I’m headed to the dentist in just a bit and gave my chompers one last exercise before I go!
I didn’t get to bed until 11:30 last night (thanks to a 10PM dinnertime!) and knew I wouldn’t be able to get in 8 hours of sleep AND a run, breakfast and blogging before my appointment. So I thought through my options and decided that I could – gasp – go without a shower to the dentist and run in the neighborhood there afterwards. I never, EVER used to leave the house without a shower (unless it was in running form), but since I took a shower at 9:30 last night, I feel pretty clean. I’m dressed in workout clothes and put on some make-up 
and jewelry to look nice .
My dentist is in our old neighborhood – Ballantyne – where there are gorgeous sidewalks for running. I’ve missed it since the day we left!! I’m planning a fun run around the area. Hopefully I won’t have cavities and have to stay for Novocain or anything weird. That wouldn’t make for a fun run
I had quite the gingerbread breakfast, as you probably guessed.
This gingerbread muffin is quite strong – in a good way!!
- 1/4 cup Bob’s Red Mill Scottish Oats, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup milk
- 1 small banana
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- Cinnamon + vanilla
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese, stirred in at end
- ~1/3 crumbled muffin
- Coconut
- Costco PB
It was an AWESOME bowl!
Is that a kidney today? Perhaps a lima bean?
Wish my teeth luck!
Tammy @ Defining Wellness says
Good luck! Will you please come over and make me some oatmeal? Pretty please?
RhodeyGirl says
I LOVE the dentist!!!! I don’t know why, but maybe because I am forced to just relax?
I think your coffee is a big mouthed character sideways… see the two little eyes in the middle?!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
You are very clean – I always leave the house without a shower…lol. 🙂
Christy says
All that shapes that are in your coffee are hilarious… It’s like how you can look at the clouds and pick out an animal or something!! 😀
K says
Good luck at the dentist!!
Christie @ Honoring Health says
Good luck at the dentist!
Eileen says
Good luck with the dentist and enjoy your run in the old hood!
Do you cook your Scottish oats in a crock pot, on the stove or in the microwave? I have an explosion when I microwave my oats in the morning- think oatmeal all over the outside of the bowl. Any suggestions? 🙂
Pat Kilmain says
This is a common occurrence. 🙂 THe easiest thing to do is to use a bigger bowl. Seriously, I use one that 2x the size of the one I use if I cook my oats on the stove. So worth it not to have the oatmeal all over the microwave and the bowl.
Kath says
Eileen,
I always cook them on the stove top. The very same method that I use for my whipped banana oats. (See the Tribute To Oatmeal page). If you want to avoid explosions, try doing them on power setting 5-6 for a longer amount of time.
Kat (Kat's Daily Plate) says
Breakfast looks awesome- you always inspire me to get even more creative with my oats!
Karla says
Have a fun run! Enjoy the dentist (to the extent that that is possible… what am I talking about? I come from a family of dentists!)
Kristen @ Change of Pace says
I hate the dentist. Good luck… Now I feel like a dirtball… I normally go out all the time without a shower. You’ll probably see me on that show what not to wear though too. 🙂
Julie @savvyeats says
I say lima bean 🙂
Clare says
No. It’s one of those paul and frank smiling monkeys. See the nostrils and the tiny eyes, big smile (:
Lily @ Lily's Health Pad says
I totally would’ve rolled into the dentist with no shower and in workout gettup! You’ve inspired me to work on being a bit more concerned about my appearance…
devon says
I absolutely freaking love anything and everything gingerbread. mmm!
Madeline @ Greens and Jeans says
I’ve always loved going to the dentist. Maybe it’s because I’ve never had a cavity? That bowl looks so good! I’ll have to bug my local Great Harvest about making up a batch of those muffins…
Ameena says
Good luck with the dentist! I am headed there tomorrow. 🙁
Emily Eats and Exercises says
That’s a great oatmeal combo! I think I better try adding cottage cheese – that must make it awfully filling. Plus coconut. Mmmmm.
brandi says
good luck at the dentist!
gingerbread is one of my favorite things, especially paired with coconut. Great bowl of oats!
Amanda @ Cakes and Ale says
You would probably think I’m a really dirty person! I only shower once a day – my skin gets too dry otherwise – usually at night!
Kristie Lynn says
It’s van Gogh’s ear 😉
Estela @ weekly bite says
I love the gingerbread flavor!
I’m sure it tastes GREAT in oats!
eliza says
great bowl of oats! gingerbread + coconut yum! 🙂
xx
Eliza
Jennifer (Running With Cake) says
A Gingy breakfast – how cute and festive!
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
Goodluck, KERF’s chompers!
Lovin’ the gingerbread breakie!
Sarah Jayne says
GOSH I wish we had sidewalks open for running/dog walking. Unfortunately they are buried beneath massive amounts of snow!
Turn your mug counter clock wise. It is a big smile grin winking at you 😉
Pat Kilmain says
LOL, mine too. We had over a foot additional overnight.
