A good morning indeed!!!
I have been sleeping like crazy lately – didn’t get up until the 8AM hour again! Maybe I’m still a little on West Coast time? And Matt needed to catch up from his work week, so we didn’t budge for about 9 hours. We had planned to go running first thing, but you know, I am always stiff and hungry when I wake up and whenever I have the option to eat first, exercise second, I always take it. I asked Matt what he wanted to do and his response was: "Oatmeal!" so that’s what we did. We’re planning our run when the big hand gets on the 6 again 
Today’s oat varietal was muffin, muffin and more muffin!!
- 1/3 cup oats, milk, water, pinch salt
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 extra, super ripe banana
- ~the top of a Carrot Raisin Walnut muffin from GH
- Spoonful Plum Jam
- Spoonful Maranatha AB
I always thought cake-y products on oats looked like a gross combo – until I tried it!! Something about the crumbly cake mixed with the creamy oats and the sticky nut butter is pure texture heaven.
Peppermint Creme!! (Hey Charlottteans – "At the Peppermint Forest…(peppermint forest)…..peppermint forest Christ-mas shop!" <— one of the best jingles ever!)
Beautifully photographed in the sunlight….
……but consumed cozily on the couch with some Conan!
We’re meeting some blog readers for lunch and then for dinner – CROCK POT! Excited 
It’s probably gonna be another low-key night, but I am all for it
Happy Weekend!
[May I please have permission to say it again? My new computer makes blogging SO MUCH EASIER!! What used to take a whole 30-60 seconds to do because the screen would freeze now takes split seconds. Woo. Hoo.]
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Your pictures look extra beautiful today! I want a new computer now.
I love Saturday mornings because they = time spent making hot breakfasts! I like to make and take smoothies to work during the week so it saves time in the morning and when Saturday comes, I ‘m really craving hot oatmeal so I totally agree with Matt. Enjoy your day!
I am so excited to FINALLY get the MacBook that I ordered last week. It seriously is going to rule, because right now I have a crap PC that takes AGES to upload stuff. I love the peacock feathers, it reminds me of home. Have fun crockpotting.
Watch out, I’m going to steal your computer soon
I’m glad you saw the light and tried cake-y stuff over oats! Creamy + cake-y is never a bad combo. Have fun on your run!
You’re inspiring me to try something new in my oatmeal.
Can’t imagine life without my MacBook!
Beautiful pics!! ‘
And rock on to crock pot dinners.. my fav!
Those oats look awesome! I love baked goods + oats
That’s so funny you’d talk about not thinking you’d like oats + cake-y products before b/c I thought the same thing too! Until this week I tried a slice of pumpkin bread crumbled on top and I was pleasantly suprised with how much I not only liked it, but LOVED it!
Looking forward to see what you cook up in your crockpot tonight!
Happy Weekend, Kath! 
You have such a nice funky living room. I really like your decorating style a lot!
I know, seriously!!! Kath, could you come decorate my house??? Pretty please???
Take advantage of all that sleep now, Kath! Kids = no sleep! Ugh, mine were up at the crack of dawn
Can’t wait to hear about your crockpot experience! I don’t seem to have much luck with mine…
That breakfast looks amazing! I was going to crumble up a vita top into some fage this morning. I went another route, but I might just add the muffin top to some oatmeal tomorrow morn!! Have a great run and a great day! Btw – recently found your blog and I LOVE IT!!!!
I’ve recently tried muffin on oats and I am so in love! It’s terrific. I love the change in textures
I love soft cookies on oatmeal with a runny peanut butter–heaven!
I’m a big texture person when I eat, so I think I’d like blending a muffin top over my oats.. I think I’ll be trying that lil combo real soon! You’re pretty much my oatmeal inspiration haha.
I recently made a dinner in a crockpot and was pleasantly surprised. I can’t wait to see what you make!
I love your striped couch! So fun!
Plum jam??? YES PLEASE.
Plum jam sounds delish! I’m watching Conan too! Reese is on. She’s a cutie.
What a perfect way to use those muffins. And I love your centerpiece on your table… so unique!
Yay! I think you are meeting my friend Kate for lunch!
I know I’m about a week late, but I’m just finally getting caught up! I wanted to say it was GREAT to finally be able to meet you in person in San Fran! After reading your blog for almost two years – I felt like I was meeting a celebrity! 
