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October 21, 2010

Cold Oats

A joyful breakfast after a good night’s rest:

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I bought steel cut oats the other day and pulverized them in the food processor to make true homemade Scottish oats. I do think these were closer in texture to the Scottish oats I tried from Bob’s Red Mill, but they also missed the doughy flavor that I found in the BRM ones and the rolled oat ones. Wondering if I needed to make them even more powdery? Also, they did NOT take long to cool – a plus!

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To the oats I added a wee pinch of ground cloves

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A grate of whole nutmeg

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Plus salt, cinnamon, half a banana, half a tbsp chia seeds, 2 tbsp cottage cheese and about 1/4 a cup of…

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How To Make A Cold Bowl Of Oatmeal

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Put it out with the chilly pumpkins and take too many photographs!

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Toppings included crunchy buckwheat granola, TJs pumpkin butter and TJs peanut butter.

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Spectacular, spectacular!

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Creamy coffee because Matt added half and half to my mug! I think he is used to milk and added to much. It almost lost its coffee zest from too much cream!

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Have a great day!!

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  1. Samantha @ Bikini Birthday says

    October 21, 2010 at 8:46 am

    Why do you buy the steel cut oats and process them rather than buying the Scottish oats?

    Reply
    • Kath says

      October 21, 2010 at 9:40 am

      Steel cut = ~$1/ lb

      Scottish = $2.60 / lb

      Reply
  2. Holly @ couchpotatoathlete says

    October 21, 2010 at 8:48 am

    There is such a fine line between too much creamer and just enough — I always end up using too much 🙁

    Reply
  3. Amanda (Eating Up) says

    October 21, 2010 at 8:49 am

    Mmm the oatmeal almost looks like a caramel-chocolate concoction!

    Reply
  4. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says

    October 21, 2010 at 8:49 am

    I love grating whole nutmeg– it’s so much better than buying it already ground!

    Reply
  5. Meg says

    October 21, 2010 at 8:50 am

    Every time I see pumpkin on your blog I immediately revert back to that post of you and 342934 cans of pumpkin 😉

    Reply
  6. Kelsi says

    October 21, 2010 at 8:52 am

    great pictures. that looks like a tasty breakfast. do the oats keep a creamy texture when they are powdery?

    Reply
    • Kath says

      October 21, 2010 at 9:40 am

      Yes! That’s why you pulverize. To make them even more creamy

      Reply
  7. Natalia - a side of simple says

    October 21, 2010 at 8:52 am

    any breakfast in a bowl like that has to taste deeeelicious! have a great day 🙂

    Reply
  8. rebecca lustig says

    October 21, 2010 at 8:53 am

    i actually enjoy a cold oatmeal dish to change it up a bit!

    Reply
  9. Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says

    October 21, 2010 at 8:54 am

    I discovered the best way to make steel cuts so you can just heat them and go in the mornings. I’m about to do a post about it, but you basically boil the steel cut oats (1/2 cup with 2 cups of water for 2 servings) for 1 minute, cover it, and then leave it on the stove (turned off) overnight. In the morning, you just heat them up and they are ready!!

    Reply
    • Christine says

      October 21, 2010 at 8:59 am

      I do something similar. I boil water in a tea kettle and then pour it over the oats — cover and then finish cooking in the AM.

      I know there have been a few posts here on the volume difference in steel cut vs rolled oats – I find that when I cook the steel cuts I keep having to add more water (past a 2:1) ratio and find the have MORE VOLUME than the same calorie amount of rolled oats.

      Anyway — too bad you can’t nuke those “cool” oats anymore! I bet it was still pretty tasty!

      Reply
  10. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says

    October 21, 2010 at 8:59 am

    I never thought to process steel cut oats!

    Reply
  11. Bess @ Bess Be Fit says

    October 21, 2010 at 9:10 am

    I love that zebra bowl…super cute 🙂 I guess that’s why you too so many photographs…its just so photogenic!

    Reply
  12. Emily says

    October 21, 2010 at 9:11 am

    Gorgeous breakfast! Fresh nutmeg really makes such a difference in any recipe, soo good!

    Reply
  13. shannon (the daily balance) says

    October 21, 2010 at 9:12 am

    love your addition of cloves! so cozy 😉

    Reply
  14. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    October 21, 2010 at 9:15 am

    Another wonderful breakfast creation 🙂

    Have a great day!

