During the night last night temperatures dropped. I had strange dreams about my high school friends. And these oats were a’soakin’!
Into my near-empty Barney Butter jar went:
- 1/3 cup oats
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/3 cup greek yogurt
- Half banana
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- Pinch salt
- Sprinkle cinnamon
- Cville Cluster crumbles on top
As much as I love hot creamy oats, I really do proclaim overnight oats in a nut butter jar to be my favorite breakfast of all time. The sticky, salty texture is the BEST!
[A coincidence that Barney Butter just flew back on the shelves at OpenSky a few minutes ago]
I made a mug of Choffy this morning [a caffeine-free cacao brew like coffee]. Rich!
New towel from Target! Just love the texture, color and patterns on these!
Have a fab day!
Kristy @ KristyRuns says
January 4, 2012 at 8:44 amIt’s been way too long since I’ve had overnight oats in a jar! An almost-empty chocolate hazelnut butter jar is my favorite! 🙂
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says
January 4, 2012 at 8:44 amSounds like the right time to order some Barney Butter! I’ve had a few strange dreams recently too – maybe the drastic change in temperatures?
Stephanie @ Ultra Ambitious says
January 4, 2012 at 8:46 amI really want to try these overnight oat recipes, but just never think of it when my pb is running on empty!
Janelle says
January 4, 2012 at 8:47 amI’m having over night buckwheat 🙂 mmmm
Emily says
January 4, 2012 at 8:48 amI have fallen in love with overnight oats this past year and your morning posts always help me start out my days with a new yummy variation on the same old same old. I love fruit and nuts in my oats but ever since I tried incorporating nut butters I’m hooked!!! can’t wait to try some in the end of the jar!
Maria @ Sinfully Nutritious says
January 4, 2012 at 8:49 amI really like overnight oats so much better than regular cooked oats. It was so cold here last night, we had hot oatmeal for dinner, they sure were warming.
Love the tablecloth!
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
January 4, 2012 at 8:52 amthis reminds me… i really need to try some of that Barney Almond Butter! i’ve only ever heard great things. looks delicious!
katie @KatieDid says
January 4, 2012 at 8:55 amI’ve been wondering where you purchased the choffy because it always sounds like something I’d love to drink after dinner. Just your grocery store?
KathEats says
January 4, 2012 at 11:36 amIt’s from the company (but you can buy it here: http://www.drinkchoffy.com/buy_choffy/choffy). I haven’t seen it in stores yet
Susan H. @ The Food Allergy Chronicles says
January 4, 2012 at 8:58 amOn this chilly morning, overnight oats sounds perfect! I have my usual ‘mash’ and then I’m off for a run…hope the sun comes out in time! Love the tea towel…I am in the hunt for some pretty tea towels myself…wish we had a Target…think they are coming to Canada.
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
January 4, 2012 at 9:12 amI love your new towel too! And what an elegant looking spoon you’ve got this morning!
Kathryn says
January 4, 2012 at 9:15 amYou mentioned in the OpenSky BB description that this is one of your top 10 nut butters- how does the rest of the list shake out? Just curious! Maybe it’s just from all of the end-of-year “Best Of” lists, but I love them!
KathEats says
January 4, 2012 at 11:39 amOH man, I know I’ve done this list before.
Favorite ever: TJ’s sunflower butter
Near favorites: Barney butter, Naturally Nutty (anything), Nuttzo, Wild Squirrel, Nutty’s Butterscotch, homemade almond butter
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
January 4, 2012 at 9:17 amLove that towel! I need some new ones, I’m sick of all of mine and they’re not nearly as fun as that one.
Cait @ beyond bananas says
January 4, 2012 at 9:17 am8 degrees here last night! Left my contacts in the car and they were frozen in the case this am!
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says
January 4, 2012 at 9:20 amI am having overnight oats this morning too! Yum 🙂
Emily @ the doodlebug says
January 4, 2012 at 9:20 amOoh! Choffey is caffeine free?! I’m pregnant and have been looking for new hot drinks without caffeine! I might have to try this stuff!
Kavi @ Lab to Fab! says
January 4, 2012 at 9:21 amYour new towel is so pretty! And the temperature dropped here in NYC too… 14 degrees!!
The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh says
January 4, 2012 at 9:25 amI’m in LOVE with your spoon!!! Do you remember where you got it or what brand it is?
KathEats says
January 4, 2012 at 11:40 amI inherited it from my grandmother : )
Claire Strebeck says
August 19, 2013 at 8:52 pmHey! It is a silver pattern called “Repousse” by Kirk Stieff. Its my wedding pattern, so I love seeing it around! 🙂
Krissy @ Shiawase Life says
January 4, 2012 at 9:26 amFor some reason I only like Overnight Oats in the Summer. Even if I heat them up!!