Yay for the awesome computer
Oatmeal and muffins sounds awesome, must try it.
Love Saturday mornings, great breakfasts, relaxing and sitting in pajamas for a long time!
Can’t wait to see your crockpot meal!
Hey Kath!
Ok so I have totally random things to say as always! I LOve that you are organized! I think it is so fun to be organized I love it! But, anyway I was wondering about Barney Butter and MaraNatha nut butters. Both theses nut butters are super healthy, Right? Meaning they contain natural and organic ingredients and no bad oils like hydrogenated oils? And what nut butters are your favorite’s? I know you love nut butters! Me TOO!
Thanks Kath!
Tieghan:)
I love your new bowl Kath, where did you get it?
Happy weekend!
Beautiful photos today, love the lighting!
Once I had part of a homemade cinnamon roll crumbled on top of oatmeal, and it was SO good. Bet those muffins ARE a really good oatmeal topper!
Enjoy your laid-back Saturday. You probably need it after your trip.
your presentation is superb. Sleeping in is wonderful I am finally able to experience sleep as well. It is amazing what sleep does for our bodies.
Your Saturday sounds fun and relaxing and I’m a slight bit jealous.
Once again, I love the decor in your home! I know you’re a food blogger, but you should consider some posts on interior design! Everything is just so put together and lovely.
I will have to try a crumbled muffin in oats. I just recently just started adding muffins to yogurt and the texture is amazing!!
that’s an interesting way of eating muffins!!! I have tried a very similar version with cookies, so muffin is next step I guess:-)
Ahh, muffin oats! I don’t think they look gross at all. They’re too delicious of a combo! Have a fun day
Your pics do look great today!
great muffin oats! the picture is really pretty.
jenna
Cakey oats, such a nice way to begin the weekend. The Conan doesn’t hurt, either. By the way, I love your home’s interior design. Beautiful. You have an eye for aesthetics, that’s for sure.
Before I even read the words I thought: Gosh that combo looks AWESOME! Mmmm chewy goodness
Have a fun night!
I adore your couch and the pillows you have on it!! It’s so cute!!
I saw your website on Tina’s. It is fantastic. Any tips on how to have a successful blog?
Gooood morning!
I remember feeling so excited when PB bought me my Mac laptop for Christmas last year. It was SO much faster than my old Dell!!! I can totally relate to the new computer love! Congrats!
HI! New reader here! Stumbled across you blog and love it! Have linked you to mine. Keep up the good work!
I love relaxed weekends, especially when you’ve been really busy. We’ve had a lazy weekend but it feels like I’m finally catching up with myself!
i slept like a madwoman last night too – i’m actually in ausitn and the 2 hour time zone must’ve confused my body. i’m grateful for it, though!
mmm crockpot meals are always so hearty! Gotta love them
Sorry to hear about the SELF situation— I can’t believe they did that! Kinda makes me upset at them.. who does that kind of stuff?? You would think it would draw more readers to their magazine if you were in it. They don’t know what they’re missing. Oh well, more KERF for us!!! 
I always wake up stiff and hungry. I HAVE to eat before I run or else I about pass out. Learned the hard way
Enjoy the blogger meet up and I think I need to move to another area of the country where there are more bloggers and resteraunts.
allijag,
Haha – glad to meet you too!!
Tieghan,
Yes, both are natural with no trans-fats. My favorites are Barney Butter, Costco PB, Maranatha, and anything Naturally Nutty, esp. the almond butters.
coco,
It was hand-made by my parents’ neighbor when she was in high school and was about to be thrown away before my mom claimed it!
Kelly,
Aww thanks. I might be able to do that. What would you want me to say/do? My philosophy is just de-clutter, de-clutter, de-clutter!
Give Love Create Happiness,
Welcome! My one and only tip: a good photo speaks a billion words. People skim.
Melissa,
Thanks and welcome to you too!
Kath
Looks delicious! I was just wondering WHERE exactly you find your chia seeds in the supermarket. I have been searching the aisles lately and have not been able to find them! They are not by the nuts or frozen fruit and I am out of ideas! Do you have any idea? Haha thank you!
Sarah,
I haven’t found them in stores. I got mine from Navitas Naturals, and I now have them in my Open Sky Store, which I believe has free shipping!
http://katheats.theopenskyproject.com/
Kath