Good morning!
Up for some pumpkin oats!? It’s been a while!
It’s also been a while since I’ve dug into some BISCOFF SPREAD!!!
The Mix
- 1/4 cup scottish oats
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 banana
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- Pinch salt
- Pinch ground cloves
- 1/4 cup pumpkin, stirred in at end
- Granola
- Ground flax
- Walnuts
- Biscoff amazingness
Karen begins her chemotherapy today, so Matt and I are taking turns staying with her. I’m on afternoon shift, so I’m working this morning, fitting in a workout and then packing up some sandwiches to take to them.
Happy Friday!
Stacy @ Every Little Thing says
Well wishes to Karen!
I have one can of pumpkin left that I might put to good use this weekend with some pancakes 🙂
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
I need to find some Biscoff spread!! I bet it smells and tastes amazing!
All the best to Karen!! 🙂
stampylisa says
Biscoff is da BOMB! i ordered mine online since i was never able to find it in stores here in Chicago area.
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says
Good luck to Karen today! Keeping her in my prayers 🙂
Hope says
I wish Karen the best today! Good luck with everything! 🙂
I love pumpkin oats! Well actually, I love anything that has pumpkin in it! It’s the best! I need to try some of the Biscoff stuff that you talk about so often. It sounds good!
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says
I hope all goes with with Karen today. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Kath!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Even though pumpkin is more of a fall food in my mind, I think I need a little more in my life! Good luck to Karen with the chemo. I hope everything goes well today!
Katy (The Singing Runner) says
Best wishes to Karen!
Your oats look amazing, as usual. 😉 Have a great day!
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
I better eat up my pumpkin before it starts to get warm! Every time I try to type pumpkin, I spell it “pumpking” and think of you!
Holly @ Couch Potato Athlete says
My thoughts and prayers are with Karen today!
I busted out the pumpkin earlier this week too!
Katie Photiadis says
Kath, best wishes to Karen!
The oatmeal looks wonderful, as usual. Love your bowls!
Christine @ Merf In Progress says
Best of luck and prayers to Karen today. xo
Flourchild says
I hope all goes well with your MIL..
I had my oats with a little almond scone scrambled in!! So yummy! What kind of Pumpkin do you use? It looks so thick!
KathEats says
Libby’s
Whitney says
Praying God is with Karen during her chemo! 🙂
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
My thoughts are with Karen. I hope today goes well for her. She is so lucky to be so close to you two!
Kristy @ KristyRuns says
Karen will be in my thoughts today! 🙂
Stacey (The Home-Cooked Vegan) says
I hope that Karen makes it through okay. You and Matt are great to go and be with her during her chemo 🙂
P.S. I love that purple-ish bowl that you are eating out of!
j says
Hope Karen comes through with flying colors today, sending positive thoughts to all 3’of you 🙂
Gina says
I haven’t had anything pumpkin since the holidays and after seeing your oats, I’m thinking it needs to come back into my life.
Gina says
& all the best to Karen!
Jen @ keepitsimplefoods.com says
Best wishes and positive thoughts this afternoon.
Christa @ O, Cake! says
Keeping Karen and you and Matt in my thoughts today!
Natalia - a side of simple says
My prayers go out to Karen and your family.
Charlie Browns been looking for those pumpkins… 😉
Gita says
My prayers are with karen. best wishes.
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
My thoughts and prayers and with Karen!
Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn says
Send karen my love! It was so hard to see my mom go through chemo, stay strong!
Little Bookworm says
Best of luck to Karen!
Kasey says
I’m not sure if it’s some strange coincidence, but there are always 26 comments on your posts when I’m reading :S
Best wishes to Karen today!
Marina says
Fingers crossed for Karen, I hope she’s doing ok!
Pumpkin oats…oh how I miss those
rebecca lustig says
I feel like I stopped buying pumpkin once fall was through… WHY?! Your breakfast looks delish
Becky says
Sending positive thoughts to Karen today! You all are so lucky to have each other!
Tess says
Sending my prayers to Karen, you and Matt. So happy she has you both to take such good care of her.
Callie says
Give Karen my love! I’ll be praying for her!
Erin says
I had a crumbled Biscoff cookie on my oats this morning – I think it may be the best topper. By the way, I bought my stash of Biscoff cookies at Walgreens. Don’t know if you have Walgreens where you are, or if all stores carry Biscoff, but something to look for.
And fingers are crossed for Karen!
Justeen @ Blissful Baking says
Wishing Karen the very, very best with her treatment!
Your pumpkin oats look amazing!!
Krystina (Organically Me) says
Karen is in my thoughts. <3
Rachel @ The Avid Appetite says
Pumpkin + oats = perfection. Best thoughts going out to you!