Lynn @ the actor's diet says
January 4, 2012 at 9:28 amWas just in target yesterday admiring all their tablecloths
Emily says
January 4, 2012 at 9:32 amGotta lot printed dish towels and napkins that double as placemats.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
January 4, 2012 at 9:33 amOvernight oats are awesome… but I just can’t do it in 24 degree weather. Is it summer yet?!
Ashley O. @ The Vegetable Life says
January 4, 2012 at 9:36 amLOVE the towel!
Kinley @ Better Off Barefoot says
January 4, 2012 at 9:37 amI had weird dreams last night too… involving my cousins, a really fancy espresso machine that put whipped cream and sprinkles on your drink and m&m cookies. Not sure what was with me last night 😉 Have a good day!
Lena @Fit on the Rocks says
January 4, 2012 at 9:39 amI just recently started making overnight oats after reading about them forever on blogs. I don’t know how I went so long without them!
Ashley @ Coffee, Cake and Cardio says
January 4, 2012 at 9:40 amTarget has some of the best linens! Love!
Christine @ Oatmeal in my Bowl says
January 4, 2012 at 9:49 amI think the crumbles make it! And that new towel… love the print. 😉
Erin says
January 4, 2012 at 9:52 amI love this Choffy stuff! Granted, I’ve never had it, but it looks amazing. :-] Aaaand, buying. Like now, haha. I sometimes put cacao powder in with my coffee grounds in the morning to give it a cocoa-y flavor, but this is way more awesome. Thanks for the tip! :-]
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning says
January 4, 2012 at 10:09 amI’ve been eating overnight oats on most weekday mornings because it’s the easiest, most convenient thing to bring to work. But, I just do not get the hype of Barney Butter! I love almond butter, but am just not impressed with this brand. To me, the self-serve fresh ground almond butter at Whole Foods is the best. And strangely enough, I think that Blue Diamond is right up there too.
But my favorite o.o.i.a.j. definitely goes to the nearly-empty Sunflower butter jar!
Amanda says
January 4, 2012 at 10:22 amI also had weird dreams about high school friends last night…and it was pretty cold in my apartment. Maybe the two are connected? 😉
Love the detail on your spoon! I inherited my grandmother’s silverware a couple of years ago and always feel so fancy when I use it.
Cait's Plate says
January 4, 2012 at 10:22 amI agree with you – there is very little that can beat overnight oats in a [nearly] empty nut butter jar. I pretty much lived on it last week (luckily I’ve been plowing through nut butter jars to be able to do so!). I’m lovin’ the towel too! The colors, the pattern, it’s awesome 🙂
Katie @ Peace Love and Oats says
January 4, 2012 at 10:35 amAhhh oatmeal in a jar is the best!!!
Karen says
January 4, 2012 at 10:36 amWeird dreams over here too!
Have a nice day, Kath!
Kristen @ Change of Pace says
January 4, 2012 at 10:42 amMy favorite breakfast EVER. Hope you have a great day Kath!
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
January 4, 2012 at 10:43 amI love Target! They have some of the best stuff 🙂
Khushboo says
January 4, 2012 at 10:51 amI can’t even remember the last time I ate overnight oats..which means I need to up my peanut butter game and eat away 😀
[email protected] says
January 4, 2012 at 10:59 amI’m working on finishing a jar of nut butter so I can make some overnight oats soon, too! I usually love hot oats in the winter, but you really can’t beat a good jar of overnight oats!
Oh, and Barney Butter back at Open Sky?! Hooray!
Angel7 says
January 4, 2012 at 10:59 amJust made french toast with caramelized bananas 🙂
Love the towel!
http://faithfulsolutions.blogspot.com/
Bee Goes Bananas says
January 4, 2012 at 11:02 amThat looks delicious! I love your unique spoon by the way. Every time I spot a similar one at stores like Pier One or Winners, I always think to myself “Hey, that’s Kath’s spoon”!
Hope says
January 4, 2012 at 11:03 amI love the pattern on that towel! It’s so pretty! 🙂 Those oats look mighty delicious too!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
January 4, 2012 at 11:10 amThe oats in a jar look wonderful. I am assuming when you do this, you make it all first in one bowl, then transfer it all back into the jar. See, I make my oats in the microwave to save time and whatever I make it in, I eat it from…but there’d be no way a plastic container like that would survive. But I think you make on the stovetop, anyway.
It looks delish!
KathEats says
January 4, 2012 at 11:40 amNo noooooo—- overnight oats are never cooked!! All raw. So there’s no plastic fear.
Mary says
January 4, 2012 at 11:13 amWhat a glorious breakfast! Those oats sound delicious. This is my first visit to your blog, so I took some time to browse through your earlier posts. I’m so glad I did that. You’ve created an interesting spot to visit and I really enjoyed the time I spent here. I’ll definitely be back. I hope you have a great day. Blessings…Mary
KathEats says
January 4, 2012 at 11:40 amWelcome Mary!
