Happy Morning!
I had a happy evening with a cup of tea, a few IKEA cookies and Gossip Girl. Sadly a spider and a month decided to join me so I was a bit on edge on the bug front. When will they leave me alone!? Gossip Girl is getting better. I was furious after the second episode of the season in terms of quality, but I think it is regaining momentum.
I knew today would be a whipped banana oatmeal (WBO) day 🙂
- 1/3 cup oats, milk, water, pinch salt
- 1 small banana
- 1 tbsp raisins
- 1/2 tbsp chia seeds
- ~1/3 cup cooked wheatberries, stirred in at end
- Splash vanilla
- Sprinkle Mix My Granola
- A few toasty almonds
- Packet Barney Butter that didn’t come out of the packet as nicely as I had envisioned
Cuppa Joe
Breathe!
New Breathe Post: Kath’s Kitchen Essentials
[Screenshot easily captured and pasted by Jing!!]
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Have a Terrific Tuesday!
Daria @ Daria Can Cook says
Excellent kitchen essentials! Especially the hazelnut butter. 😉
I’ve been meaning to get a salad spinner forever but every time I look at the price tag I can’t bring myself to do it.
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
I love my salad spinner. Don’t know what I’d do without it!
Courtney says
Can’t wait to watch GG…I was watching Monday Night Football last night so I DVR’d Chuck and crew. I agree that it sucked out loud the first episode or two, I’m hoping it gets better!!
Yay for oatmeal!!
Courtney
Adventures in Tri-ing
JENNA says
wbo sound so good right now!!! Your breathe article was great.
Mara @ What's For Dinner? says
I haven’t bought bananas in weeks, and I’m thinking it might be time to re-enlist their creamy goodness into some oats, and soon!
Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats says
Mmm – it’s definitely WBO season, isn’t it? Cool mornings are always made better over a warm bowl 🙂 I need to whip some up myself!
Have a great day!
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
Nice Breathe article! I’ve been in the market for a salad spinner, so I’m glad I read this.
Have a great afternoon 😉
Jess says
I haven’t seen last night’s gossip girl yet – I can’t wait to watch it on the DVR tonight!
Food Makes Fun Fuel says
WBO sounds so good! Great recipe!
Morgan @ Life After Bagels says
Yeah I really can’t believe I don’t have a salad spinner, because sometimes I’ll skip having a salad if I’m too lazy to wash and dry my leaves, silly isn’t it!
Abby (Abby's VeGaN Eats) says
Gossip Girl closet fan.. yeah last night’s was much better. AND next week.. wow, bring on the drama. Im not sure how I feel about Hilary Duff’s appearance. I can’t get past the fact that she is “Lizzie Mcguire”???!?
Amelia says
Totally with you on Gossip Girl. I felt like the first episodes were kind of shaky, but last night was a lot better. I cannot wait til next week though. Love evil Georgina!
Holly says
TOTALLY a WBO kind of day!
have a fabulous tuesday girl!
angieinatlanta says
Yum! I love those cookies! And a cup of tea is the perfect way to unwind at the end of a long day!
christie, honoring health says
Great bowl of oats this morning!
kay (eating machine) says
it’s an oatmeal day! i’m freezing so i need my oats!
Diana says
That breakfast sounds good.
Oh I know what you mean about the bugs. It’s like the things always know when I’m around and decide to appear ALWAYS when I’m alone. Ugh.
I still haven’t watched the Gossip Girl episode… Must take care of that. 🙂
Off to read the new article!
emmy - eatventures says
I liked the Breathe article; I’ve been very annoyed with my pans lately and it’s nice to get a substitute recommendation.
Leianna says
Can’t wait to catch up on GG now!
I hate when packets of barney butter don’t come out very well. Going to go read your new article!
brandi says
i hate nut butter in those packets for the same reason. such a pain to get out of there!
nic says
I’m still a little disappointet in GG but… Hopefully it will regain it’s strength it had, we’ll see..!
Your bowl looks amazing!!! I can’t wait ’till the weekend to have overnight oats again!! 🙂
Going to read your article as well… 😉
And have a terrific day as well!! Hug n.
Marisa (Trim The Fat) says
That OXO salad spinner is my #1 kitchen essential! I use it all the time!
MelissaNibbles says
Great article on Gather. I always enjoy reading about kitchen gadgets!
Ray Rogers says
I often add Molasses to my oatmeal. Its a great source of Vitamin B and adds some sweetness to the mix. I use Crosby’s Fancy Molasses – but I’m sure there are many more types out there.
Oatmeal is such a good start to the day – thanks for keeping it out there and livening up the options.