Eating Bird Food says
Hoping Karen’s treatment goes well! It’s so nice that both you and Matt can be there with her.
Also, I love your kitchen towel/place mat. The colors make me wish spring was here!
Beth says
Best wishes to Karen for a good recovery!
Elisabeth says
Sending good thoughts to Karen, and you & Matt!
Jess @ atasteofconfidence says
Thoughts are with Karen!
Heather says
Best Wishes to Karen today!
Maria @ The Fitted Apron says
Best wishes to Karen. I hope you start to fell better. Breath.
Natalie @ Will Jog For Food says
That looks like such a comforting breakfast! I’ve been looking for pumpkin but haven’t been able to find it lately….anyone knows where it is in Publix??
Karen is in my prayers 🙂
Marisa @ Loser for Life says
Hugs to Karen!
nicole says
Hoping it goes well with Karen, fingers crossed.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
My best to Karen today. Keep some pickles on hand – chemo made my dad crave them for some reason. Maybe that was just him?! 🙂
Freya (Brit Chick Runs) says
I hope everything goes ok with karen, I’ll be thinking of her 🙂
Amanda (Eating Up) says
Hope it goes okay for Karen today!
Kristi (Hiding in Honduras) says
Positive vibes to Karen!
Maryann (The Balanced Bean) says
I hope everything goes well for Karen today, will pray for her.
Leslie says
This looks amazing!! I recently found your blog and love it!!! I have it on my Blog roll:)
KathEats says
Welcome!
Thealogian says
Sending healing energy Karen’s way!
Emily @ One Sweet Vegan says
Praying for Karen during her chemotherapy. 🙂
claire says
Pump-king is AWLAYS in Season 😉
claire says
p.s. hope everything goes well for Karen 🙁
lynn @ the actor's diet says
love to karen! i remember being there with my dad for his years ago. amazing looking back (he’s totally in remission now)
Michelle @ Turning Over a New Leaf says
I’m still hoarding pumpkin!!! I have 9 cans in my pantry and a bag of fresh, cooked pumpkin in the freezer. I’m panicking a bit because I haven’t bought any in a while, and I’m convinced my supply won’t last through the summer! Ack!
Hi, my name is Michelle, and I have a problem.
Erin @ Big Girl Feats says
I love that purple bowl – so pretty. I’m sending thoughts and good energy to Karen and your family today! I have a radiation treatment next week and I’m not so much looking forward to it, but we take all things in a positive stride. 🙂
Paula says
Good thoughts for Karen!
Kiran says
Well wishes, prayers and hugs for Karen 🙂
KathEats says
Thanks so much to you all!
Johanna B says
Sending healing thought Karen’s way.
I had pumpkin with my cottage cheese this morning. Yum.
Runeatrepeat says
Praying for Karen. It will be okay <3
emily says
I’ll be thinking good thoughts for Karen.
I’ll also be thinking some jealous thoughts about that Biscoff Spread!
Beth says
Positive thoughts to Karen today! She sounds like a strong amazing person with a super supportive family which will carry her through this intense time.
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
I miss pumpkin in my oats.
Christin@purplebirdblog says
Best wishes to Karen for her treatment!
Eliz@The Sweet Life says
Prayers for a speedy and complete recovery for Karen!
Jil @ Big City, Lil Kitchen says
Best wishes to Karen! And those oats look phenomenal
Allison @ Happy Tales says
Aw y’all are in my thoughts!!
BTW, I made pumpkin cookies earlier this week. Pumpkin never goes outta style in this household…
Namaste Gurl says
I miss pumpkin oats and pumpkin anything! It’s much too expensive canned now, so I switched to pureed carrots + sweet potato. In fact, I puree my own, it’s so darn easy and cheap! Just steam a bunch of carrots and sweet potato, and puree with cinnamon using an immersion blender! 🙂
Britne says
Hi Kath, I love your blog! I just saw this page in the NYtimes the other day about eating “real food” that reminded me of you: http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/08/is-eat-real-food-unthinkable/?ref=dining
At the end of the article, the authors says “You want an acronym? Let’s try ERF: Eat Real Food.” And of course, if made me think of KERF.
Well wishes to Karen.
Angela says
Best wishes to Karen.
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says
I really like the “style” behind the KERF posts. Easy on the eyes 🙂
Annette says
Good luck to Karen!!
Baking 'n' Books says
I don’t know about Karen – but well wishes and she’s lucky to have you guys.
On an aside note, I was wondering about the popularity of Chia Seeds – do you add them to your oatmeal or yogurts, etc simply for the nutritional boost – or do they add “plumpness” or extra “flavor”? Thanks.
Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says
Best wishes to Karen. Your entire family is in my thoughts.
And great looking pumpkin 🙂
Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says
Best wishes to Karen. Your entire family is in my thoughts.
And great looking pumpkin oats 🙂
Robyn @ Frugal 'n' Fit! says
Many good thoughts to Karen!
Melomeals: Vegan for $3.33 a Day says
Here’s hoping that her chemo side effects aren’t too deblitating.
stampylisa says
my best prayers and thoughts for healing to Karen.
Sunya says
Best wishes to Karen as she takes the next steps in her medical journey. I always try to remember it is a marathon not a sprint.
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says
Many blessings and prayers are with Karen today.
🙂
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
I only have one can of pumpkin left 🙁 I hope Karen is doing well!
erica says
sending positive thoughts and vibes over to karen!
can i just say, i love your LOTR puns and references!
kelly says
Best wishes to Karen! Chemo tip: get popsicles! stock up on food that isn’t acidic, too crunchy, too spicy — chemo really does a job on your mouth — usually creates mouth sores – check with the nurses for a prescription mouthwash that helps tons.
If you need any Chemo tips just let me know — 3 year Breast Cancer survivor here 🙂
KathEats says
Thanks for the tips Kelly – glad you’re doing well now!
LauraLee @ Old Fashioned Vegan says
I tried to find out on the biscoff website but there was no ingredient list available, is biscoff spread vegan? Good vibes coming your and Karen’s way. 🙂
KathEats says
I don’t know if it is – my sample pack didn’t have ingredients (and it’s in the trash)
emily says
I’m 99% positive I remember that it is.
LauraLee @ Old Fashioned Vegan says
Thanks Kath and Emily 🙂
Melissa @ For the Love of Health says
That looks gorgeous- vibrant colors!
I wish Karen well!
Margaret says
All good wishes for Karen, hope she gets a wonderful result.
A friend who went through “chemo” was told by the nurses to sip on “Slushies” during the actual treatment,they are flavoured mushy ice drinks, she said they were very helpful with the side effects of the drugs going into her body…….hope this helps.
Hannah says
Return of the Australian envy because we don’t have canned pumpkin here… :p
Kamaile says
Good thoughts for Karen!
kelsey says
I am so out of the loop! Karen!! I hope she is okay!!
stacey-healthylife says
I just busted open a can of pumpkin today for breakfast also. Boy had I missed it.
lindsay says
Thinking of Karen today…glad you guys are able to be there with her.
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Thoughts to Karen today- hope all goes well!
Elizabeth@GenuineEfforts says
It’s so funny to read about you and other hoarding canned pumpkin. My grocery stores carry it year round here.
Also, best wishes to Karen. Her milkshake looked awesome!
::my milkshake brings all the boys to the yard::
Kat @ Cupcake Kat says
That oatmeal looks so creamy and delicious. Now you have me craving pumpkin.
My love goes to you, Matt, and Karen. Chemotherapy is a hard thing to go through. I volunteer at a work out center for cancer patients. Moderate exercise can have many benefits so try and encourage Karen to get some.
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
I hope things went well for Karen today! 🙂
Ashley says
I wish the best to Karen!! You + Matt are a great support team. I’m sure it’s helping tremendously. Have a lovely weekend Kath! <3
kelsey @ un-american in france says
I was just thinking of my Speculoos/Biscoff spread seconds before reading your post. I think it’s a sign that I need a little spoonful… : ) Best wishes that Karen takes to the chemo well and that she’s on her way to a quick recovery!
Steph A says
Love pumpkin and oatmeal… sometimes i add egg whites and microwave it and it turns out fluffy and yummy like cookie dough!!!
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Meghan says
So do these oats have the bitter taste of pumpkin? I do like the way pumpkin tastes, but im not sure id like that bitter taste in oatmeal. Thanks.
KathEats says
I don’t think it tastes bitter personally. A bit gourdy, but not bitter. I think the sweet banana helps balance any savory taste
Allie says
Just a quick thank you for introducing me to the Biscoff cookies…after I read this post I went to their website and realized that they just might be the same cookies that I used to get on afternoon United Airlines flights. I loved those biscuits so much that I nearly made excuses to fly just so that I could eat them. Needless to say I was REALLY sad when they stopped serving them. Imagine my delight when I found them in Walgreens…and discovered that they were, in fact, the same cookies! I can barely believe that I haven’t eaten the whole package. I have stopped short of purchasing the spread, but I called their customer service line and was told that they will begin selling it in stores (i.e. without the shipping charge) in a couple of months. Hooray!