Cue The Rascals – It’s a beautiful mornin’
I was expecting rain, so I’m in a good mood 🙂 Headed out for a yoga class in just a few!
Pumpkin Pear Creamy Muffin Oats started my morning off to the right tune
I stirred a tbsp of leftover heavy whipping cream into the pot. Wish I could say it tasted amazing, but I couldn’t taste it! Next time I’ll whip it 🙂
The Mix
- 2 tbsp hot cereal
- 1/4 cup oats
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup water
- Half of a big pear
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- Salt, Cinnamon
- 2 tbsp pumpkin (lighter ’cause Matt was sharing the pot!)
- Crumbled Fig Apricot muffin
- Sunflower butter
- A tsp of Justin’s Choco Hazelnut
There are so many alien cats in our neighborhood! I think they all have homes (and Matt is allergic) but it’s really fun to get to play with them at times.
My shoulders NEED some yoga today – I already miss doing it as many times a week as I was when I had the unlimited pass. Gotta get back to that!
Jessica @ How Sweet says
That second photo with the sunlight streaming in is beautiful!
Samantha @ Bikini Birthday says
Ah my entire body needs yoga today. I’m so stiff from weightlifting!
stacey-healthylife says
Great weather. The oats look amazing, love all the fall flavors.
Lauren at KeepItSweet says
yum! did you cook the pear before you mixed it into the oats?
Kath says
No, I just put it in at the beginning of cooking
Freya (Brit Chick Runs) says
I was expecting aday of rain today too – one shower and it’s over *I hope*!
I love that bowl, where’s it from?
Kath says
Homegoods! Not sure they have them in England!/
Hellena says
On the occations that I have a tbsp of cream left over I usually stir it in at the end of cooking my oats – I really like it that way, even thoguh it does alter the texture slightly. I luv heavy cream!!! 😀
[email protected] says
Having access to unlimited yoga is amazing! I volunteer at a local studio so I get to go to classes for free. So grateful for that.
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
I am hoping for a beautiful day here! We are about to make our bedroom into our office and vice versa so madness in the house is about to begin! I will need that yoga too by this afternoon! Enjoy your day Kath!
Jil says
Aww – living vicariously through your beautiful day! It is drrrrrreary here.
Simply Life says
Looks like a beautiful start to the day!
Marisa @ Loser for Life says
I’m finding the more yoga I do, the more my body craves it! I start to feel achy and tight! Weird, huh?
Thanks for the ear worm 😉
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says
Your house is so pretty in the morning- it always makes me wish I was at home in PA with the sunshine streaming into my bedroom windows!!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Man…I wish I had been surprised by blue skies this morning!! Enjoy yoga!
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
Love your house! So pretty!!
Your oat are looking extra creamy today ::)
rebecca lustig says
your oatmeal looks like a pie that was slaved over for hours upon hours. lovin the addition of fig apricot yum
whitney says
I would love yoga for a week right now! My body really needs it. Yoga is the best remedy for a runner. Your oatmeal looks very festive today.
Andrea (@ Puppy Dog Tales) says
I sure hope that sunshine makes it’s way up the coat to MD!!!!
Andrea (@ Puppy Dog Tales) says
that’s supposed to be “coast” not coat….clearly it’s cold here and I’m shocked I had to wear a coat this morning. 🙂
Lily @ Lily's Health Pad says
Kath, you need a cat!!!!
I love talking to the kitties around the ‘hood when I take walks or go running.
Amanda says
Pear + pumpkin = perfect combination. Delish in the dish!
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says
cute kitty!
Courtney (Pancakes & Postcards) says
beautiful pics as always kath… food as art. love it!
Holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
My mother in law’s neighborhood is full of cats — and yes they all have homes but the neighbors around there just let the cats roam free. I’d be nervous to let my pets out like that, but it seems to work for them!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Your home is so gorgeous Kath! You’re so lucky to have all that sunlight – it’s so dark and rainy here today.. yuck! Breakfast looks lovely 🙂
skinnyrunner says
a nonfood comment: i love your bowl, placemat and cup. all different and cute together!
