Last night was the first in about a week I didn’t get up once during the night. Back to my old self – for once!
Overnight oats for breakfast! In a sunflower jar, which is my favorite. But you know what? This is the second or maybe third sunflower butter jar that I really couldn’t even eat the bottom of because the butter was just SOOOO salty! It was almost gag-able. I’m guessing from lack of stirring that the salt settles to the bottom and concentrates there. So sad for such a delicious nut seed butter.
But the top 90% and sides were delicious. Topped off with some Groovy Granola!
And served with cool [decaf] coffee. I actually don’t really like the decaf I have at home. I know decaf tends to be less delicious than regular, but if I’m going to be a decaf-at-home girl (because I get addicted so easily) I’d love to find a really good decaf. I’m willing to pay more for it since I use it a little at a time – any recommendations?
Have a great summer day – AC is back on!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Sorry, I can’t give any coffee recommendations because I don’t really drink it any more. Having said that though, I’ve been hearing from Tina (CnC) and Julie (PBF) that MaryLou’s in Boston has some delish flavours like peanut butter! Not sure if any are decaf, or if they’re as super-high quality as you’re looking for, but even me being a non coffee drinker is curious to try them!
Roxanne says
Peanut butter coffee? Sounds weird but I would try them too!
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
oats in a sunflower seed jar is my absolute favorite too! i need to stock up again at TJ’s when i go visit family in AZ again since we don’t have one nearby. LOVE that stuff!
kaila@ healthy helper blog! says
Just stocked up on SSB! My favorite nut butter for sure!
Jen says
I love your OO posts! I’ve been making these for the last few months and am loving them. I got so excited when I could have my first OOs in a jar, haha. As for coffee, I’m a Baltimore native, and I swear by Zeke’s! It’s a local small batch roastery, and I’ve never had a bad cup! http://zekescoffee.net/delicious-decafs.html
Alyssa (pb and oatmeal) says
I really recommend The Organic Coffee Company. They are gourmet, delicious, and not too expensive! Very high quality and gives my morning something special 🙂
http://www.gourmet-coffee.com/organic-coffee-company/
Katie says
Glad to hear you slept well. Sorry about the pb, how disappointing! The AC is definitely on here, temps above 100 yesterday and close to that today. We are headed to see The Adventures of Tin Tin and staying inside as much as possible. Stay cool!
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says
I’m working through the sunflower seed butter I have sooooo slowly that I haven’t been to the bottom yet, but I’ll look out for the saltiness! 🙂
Barb says
For a grocery store brand, I enjoyed Paul Newman’s. However, like with most coffee, best when the bag’s freshly opened!
natasha says
Yes! Newman’s organic decaf!!
Farah says
Maybe try Trader Joe’s Decaf French Roast…I haven’t had it in a while but may pick up some for myself today too 🙂
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
Congrats on a good sleep!
I’ve had that happen to me with the saltiness before too. That first super-salty bite will totally make you pucker!!
Nikki says
I drink decaf everyday, and I usually buy a whole bean coffee from Whole Foods. I just look for whichever decaf bean is the darkest and I also use about five tablespoons per cup of coffee–these things seem to help offset the lackluster decaf taste.
However, I am curious about how much caffeine I’m actually getting by using more (decaf) coffee per cup; I don’t care too much now, though my fiancé and I might start TTC soon and I wonder if that will be a problem when I get pregnant…
KathEats says
I doubt the negligible amount in your decaf would have any impact on TTC – I think it becomes a problem for those drinking 5 cups of Starbucks regular a day!
Melissa @ HerGreenLife says
Have you tried making your own sun butter? That way you can control the salt and sugar.
We still supplement with TJ’s, but I’ve been trying to make most of our own with organic sunflower seeds. It’s not exactly the same as TJ’s, but I’m working on the recipe.
KathEats says
I don’t really care for the sunflower butters that are plain, but I haven’t tried making my own. Since you still have to buy the seeds, I think it’s just as easy to buy the jar! I love TJ’s for the first 90%
Tracy says
I never had much luck making sunflower butter…it was so thick and difficult to blend. Kath, you should definitely try Maranatha’s sunflower butter. It’s the drippiest nut butter I’ve ever had and great flavor.
The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh says
Sorry it was a salty mess at the bottom. I can’t give any suggestions for the coffee since I don’t drink it.
Try to stay cool baby doll! If it’s as hot there as it is here, we should be literal hot messes by noon! 🙂
Alexandra says
Not sure if you are a Starbucks fan, but they have pretty good decaf brews 🙂 Worth checking out
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
AC is on full blast here! YIKES it’s hot in Atlanta! I hate when my food is too salty. That definitely is a huge food turn off.