Beth @ DiningAndDishing says
yum – that muffin sounds so seasonal and festive! have fun on your run – switching up scenery is always a nice change!
Allison K says
Good Luck at the Dentist! I see a Crescent moon and a tiny star in your coffee!
Michelle says
Good luck at the dentist Kath!!! I’m going to dental school next year, so maybe you can come see mmeeeeee after i graduate!! 😀 heheheh Kath I totally ordered your Kali bowls on open sky even without the discount for myself as a X’mas present!!! It says a lot cuz i’m usually REALLY REALLY careful when it comes to spending money online. I make like…1 online purchase every 2 or 3 months!!! You’re a persuasive spokesperson love….one day…a sports brand will have to sign you on!!
P.s What a fabulous idea to run in the neighborhood!! It’ll bring some excitement and freshness to the regular routine! 😉
Kath says
Maybe you can be my personal traveling dentist!? Glad you like the bowls!
Naomi(onefitfoodie) says
ohh delicious breakfast love the addition of the gingerbread muffin-so festive!!
GOOD LUCK WITH THE TEETH, KATH 🙂
Janna (Just Flourishing) says
Good Luck Kath’s Teeth!
Food Makes Fun Fuel says
That oatmeal looks awesome with the muffin. ALl it needs is a little NuttZo–you have me hooked now!
Haleigh says
i really need to try the muffin/oats combination, it sounds and looks delicious.
Heather @ The Joyful Kitchen says
Good luck at the dentist! That is, by far, the best bowl of oatmeal my eyes have feasted on in a long time! Have a fun run!
Jenna says
omg! gingerbread in your oats…simply amazing!
jenna
Jil says
Good luck at the dentist…and that muffin in the oats. geeenius!
Mom says
Good luck at the dentist. Seems like yesterday you were getting an appliance at four (for too much pacifier.)
I finally got the pacifier away from Kath with an old fashioned bribe: prizes from Toys R Us. She traded it for a Jem doll, a lunch box of some sort, and the Fisher Price swimming pool. The pool by the way, is still in the cabinet in the upstairs bathroom, awaiting a grandchild.
Kath says
Those sure were cool prizes!
Stacey says
Good luck teeth! 😀
Katie says
Seeing your coffee makes me want a french press!
Anne Marie@New Weigh of Life says
The oats look delicious!!
skinnyrunner says
hope all goes well with the dentist and your run afterwards!
Eileen says
I *love* combining running with errands or appointments. Knowing it’s a nice, runner-friendly neighborhood makes it even better.
I’ve been craving gingerbread and haven’t made any yet … I think you just inspired me! Gotta get some molasses. 🙂
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Haha…I leave the house without a shower about 90% of the time. I call it my “European” look.
Nicole says
Your coffee is a smily face 🙂 do you see the tiny little eyes?
Paula says
Good luck at the dentist. Have a good run!
Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) says
Love the gingerbread muffin mix. I also like that you take the time to notice fun shapes in your coffee. Haha. I vote for the Kidney bean likeness.
Ali @ Food, Fitness, Fashion says
I hope everything goes ok at the dentist! Have fun on your run!!! Good way to get everything in 🙂
Shannon says
Good luck as the dentist! Oh and by the way, I love your new food images…lovely. + Gingerbread= the best! So seasonal.
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
Good luck at the dentist! It’s always fun to switch things up with new scenery for your run, so enjoy it! 🙂
I totally agree that your bowl of oatmeal looks fabulous this morning! What a great mix!
Sam (Merit to the Carrot) says
Uck, the the dentist is no treat. but your breakfast is!
Paige(Running Around Normal) says
Great plan to get everything you wanted to do in there. Good luck on the no cavities!
Alison says
… now i’m on a search for a
kick-ass gingerbread muffin recipe!
any ideas?
Chelsea says
The dentist is so frustrating!!!!!
Pat Kilmain says
Oh, I’m going to Anchorage on Friday, the home of Alaska’s only Great Harvest store. I hope they have gingerbread muffins! We love gingerbread.
Good luck at the dentist. I used to really dread going, but about 10 years ago I was in an accident and had to have a lot of dental work done, and that pretty much got me over the fear – a cleaning or filling is nothing compared to what I had to go through then. LOL
Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says
Oh my, that looks like a wonderful bowl of oats!!!!! 😮
Jenn
Mrs. Myers @ Eat Move Write says
lmao. I had NO idea what you were talking about with the kidney or lima bean thing for like 5 minutes. I scrolled back through your post. I’m like, what is she talking about? Good luck at the dentist!
Fei Fei says
Not a kidney bean! It’s a smiley face! 😀
I’m so envious that you’re still able to run outside. If I tried that here I’ll probably sprain my ankle trying to run on the ice and snow :'(
Gina says
i just found your blog & i think all of your breakfast look so yummy i wanna run out to buy some oatmeal & eat it everyday!!
Kath says
Welcome!
Carolyn says
I say the coffee image is a pea that fell out of its pod.
vfukjv says
i say it’s a moon and a star!