Somebody needs to drink more mindfully !
After guzzling some coconut water in bed, I stumbled down to eat some breakfast. I couldn’t decide what I wanted. I didn’t have the energy to make oats but it was too cold for a smoothie.
Yogurt bowl it was! I think this has been named “un-overnight oats” in the blog world. I mixed all the staples for overnight oats but didn’t let them sit – which meant they were good, but not nearly as doughy as if they’d soaked overnight.
The Mix
- ~1/3 cup Ambrosial muesli
- ~1/2 cup plain yogurt
- ~1/3 cup milk
- ~1/3 cup pumpkin
- Half banana
- Tbsp chia seeds
- Hemp Plus granola
- Naturally Nutty PB
Coffee for one. [Matt is out brewing beer already this morning!]
As I’m sure you all know, the earthquakes in New Zealand and Japan have been devastating. A group of Kiwi bloggers [and KERF readers!] emailed me about a virtual 5K they are doing this weekend. Run a 5K in your town, and donate $5 (or more) as your ‘entry fee’ to their fundraising page. There are people all over the world joining in!
I’m hoping to cover my 3.1 in a combination of running, walking, biking and yogaing this weekend. And I’ll be doing it in support of both New Zealand and Japan.
A red and black breakfast this morning in their honor.
Larbs says
I had a identical morning, with a yogurt bowl and a propel in bed…all because of the amazing chocolate stout
KathEats says
Ha!!!
Lucinda says
As of mid Sunday afternoon NZ time we’ve raised over $8500! For five bloggers who were hoping to raise $1000 we are stoked!
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foodandfarm says
I am so interested in trying coconut water? Is it good for anything? Or just electrolite replenishment? Also, what is tbhat bleu cheese you love from WF? I am making a trip to cville today and want some! 🙂
KathEats says
It’s just great for hydration and electrolytes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleu_d'Auvergne
Kristy @ KristyRuns says
Coconut water is delicious! Lots of potassium, too! 🙂
Lisa Rainer @ Healthful Sense says
Thanks for all of the amazing oatmeal combination ideas! Love em 🙂
Holly @ Couch Potato Athlete says
Kath the 5K is a great idea – I hope they are able to raise a good amount of money for the Red Cross!
Do you sleep with an eye-mask? I’ve thought of getting one since I prefer total darkness at night, but I didn’t know how bothersome it would be.
KathEats says
YES! It’s WONDERFUL! I have the Blinky 40 Winks from Amazon.com (3 of them) and they are great.
Charise says
I got one for a Christmas gift after showing the pics of yours to my husband. It is GREAT for the weekends when I want to sleep in after it gets light out.
Baking 'n' Books says
That’s a wonderful cause and idea. I’m nursing a Food ‘Hangover’ and feel horrible.
Hope you feel better!
jen @ taste life says
Love the 5k 5 dollar donation idea. And I hope you feel better soon.
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Sorry you aren’t feeling so great this morning. I hope you feel better quickly today. Enjoy your Saturday. Thanks for the donation information!
Heather says
I love the 5k donation idea – such a horrible tragedy.
Hope you are feeling better soon – I wish I had that eye pad last night while my husband was playing with his ipad in bed and I was trying to sleep!
KathEats says
eye pad, iPad!! Hee!
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
I have a container of that coconut water. Love the potassium content and low cals! Can’t wait to “need” it! I’ve been saving it for when I can really use it. 🙂
Katie @ Nourishing Flourishing says
Whenever I read the word “doughy” now, I think of you, since it seems to be a favorite texture 😉 Thanks for the donation info. Feel better!
Christine says
HA! Beer towels in the morning!
Leslie says
Hope you’re feeling better. I too need to remind myself once in a while to drink mindfully (and for me that would be less wine/more water) but I often forget in the moment.
Questions:
1-Do you know of any bloggers who are both wheat free (or gluten free) and dairy free? I’ve been off both for 3 weeks and need ideas.
2-Keeping wheat and dairy out, is there an overnight oats combo you can come up with that includes almond milk, but no yogurt or cottage cheese?
3-My daughter is toying with the idea of becoming an RD (at this point she’s a senior in HS). Any tips or could she even email you at some point if she’s really serious?
Thanks so much. Have a wonderful weekend.
KathEats says
I don’t know of anyone off the top of my head who doesn’t eat either of those. A gluten-free vegan would, but I don’t know anyone’s diet well enough to recommend.
I think yogurt is really key to a great overnight oats consistency, BUT the chia seeds really help with thickening, so you could use gluten free oats and almond milk with chia seeds for a similar effect.
Check out Prevention RD’s RD Q+A for your daughter: http://www.preventionrd.com/rd-qa/
Meg says
I’m trying to blog lactose free as well as gluten free now as I have just been told I am lactose intolerant!
Feel free to check out my recipes which include some cheese, but mostly lactose free Cabot cheddar! 😉
Wendy says
Thanks for the Cabot love!
Meg says
Not trying to butt-in here, but Angela at www.ohsheglows.com MAY have some recipes 🙂 I know she’s not entirely gluten-free, she is, however, vegan! There may be a few recipes!
Katie @ Nourishing Flourishing says
Hope I’m not butting in either or being shameless, but I am gluten-free and mostly dairy-free! 🙂 Feel free to check some of the recipes 😉
Rachael says
why not use a dairy-free yogurt? i LOVE coconut milk-based yogurt but there are also soy versions as well.
KathEats says
Great idea!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
I am (wheat free and dairy free)!!!
