Would you look at that!
75 to snowfall, just like that. Those moody clouds!
I had planned to have yogurt this morning, but such a shift in temp had me craving oats.
But instead of the usual, I actually topping my oats with yogurt. This is something that I’ve always considered, but at the end of the day morning I never think that cold yogurt and hot creamy oats go well together.
I still don’t really think they do – I ended up eating the yogurt off the top first and then the oats, mixing them minimally, but this was still a delicious bowl.
The Mix
- 1/3 cup oats, milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 banana
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- Splash vanilla
- 4 thumbprint Lemon Rosemary Biscotti
- WF organic yogurt, strained
- Honey Crunch PB
The good stuff
This morning I’m headed to an elementary school to help my friend Simmons teach a lesson on recipes and cooking!
Kristen @ Change of Pace says
That is crazy! It is still warm here so I’m guessing you are sending cold weather our way…
Holly @ Couch Potato Athlete says
It is warm one day and cold the next. I wish Mother Nature would make up her mind already! Time for Spring!
Megan says
Your weather sounds just like mine! BOO!
I just posted about our road trip this weekend and the gorgeous weather we had (along with a few pics of the cute kiddos) and now my weather says 21 degrees.
SO MEAN, MOTHER NATURE!!
Brittany says
I always do oatmeal and yogurt. OATGURT?? its a stable for me 🙂 haha
Maria @ The Fitted Apron says
I had some for breakfast today. No kidding! It was really good!
Amanda (Eating Up) says
I love eating oatmeal with yogurt! To each their own! 😛
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says
It’s FREEZING in New York right now. I want spring to come back! Stay warm!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
I did a little happy dance when I saw the high today is 69. 🙂
Yogurt in my hot oatmeal isn’t something I can get into either. It cools it too much. Now, yogurt in my overnight oats is a different story…
Christie {Nourishing Eats} says
I have been freezing all morning and it has done a number of my head. Yesterday, the sky looked so darn angry, I knew we were in for a freezing cold day today. We had to turn our heat back on!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
It went from 60s to 8 inches of snow here. Weird!
Hope says
It’s freezing here today too! I woke up to snow on the ground. My work had a two hour delay this morning and apparently I didn’t get the memo! Hah! Have fun teaching the lesson today! 🙂
Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says
I love oats and yogurt together. Mainly for how filling they make breakfast when combined. Although I would love if it could stay hot!
Maggie @ Say Yes to Salad says
I just had brown rice with yogurt and peanut butter for breakfast and it was AWESOME. I love grains with yogurt!
[email protected] Sweet Life says
This weather is ridiculous–we’re having very sharp swings in NYC, too!
Marisa @ Loser for Life says
I woke up to 6 inches of snow here, too! UGH!
Have fun at school today, Kath 🙂
Baking 'n' Books says
Clouds are better than falling clouds?? ( a.k.a – snow or rain) 😉
Why do you strain the yogurt? (asking the R.D here) 🙂
KathEats says
Texture preference only
Baking 'n' Books says
Thanks. I just read another comment – so is strained (plain) yogurt the same thing as Greek Yogurt?
Is it complicated to strain? (maybe it’s on your blog somewhere that I should check out – sorry in advance if so)…or I could just “google”(but that can be hairy at the best of times!)
KathEats says
It’s not exactly the same, no. But similar textures after straining. I gave a how-to on straining the other night when I showed my paper towel method
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
This is officially the craziest weather is history! I wouldn’t give back that 75 degree day for anything though 🙂
Joyce @ Flowing to Fifty says
Cold…warm….cold….warm……weird weather!
Have fun teaching.
Heather @ Side of Sneakers says
The weather is just plain messing with us lately! The warm spring days are such a tease- I can’t wait til they stick around 🙂
Stacey (The Home-Cooked Vegan) says
Have fun at the school! How rude of the weather to tease like that 😉
Nikita says
Hot oats and cold yogurt is my favorite! It has all the appeal of warm apple pie topped with cold, creamy vanilla icecream.
That teaching gig sounds like fun!
