The sun didn’t rise until breakfast was made. Guess she was on the hunt for a bowl of oats to start her day!
Every morning when I wake up I consider what to have for breakfast. Sometimes I have a plan already – overnight oats or a special food brought home like a muffin to dictate what I have. But most mornings I decide in bed. Not that oatmeal isn’t very healthy, but I always think: “A big fruity smoothie would be a great way to start today.”
And then I get up. Hunger hits with a bang. And all that sounds good are huge bowls of oats, muffin and nut butter! I’ve always had a hearty morning appetite, and oatmeal is always the best solution for it. Stick to your ribs!
Today’s bowl was Coach’s oats with pumpkin stirred in at end, plus half a banana, chia seeds, a pinch of salt, 1/2 cup each of water and milk – plus Carrot Raisin Walnut muffin crumbles on top and Wild Squirrel butter.
Plus – a new totally amazing tea by Adagio that I ordered – Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream! It’s heavenly. Just what you’d hope for!
Happy Friday Friends!
Brittany @ Eating Bird Food says
October 28, 2011 at 7:45 amPumpkin Spice Ice Cream tea? I need that in my life!
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
October 28, 2011 at 7:47 amYour breakfast looks perfect for fall! I love the hints of orange. Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream tea sounds heavenly! Happy Friday Kath! 🙂
Kristy @ KristyRuns says
October 28, 2011 at 7:47 amWhoa. P. Spice Ice Cream is a TEA? Umm…yes, please!
Amanda says
October 28, 2011 at 7:49 amI love your bright and sunny breakfast photos! The crumbled muffin pieces on top look delicious too, and your tea selection lately has been fantastic! I’m a big fan of “dessert” teas.
Did you figure out how to get the foam to stay put?
KathEats says
October 28, 2011 at 7:51 am30 seconds of heat in the mug, pour tea on top
Johanna B says
October 28, 2011 at 7:51 amI’ve been drinking Bigelow’s Pumpkin Spice Tea every morning and it’s very good but Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream? Wow. Must try soon.
Molly @ RDexposed says
October 28, 2011 at 7:53 amI can’t seem to be creative at 6am for my breakfast. I’m lucky if I paid attention enough to grab cinnamon rather than cumin when I season my oatmeal. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been unlucky!
Stacy @ Every Little Thing says
October 28, 2011 at 7:54 amAs annoying as it is to be hungry approximately 2 seconds after waking up, it’s such a good feeling to eat a hearty breakfast and fill my stomach!
kelsey @ living the gluten free life says
October 28, 2011 at 7:55 amThat tea sounds absolutely heavenly! I’ll have to search for some – looove the idea of adding the frothed milk to it ;).
Julia H. @ The Petite Spiel says
October 28, 2011 at 7:57 amI’m with you on oatmeal–I really need something filling in the morning, and oatmeal definitely sticks to my ribs! I don’t understand people who are good with just eating a cereal bar or a piece of fruit for breakfast. My tummy needs more!
Jules @ La Petite Maison Verte says
October 28, 2011 at 7:57 amYour breakfasts always look so delicious and satisfying. And that tea sounds just perfect! I just picked up chia seeds for the first time yesterday so I’m going to try them this morning in my oatmeal! Can’t wait 🙂
Hillary says
October 28, 2011 at 8:01 amI’m sorry, did you say pumpkin ice cream tea?
Must. Have.
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
October 28, 2011 at 8:03 amThat tea sounds delicious!
Katie says
October 28, 2011 at 8:05 amI wish one day to have breakfast at your house! ha!
Happy Friday!
Christine @ Oatmeal in my Bowl says
October 28, 2011 at 8:08 amI am highly jealous of your tea. 🙂 And your carrot raisin walnut muffin. Haha.
Btw, love that tea towel!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
October 28, 2011 at 8:09 amI love the sounds of the pumpkin Spice Ice Cream tea. Whoa. I think I need to place an order! 🙂
Cara @ EAT. PRAY. RUN. says
October 28, 2011 at 8:11 amI am the same way about breakfast…the night before I’ll think up some type of fancy egg sandwhich or pancakes but come the next morning – all I have is oats on the mind!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
October 28, 2011 at 8:12 amThat tea sounds like something I could drink in gallons!!! Happy Friday Kath!
