Pile-O-coconut butter to greet me for breakfast this morning! Hilary gave me the end of one of her jars (she’s HOOKED on the stuff!) I haven’t had it in ages – I’ve been meaning to buy more! Apparently it’s on sale at our WF right now.
My oat base is Holly’s Goji berry made in the rice cooker with 1.5 cups water, porridge setting and timer set. I also added cinnamon, salt and vanilla, and stirred in cottage cheese and half a banana. I’m liking the banana more solid in the rice cooker oats since it doesn’t really get whipped in the same as stovetop. Coconut butter + almond butter on top. I haven’t been adding granola or anything grainy on top since I’ve been using a bigger oat portion.
Spoon it on in!
Here’s a glimpse at our new porch furniture that Matt was able to pick up. It took me 30 minutes to unwrap the chairs from all their packaging. Love the colors! Not sure what exact arrangement we’re going to use. The loveseat is just long enough to lay down with a book.
Happy Friday!!
The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh says
I need to try coconut oil/butter/water etc. Everyone who uses them raves.
LOVE the furniture! You’re going to spend some nice times out there on those babies (and before the end of the season WITH your baby!) Have a great weekend!
Jana @ Newly Wife Healthy Life says
I love your furniture! Especially the rockers and the bright, springy cushions! Perfect for a warm day of reading on the porch! 🙂
dee says
You’re so right. Love the colors of your new furniture. 🙂
Stephanie @ Legally Blinde says
Your furniture looks great! I love the sun-drenched porch; I hope warm weather gets there for you soon because lounging on the loveseat and curling up in the sunshine with a good book sounds pretty much as perfect as can be 🙂
manou says
omg, loving the rocking chairs !! btw congrats for being a mum soooon !! wish you all the best for your pregnancy.. greetings form berlin/germany, manou
Whitney says
Have you ever made your own coconut butter? Absolutely wonderful. And much easier on the wallet, I must admit. Just don’t kill your food processor! Woops …
Your porch is beautiful! I’ve added one to my dream-house requirements – who doesn’t love all the natural light?!?!
Samantha says
I agree Kath..you gotta make your own coconut butta. That vita mix of yours should have no problem with it.
xo
KathEats says
No but thanks for the reminder! THAT’S what I’ll do!
Patty says
I can see future pictures of you rocking your baby on those chairs. This post also helped me push away a donut and turn to oats instead. My body thanks you for that!
Kinley @ Better Off Barefoot says
I had coconut this morning too! (While thinking tropical thoughts as the snow fell outside… ;)) Happy Friday!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
That coconut butter looks awesome! How do you get it so spreadable? Mine always hardens so quickly!
KathEats says
Microwaved for 15 secs 🙂
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
I love the porch furniture! I really like the colors. The rocking chairs are going to be so nice once you have the baby 🙂
Khushboo says
Eating on the porch will be so great when the weather warms up!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says
I have yet to try coconut butter, I need to get on that! And I love the furniture!
Hannah @ Eat, Drink and Save Money says
I love the fact that those are rocking chairs! So jealous!
Cait @ Beyond Bananas says
I’ve always wanted to try coconut butter.. but the price scares me!!
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says
CUTE chairs!! LOVE!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
Love that porch furniture! I had coconut butter in my oats this morning too after a pretty long hiatus (totally forgot about it in the back of the pantry shelf!). I think it rivals nut butter for me. Love that stuff 🙂
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
the combo of coconut butter + almond butter sounds perfect! and i love, love, love your new porch furniture! i think we have a similar love of the same colors.
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
I love your new furniture Kath! The bright greens really pop and I’m sure will make for some lovely blog photos! Looks like a pretty delicious breakfast. I’m super excited because cottage cheese is on sale at one of my usual grocery stores this weekend.. yippee!!
Katelyn says
Your new outdoor furniture is gorgeous! Where did you find it? Also, I was catching up on posts after a busy week last week, and I nearly squealed (at work, ha) when I saw your baby news! Congratulations!!! So happy for you and Matt – you are going to be great parents! I am looking forward to reading your BERF blog 🙂 Thanks for sharing this with all of us!
Angela says
Its from Pier 1!
[email protected] Sinfully Nutritious says
I love your furniture!!!!!
Coconut butter is one of my favorite ingredients. I have to check out that sale!
Deirdre @ Oh Well Whatever says
Ah so cute soon you will be rocking a baby in those chairs
Ann @ Running With Chopstix says
I love coconut butter! I used to eat it on top of toast all the time. Thanks for reminding me to pick some up! 🙂
Lauren says
Yes – Where did you find that beautiful porch furniture? I love the colors you chose. I have not said anything in regards to your NEWS….Congrats on such an exciting adventure. Can’t wait to hear/read all about it.
KathEats says
Pier 1
lindzjane115 says
So glad the Pier 1 furniture is a hit 🙂
(My dad has worked for them for 20 years, so I’m a bit partial).
KathEats says
I thought of you while we were there!!
Kirst says
Those rocking wicker chairs are so cute. I bet they are uber comfy too. Will be perfect for you and a babe 🙂
KathEats says
Hey Kirst!! Glad you know the news!!
Angel7 says
I love your new porch furniture!!! They are a nice contrast with the flooring! The pillows add a splash of color as well.
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Alison says
Super cute!! I am so jealous of that porch! I want one so badly! it looks great. Did y’all hire someone to design it?
KathEats says
Yes, our contractor is also an architect
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning says
Hey Kath- I was able to return my defunct rice-cooker. Can you tell me what make/model yours is? I am planning to go buy a better one. 🙂
I loooove coconut butter. I even eat it straight out the jar with a knife (when it’s solid). 🙂
KathEats says
Yep – it’s this one: http://astore.amazon.com/thefrontburnerblog-20/detail/B000MAERM0
[I have it book marked now since so many have asked 🙂 ]
Susan H. @ The Food Allergy Chronicles says
So much hype on coconut butter…must try some! Never thought of it as a topper for oatmeal. How strong is it’s flavour? Porch furniture looks great!
