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You are here: Home / Restaurants / Melt Away

March 1, 2010

Melt Away

Friends are fun! So is yoga! And oatmeal!

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Emily and I had big plans this morning! We got up early and went to a hot vinyasa class with Tanner from 6:30 to 7:30. I could just feel my run stiffness, cold symptoms and general malcontent melt away during class. My quads are shaking!! Great class 🙂

Before I left I had a half banana. [Also, last night I had a snack of yogurt with granola because I was starving at 9PM, FYI!}

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Since my office is just around the corner from the studio, I utilized the locker room and we planned breakfast out!

Luckily there is a Starbucks in the same shopping center where we knew we could get oatmeal.

But do you think these food bloggers would be content with instant oatmeal and a few chopped nuts? I think not! We brought quite the spread of toppings!

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Pumpkin!

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Chia seeds!

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Great Harvest MUFFIN and Barney Butter!

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Ohhhh yeah.

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I stirred in 2 tbsp of pumpkin, Sbux cinnamon, 1 tsp chia seeds, the Sbux nut packet, a pinch of muffin and a packet of Barney Butter.

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Also had a misto with the bold blend, which was muuuuuch better than the classic Sbux blend.

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Filling and fuel!

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Going to work now and have a fun girls night planned with me, myself and I 😉

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  1. Courtney says

    March 1, 2010 at 9:15 am

    Yum!! I love that you all brought your own toppings!! Too funny. Thanks for the tip on the bold blend as I don’t care for the usual S-bux blend, maybe the bold would do it for me.
    Courtney
    adventures in tri-ing

    Reply
  2. Daniel says

    March 1, 2010 at 9:19 am

    Hahaha, bringing your own toppings is genious! That just added to the amazingness of my day.

    Thanks to you and other bloggers who have been writing about their running accomplishments, and a bit of self-motivation, not only did I reach my goal of getting 3.5 miles under 30 minutes, but I ran my first 5 mile this morning!

    That and I still haven’t counted calories since the beginning of Lent, and a huge credit goes to your “it doesn’t matter post.” Thanks for the inspiration and have a great day!

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  3. Jenn @ Livewellfit says

    March 1, 2010 at 9:22 am

    Now THAT is how Starbucks oatmeal should look. 🙂

    I’ve been feeling super drab and not well for a week now but it isn’t turning in to anything so I am hoping that a bit of yoga today will help as well!

    Reply
  4. Monica @ Musings of the Granola Girl says

    March 1, 2010 at 9:25 am

    Way to turn bland Starbucks into exciting and delicious!

    Have you ever taken a Bikram Yoga class? I’m wondering how other hot yoga classes compare

    Reply
    • Kath says

      March 1, 2010 at 1:38 pm

      No, I haven’t ever taken Bikram. I like flow style better, but I’m sure I will someday.

      Reply
  5. Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says

    March 1, 2010 at 9:25 am

    Oh I love it – that is a fast food breakfast that only a healthy living blogger would have – fantastic!!
    Have an awesome day 🙂

    Reply
  6. Christie @ Honoring Health says

    March 1, 2010 at 9:25 am

    Hoooray for crack of dawn yoga!

    Enjoy your day!

    Reply
  7. Jessica @ The Process of Healing says

    March 1, 2010 at 9:26 am

    Oh yum… you really fix up some standard oatmeal! Did you get any weird looks with all those toppings hehe?

    LOVE girls nights alone. You just need them every now and again. 😀

    Reply
  8. Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says

    March 1, 2010 at 9:27 am

    Hahaha I love that you brought the toppings to soup up your oatmeal!

    Reply
  9. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says

    March 1, 2010 at 9:42 am

    Hot yoga and oatmeal? No better way to start the day/week/month! Love it!

    Reply
  10. Lauren @ eater not a runner says

    March 1, 2010 at 9:43 am

    Haha I love that you brought your own toppings! What a blogger thing to do 😉

    Reply
  11. Heather @ Side of Sneakers says

    March 1, 2010 at 9:44 am

    I love your oatmeal additions 🙂 Glad I’m not the only one that brings my own toppings places 😉

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  12. Jessica @ How Sweet says

    March 1, 2010 at 9:45 am

    You oatmeal looks delish! I take my own toppings places, too! 🙂

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  13. Lauren says

    March 1, 2010 at 9:45 am

    Haha, I can just imagine people looking at you guys in Starbucks and wondering what the heck all that stuff is. 😉

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  14. Abby says

    March 1, 2010 at 9:48 am

    I think I need packets of Barney BUtter, too!!! How fun!