Khushboo says
October 28, 2011 at 8:13 amI’ve heard of chai flavoured ice cream, not vice versa…wow!
Angel7 says
October 28, 2011 at 8:15 amPumpkin tea… Plus, icecream in it as well… Wow!!! … Adagio comes up with some great concoctions!
http://faithfulsolutions.blogspot.com/
Katie @ Peace Love and Oats says
October 28, 2011 at 8:15 amThese tea flavors are just crazy! I can’t even imagine what they taste like, I guess I’ll have to try one out!
Lindsay @ biking before bed says
October 28, 2011 at 8:15 amI think that tea sounds like your best one yet! Is it a black tea?
KathEats says
October 28, 2011 at 8:18 amYup!
kathleen @ the daily crumb says
October 28, 2011 at 8:17 ampumpkin spice ICE CREAM tea?! oh my goodness does that sound delicious! i hear you on the breakfast cravings… i always “plan” for a green monster or eggs with veggies, but then when push comes to shove, it’s oats or another carboliscious breakfast calling my name 🙂
[email protected] Broken Cookies Don't Count says
October 28, 2011 at 8:25 amThe tea sounds wonderful!
Antonia says
October 28, 2011 at 8:29 amThis combination is great for the fall. I always love your photos and I love the hints of orange. Have a wonderful day!
Aine @ Something to Chew Over says
October 28, 2011 at 8:30 amThis looks deliciously filling! I love a hearty breakfast, especially as it gets colder 🙂
Meaghan O'Connor (My Spoonful of Inspiration) says
October 28, 2011 at 8:31 amPumpkin Spice Ice Cream tea?! Sounds like a little bit of fall heaven 🙂
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says
October 28, 2011 at 8:32 amYum! Perfect breakfast! Love the bowl 🙂
[email protected] Flying ONION says
October 28, 2011 at 8:33 amI’m always in the mood for a hearty breakfast too (unless I had too hearty of a dinner the night before, in which case a smoothie sounds right on target!) 😉
Erin (Travel Eat Repeat) says
October 28, 2011 at 8:35 amI actually tried Coach’s Oats for the first time this week — a sample from Fitbloggin’, I think — and didn’t like it at all! After seeing them all over the blogs, I thought they might be okay but something about the texture totally turned me off.
KathEats says
October 28, 2011 at 12:46 pmThey are chewier – like steel cut oats. Have you had steel cut before?
Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) says
October 29, 2011 at 10:50 amYes. Maybe my mistake was using them in overnight oats instead of cooked oats, I don’t know. I’ll stick to my usual Quaker old-fashioned oats for now.
The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh says
October 28, 2011 at 8:35 amNow THAT looks like a meal that’ll stick with ya!
I just so wish my body wasn’t revolting against flavored oatmeal right now. It’s currently only accepting plain ol’ oatmeal. Boo!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
October 28, 2011 at 8:37 amI need that tea! YUM! I just messed up my oats by putting a protein powder in them that I’ve never tried before. HUGE breakfast fail. Now I ruined my favorite part of my morning. Oh well, lesson learned. Your breakfast looks amazing! I will live through your eats this morning…not mine.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
October 28, 2011 at 8:49 amNow I have Tequila Sunrise stuck in my head… it’s 5 o’clock somewhere, right?! 😉
Cait's Plate says
October 28, 2011 at 8:50 amI did Coach’s Oats with pumpkin and a crumbled pumpkin scone on top the other day (plus sunflower butter of course) – SOOOO delicious!
I do that too with breakfast when I first wake up. Sometimes I think “I want something a little lighter today” and then as soon as I’m up and about that changes!
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
October 28, 2011 at 8:51 amPumpkin Spice Ice Cream TEA?! Wow, that sounds fantastic. I just bought some real pumpkin spice ice cream, and I’m in love… now I need to get that tea apparently!
Ashley O. @ The Vegetable Life says
October 28, 2011 at 8:53 amYour tea looks like a cappuchino, and VERY professional 🙂
Cat @Breakfast to Bed says
October 28, 2011 at 8:59 amYou just said “stick to your ribs” like my southern MawMaw. Now please say “bless her heart” so I can feel even homier.
