I don’t know how many hours I slept last night, but gosh I needed it. I must have had 1,000 dreams, most of which I now can’t even remember.
Overnight oats for breakfast!
Matt tasted my almond butter last night and said immediately it was burned. Ashley’s recipe said 30 minutes and I think I gave them 25, but I think 10-12 minutes would be a lighter roast, and I’m now making the connection between the super dark color and the burnt popcorn taste. Sadness. I will have to toss it.
This morning I opened a jar of Wild Squirrel PB that I bought at Christmastime! Bright Eyed and Bushy Tailed.
Today’s oats contained:
- 1/3 cup oats
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup greek yogurt
- 1/2 tbsp chia seeds
- Pinch salt
- pinch cinnamon
- Half banana
- Homemade granola
- PB
And I huge glass of water because I just can’t.get.enough. these days! I’ll be halfway through pregnancy on Friday!!
The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh says
Glad you got a good night’s sleep. I wish we could say the same since the Mr’s work called at 2:30am and had him up all morning and expected him to come in at regular hours. BOO! Sorry the nut butter didn’t turn out but it sounds like you’ve got the magic number locked down for next time!
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says
I can’t believe you’re almost halfway through! Have a great day! 🙂
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
I love that blue floral print cloth! It’s so pretty. Overnight oats are the best! I can’t wait to start having them again. They are really good on a warm summer morning. 🙂 Have a great Wednesday!
Khushboo Thadani says
I had pancakes this morning and as much as I enjoyed them, I am excited for overnight oats tomorrow 🙂
Elizabete says
Those oats look seriously delicious, not to mention the peanut butter 😀
I tried to make almond butter once too and it came out…just not right, which is a bummer because they don’t sell any AB where i live anymore :/
Cait's Plate says
Ah so exciting you’ll be halfway!!
That looks like a pretty perfect breakfast as usual – you can’t really go wrong with overnight oats. I’m dying to try your homemade granola recipe already!
Have a wonderful Wednesday 🙂
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
I haven’t tried Bright Eyed and Bushy Tailed yet, but Sneaky Cinnamon is divine!!
Cait Martin says
People always give me strange looks when I say, “Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.” Glad to hear someone else use the phrase 🙂
Breakfast looks like an especially tasty combination of flavors and textures. I plan to try overnight oats for the first time tomorrow and I am pretty excited about it!
Have a great day!
Melissa @ HerGreenLife says
Sorry to hear about the burnt almonds. I hate wasting food, so I always get really annoyed with myself when I let things burn. And I’m always tempted to eat them anyway, just to avoid throwing away what had been good ingredients — my husband usually steps in and intervenes, making sure it goes in the trashcan!
Kara says
Bummer-any chance you could mask the burnt taste by making protein balls with it? Tina Carrots n Cake has a great recipe!
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
i love a quality night of sleep! i slept great last night too, and like you, had too many dreams to even remember them. it was definitely needed since the last couple nights i didn’t sleep enough. your breakfast looks so yummy (as always)!
mary @ minutespermile says
What kind of milk do you use? skim? whole? 2%? organic? Just wondering if/how different fat percentages impact oat texture/taste. I tend to lean toward 1% organic but sometimes spring for 2% or skim (or soy!).
KathEats says
I use a local 2% but I’d get 1% if they made it. I hate skim milk.
Emily @LivingLongfellow says
I too had soooo much sleep last night. I needed it so much that i passed out near 830. unreal. now I’m feeling refreshed 🙂
Ashley says
I had the same experience when I made Ashley’s almond butter! I had to roast for way less time, but the second batch was absolutely perfect. Maybe my oven is just way different than hers?
And I feel you, I’ve felt off all this week too! Super thirsty and hungry and like I can’t sleep enough. The other night I slept an extra 2 hours and was like a whole new preggo. Have you had any sharp round ligament pains? I’ve read that now that I’m (we’re!) halfway it might get worse. This morning as I reached around to turn off my alarm it happened on my right side and HURT. I hope you’re escaping those pains!
KathEats says
I’ve had a couple on the left side, but they have been very brief
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says
That’s too bad the almond butter was burned, but at least now you know what the issue was!
Erin says
OIAJ for me this morning! But I ran out of Wild Squirrel. Ordered some from you on Open Sky last week. Waiting (not so) patiently for it to come! Curious Cocoa-Nut has been a pregnancy favorite of mine.
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says
Halfway, so exciting!!
Quisha says
I’ve never seen anyone get so creative with oats. I need to take note!