RJ says
Recipes and cooking with elementary school kids – that sounds like great fun!!
rebecca lustig says
i love stirring yogurt into my oats– adds a really nice, warm creamy texture
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
I know– I can’t BELIEVE how much snow we got last night, after having beautiful 60 degree weather on Friday! Come ON spring, come ON!!! 🙂
my little celebration says
How fun! I hope your teaching experience goes well. I hope you take pictures and blog about it. Teaching kids can be so much fun : )
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
I’m with you on the yogurt and oats – sounds good in my head but doesn’t really go. Have fun at school today! 🙂
Susie @ Vegging Out Online says
I agree — can’t do the “hot + cold = lukewarm” thing. Oatmeal must be steaming hot for me … to the point where, If I don’t eat them fast enough, I sometimes have to reheat in the middle of eating!
Kelly says
I love the combination of oatmeal + yogurt. I can’t stir them though and I have to eat them immediately so I get the contrast of hot and cold. Plain Greek yogurt is especially amazing with chocolate oats. It tastes like dessert.
Erica says
I hear you on the weather! After a week of temps in the 70s, I believe I just heard the tv weatherman say “temps sneaking into the 40s today…” But at least we aren’t having any snow…at least not yet! Please bring on Spring to stay!
Natalie @ Will Jog For Food says
Teaching a cooking class?! That sounds SO fun 🙂
Jess (Sweet Potato) says
We are having the same finicky weather here in PA. Gotta love it 😉
Heather says
It was in the 60s here on Friday and then 30s on Saturday. It needs to be spring! I can’t stand these cold temperatures.
Melomeals: Vegan for $3.33 a Day says
I love mixing steel cut oats with (soy) yogurt, fruit, chia and letting it chill and eat it like a cold pudding.
Kaitlin says
Isn’t this weather absurd? It was 40 in Michigan on Saturday, 9 inches of snow on Sunday!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
WE had the same thing here. 60s and rain on Sunday, now it is in the 20s and snowing. Guess global warming really is real! lol
Heather (heathers dish) says
I bought cottage cheese last night in hopes of making “cheesecake-y” oats this week! Sounds so amazing…
Marina says
Yogurt and hot oats are a no-no for me as well. Have fun at the school!
Carol says
I also love yogurt and oats:) Hope you have fun with the kiddos:)
Alaina says
I’ve mixed oatmeal with Greek yogurt and it was pretty good. Maybe a bit too creamy for my taste but it was refreshing after a workout. 🙂
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Oh have fun! That sounds like a great morning!
Natalia - a side of simple says
Can’t wait to hear how “school” goes! I always loved (actually, I still do!) guest speakers in class. Recipes and nutrition? Even better!
Jil @ Big City, Lil Kitchen says
The weather here has taken a crummy turn for the worst, too – blahhh. I want oatmeal! haha
Jessica @ Dishin' About Nutrition says
You’ll miss oatmeal in the summer….trying to look at the bright side of this schitzo weather. I am with you though, I am SO over winter!
Camille says
I never realized how bipolar early Spring weather is until I moved to Oregon! We are hoping for some snow this week!
Ashley says
I wonder if mixing in the yogurt on the stove would be good…like you mix in cottage cheese. Hmmm Either way they look delish! The weather has been up + down here too! Have a great day Kath 🙂
sweeter salt says
February is so fickle! Warm one minute then snowing the next. Can’t wait for spring!
Laura
Amber K says
I love overnight oats with Greek yogurt, but I always prefer oatmeal cold anyway 🙂
Marci says
I have tried cold oats (not overnight oats with a milk/yogurt base) like if I made 2 servings and saved half, and mixing that with yogurt and it’s good. I agree that hot oats plus cold yogurt is a little strange for me.
Sarah @ OneLoveSarah says
weather=crazy! I think everyone went from warm to cold overnight! Have fun teaching today
lynn @ the actor's diet says
i love yoatgurt – but i like it hot!
Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn says
I know, right?! The weather is so moody! I just tried steel-cut oats for the first time today, I am in love!
Bonnie says
Oh – I love yogurt and oats together! I actually always put a dollup on top and if I forget and my bowl is basically all done I’m devestated – but only for a moment. 😉 I think I read that having dairy with your oats helps you absorb more of the nutrients – have you heard anything like that? I might be remembering wrong, but in case you’ve heard of a connection, I’d love to hear! Happy teaching – sounds like a fun morning. 🙂
KathEats says
It might have to do with the oxalates in oats. I read that oxalates reduce calcium absorption (I’m guessing this is negligible and not a concern for generally healthy people who eat plenty of calcium) so perhaps the boost of calcium from yogurt is supposed to counter that?
Bonnie says
Interesting. Thanks for replying! Good tid bit to know.
