Surprised by sunshine!
I set my alarm this morning so I wouldn’t oversleep – we have a farmer’s market to get to! And a 10am Body Pump class. Wheeee!
But first, gotta love on some oats.
The art of OIAJ:
Jar Of {Oatmeal} Arts
- 1/4 cup scottish oats
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 banana
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- Pinch salt, splash vanilla
- Lots of Blue Diamond love on the bottom
- Coconut on top
Got some biking to do!
Jumanah @ Healthy Living in the Middle East says
Hope you find some good buys at the farmer’s market! Have a great Saturday!
Angie @ Musings of a Violet Monkey says
Yum! I’m in the mood for coconut.
However, I’m off to make some more English muffins this morning.
Have a great day!
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B & B says
Did you say “make your own” ??!
Gosh – I can almost feel the freshness of the morning there.
Angie @ Musings of a Violet Monkey says
Yep. I’ve been making my own English muffins for about 2 months now! They are amazing, and super simple. I use a modified version of the “Soaked Engish Muffin” recipe, from Taste is Trump, and Faith (Gracefulfitness). 🙂
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faith says
YAY for a GORGEOUS morning! It was lovely as always to hang last night, have a great weekend!
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
Enjoy the Farmers Market! I’m off for a run!
Dee says
I love sunny days! They’re even better when they’re a surprise. 😉
[email protected] says
As sad as I get when my nut butters run out there is nothing better than overnight oats in the jar I love scraping every last little bit out. Enjoy your bike ride and the gorgeous weather!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Have fun at the Farmer’s Market! It’s beautiful here and I can’t wait to get outside!
Kat @ Cupcake Kat says
I love Farmer’s Markets. I hope you have lots of fun. Your OIAJ looks delicious! Coconut is an awesome topping idea
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
It looks like a beautiful morning there!
Stacy @ Every Little Thing says
Have fun at the market! Our Spring one doesn’t start until May 🙁 I went to the winter one last week though. Anyway, it’s sunny here too! Woo
Julie (Food & Other Things) says
Coconut is the best topping…it looks like such a beautiful morning!
Jackie @ Baking Charms says
I am in LOVE with your spoons. So pretty 🙂
Heather says
Have fun at the Farmers Market – ours don’t start until June. I am very jealous!
Cindy says
I can’t wait for the farmer’s market to open here!
lynn @ the actor's diet says
mmmm i bet scottish oats would be delicious in a jar. creamy!!!
Amanda (The Nutritionist Reviews) says
Wow that’s great that you can be outside! It is still way too cold here in Michigan. Have a great weekend!
Stacey (The Home-Cooked Vegan) says
Ahhh! Our farmers market is open too, but I keep forgetting! Have fun, and yay for sunshine!! 🙂
Jenny says
For some reason those pics make almond butter seem ridiculously appealing. I may have to finally switch up my pb obsession! 🙂
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
Have fun at the farmer’s market!!!! Can’t wait to see what goodies you find!
Caitlyn (The Spoonful of Life) says
The leftover nut butter is the best part of OIAJ!
Ash @ Good Taste. Healthy Me says
You make oats on the stove, correct? I’ve been making them in the microwave and I definitely don’t want to heat them up in a plastic container. I figured I could just make them in a different bowl and then pour them into the jar.
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
hope you guys have a blast at the farmer’s market! it’s a little early for ours but i’m getting pumped already for mid-april 🙂
Miranda @ Working Mom Works Out says
Farmers Market sounds fun! And I’ve yet to perfect OIAJ – maybe because I scrape every single last bit of nut butter before I decide it’s time.
Anne says
Kath, this is SUCH an amateur question, but I gotta ask it!
When you make OIAJ is it okay not to eat all of the nut butter from it and use it for another oats creation or do you usually scoop the jar clean the one time you use it? I’ve alllways wondered this cause sometimes I just don’t feel like eating all the nut butter from it, but I figure it’ such a waste to toss it out..
thanks! I bet you’re having an aweeesome time at body pump right now 😉
KathEats says
I only make OIAJ when there is about a tbsp (give or take) left in the jar. I lick it clean like a doggie and then recycle or wash and reuse the jar. I wouldn’t put oats in there – dip your spoon and germs in – and then when you get to the nut butter put the jar back on the shelf. That seems like it might grow some bacteria.
AJ @ Flowing to Fifty says
Sounds like you have a great morning planned. I can feel the spring. I hope we catch up to you soon.
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
Sounds like a fabulous Saturday morning. I can’t wait until the Farmer’s Market starts again in Wisconsin… it’s such a great way to spend the morning, out in the sun, discovering amazing new foods!