Ray (Canada)
Haleigh says
Whipped banana oatmeal is the perfect way to start off this misty morning in Charlotte 😉 Your oatmeal always looks so fancy and delicious!! Hope you have a good day!
Dawn says
Ah need to catch up on Gossip Girl this week! The oats look delicious–it’s slooooowly getting cold enough here in SD mornings for some!
Sarah @ The Foodie Diaries says
Do those IKEA cookies taste anything like animal crackers? They look like they do, and now I want animal crackers! Haha
Have a great Tuesday!
Sheri says
Great article! I love my salad spinner and the WS Balsamic Vinegar it is soooo good!
Angela says
I need to look into getting a salad spinner. I remember seeing the commercials when I was little and wanting one.
skinnyrunner says
sounds like a good evening to me!! breakfast looks delicious, as usual.
Whitney @ Lettuce Love says
I love love love my salad spinner! It is such a life saver.
AnnQ says
Fabulous Breathe article! 😀
Whit says
Thanks for the link to Jing! I have often wondered about screenshots. No longer.
Beth @ DiningAndDishing says
Salad spinners are the best!! How did we live w/o them?? I have a mini one and use the bowl to make giant dinner salads for one sometimes!
Anne Marie@New Weigh of Life says
I also had banana oatmeal today. It really hit the spot!
Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers says
yummmm! looks good! i’m glad you’re liking gossip girl again… i hate it when my fav shows disappoint!
Julia says
Don’t you just love the IKEA food section? I couldn’t find flatbread anywhere in my country and then…IKEA had a swedish version! I like it;)
xxx Julia (Taste of Living)
Heather says
I love salad spinners – I used my herb one last night! I was slightly disappointed in Gossip Girl last night – I’m hoping it gets better!
Katie says
just wondering…. what makes the “whipped” in the whipped banana oatmeal? is there a special technique?
Madeline @ Greens and Jeans says
Last night’s Gossip Girl was glorious. I’m glad that even though Jenny has more of a story line that I don’t want to throttle her any more.
Organic Ashley says
Gossip Girl was great last night. Its nice to see the characters coming in to their own again. Little J looks so much better too… so grungy last season. Have a great tuesday!
Lyn says
Your oatmeals always inspire me! Two days ago I made a side dish of chopped apples, butternut squash, pecans, cinnamon, & vanilla (with a sprinkle of brown sugar), baked til soft. This morning I added the leftovers to my oatmeal. SO good! I’d have never thought to add squash to veggies before. 🙂
Lyn says
add squash to oatmeal, I meant @@
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
Sounds like a perfect way to end the evening… I have to get caught up on this season of gossip girl!
pam(pamcakesandeggs) says
These photos are beautiful. I KNOW it’s just a bowl of oatmeal but seriously!
Hallie (Healthy Twists) says
Mmm…Ikea snacks are delish! Now I want to go there and get a $1 cinnamon roll 🙂
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
I’m always excited to know what others think are essentials in the kitchen. I have the very basics and I want to make my life easier so I cook more real food.
katie davis says
I have a quick question about Google Chrome?? I downloaded it last night and it seemed to transfer everything just fine, except my blog RSS feeds. And then when I tried to go to each and set them up, i just get a page of html gibberish. I am just wondering if you might know why that would be happening and what I can do to fix it ??
Jessie says
I like the idea of using wheat berries in your breakfast. The more healthy filler you can add, the better. What a fun bowl of oatmeal!
Emily says
I love your article. I adore my mandoline – it’s an oxo handheld one (from target) but I use it all the time.
I’m definitely going to try out your pan – my calphon one is wearing out.
You’ve inspired me to start my own blog. it’s just in the beginning phases, but I’m loving it so far!
Ali says
Breakfast looks great!
Congrats on the Foodbuzz nominations!!!
Jenna says
i love how you always have soo many yummy ingredients in your oats 🙂
jenna
Kath says
Sarah,
Yes, they’re like animal crackers – but better.
katie,
What are you putting them into? Google Reader should recognize RSS feeds automatically if you just put in the hyperlink.
Kath
Julie @savvyeats says
I totally need a salad spinner. Have you ever tried to wash lettuce without one? Its a total pain and I always end up with a puddle of water in the bottom of my salad bowl!
Faith says
I love your kitchen essentials! I also use eggs in so many different things!
Jenn Eats Nutritiously Now says
There are definitely some episodes of Gossip Girl that are better than others. Haven’t watched last night’s yet– DVR’d it. Looks like you had a yummy snack to eat with it, though!
Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says
Looks scrumptious !! 😀
Jenn
Joelle (The Pancake Girl) says
Whipped banana oatmeal sounds so decadent and yummy!