Rebecca @ Blueberry Smiles says
Do you have a Peet’s Coffee near you? They make great Decaf. I find that the water-processed ones taste much better than the “regular”…and supposedly are better for you pesticide-wise. Glad you got a good night sleep!
Lexi @ You, Me, & A World to See says
I love sunflower seed butter (especially TJs), but I find that the same thing happens to me! There must be some science behind this madness 🙂
Marissa@ohhhsolovely says
saw your traders joes jar…can’t wait to go when i’m out west later in the summer. we don’t have a tj here in the south & it kills me!
Cait's Plate says
I think the salt is half of what I love so much about sunflower seed butter 🙂 I’m SUCH a salt person! I’m getting SO close to the end of my TJ’s sunflower butter that I can almost TASTE the overnight oats that will be made in it soon 🙂
Ashley @ Hudson on the Potomac says
What about the lite coffees? My mom swears by them, I think Maxwell House makes one, I think it’s like 1/2 the caffeine.
Candice says
Hey Kath,
My fav decaf (which is what I drink now) is from a local coffee shop in Newport Beach, CA called Kean coffee. They are real serious about their coffee sources and roasting. Definitely check them out: http://www.keancoffee.com/Ordering.aspx
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says
oh my gosh. I want to eat your breakfast right now. I never think to add granola to the top of my oats since it’s 2 carbs, but seriously. That looks amazing. And yay for sleep! I never sleep through the night without getting up, I usually get up at least twice! I guess I’m well trained for when I’m pregnant one day!
Karen says
I’m partial to Peet’s in general, though I can’t personally vouch for their decaf…I enjoy the buzz i get from the real thing. I only drink one mug first thing every a.m. so am never bothered by side effects come bedtime. I like the WF blend/whole beans as well.
Hooray for a full, refreshing night of sleep!
Stay cool today!
Paula says
We drink Folger’s Simply Smooth Decaf. No it’s not organic or fair trade and all that. It’s just a very good decaf and low acid coffee and I can get it for a decent price at my little grocery store here. My Doctor suggested giving up caffeine for my stomach issues and it really is freeing to not have that addiction. I am still addicted to coffee. I just don’t have to have it RIGHT THIS MINUTE. Like I used to. 🙂
Lisa says
I love all your oatmeal creations. Quite the inspiration! : )*
Kate says
Stumptown Coffee!!! Caffeine is a major migraine trigger for me, so I’ve basically all but given up coffee. When I really want some though, I’ll get stumptown because their decaf is really good! I really doubt you’d be able to find it in stores on the East coast (I mail my mother bags and bags of it) but you can order it off their website!
http://buy.stumptowncoffee.com/decaf.html
Catalina @ Cake with Love says
I love sun flower butter in OT!! Have a nice day too!
Susan H. @ The Food Allergy Chronicles says
I love Kicking Horse Coffee beans…I like their Three Sisters Blend and they do a decaf that I make for any evening coffee drinking. Not sure if you get it in the U.S though. Wish we had a Trader Joe’s here in Canada…that sunflower butter looks soooo good!
becca says
i had to switch to decaf 2 years ago and the best i’ve found is from the fresh case at Earth Fare. i’m usually parital to a central or south american bean. and it helps to grind it fresh yourself. i got a 10 cup french press that i brew in and stick in the fridge and have iced coffee for the week. 🙂 dunkin donuts and starbucks will do in a pinch, but they’re a bit too bitter for me.
also, have you tried a red tea espresso drink? when i was no-caf, i really missed my hot drinks and tea just didn’t cut it for me. but i found a local coffee shop that has an espresso machine that they use solely for red tea and make all sorts of drinks with. it’s strong enough that it actually replaced coffee for me (until i worked my way back up to decaf). 🙂
Erika says
Hi Kath,
I’ve been reading your blog for a long time but haven’t commented before! You might want to try a 100% pure Kona decaf – there’s a local roaster in the Chicago area that sells it online – http://www.hayescoffee.com/. It’s pricey, but my husband swears it’s worth it! Sometimes they’ll have 1/2 off sales, too.
Laura and Denise says
I have never tried the oatmeal in the jar thing but it looks so cute.
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
That’s a bummer about the bottom of the nut butter jar being too salty. At least the sides were still yummy!
clare @ fittingitallin says
I’m the same way with decaf – and it makes me go to starbucks way too much! I just bought some new stuff from Swanson that I hope will be good!
mary @ minutespermile says
I’m using Starbucks decaf and find it pretty tasty, but I’m definitely not a connoisseur. I’m also happy/sad when I reach the end of a PB jar- happy to do overnight oats but sad b/c i’ts usually so salty! Thus I typically reserve the end-jar butter for sweet stuff like apples and bananas.
