I was up at 6 this morning to hit the gym before I go to “work” where I am shadowing a dietitian for the morning. I am helping her 3 days next week as well – a health fair and a seminar for nurses and eating healthy. I’m excited to see the corporate wellness aspect of the field 🙂
At the gym I did 35 minutes on the ET at a lower resistance than normal. My cold is much better today, but I didn’t want to push it. I followed cardio with a set of upper body weights – biceps, shoulders, triceps, delts, pushups and some squats.
My beauty routine took me longer than normal this morning because I have the new Bare Minerals to try! I went back yesterday to try it on myself and was again very impressed with the results. I absolultely LOVE the warmth stuff. It gives such a natural glow.
I’ve been wanting to try this for a while:
Coconutty Oats
- 1/3 cup dry oats
- 1/3 cup light coconut milk
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 medium banana
- 1 tbsp flax
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- About 4 crumbled walnut halves
- Spoonful almond butter
- Sprinkle coconut
It’s good, but I can’t really taste the coconut milk 🙁
See you for lunch!
Anne says
I don’t know if this has been said before, but I’ve nicknamed your oatmeal (that I eat every day) ‘kathoats’.
DaisyMay says
I love bare minerals! I am so glad you bought it. totally worth the extra expense. did you watch the instructional video? haha. I might have watched it a few times…
But whenever i think about bare minerals. I think of TAP TAP TAP. brush against the side
Kim says
Hey, Kath! I’m not sure which brand of light coconut milk you use, but some of them come out of the can already pretty thinned-out and watery… maybe mixing it with an equal part water just diluted the taste too much? Maybe next time you could use all light coconut milk (no water), and see if that improves the flavor?
Good luck at work!
Heather says
Exciting day! Can’t wait to hear how the “shadowing” goes.
Sorry you couldn’t taste the coconut- that’s weird, usually it adds such a strong flavor.
Sammie says
Good luck today!! Its sounds like a fun job.
Kelly L. says
Kath- What do you do with the other half of the banana?
claire says
I hope that you enjoy the job shadow. I’m sure that it will be very interesting.
Sara says
I love Bare Minerals makeup! My makeup artist for my wedding used it on me and I’ve been using it ever since. I recently bought the Get Started Eye Kit and I love it just as much as the foundation and blush!
SweetsandSweats says
Coconut and oats is simply a combination that cannot be topped!
Hope ‘work’ goes well! And congrats on those amazing grades, you definitely worked hard enough for them!!!
SweetsandSweats
Every Gym's Nightmare says
Oh, have fun today! let us know how it goes with the dietician!
www.groundedfitness.com
VeggieGirl says
The blueberry in the second photograph looks like it is trying to break through the oats :0D
Christie says
That oatmeal looks awesome!
Have fun at the job today 🙂 I’m sure it will be interesting for you!
Cathy says
Congrats on the grades!! I am jealous! Can’t wait to read about your day with the dietician! How did you go about setting the shadowing up? Thanks!
Ally says
Maybe you should try adding the coconut on top at the end. I’ve always cooked my oatmeal with water and then put milk on top!
Ally says
Maybe you should try adding the coconut on top at the end. I’ve always cooked my oatmeal with water and then put milk on top!
So…where’s the picture of you with the bare minerals on?!! hehe. Have a nice day, that sounds really fun and interesting.
hk says
So excited to hear about the day! Enjoy 🙂
Meghan says
I was having the same problem with my version of “coconoats”! Solution? I cooked them with half skim milk, half water, a banana, a heaping helpin’ of cinnamon, a dash of salt, a dash of allspice, a little vanilla extract and, the star ingredient…….coconut extract! Topped off with a sprinkle of shredded coconut, my coconoats taste delicious!
Ry says
I always love the plates and bowls you have, they make food look so appetizing!!
Tracy says
Kath, when you say “spoonful of peanut butter”, how much would you estimate that measures out as? A teaspoon? Half a tablespoon?
Tracy
Blessed says
that sounds good!
BethT says
Does anyone here like the Alexia products (frozen fries, etc)? I just tried their onion rings last night and wow, were they fantastic! Much healthier than fried ones and they actually came out crispy. Highly recommended!
CourtneyS says
Alexia’s potato wedges are really tasty, too, especially when you don’t have time to make your own.
Kath, enjoy your Bare Minerals. My sister hooked me on their products a few years ago and I love them.
Ellen says
Kath,
I am a registered dietitian in the Columbia, SC area and love reading your blog. I noticed you said yesterday that you were going to the lake, and the closest city was Columbia. Just curious which lake it was (I was assuming Lake Murray). I’m sure I could help you some places around the area that have Wi-Fi! Have fun!
Ellen says
help you *with* some places… sorry!
Chelsea says
When I used coconut milk I mixed milk and coconut milk but again I get more calories because of the bun in the oven! I did:
1/3 cup oats
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup coconut milk
1 Mashed Banana
a little maple syrup
YOM.
I’m having a peanut butter, honey, and banana sandwich with hemp milk right now and it rocks! My afternoon snack has been a bowl of Kashi Heart to Heart with Hemp Milk and I’m loving it!
Christin says
Yum! Cocunoats! i’m gonna hafta try that one…
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says
Have fun! I can’t wait to hear about your day!