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  15. Andrea says

    March 1, 2010 at 9:51 am

    Mmmm, such an awesome morning. I love spending time with my friends, yoga-ing, and going out for breakfast- what a great start to your week!
    Have a great day!

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  16. Noelle says

    March 1, 2010 at 9:55 am

    Oh my gosh, too funny! I do the same thing at Starbucks (especially when traveling), I buy a banana, go crazy with their cinnamon & honey, bring some Justin’s nut butter etc. The baristas always look at my strangely! Hah

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  17. megan says

    March 1, 2010 at 9:56 am

    I love all the toppings you brought! It really makes the oatmeal better 🙂 I haven’t tried starbucks oatmeal yet, but you make it look really good

    Reply
  18. Ameena says

    March 1, 2010 at 9:59 am

    I think it is so awesome that you are so unconscious about bringing all those toppings into Starbucks. Now that oatmeal looks worth eating!

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  19. Suzanne says

    March 1, 2010 at 9:59 am

    What a great idea to bring your own oatmeal toppings to Starbucks! I should remember this the next time I have an early morning flight!

    Reply
  20. Carly says

    March 1, 2010 at 9:59 am

    ha I love your blog and that is to funny bringing the barney butter/pumpkin! I’ve always wanted to try their oatmeal but never think of it while I’m there.

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

    March 1, 2010 at 10:02 am

    I do the same thing when I am on the run! I always take my oats and topping. It just makes the best fuel for the beginning of the day! Sounds like you had a great morning. It is always good to start Monday off with a bang! Have a great day!

    Reply
  22. christina cadden says

    March 1, 2010 at 10:03 am

    mmm, that oatmeal looks good.

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  23. Allison K says

    March 1, 2010 at 10:17 am

    I love that you brought your own! What a fun way to start the week!

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  24. Danielle (Coffee Run) says

    March 1, 2010 at 10:27 am

    haha I always bring a smorgasbord of toppings with me too. I like variety!

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  25. shannon (the daily balance) says

    March 1, 2010 at 10:30 am

    HAHAHAHA omg – I love the BYOT! (bring your own toppings!) you guys are too adorable — only food bloggers 😉

    can’t wait to see what you all have planned for girl’s night!

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  26. Trishelle says

    March 1, 2010 at 10:37 am

    Ha! I love it!! You girls are so adorable! I’m so glad you two have each other as friends and workout partners. 😀 How motivating, I’m sure!!

    Reply
  27. Heather (Heather's Dish) says

    March 1, 2010 at 10:46 am

    wow, you guys are creative bringing all those toppings!!! looks like a blast…i can’t wait to see what’s in store for y’all girl’s night out 🙂

    Reply
  28. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    March 1, 2010 at 11:17 am

    i love that you brought along your own toppings!

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  29. Kate Austen says

    March 1, 2010 at 11:19 am

    I gave you a shout out in my latest blog!

    Reply
  30. [email protected] lady says

    March 1, 2010 at 11:21 am

    I’ve never seen starbucks oatmeal look so good!! I love it, definitely a food blogger thing to do 🙂

    Reply
  31. Cole says

    March 1, 2010 at 11:25 am

    That misto looks so good!

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  32. Karla says

    March 1, 2010 at 11:29 am

    Way to spice up that plain oatmeal!!

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  33. Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says

    March 1, 2010 at 11:29 am

    Mmmm. $tarbuck$ oatmeal is actually quite good! I like the classic fruit & nut. Have a great day at work!

    Reply
  34. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    March 1, 2010 at 11:52 am

    I love how you brought your own toppings to Starbucks!

    There’s nothing better than starting your day with yoga 🙂

    Reply
  35. rustique says

    March 1, 2010 at 11:53 am

    Haha, I do this all the time with ordered oatmeal–I can’t get by on a side of dried fruit. I carry AB packets with me for emergency situations.

    Reply
  36. Kristilyn (My 29th Year) says

    March 1, 2010 at 11:57 am

    What a great morning before work! I wish my mornings were that exciting. 🙂 And I love the topping spread! I love Starbucks Oats to begin with, but it’s a good idea to bring your own toppings.