Jack O'Brien says
Agreed with Kath on the Almond Milk. I always make her recipe of oats but use Almond Milk instead and I like the flavor/consistency a little more. I find that Almond Milk has that taste of milk leftover in the bowl after you just had your cereal. Anyone else with me on that one? haha.
Darcy @ She Sings at the Table says
Coconut water and a multivitamin in the wee small hours of the morning have been my salvation more times than I can count 🙂 I also have a friend that swears by Pedialyte for recuperating from nights out.
Justeen @ Blissful Baking says
I wonder what coconut water tastes like?
Lesley Lifting Life says
That’s my absolute favorite coconut water flavor and brand … love it! : ]
Alaina says
I love the 5k idea! And I just happened to run one this morning 🙂
Have a great weekend!
Lucinda says
Nice work!
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Ashley @ Feeding Ashley says
I was so shocked when I heard about it yesterday. I think that’s such a creative way to help. I’ve never had coconut water but I’ve seen it everywhere! I might have to break down and buy it some day.
lynn @ the actor's diet says
is that your eye mask!?? (it kinda looks like a bra?!?)
Amanda says
Your breakfast looks amazing Kath! 🙂 Have a great day!
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
That is an amazing way to raise money for Japan, I love it!
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
Ohhhhh that b-fast looks good…and what a fabulous idea, thanks!! 🙂
Simply Life says
Thanks for spreading the word about this great cause!
Mimi says
I’ve never heard of a virtual 5K before, but that is a brilliant concept! I think I’ll do the same as you, by combining a few different types of exercise!
Babycakes says
Kath, where oh where did you get those Stout towels? Must.Have.
KathEats says
http://www.etsy.com/listing/61817661/beer-lovers-towel-set-set-of-4-kitchen
Babycakes says
thank you!!!!!!!!
Hannah @ Healthy Whip says
I so want to try coconut water, but it’s £2 a carton here! The 5k is a great idea 🙂
Michelle | gold-hearted girl says
That’s so awesome. Every little bit helps.
Natalia - a side of simple says
My heart and prayers go out to everyone affected by the natural disasters recently. Thanks for sharing the fundraising page! I’ll be sure to check it out.
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
That’s such a great fundraising idea! If we’re going to run this weekend anyway, we might as well put it towards a good cause!
Meg says
Would love to blog about the 5k as well… could I do that?
Rachel @ Grateful Girl Goes Gluten Free says
That 5k is such a good idea! All your cute dishes, towels, and spoons are making me so jealous!
Rachel @ Healthy Teacher says
I seriously drink a beer or glass of wine about once a week. Last night I had two 22 ounce light beers. I went to bed at 9:30 with a headache, I woke up feeling parched, looking mirage in the desert, and am now drinking loads of water and some STRIS-ONG coffee.
Rachel @ Healthy Teacher says
Also, I’m looking forward to your Home Neat Home post on cleaning. I’m cleaning all weekend in preparation for my brother in law coming into town on Monday. I would love to see what you have to say about it cleaning and what you use. (because believe it or not, my husband is a neat freak who usually cleans, but he’s with his brother and bringing him home, so it’s up to me.)
Cindy says
I’m loving the idea of that 5k! I hope you get to feeling better soon!
kaila @ healthyhelper blog! says
Love the 5k idea! So creative! Oh and coconut water makes me feel amazing….I love the taste and the electrolyte boost it gives me! Have you ever tried the Vita Coco brand?!?! It’s no sugar added and comes in so many amazing flavors!
KathEats says
Yeah – that’s my favorite brand!
Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn says
PLEASE tell me those are your eye covers for sleeping! They are so cute, where did you find them?!
KathEats says
Yup! Blinky 40 Winks from Amazon. Amazing.
Allison @ Happy Tales says
Whenever you describe a bowl of oats as *doughy* (even though I know this bowl of oats you had today was not…) I immediately want to run to the kitchen and throw some overnight oats together and stare them down and wish them to become doughy in point two seconds. Seriously. LOVE that stuff!
Ellie@fitforthesoul says
Omgsh, that’s a really good idea!~ Yes, it is so sad, but I somehow know it’s all in God’s hands despite how it may look to my human eyes. Thanks for the idea Kath! And I thought that first picture was of a bra. 😛
Emma (Namaste Everyday) says
I live in New Zealand and I didn’t know about the virtual run! I am absolutely doing this 🙂
Laura says
A good friend of mine lost her house in the earthquake here in New Zealand, and, far worse, a friend of *hers* lost her baby son. The devastation in both Christchurch and Japan just lost catastrophic, so thank you for spreading the word about that! 🙂 It’s an awesome thing that they’re doing. A lot of families need all of the help they can get!
KathEats says
Oh my gosh, how tragic. I’m so sorry for your friend and friend of friend.
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says
that is very cool about the 5k and donations for japan. What a neat way to contribute!
have a great Saturday, Kath!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
I watched more about the disaster on the news this morning and was wishing there was some way to reach out to them. The virtual 5K sounds great!
Christine (The Raw Project) says
Great idea with the virtual 5K and great cause.
Nicole, RD says
What a wonderful fundraiser!
Hope you’re back to 100% after last night 🙂
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
That 5k is such a great idea! I love it!
Lucinda says
Thanks for getting the word out Kath! We really appreciate it!
Lucinda 🙂
KathEats says
So glad you guys were able to reach your goals!
Hannah says
Ah well, sometimes you need to go without the doughy so that next time you can truly appreciate the doughy.
I’m so full of wisdom right now.
Ally says
Also think of the peeps in Australia who suffered devastating floods not long before NZ’s terrible quake. 75% of the state of Queensland has been declared a disaster zone – I’ve driven down neighbours’ streets and seen it first hand!