    Reply
  15. Courtney (Pancakes & Postcards) says

    October 21, 2010 at 9:16 am

    i’ve never bought whole nutmeg. is the flavor much more intense?

    Reply
  16. Liz @ Tip Top Shape says

    October 21, 2010 at 9:19 am

    That oatmeal looks amazing!! Mmm..coffee with cream-the one reason I could never be vegan.

    Reply
  17. Camille says

    October 21, 2010 at 9:20 am

    Eek, I just don’t think I could wake up with cold oats!

    Reply
  18. claire says

    October 21, 2010 at 9:23 am

    I’ve never bought whole nutmeg…I bet it is so delicious! This looks great!

    Reply
  19. Dani says

    October 21, 2010 at 9:27 am

    I love how you dress-up your oatmeal. That is the only way I can eat a bowl of oatmeal..lots of goodies mixed in. Thanks for helping me get even more freaky with the addition of various nut butters! Yumm.

    Reply
  20. [email protected] says

    October 21, 2010 at 9:32 am

    Ok, I guess I need to try and pulverize my oats a little, because when I use steel cut oats in their natural form…I hate them 🙂 So I have a big bag of them just sitting in the pantry. Now I know what to do with them!

    Reply
  21. Jessica @ The Process of Healing says

    October 21, 2010 at 9:32 am

    Those oats look fantastic.. as always.
    I need to try experimenting with natural light!

    Reply
  22. skinnyrunner says

    October 21, 2010 at 9:38 am

    that is my favorite bowl of yours. that bowl and caitlins rug should get together.

    Reply
  23. Allison K says

    October 21, 2010 at 9:40 am

    mmm cream in coffee is like a delicous treat! But too much makes it ick.

    Reply
  24. Lauren at KeepItSweet says

    October 21, 2010 at 9:42 am

    i could go for that bowl right now! out of town = lackluster oatmeal breakfast

    Reply
  25. Caitlyn (A Spoonful of LIfe) says

    October 21, 2010 at 9:44 am

    The new lense makes a big difference. Everythings so clear and crisp! I wanted to stick my spoon into the can of pumpkin it looked so real!!

    Reply
  26. [email protected] says

    October 21, 2010 at 9:49 am

    Cloves!! I wouldn’t have thought to add them to my oatmeal but now I will! Autumn in a bowl. 🙂

    Reply
  27. Mary @ Bites and Bliss says

    October 21, 2010 at 9:49 am

    Pumpkin oats will always be spectacular!! I cant get enough of them!

    Reply
  28. Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says

    October 21, 2010 at 9:50 am

    YUM! Looks delicious! I had pumpkin oats this morning! Best way to start a fall day!

    Reply
  29. AllieNic (Frisky Lemon) says

    October 21, 2010 at 9:57 am

    That looks so good! I’m trying to incorporate more pumpkin into my life…I’m digging the orange foods this season. Your oats are always so pretty!

    Reply
  30. Jasmine @ Eat Move Write says

    October 21, 2010 at 9:58 am

    There is no such thing as too much cream!

    The oats look good, although I’m the only person in blogworld who doesn’t love thep pumpkin. I know, I know.

    Reply
  31. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says

    October 21, 2010 at 10:00 am

    I’m going to hunt down the BRM Scottish Oats this weekend. Even though I don’t normally take my oatmeal outside, it’s usually cold by the time I’ve taken enough photos and am ready to eat it!

    Reply
  32. Dorry says

    October 21, 2010 at 10:16 am

    I made your granola recipe this week! Love having it to snack on and top my oats. So tasty.

    Reply
  33. Jamie @ Food in Real Life says

    October 21, 2010 at 10:31 am

    I’ve never heard of pulverizing steel cut oats. Interesting! I love steel cut for that nutty pop they have though- not sure if it remains if you break it down. I’m loving that TJ’s pumpkin butter myself! It tastes great on bread with cream cheese.

    Reply
  34. Lindsay @ The Ketchup Dairies says

    October 21, 2010 at 10:31 am

    This is dumb, but never realized you could buy a whole nutmeg…?!? I bet it’s awesome. And, I would probably horrify you. LOVE cream in my coffee!

    Reply
  35. Paige(Running Around Normal) says

    October 21, 2010 at 11:17 am

    mmm I love creamy coffee. Gotta have half and half in mine! 🙂
    Love steel cut oats!

    Reply
  36. Lisa says

    October 21, 2010 at 11:24 am

    YUM! I will have to try this since I love anything healthy and anything with pumpkin! Just discovered your blog! Great work!