Katie says
How fun you are going to teach a lesson on recipes and cooking! Hope it goes great!!
have a wonderful day! <3 xoxo
Katy (The Singing Runner) says
Have fun teaching! 😀
Kay says
I love to eat cold oats with greek yogurt in the summertime… is that weird?! Haha
Also… coincidence! I am also from Hillsborough! I was SO surprised when I saw you post about going there. Best town ever!
KathEats says
Oh really!! Did you go to Orange High?
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Dang, and I thought we had bipolar weather!
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
Those clouds are such a tease! I think your oats look amazing. I love yogurt on top of oatmeal 🙂
Felicia (a taste of health with balance) says
mother nature blessed us with 5 inches after a day of 60 degree bliss and sunshine.. grr
Kara says
I hate the sudden cold that came yesterday! Waking up to ice wasn’t much fun either. Days like this make me feel cold all day, even when I’m inside 🙂
Jenny says
Really? I LOVE yogurt and oats together. Delish.
Mom says
So fun you went to a school!
Val @ Balancing Val says
Your brave, I’d be too afraid of curdling.
I hate curdles!!
🙂
Namaste Gurl says
I’ve tried coconut ice cream atop warm oats– delish! But never tried cottage cheese or yogurt, as you did. I bet it was wonderful, paired with the peanut butter and banana!
How many paper towels did you use when you strained your yogurt? Does that up the protein content, like with greek?
KathEats says
Just 1 layer
Ashlyn says
Hey kath, is straining yogurt more budget friendly than buying greek yogurt, because im starting to break my bank!
KathEats says
Yeah. WF Organic yogurt is $2.99 for a 32 oz container (I think!) and greek yogurt is more like $4.99 for 16 ounces (organic, non-Costco).
Emily says
I’ve always considered putting greek yogurt on top of my oats as well, but always chicken out. Yours looks delicious…I may have to do it 🙂
Justeen @ Blissful Baking says
I’m not a huge fan of yogurt on top of my oats either. It sounds like it could be a nice texture/temperature contrast, but I’m not really crazy about it.
Laura @ prettylittlewords says
You probably have answered this many times, but what sort of oats do you use? I usually end up doing instant Oat Revolution oatmeal at my desk because the thought of making it from scratch before work when I barely have time to shower nearly makes me break out in hives…heh.
Any tips for us oat-impaired ladies?
KathEats says
Old fashioned rolled oats.
Get up 10 minutes earlier!!
Laura @ prettylittlewords says
Easier said than done…hahah 🙂
Mary (what's cookin' with mary) says
The weather had been crazy over here on the left coast too! Just two weekends ago I could have been at the pool laying in the sun and this past week has been in the low 50’s (cold for us) and rainy on and off… and now more rain in the forcast ?!
Lauren @Hungry Dancer says
I don’t know that I could mix the yogurt with hot oats!! I can’t wait to make some oats KERF style!
J3nn(Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
Hmm, yeah, I don’t think I’d like yogurt on oats, either!
Amy at TheSceneFromMe says
Your weather has been labile huh? Here too. It was icy last night, snowy this morning and who knows what’s next. Bye bye winter. Bring on the spring warmth!
Biscotti’s on oatmeal sounds wonderful 🙂
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
I’ve wondered about trying yogurt with my oats, but I’ve never thought it looked that appealing. I like to keep my hot and cold foods separate! 😛
Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says
We had the same happen in WDC. Totally crazy weather with an attitude, agreed!
[email protected] says
I really like adding in G.yogurt in my oats while they’re cooking. They’re creamy and thick that way. 🙂 haha, you’ll help ‘healthi-fy’ those kids!
Lee @ Fit Foodie Finds says
Kath, I love that bowl! I topped my oats with a splash of vanilla almond milk and felt the same way as you. Warm dairy- eek!
Allison @ Happy Tales says
There’s that perty blue mug again that I love so much!! Hopefully this is the last cold spout you’ll have…
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
I really want to try making my own peanut butter.. yours sounds SO GOOD!
Erin @ Big Girl Feats says
I am totally ready for 75 degree weather. We had an almost 55-60 degree day last week here in Rhodey and it was such a tease!
[email protected] says
I am a huge fan of the yogurt/oats combination!
Hannah says
I’ve never liked yoghurt on hot oats either – it kinda melts and gets all weird-textured… Yoghurt is henceforth to be relegated to overnight oats only! 😛