Sarah @ OneLoveSarah says
sounds like a great Saturday morning! Enjoy!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Have fun at the market Kath! I don’t think ours opens for another couple of weeks but when it does I’ll be all over it!!
Ashley @ Feeding Ashley says
Havea great day at the farmers market! I’ve never been to one, sadly. I love OOIAJ! Yours looks amazing.
Justeen @ Blissful Baking says
Have a great time at the Farmer’s Market this morning! The OIAJ look great – I’ll be able to enjoy them in a couple of days too – yayy! 🙂
Christie {Nourishing Circle} says
This is the first day we have had of sunshine in so long. I can’t wait to get out it in and play!
Have a fun Saturday!
Ashley @ Will Run for Food says
Sounds like a fun Saturday! I had oats in a jar this morning too! Tasty.
Katie says
Sunshine makes the day better ; ) it was shining here but went away : p
Enjoy the day! <3
Katie @ Nourishing Flourishing says
It’s supposed to 80* today after some ups and downs with snow mixed in here — yay! At least one of our farmer’s markets is opening today, too! I love Spring 🙂
Nancy-The Wife of a Dairyman says
Glad you’re having sunny weather for the farmer’s market. Have a great weekend:)
Michelle (The Runner's Plate) says
Send some sunshine my way!
kaila @ healthy helper! says
I have seen that almond butter at my store but haven’t tried it yet! Did you like it? Sounds like you have a fun Saturday planned!
Kathryn @ Creating an Echo says
I absolutely love that spoon! Where did you get it??
KathEats says
Wooden Hive’s Etsy Store
Allie says
Mmm, coconut on oats! How artsy 😉 Hope the farmers market/biking/body pump go great for ya! Have a nice day 😀
Kristi @ KristiAteIt says
Jealous that the farmer’s market is open there already. Have a little bit longer to wait here until that! Hope you end up with some nice finds.
Namaste Gurl says
Have a good day and enjoy the sun! 🙂
Seana says
Do you have any tips for being on a gluten free and dairy free diet? You helped me get a referral to an RD. Thanks so much for that! I’m on day 3 and want to scream 🙂
KathEats says
Seana,
I could provide some tips, but since I’m not gluten or dairy free, you might consider reading some bloggers who are – they would have much better visuals and recipes. Ashley @ Edible Perspective just did a big elimination diet with good examples, and I know there are other bloggers who are gluten free + vegan
Seana says
Thank you. I will check out Ashley. If you can thing of any other bloggers let me know. Thanks again!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Going to the farmer’s market is my favourite Saturday activity. Have fun!
Christine (The Raw Project) says
Busy morning! The oats look fabulous, cute spoon.
Laughter-Loving Stacy says
I love that bicycle napkin you have! That is SO cool!!! 🙂
Katherine: Unemployed says
am I missing out on how so many people it oiaj? do you go through that many jars?
KathEats says
I only do it maybe twice a month?
Natalia - a side of simple says
Body Pump, OIAJ, and the farmer’s market sounds like a great way to start a beautiful Saturday!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
YUM I love blue diamond.. there’s something so different about it than other nut butters.
Khushboo says
Empty nut bar jars are so bittersweet! Can’t wait for my next opportunity for oiaj!
katy says
Yeah for sunshine!!!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
Delicious looking breakfast!
Angel7 says
Hopefully, we do not see more winter weather until next winter, and we are off to sunshine at least a couple days a week–I am not asking much 🙂 We need more Vitamin D from the sun!
That is a cute idea to do to your spoon!
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J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
That jar looks delicious! Generous portion of almond butter at the bottom. Yum, yum!
Emma (Namaste Everyday) says
I love using the bottom of the jar to enjoy your oatmeal! I love how festive you make all of your oatmeal–I always just have oats, oat milk, banana, cinnamon, and sometimes peanut butter. I think I need to get a little more creative!
Allison @ Happy Tales says
I can’t get over the personalized spoons you have for your household… you got them from Etsy, right?!
Hannah says
Almond butter on bottom, coconut on top = heavenliness.
Katie (quick cook rice) says
I’m sure you’ve been asked this question a million times, but since I’m a newbie: where did you get that amazing spoon!?
KathEats says
See my response up there ^^^
Katie (quick cook rice) says
WHOOPS! Totally missed that. Thanks! Beyond cute.
Mackenzie @ Eat. Exercise. Evolve says
Where did you get that bike place mat?
Kath says
It’s a towel from Oh Little Rabbit on Etsy
Melissa @ Journey to Marvelous says
Hey, that’s a great way to get that last little bit of nut butter out of the jar!I’ll remember that for next time…