Bronwyn says
October 28, 2011 at 9:15 amThat tea sound AMAZING. And your bowl of oats is calling to me, I think it’s time to switch from toast to oats. Warm, filling, creamy.
Rebecca says
October 28, 2011 at 9:47 amThat tea sounds absolutely swoon-worthy!! I had a pumpkin pie smoothie in a sunbutter jar today and it was everything I hoped for…I love when that happens!
Krystina (Organically Me) says
October 28, 2011 at 9:55 amPumpkin spice ice cream TEA!? I need to try this brand.
Joanne says
October 28, 2011 at 10:09 amHappy Friday Kath! So bright and cheerful AND a great bowl of oats.
J3nn(Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
October 28, 2011 at 10:17 amOatmeal is very filling! Almost too filling, lol.
Emmy (Wine and Butter) says
October 28, 2011 at 10:32 amI’m the exact same way!! I CANNOT get by on anything that isnt super filling in the AM (Although yogurt and dried fruit and nuts works really well too). And, pretty much no matter what I eat, Im always starving the whole morning anyway and HAVE to eat lunch by midday. Basically Im not full until ive eaten about 1000 calories… sometimes I think I should just surrender and have some HUMUNGOUS brunch style thing and be done with it until dinner. Not sure how work would react to me feasting on french toast every morning at 10am though…. Have a great weekend sweet lady!
Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles says
October 28, 2011 at 10:34 amIt does just stick to the ribs, doesn’t it?! I do the same thing when planning. 🙂 No matter what I choose it will be delicious!
Caitlin @ Vegetarian in the City says
October 28, 2011 at 10:51 amwhat a lovely breakfast. the colors in your pictures are beautiful!
i was curious about what Flying Squirrel Nut butter could be ! it looks so perfect – runny, oatmeal friendly texture. I want some!
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
October 28, 2011 at 10:58 amIt totally depends–some mornings I am super hungry, and some only a little bit. Plus I work out/teach fitness classes in the a.m. so I can not eat a lot–or else I get sick! haha.
Love that tea idea 🙂
Stef @ Living HI says
October 28, 2011 at 11:45 amThat tea sounds amazing, what a perfect compliment to your pumpkin oats.
Darien says
October 28, 2011 at 12:11 pmthat tea sounds divine!
[email protected] says
October 28, 2011 at 12:17 pmwhoaaa that tea sounds crazy awesome! And I totally feel the way you do about breakfast. Like today, I woke up and was able to do my morning stuff and relax. Then BAM! My stomach DEMANDED for oatmeal. I promise, it talks to me! 🙂
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning says
October 28, 2011 at 12:18 pmOatmeal is still the only breakfast that I have found that will keep me full for hours!
Are Coach’s Oats chewy? I used to make these delicious, chewy oats that had the best texture and can’t find them anymore.
Just thinking about them makes me drool a little bit!
KathEats says
October 28, 2011 at 12:47 pmThey are somewhat chewy – kind of like one of those nine grain hot cereal type mixes? I should have given you some when you visited – I have tons!
Emily says
October 28, 2011 at 12:43 pmoats looking great, as usual! Happy Friday!
Alaina says
October 28, 2011 at 1:03 pmI have got to look into getting those teas! I love the flavors that you’ve been having. 🙂
Heather @ Get Healthy with Heather says
October 28, 2011 at 1:14 pmI need that tea in my life! It sounds perfect and cozy.
Andrea says
October 28, 2011 at 1:17 pmIs this the tea? http://www.adagio.com/signature_blend/blend.html?blend=17696 Wanted to check since the name is slightly different and the one review wasn’t that good. Sounds delicious though!
KathEats says
October 28, 2011 at 1:31 pmThat’s it!!
Andrea says
October 28, 2011 at 4:45 pmGreat, thanks!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
October 28, 2011 at 5:41 pmI have a huge appetite in the mornings too. A smoothie just wouldn’t cut it for me! Oatmeal or yogurt messes with Greek yogurt are the only way to go. 😀
Living, Learning, Eating says
October 29, 2011 at 6:20 amI have a big AM appetite, too. 😉
Actually, I might just have a big appetite…
Lindsay says
November 2, 2011 at 8:32 amHold the phone…(or blog) pumpkin spice ICE CREAM TEA??? Where can we order???