Stacey says
Hope you have a good yoga session! I’m headed to one in a little bit too 😀
Ashley @ Nourishing the Soul says
Never thought of crumbling a muffin in something like that… sounds delish!
alyssa says
I know how you feel! Im just getting back into it, twice a week, but i want it every day! Wish i had the time!!
Meg says
Kitty! Aww, there’s so many strays where I live as well! Must be a mid-atlantic thing 😉 haha.
Enjoy your yoga 🙂
megan @ whatmegansmaking says
love that picture of your house! Looks like a completely beautiful morning. Makes me wish I was enjoying the sunshine instead of stuck at work.
barefootgirl says
I puffy heart you house!!!
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Lindsey @ Gingerbread Bagels says
Isn’t it wonderful waking up to beautiful weather? 🙂 That cat is so cute. I have a cat that looks like that who comes by my house (I think he’s homeless though) and I always feed him. He’s the sweetest cat ever.
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
Aw i love cats!
And it sounds like such a nice morning!
Cara says
My oatmeal bowl as of late is Asian pear and banana; the pumpkin would be fabulous though. They don’t sell canned pumpkin in my neck of the woods; I just have to really plan ahead and cook it myself I guess.
Paige(Running Around Normal) says
Yay for sun! It’s a mild, sunny fall day here in IL. Loving it:)
Natalia - a side of simple says
Jealous of your weather right now. We’re in a rain rut. Enjoy the sun!
Barbara(Blood, Sweat and Heels) says
Wohoo for good weather days. We(Austin,TX) are finally in the high 50’s early morning and it’s glorious!!!!!
Time for Soup, Chili and Oatmeal!
Babs
Beth @ DiningAndDishing says
I’ve found that the best way to incorporate a bit of cream into oatmeal is to pour it over top. That way the taste doesn’t get lost. My faaave is peaches (stirred in) and cream :).
Cathy B. @ Bright Bakes says
nothing like morning’s light! I love the feel of the light reaching in and “waking up” all the corners of my house in the morning…It looks like you do to! 🙂 Your house is simply lovely.
Cathy B. @ Bright Bakes
Camille says
The cream sounds like it would be amazing! Bummer that you couldn’t taste it!
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
the cream sounds incredible! too bad you couldn’t taste it…i bet whipping will make a big difference though 🙂
Michelle @ IronDivas says
I am soo jealous… I can’t wait until Sunday when I get to go to my Bikram Yoga class… It is sooo relaxing for me afterwards, I feel like I am on a natural high after class. I haven’t been in a long time so I am sure it will feel new to me all over again. The heat definitely takes some getting use to, but I believe the benefits are sooo worth it.
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
Too bad you couldn’t taste the heavy cream. You should totally whip it next time. Add some chocolate and slivered almonds and you’ll have yourself an oatmeal sundae, lol.
Jamie @ Food in Real Life says
I wish I had alien cats in my neighborhood! Joe is allergic and its so sad because I am a major cat lover! Once, there was one that came on to my deck and I got so excited. I even bought cat food incase it came back. Then I realized it belonged to a neighbor. I’m such a weirdo! Have fun at yoga!
Christina @ Food.Fun.Fabulous says
We have a neighbor’s cat that is overly friendly and will just walk right into the house if she sees the door open for a second! My cat doesn’t like her so it’s not the best scenario haha
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
i’m allergic to cats too, but luckily not doggies! have a great day.
Amber K says
I feel bad because my husband really loves cats, but I am completely allergic! And I think they’re evil 😉
[email protected] says
Those oats look fabulous! I love all of your pictures – the sky looks so clear and beautiful 🙂 Have a great yoga class!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
We have a neighborhood cat that kind of roams as well – the husband is allergic as well. He knows if I’ve touched one or not!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
That absolutely is a beautiful morning. Gotta love it! 🙂
Claire @ Low Impact Fashionista says
This is random but I LOVE the decorative handle on the spoon in your oats! I love fancy/decorative everyday objects, they make the everyday more exciting.
Leslie @ Chomp! says
i don’t know why, but your oatmeal today looks especially delish! chomp!
Hannah says
I adore your couch covers/fabric! So stylish yet homey!