Cindy says
I have that same problem with sunflower butter jars! The TJ’s ones especially! Such a shame because they’re the best
Annette @FitnessPerks says
I have an almost empty jar of Sunflower Butter, so I might need to make this b-fast soooooooonnn! 😉
Clearly Composed says
I drink the Starbucks decaf too and really like it. I found the thing with decaf is to play with the amount of coffee you use. I seem to use more decaf grounds than regular to get a really tasty cup of joe. Of course, grinding the beans right before using always helps. 🙂
Kate says
Starbucks decaf is great! (Though I wonder about the caffeine amount in it…but if they are labeling as decaf, don’t they have to have at most 200 mg/cup?)
KhushbOo says
I need to buy some decaf coffee. Caffeine in the afternoon does no favours for my sleep cycle!
Kristin says
I drink DunkIn Donuts decaf! Delish!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
okay that’s crazy about 3 jars in a row being THAT salty…I wonder if something is going on with their supplier? that’s more than a fluke I’d say. Wonder what the TJs people would say if you mentioned that to them.
Liz @ IHeartVegetables says
Haha I accidentally bought some decaf from Target. If you were closer, I’d bring it over 😉
Cerissa says
I LOVE Thomas Hammer’s Decaf. I believe it is a local company to me (Eastern Washington), so it may not be for you, but it is GOOD. Have you tried cold-brewing your coffee? I wonder if you would like your decaf better that way. http://smittenkitchen.com/2008/08/cold-brewed-iced-coffee/
Working Girl @ Caffeinated Contentment says
I’m a HUGE overnight oats fan (working full-time = necessary), but I have yet to try the famous OIAJ. I also haven’t tried any seed butters! Love me some extra extra crunchy PB and AB though…MUST try soon. I always forget and throw away the jars 🙁
Fran@ Broken Cookies Don't Count says
Gevalia is a good coffee, you can buy it on line. I’ve never tried thier decaf, but the regular is delicious and I think the decaf would be good.
Angel7 says
I heard that some nut and almond butters need to be stored upside down. I am not sure why that is, but I have been doing it.
http://faithfulsolutions.blogspot.com/
Suzanne says
I’m really picky about coffee and I think Peet’s Decaf Major Dickason’s tastes nearly as good as the regular.
Kelly says
If you have Caribou in your neck of the woods… I’ve been a decaf girl for about a year now and I love Caribou’s Decaf Daybreak, it is a breakfast blend. Best stuff ever! Excellent as a cold press too. Their Caribou blend in Decaf is pretty good too! I know you can order it online.
Heather says
YES ! Caribou is so good ! I tried it while visiting in the midwest and have been ordering online ever since 🙂 Sometimes you can find it at Target !?
Tami Jo Eaton says
For some reason I dislike decaf. I start my day with one cup of espresso mixed with about one cup of warmed almond milk (homemade latte). When I get to work, I make Teeccino and add almond milk both warm and then another in a mason jar for later in the day over ice. It’s not the same, but I think my taste buds are trained that I don’t have caffeine after that one cup and I don’t have “coffee breath”.
Michelle @ Esculent Dreams says
Fav Decaf coffee: Mayorga’s!
Fav Sunflower Seed Butter: Not sure if you’ve tried it, but the sweet, salty, and nutty balance from the “Once Again” Brand is what I use for my everyday oatmeal! I absolutely love it and refuse to switch to another kind haha 🙂
http://www.vitacost.com/once-again-sunflower-seed-butter?csrc=GPF-PA-044082530314&ci_sku=044082530314&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw={keyword}
Andrea says
I also really dislike the taste of decaf! Haven’t found one I really enjoy yet.
Michele Sparrow says
This recipe from Gena is the best sunflower butter I have ever had. You could try it and see if you like it. I imagine you could remove the salt if you wanted to:
http://www.choosingraw.com/homemade-salt-kissed-vanilla-sunflower-seed-butter/
It’s so yummy. The vanilla makes it incredible! 🙂
Jamie C. says
I’ll send you a bag of my cofee shops decaf. Seriously the best I have ever had!! Where can I send it to?
KathEats says
You are sweet to offer Jamie, but I think I decided I need to find something local – aka sustainable !
Minerva says
I just figured out what you meant about the sunflower butter jar…Blehh! It’s almost lunch time and my half eaten oats from breakfast is still on my desk looking sad.
KathEats says
It’s so delicious for the first 90% and then it’s all salt!! I just stirred mine really well hoping to avoid this next time
Minerva says
Good idea! I may need to enlist a man’s help for that task. Thanks!
Bek @ Crave says
Sunflower butter looks yum- I have always wanted to try it. Over here in Aus we are limited with our nut and seed butters, and other spreads and the ones we do have are RIDICULOUSLY priced!