Jenn says
any other sweet briar girls in here? 🙂
Christie says
Kath I started my own blog check it out when you get a chance
http://sportsnutritionliving.wordpress.com/
ash says
I loved bare minerals too until I went out in the heat. Made my face itch like crazy so please be careful and test it in the heat really well. Take care!
BethT says
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runjess says
I’ve been using Bare Minerals for a few years and I STILL have my original package of the Warmth. It’s so worth the money because it just lasts forever!
Jenn says
hey matt, i made your potato buns this weekend and they turned out great! however, they didnt rise to be that “fat” do you think i could add a little more yeast and they turn out bigger? thanks!
Tara says
This will just show how long I’ve been reading Kath’s blog over Kristin’s (eatlikeme)…but how long has she (Kristin) been pregnant??? That’s exciting! I’d like to read the post where she announced it. Anyone know?
mh says
haya, do you have an ice cream maker? how much was it?
model behavior- I got the hpv vaccine last year and didn’t have any side effects except it hurt (im a baby! haha) I also watched the news segment about the shot and very few people had side effects and they werent directly correlated with the vaccine. do vaccines normally give you side effects? some people are just more sensitive to them than others. I wouldn’t worry about it!
Jenn says
hey tara, she came out of the closet id say sometime in june, it was a breakfast post! its very exciting… i love that blog ! (and of course this one!)
tfh says
Yummy coconut. The three things that help bring out the coconut flavor for me are cooking the oats partially with just water before adding the coconut milk, adding a little coconut extract, and adding a tiny bit of sweetener.
Jo says
hey kath – I am totally mimicking all your eating habits now! After reading about your balsamic brocolli I had to have it for supper last night – very good. Then after seeing your post about coconut oatmeal (not this one but yesterdays) I went and brought some this morning before breakfast on the way back from the gym and made your oat pancakes with mashed banana and dessicated coconut in them, topped with strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and fromage frais and some more coconut sprinkled on top – delish! Thanks so much for all the ideas- I was always eating the same thing and you inspire me now to try new ideas to vary my diet a bit.
Also – congratulations on your exam results – come on you deserve a little boast with results like that!!!!
Emily says
Hi Kath,
I know this question is going to be very repetitive for a lot of you, possibly.
However, Kath, why do you choose coconut milk, or hemp milk, over ‘regular’ milk? Is it because of taste? Does it cook/mix differently in foods? Nutritional reason? Or, do you simply enjoy the taste better?
I’ve never had it before and I am just curious so if anyone else has an opinion as to why you choose coconut/hemp milk let me know!!
🙂
All the best,
Emily
Katie R says
Holy crow that looks so good!!! I need to try that soon!! How well did it hold you over in comparison to your other oatmeal dishes?
Kath says
Anne ,
Kathoats – love it!
Kelly L.,
It was leftover from yesterday. I chose to have half each day so I could add tons of berries.
Ally,
I’ll try to do a before and after photo soon!
Meghan ,
Mmmm extract. I bet that’s good! I’ll have to look for some.
Tracy ,
A “spoonful” for me is a regular eating spoon about 2/3 full and level. This is about 2 teaspoons. It’s SOOO easy to underestimate PB (wait, is it overestimate?) – what I mean is you think a tablespoon is a lot but it’s really not. I could easily eat a tablespoon and half and think it’s not even a full one. Sure, every now and then won’t matter, but if you eat PB everyday like I do, those calories would start to add up. So I level the spoon with the jar lip and don’t fill it up completely (which is a full tbsp).
Ellen ,
Lake Murray – yes!! I’d love a Wi-Fi recommendation! If you could email me ([email protected]) the address of any places you know that are near the lake, I can Google Map it on the husband’s Blackberry. I can let you know if we go if you’d like to meet for a cup of tea or something 🙂
Jenn ,
He’s probably not going to see this because he’s already at the lake, but if you remember to ask again on Monday or on his bun post, he should get the email then.
Jo ,
Awesome! Thanks for the feedback 🙂
Emily ,
I do use skim milk – probably 75% of the time. I use hemp and coconut just for variety.
Katie R,
Held me about the same as always.
Kath
haya says
mh: yes i do! i don’t know how much it was because my boyfriend got it for me for christmas, but amazon usually has good deals on the cuisinart models.
i have used it almost once a week (though sometimes more) since last december and love it more than anything.
Nick says
Odd, I would have thought the coconut milk flavor would come through more. Still, love your wacky breakfast creations!
mh says
thanks haya! I’ll have to check it out! I buy a gallon or so a week bc I love it! haha! I’d save some money if I made my own! do you just use a mix of milk, sugar, fruit or chocolate and cream?
Sidi says
Coconut, a great idea!
Another Kelly says
Have fun in Boston. I will not be in Boston as I am heading to my hometown for my cousin’s wedding but there are SO many fantastic restaurants. I’m a huge fan of Sibling Rivalry, Olives, Figs, Om, Betty’s Wok & Noodle, and so many more. 🙂 I always complain that Boston is not a restaurant town, but then when I really think about it, there are quite a few restaurants I enjoy. 🙂 If you spend anytime outside of the city, Farnham’s in Essex, MA is my favorite “authentic” clam shack. It is awesome and was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. The Barking Crab in the city is also fun for seafood and Finale is delicious for dessert.
Davis 'The Man' says
Hey, Lyle wants to eat your oatmeal while you hold his grapes. He’s in love.