealthySDLiving says
I need to catch up on like 2 Gossip Girl episodes–they’re waiting for me on my DVR!
The oats look delicious!:)
eileen says
I love seeing all of your meals. Congratulations on your Blog award. I am starting a new blog that features healthy recipes and thought you might like this creamy butternut squash puree recipe!!
Ally says
Hi Kath, glad you are home safe and Matt is feeling better.
You always seem so confident and rational in all aspects of life…including your weight!! I was wondering if you would consider doing an article or writing a little bit about that. I really struggle with self-confidence especially where my weight is considered. I’m pretty much always in a normal healthy weight range – maybe the higher end of normal but if I gain weight I get very depressed and quite often I go to bed feeling fat if I didn’t eat well that day. If my clothes are fitting tight is another cause or if I am around really thin people. Basically, not one day goes by when I am not upset because I feel like I’m fat. I am a working professional and volunteer in my spare time. I work out regularly and am in a long term relationship. I have a lot going for me but I still can’t get past feeling like my self-worth and my weight are tied together…i.e. I’m never thin enough!! How do you maintain such high self-confidence? I don’t feel like you have this issue at all and I really admire your attitude towards your body and food.
Kate says
Hmm… pecan butter? I need to try that one out! I can’t believe I have only made pumpkin oats once this entire season – time to get into the Thanksgiving harvest spirit. 🙂
Erin says
It’s always so relaxing to have a nice bubble bath after a long day of travel. Sounds fantastic. 😀
AnnQ says
That pecan butter looks great! 🙂
Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) says
Pecan butter sounds wonderful. I love pecans, they’re the most dessert-ish of nuts. Any oatmeal with butterscotch involved is a decadent bowl.
Be safe in the weather, and have fun getting back into the groove of classes!
Vanessa (Last Night's Leftovers) says
Crunchy pecan butter?! Oh my…
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
Sounds like a wonderful way to end your evening and a perfect start to your first day back. I haven’t watched the Gossip Girl from this week yet, but I have it TiVo’d and am glad to hear it’s a good one! 🙂
Chloe (No Sugar and Spice) says
Home made nut butter sounds so good! I think my little blender can’t cut it, but maybe if I got a cuisinart. Must try experimenting….
Madeline @ Greens and Jeans says
those oats look great and I might have to whip up a batch of home made nut butter! I have to catch up on GG tonight so I’m stoked to hear that it’s a good one (but, they are all good ones, right?)
Diana says
MMMM pumpking spice.
Tastes like CHRISTMAS! And I already can’t wait!
I actually bought Egg Nog the other day!
The pecan butter looks so yummy!
Stacey says
Ugh, I KNOW! It has rained all day and night here! A branch fell onto our house last night, luckily it didn’t cause any damage! This kind of weather makes me want to curl in bed with a book 🙂 When will it end?!
Lauren @ eater not a runner says
Love the idea of Pecan butter! Awesome 😀
Jenna says
that homemade peanut butter looks great!
jenna
Cait (Cait's Plate) says
Oh my gosh – I’m drooling over that pecan butter! With the chunks in it?! AHHH. You’re a lucky girl
Sarah (OC2Seattle) says
Congrats on your Foodbuzz Award. Just started reading and poking around the site – love it!
Karina (Like Some Cat from Japan) says
I have not commented you in a while, 🙁
What a delightful bowl of oatmeal, same goes for the nut butter!
Take care,
<3Karina
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
ahhhh i’m rejuvinated just reading what you did last night….
Kath says
Ally,
Many of my Breathe and Gather posts deal with acceptance and weight. Check out “It Doesn’t Matter” (http://www.readbreathe.com/it-doesn%E2%80%99t-matter/) and this post I did called “Live Lightly” (https://www.katheats.com/live-lightly/)
Best,
Kath
maria says
That pecan butter sounds so, so good. I’m not much of a crunchy pb girl, but I like it pretty well in other butters.
Deb (Smoothie Girl Eats Too) says
Hey Kath, Glad to see that the pecan butter got some Oatmeal love! Great to meet you!
Deb
Fleur says
hey you all oatmeallovers!
great looks your bowl! after many times wondering why the hell you would put pumpkin in your OATMEAL..?!! I tried. .. and it was lovely!
another suggestion: oatmeal cooked with milk, then add some grated carrot and grated coconut, plus chunks of pineapple. top with greek yoghurt and you are eating carrot cake!
and eh.. last but not least: oats cooked with light soy chocolate milk ( or skim milk and cocoa powder), top with mini marshmallows which will melt…and with graham cracker crumbs! this will give you the ‘smores taste in your oatmeal!
ciao from Holland!
fleur
Linda says
Kath, you forgot to celebrate Veteran’s Day!