    K

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  37. Nutritious Foodie says

    March 1, 2010 at 11:58 am

    Its always good to be ready and have all toping on hand.. you never know what you would want to add to the mix 🙂

    Reply
  38. Hannah says

    March 1, 2010 at 12:14 pm

    Oh my, I can imagine other Starbucks customers walking by you, seeing your bowl, and being *so* envious! I wonder if any said at the front counter “I’ll have what she’s having”? 😛

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  39. Tay says

    March 1, 2010 at 12:15 pm

    LOL that’s awesome that you brought all those toppings! I’ve once brought nut butter, but never brought the whole spread you did 🙂

    Reply
  40. Jennifer says

    March 1, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    That’s so funny, I had Starbuck’s oatmeal today, too, and thought about all the toppings I did not have to put in, specifically thinking of your blog.

    Reply
  41. Anne says

    March 1, 2010 at 12:19 pm

    You had *my* drink today! Hope you enjoyed. Pike place really is undrinkable

    Reply
  42. Alison (Life's Little Lusts) says

    March 1, 2010 at 12:28 pm

    lol i work at starbucks in vancouver,
    and i’ve never seen such an exciting redition of what
    the company so robustly calls
    “perfect oatmeal”! 🙂
    i love how you made it truly your own.
    did you see they’re selling stainless steel thermos bowls
    specifically for oatmeal???
    they’re really sharp-looking,
    with wooden lids and everything.
    really good price too!

    Reply
    • Kath says

      March 1, 2010 at 1:38 pm

      Oh wow!! I have to hunt those down for the Open Sky shop!

      Reply
  43. Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) says

    March 1, 2010 at 12:30 pm

    I love that you brought your own oatmeal toppings. That’s hardcore food-blogger dedication for you. Also, I just want to thank you for introducing me crumbled muffins in oatmeal. It’s incredible!

    Reply
  44. The Paris Food Blague says

    March 1, 2010 at 12:51 pm

    haha i hope you made starbucks jealous. maybe i’ll start bringing my own espresso machine and just leech off of starbucks for the free internet? but i don’t think that would go over well

    ciao
    the paris food blague

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  45. Sarah (OC2Seattle) says

    March 1, 2010 at 1:01 pm

    I love that Starbucks has oatmeal – totally saves me on business trips!

    Reply
  46. Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says

    March 1, 2010 at 1:18 pm

    What a fun way to start out the morning! I always get Starbucks after yoga haha! 🙂 I’ve heard that the oatmeal there is actually really good, although I haven’t had a chance to try it myself. Love that you brought your own toppings!

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    • Kath says

      March 1, 2010 at 1:39 pm

      I think it’s good when it’s steel cut in the kettle. But this was just instant 🙁

      Reply
  47. Tara says

    March 1, 2010 at 1:18 pm

    I have a free oatmeal coupon for SB and I think I need to add that all to mine!

    Reply
  48. Samantha says

    March 1, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    Your skin looks amazing! Must be those whole foods : )

    Reply
  49. Sarah says

    March 1, 2010 at 2:23 pm

    Man that oatmeal looks fantastic! Sounds like you had a great start to your day 🙂

    Reply
  50. Alyson @ Nourished Fitness says

    March 1, 2010 at 3:30 pm

    Sound like the absolutely perfect morning to me! 🙂

    Reply
  51. Heather @ Get Healthy With Heather says

    March 1, 2010 at 5:31 pm

    I love that you bring so many glorious toppings with you. I havenly had pumpkin in my oats for quite a while… Miss the creamy sweetness from it 🙁

    Reply
  52. [email protected]://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says

    March 1, 2010 at 7:04 pm

    I work at Starbucks and at my store oatmeal is one of our top selling food items. Oatmeal is taking over the world, yippee. But I agree the topping choice for us oatmeal girls just isn’t creative enough.

    Reply
  53. Leah says

    March 2, 2010 at 1:31 am

    Hey Kath! Just a heads up that it looks like the link to Emily’s blog is wrong on this post! Love your blog, your food always looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Kath says

      March 2, 2010 at 10:44 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  54. Katy (The Balanced Foodie) says

    March 2, 2010 at 8:12 am

    Such a fun morning! I wish all mornings could start out with hot yoga, oatmeal and starbucks! Amazing.

    Reply

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