Jeri says
Good Morning Kath. I’m scared to try the overnight oats. Thinking they might be mushy. But I’ll give it a try. Can hurt right?
But you will be pleased to know, last night was Sweet Karen’s Healthy nachos (as I call them) and OMGYUM! My daughter didn’t mind the kidney beans. I used ground chicken (trying beef next week). I forgot the lime so couldn’t make the guacamole. I used regular Tostitos brand and they were super salty. BUT!!!! The Chobani non-fat greek yogurt was amazing. No way that’s yogurt because it tastes just like sour cream! I was so stoked just thinking what recipes I can replace the sour cream. And lo and behold….. Cheesecake! Ok maybe I won’t make that, but the possibilities are endless.
So thank you once again for introducing me to new foods. And thanks to Ms Karen for an awesome dinner that will now be put into rotation.
KathEats says
Glad you liked them!
Catherine says
I also love all of Karen’s recipies! Especially the lasagna where you use cottage cheese instead of ricotta.
Jeri says
I’m definitely going to try that.
jenna k says
i know i’m late on the convo, but, Jeri, if you see this…
jenna weber has a greek yogurt cheesecake that i’ve been dying to try:
http://www.eatliverun.com/greek-yogurt-cheesecake-with-peaches-and-honey/
🙂
Jeri says
Thanks I just looked at it. I must try this.
Susan H. @ The Food Allergy Chronicles says
Nothing like a good night’s sleep! I just want to pick up that scoopful of your oats and pop it right into my mouth…it looks so darn good!
Caitlin says
Do Chia seeds change the texture or flavor of a dish at all? I’m intrigued by them, since you use them fairly often, but still a bit hesitant!
KathEats says
Mostly the texture! They gel up and make it thicker 🙂
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Glad you got some zzz’s and gosh I remember having all kinds of crazy dreams when I was pregnant but I am terrible at actually remembering what I was dreaming about…ha!
Cheri says
Just curious what the benefit is to making your own almond butter and coconut butter? is there something in the organic store bought brands that you are trying to avoid? Or more cost effective to make your own?
Elisse says
I just made almond butter and I only roasted the almonds for maybe 10 minutes, at the most! And it was delicious. Your next batch will be perfect!
http://www.thefrenchtoast.net
Fran@ Broken Cookies Don't Count says
Hooray for Half way there!
Sarah says
Bummer about the almond butter! Love your fancy oatmeal bowl though 🙂
Annette @FitnessPerks says
Sorry to hear about the burnt almond butter 🙁
Roxanne says
Don’t toss the almond butter, use it to make homemade bird food!
1 1/2 cups of chunky peanut butter (use your almond butter!)
1 cup of dried cherries
1 cup of sunflower seed hearts
1 cup of crushed graham crackers
1 1/2 cups of oatmeal
Mix together and slap it on a wire hanger like a popsicle and hang it from one of your trees!
Andrea @ The Skinny Chronicles says
Good morning my dear! I am desperate for good sleep but our stupid rooster is out to spite me. I see chicken soup in my future!
Björg says
Can you come to my house an make oats lol
Yours always looks so delicious 🙂
Laura @ She Eats Well says
It can be difficult to make homemade nut butter! You gave it a good try though. It’s hard to get the texture right, too! Your breakfast looks beautiful and I love that bowl!
Angel7 says
I cannot get enough water either. I always feel parched in the morning, and after I take a nap.
http://faithfulsolutions.blogspot.com/
ilovemesomeginger says
First I would like to say I LOVE this blog. Great job! Secondly, do you have a post somewhere about why you use the different kinds of butters and chia seeds and all of the other goodies you add to your oats and salads? I was just wondering what the benefits to everything might be.
KathEats says
Thanks! I don’t have a post on everything. I eat them because they taste delicious, are satisfying and good sources of protein and fat.
Chelsea @ Designs on Dinner says
Wow, I can’t believe you’re halfway there already; time sure does fly. How exciting!
Karen says
Hey Kath – Speaking of Wild Squirrel nut butters, the gals who created the company gave you a lovely nod of gratitude for their success in this month’s Oprah. It’s those types of private good deeds and kindnesses that go unnoticed among your critics, but actually reflect your true character and most impress me. xo
KathEats says
I saw!! They emailed me the article! Proud of them, and of course appreciate the mention. We just ordered some wild squirrel to sell at the bakery!
Keeley says
We LOVE Kath and so appreciate all her help with launching our company! We’re glad her name made the article 😉
~Christy @ wonderofallthings says
And it’s how we learned of them and started carrying them at our bakery, too! 🙂 Love, love, LOVE them!!!