Solid 9 hours of sleep last night. Woo hoo!! I woke up before my alarm this morning dreaming, which is usually a sign I’m ready to wake up. I think I was at a cheese tasting in my dream! Since I’m working out later in the day due to Girls on the Run, I decided I was in the mood for Millet + Amaranth Porridge last night. (See the last time I made it here: InGRAINed Habits.)
This time I didn’t work quite as well, but we were in a bit of a hurry because the husband biked to Great Harvest and had to leave before 7. Next time I think I’ll cook the grains in water and stir in milk and mix-ins near the end rather than starting like I do oats with everything in one pot. I actually combined the half soy milk/half water along with 2 dates in the fridge last night so they could soak overnight to hopefully reduce cooking time. While the dates made it SUPER sweet, I’m not sure it really reduced the cooking time. Actually, at one point the milk curdled but then it recovered and reabsorbed.
But it still turned out pretty good. I really like the millet birdseeds – they are fun to chew 
The volume portion was really small so I added wheatberries, greek yogurt (~1/2 cup), and GoLean Crunch. Plus a dizzle of maple and spoonful of Toffee Butter PB.
Plus a delicious hazelnut-French vanilla cafe –
I am blogging on my laptop this morning so I could watch some of the debate this morning so I’ll know what’s going on when I turn on NPR on my way to campus – but I’m not paying attention so I better go listen
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you should rename your blog “kath eats real food and sleeps” – you’re my sleeping role model too!! – how much better the day would go with that much sleep~
WOW 9 hours – that is awesome….. love the birdseed breakfast label
Good for you! Getting lots of sleep is so important for good health! My sister started going to bed earlier, and she lost 10 pounds! I guess she was a late night snacker. You can’t eat while you are asleep!
I finally found wheatberries at the store last night! They’ve probably been there all along but I just now found them. Can’t wait to try them out (although it’ll probably hafta wait since this week is hectic)!
Happy hump day!
gorgeous bowl! love it!
If I had a nickle for every time I dreamt of cheese I could go buy a block of cheese.
looks yummy! i lovvvve dates! have a great day!
mmm breakfast looks lovely- my friends always tell my I eat like a bird (hahah- I gotta have my seeds, nuts…etc)
Millet is a yummy grain, very versatile, I like the looks of this bowl, for sure!!
Love the bowl!
i was going to comment on that beautiful bowl, but it looks like i’ve been beaten! i hope you have a great day!
Your breakfast = holy freaking yum, as always.
Great Harvest! I love that place – does your husband bake for them? because I know he bakes all those amazing bagels and breads you write about!
So I have been reading this book and thought I would share it with all of you. If you work out and want to fuel your body properly I highly recommend Sports Nutrition by Nancy Clark. Its kind of like fueling your body for dummies. Everything is simply put and excellent information for the active.
http://www.nancyclarkrd.com/books/sportsnutrition.asp
Breakfast at your house always looks so peaceful in the morning! Between the oatmeal, the lighting, the candle, etc. It’s like mad chaos in my apartment
Fun bowl, Kath!
That breakfast looks fantastic! I can’t get over the toffee peanut butter. Goodness.
Well, you beat my 5 hours of sleep!
I really need to try amaranth. It looked good in this post and the previous one.
pretty presentation this morning!!
Okay, found it! Thank you for responding. I appreciate the encouraging words. I will check out the info you suggested.
You are an inspiration and very light hearted about everything. Enjoyable reading! I will continue to check you out daily and keep you enlightened about my progress.
Thanks..
I tried cottage cheese oats this morning Kath.
They’re delicious! Thank for the idea.
I also love your bowls, espically the blue and white one from last night’s post.
You’re such a role model. For me, eating correctly is a gigantic challenge.
It’s so nice to see a good example.
How long do those take to cook? Looks yummy, but millet might need to be a dinner grain for me–not much patience in the morning.
I got 9 hours of sleep too! So amazing!
Oatmeal pumpkin pancake folks –
In the recipe on this blog, do you soak the oats overnight? Or just add them dry? (I use the quick cook Quaker oats)
Thanks!
Hi Kath,
I’m a long time reader and first time commenter. I’m always so inspired by your fitness routine, and was wondering if you could maybe do a post on the pros/cons of different cardio machines at the gym. I get so overwhelmed by the options and can’t decide what’s best for me. The bike? The treadmill? The elliptical? Which elliptical?!? There are at least 4 different kinds!
I would really love your opinion on this!
cute bowl, love the bfast as always:) What aisle are wheatberries on??? Do they sale them at TJ’s?
^I made the oatmeal pumpkin pancakes yesterday and used dry oats. I also added a little vanilla silk soy milk in place of the vanilla since I didn’t have any. they turned out great–I added some walnuts and banana slices!
Kath you are such a great role model of health and balance. You inspire me to do better because I could definitely use improvement in the sleeping and taking time to enjoy my meals department. I have a horrible habit of rushing through meals and my day for that matter. Seeing you light candles and eat off of beautiful dishes makes me want to do the same. Thank you!
I love your breakfasts! You always make the most delectable looking oats and I love how you set the table. I wish I could do that every morning.
It’s not that hard to get 9 hours of sleep – just go to bed early! I know if you have work or family commitments that’s not always easy, but I decided in recent years to turn off the TV and go to bed at 9 or 9:30 each night. I feel so much better.
Umm, this is gonna sound weird but where did you get all your BEAUTIFUL dinnerware from?!? Everytime I visit your blog, I drool at two things, the food, and your ‘oh so gorgeous’ dinnerware!
you beat my 3 hours of sleep by a multiple of 3 ahhh
great idea for a change from oatmeal (even though, i think i won’t never be tired of it)!
one question Kath, can you give me any tips to take good picture? i want to begin a blog but my photos don’t like yours.
thanks
Re. Bowl,
Glad you guys like it! It’s from my grandmother. She’s given me a bunch of bowls in the last year as they moved out of their house and into a condo.
lauren ,
Yes, he just started working for Great Harvest this week. He’ll be baking there 3 *early* mornings a week.
DaisyMay ,
Great rec. – she’s a classic I have yet to read.
DM ,
Glad you found it. Thanks for reading!
Thanks Sami
runjess ,
I’d say it took 15 minutes start to finish? A little too long for me too…
rebecca ,
It’s best to sit overnight, but if you don’t have time, give them at least 10-15 mins.
Pam ,
I will plan a gym review post this weekend. I think it would be a good addition to the FAQ page. Maybe I could even get my camera in there to get some photos of my favorite machines.
bobbi ,
Haven’t seen them at TJ’s. Check the bulk section of your Whole Foods (if you have one). If not, you can buy them at http://www.Bobsredmill.com. = Hard red winter wheat.
Thanks Katie Mc
Kath
Thank you so much, Kath! You are the best!