Katie says
January 4, 2012 at 11:15 amI have 2 almost empty pb jars…so excited. Also, I love the linens you used today…such good colors!
Alex says
January 4, 2012 at 11:22 amI have been making overnight oats for years but never thought to put them into an old jar! I usually make my own Almond butter but just invested in some jars..will definitely be trying this! Also the Choffy sounds amazing!!! Can you only get it online?
Susan (Oliepants) says
January 4, 2012 at 11:53 amI really need to jump on that Choffy. It’s perfect for someone avoiding coffee caffeine!
Hilliary @Happily Ever Healthy says
January 4, 2012 at 11:54 amyum breakfast looks delicious as always!
~Christy @ wonderofallthings says
January 4, 2012 at 12:07 pmLOVE that towel! Who knew Target had such cute linens??!? 🙂
Jillian @ sprinkle massacre says
January 4, 2012 at 12:12 pmWoo! I got your Barney Butter deal today on Opensky. I’m stoked.
Alison says
January 4, 2012 at 12:29 pmKath,
How many 8oz cups do you get out of the 12oz Choffee bag? I want to order it but I couldn’t find that information on the website. Thanks!
KathEats says
January 4, 2012 at 12:34 pmI really don’t know either – and I use more than they recommend because I like big mugs. it calls for 2 tbsp per 6 ounce water, I usually use a quarter cup for 12 oz water. So the question is: how many quarter cups of choffey are in a 12 oz bag….and that I don’t know
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
January 4, 2012 at 12:29 pmI totally need to do overnight oats again soon–a jar is almost empty!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
January 4, 2012 at 12:32 pmOats in a BB jar are the BEST!
Mom says
January 4, 2012 at 12:37 pmI had a dream with you in it. I was in college at NC State and couldn’t find the classroom. You pointed me in the right direction. I guess that means I should always take your direction!
Karen says
January 4, 2012 at 1:17 pmFunny…I wish my mom would come to the same conclusion and take my lead 😉
Mom says
January 4, 2012 at 1:29 pmI kind of had to write that. I did a blog post today about taking advice from your kids! But I do find Kath is right on lots of things (but of course, not everything!)
Erin says
January 5, 2012 at 4:25 pmI wish I had learned YEARS ago that Mom is always right!
Mom says
January 5, 2012 at 4:35 pmWe should put that on a wall plaque and sell it for Mother’s Day!
[email protected] for the Soul says
January 4, 2012 at 1:04 pmI love dreaming! Especially the weirder they are, the better. 🙂 I would have to agree that OOIAJ IS probably the most satisfying, delicious, and fun breakfast ever! It’s like, when I eat it I don’t want it to end and try to savor it as long as possible.
[email protected] Broken Cookies Don't Count says
January 4, 2012 at 1:12 pmLove my over night oats in a nut butter jar. Just the best!
Christina says
January 4, 2012 at 1:23 pmI tend to heat my OIAJ in the morning because they are a bit odd when they’re cold out of the fridge. Maybe I need to give them another try this season 😉
Stacy @ Say It With Sprinkles says
January 4, 2012 at 1:40 pmUnless the jar of nut butter was slightly more full than a few sweeps around the sides, I’d definitely have to add more on top! Just really love the nut/seed butters! =)
Sarah says
January 4, 2012 at 2:10 pmI need to make overnight oats more often! I’ve been relying on semi-instant oats lately, and they’re yummy and filling…but even that 5 minutes of boiling the water in my kettle and waiting for it to cool to an edible temperature is sometimes too much on a frantic morning!
Hannah @ eat, drink, and save money says
January 4, 2012 at 2:15 pmThanks for the great price on Barney Butter at OpenSky. At our grocery store they go for almost $10 a jar and that is WAY to much for me! Can’t wait to get my order!
Kelly @ Vegolosophy says
January 4, 2012 at 2:51 pmI have never tried overnight oats and I think I need to soon!
Suz says
January 4, 2012 at 5:55 pmHi, Kath!
I was wondering if you could provide a link for that towel…? I adore it and was hoping to find them online but am not having any luck. Let me know if you have a link!
Thanks
KathEats says
January 4, 2012 at 5:59 pmIt’s from Target – I don’t think they sell them online 🙁
Christine says
January 6, 2012 at 1:12 pmI’ve been making overnight oats for over a year now since I first read your blog about them! I absolutley LOVE when my PB jar is almost gone because I know I can make my overnight oats for breakfast the next morning. To be honest, that is the only time I make them now; when I have a jar of PB on empty! I love scraping the pb off the side with a scoop of the creamy, sweet oats! Thank you for the great idea, it truely is one of my favorite breakfast ideas!
Danielle says
September 29, 2014 at 12:25 amWow, your site is amazing!! I am loving Choffy, do you know if this is available in Australia?