    Reply
  37. Cathy B. @ Bright Bakes says

    October 21, 2010 at 11:28 am

    Gorgeous oats, gorgeous bowl, gorgeous pumpkins! 🙂
    love,
    cathy b.

    Reply
  38. chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says

    October 21, 2010 at 11:46 am

    Yum! These look delicious. I <3 the bowl!

    Reply
  39. Liza says

    October 21, 2010 at 11:51 am

    For some reason I just don’t like pumpkin. I really wish I did. The idea of it is so great, but then I go to eat it in my oats and it’s just not great. Maybe I am doing something wrong? Your oatmeal always looks so much better than mine!

    Reply
  40. Krystina (Organically Me) says

    October 21, 2010 at 12:04 pm

    That looks like dessert. Yum!

    Reply
  41. Kiran says

    October 21, 2010 at 12:17 pm

    Yummy breakfast or dessert. Heck, I want some 😀

    Reply
  42. Megan (Braise The Roof) says

    October 21, 2010 at 12:17 pm

    I can definitely tell the difference with your new lens- the photos look great!

    Reply
  43. Alexa @ The Girl In Chucks says

    October 21, 2010 at 12:21 pm

    Your bowl and spoon are super cute! 😀

    Reply
  44. Maren says

    October 21, 2010 at 12:27 pm

    I’ve been wondering what the difference between steal cut and Scottish oats was for a long time. All I need is a food processor. Love the bowl!

    Reply
  45. kate says

    October 21, 2010 at 12:39 pm

    Pumpkin butter makes a marvelous oatmeal topping! Do you heat up your nut butters before added them to the top or just let them melt from the warmth?

    Reply
    • Kath says

      October 21, 2010 at 2:32 pm

      I don’t heat them, but sometimes I wish I had!

      Reply
  46. [email protected] says

    October 21, 2010 at 12:48 pm

    That bowl of oatmeal looks delicious! Pumpkin butter tastes SO good in oats. I have never given cold oatmeal a try, but it sounds yummy. I need to try both cold oatmeal and raw oats!

    Reply
  47. stacey-healthylife says

    October 21, 2010 at 12:49 pm

    Hehe I have had cold oats on numerous occasions due to photography.

    Reply
  48. Amy @ Huffmania says

    October 21, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    While your cold oatmeal looks delicious, the concept of it always reminds me of what Miss Hannigan must feed the girls in Annie. 🙂

    And, milk in coffee just doesn’t cut it! Half & half, baby. Half & half. I can’t live without it.

    Reply
  49. Kjirsten- Balanced Healthy Life says

    October 21, 2010 at 1:53 pm

    That oatmeal looks great. Good idea on making your own Scottish oats and saving money!

    Reply
  50. Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says

    October 21, 2010 at 5:19 pm

    The combination of taking pictures and eating super slowly always means that my oats get cold too! 😛

    Reply
  51. Meagan says

    October 21, 2010 at 5:47 pm

    I love your bowl! (As usual 🙂

    Reply
  52. Kelly says

    October 21, 2010 at 7:00 pm

    Yummy! I love oatmeal but I just found out that I have an insulin intolerance and should not eat gluten. I need help with what to eat! Doc recommended 15g carb breakfast, 20g carb lunch and dinner, no snacking unless it’s nuts or total protein. Any ideas? I can eat dairy, but to much meat and cheese makes me feel yucky… I’m lost!

    Reply
    • Kath says

      October 21, 2010 at 7:03 pm

      Kelly, That diet seems a bit odd to me. Could you get a referral from your doctor to see a dietitian?

      Reply
  53. AMANDA says

    October 21, 2010 at 7:54 pm

    Your oatmeal always looks so yummy! Someday my breakfast will look as good as yours:-) Someday…..;-)

    Reply
  54. Hannah says

    October 21, 2010 at 8:32 pm

    Oooh, you should try ground cardamom in your oats next! I’m currently obsessed with that spice 🙂

    Reply
  55. Sarah @ BikingNBaking says

    October 22, 2010 at 1:19 pm

    Oh my gosh, libbys straight out of the can looks so good I could eat it with a spoon! I did this the other night at a friends and it ended up being the libbys pumpkin pie filling- yuck. So not into pre-made pumpkin pie filling!

    Thanks for the always entertaining bowl of oatmeal (Im serious- your pro!)

    Reply

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