KathEats says
Pretty strong -which is good if you like coconut. It’s like a glaze
Hillary B says
I actually sliced up a banana this morning and dipped the slices in melty coconut butter, then put them on a plate in the freezer and turned them into magic shell banana bites! not as good as I had hoped, but still pretty good. I am consuming that stuff like crack. I think I need to hide it somewhere in my house to make it more complicated to eat. I loved reliving the Jeni’s experience with the photos from last night…. YUM!!
KathEats says
Mmmmm!! Let’s have that for dessert at our next party!
Caitie says
you should melt some chocolate chips and drizzle a few drops on top of coconut butter then set in freezer! ahh sounds so yummy
[email protected] says
Furniture looks good! Nice and bright, but not jarringly so. I really want to try coconut butter now!
kathleen @ the daily crumb says
so nice to have outdoor furniture! you will get so much use out of it as the weather gets warmer.
mmmm coconut butter — reminds me i need to restock!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
That loveseat is beautiful and I think will be a perfect place to just sit back and take in the view of the world from there !
Megan says
I love the top picture. Not only does it look delicious but the details and the colors all come together really well.I love close-up pictures, especially of food.
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says
So lucky you have friends who are always giving you delicious food. 🙂
Grace @ Healthy Dreaming says
Your porch furniture is gorgeous. I love the tones 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend.
Victoria says
The furniture is so pretty! Love the green color, makes me think of SPRING 🙂
katie @KatieDid says
in love with the colors and furniture on your new porch!!!
Cait's Plate says
Ooooh LOVE the porch furniture!! And I always try to forgo the granola when I use a bigger oat portion but I find I always need JUUUUST a little bit 🙂
LibbyDavis says
So, I am not using a slow cooker for my oats, but I have been reading your page from the beginning to get more calorie counting/cooking ideas. <3 You used to add pear to your oatmeal all the time, and I love it!!! Just stopped by to tell you how good it is. And congrats, K&M on your soon-to-be new addition!!!
KathEats says
Yeah, I should do that more!
Leah says
Ohhh can you share how you did the oats + pear? I can’t imagine it getting whipped in like the banana (which I LOVE and learned from your blog!)
KathEats says
I just put it in the beginning like with whipped banana and it cooks down beautifully. Better than apple.
Shannon @ My Place In The Race says
LOVE the patio furniture!!!!! 😀
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
I just showed the other intern here your oatmeal!! How does it always look so amazing?! lol
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
I love those colors! So bright and cheery! And coconut butter on sale at WF? I hope that’s going on here too so I can FINALLY try it! 😉
[email protected] for the Soul says
so much stuff I adore in this post, yay! xD I miss coconut butter but waiting again to feel “ready” to spend on it haha. And those chairs and pillows are so darling~and you know what? You’ve also been inspiring me to be “neater” and apply a lot of your creativity in the future home that my fiance and I will be living in. I’m gathering up ideas in my head for now~ Have a gorgeous day Kath! <3
Katie @ Plates and Paste says
Absolutely LOVE the new porch furniture! Very KERF 🙂
Hannah says
What gorgeous porch furniture! Yummy looking oats as well.
Andrea @FrSeed2Stomach says
Hmmm. Coconut butter. I haven’t watched your video yet, but perhaps you could tell us if it’s different from coconut oil or coconut manna? I’ve never tried anything labeled coconut butter, but love stirring manna (coconut oil + meat) into my oatmeal.
KathEats says
They are different – and I explain it in the vid 🙂
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says
Hmmm I have yet to try coconut in my oats! Looks great 🙂
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
LOVE the furniture and colors!! SO cute.
Kristen @ Change of Pace says
Love the green on the patio furniture! I need coconut butter asap!
Stacy @ Say It With Sprinkles says
Everyone’s all about the coconut lately, I love it!
Molly @ RDexposed says
That looks like the perfect nap spot!
Lindsay @ Running the Windy City says
I’ve never had coconut butter but it’s definitely on my “Must-Try” list!
Becca @ Blueberry Smiles says
Very cute new furniture!
Christie says
Like many of the other commenters, I’ve never tried coconut butter. It looks/sounds so yummy I think I’m going to have to buy some! It sounds like it has some great health benefits too – bonus!
Kerry @ Totes My Oats says
Those oats look delish! I seriously think I may have oats for lunch.. serious craving now! And that furniture is beautiful! I love the dark wicker and the bright greens together.
Mary Frances says
Your new porch furniture is beautiful and looks comfortable. You sure have great taste! One suggestion though, if you don’t already take your cushions inside when you are not using them you might consider doing it until about May or June. Two reasons–with the cold nights, they might attract critters that will burrow into them (the kind that can slip in through an area less than the size of a dime), and the morning dew can cause some mildew to develop until the days are long and warm enough to quickly evaporate it from the cushions (summer time). Otherwise, you might just be replacing the cushions every year.
KathEats says
Well it’s alllllmost spring here!! But next winter I think we will do that
[email protected] Broken Cookies Don't Count says
Love the new furniture and the color of the cushions!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
I love the green cushions! That shade is so perfect for spring!
kay says
Glad you are feeling some better…the boiled eggs look delicious! Love the “Springy” colors of the new furniture 🙂 Brings back soooooo many memories seeing the orange juice and thinking of how many gallons I must’ve chugged down when pregnant with my first baby. Hey, at least it’s good for you! Take care.
TeenyLittleSuperChef says
Totally random, but have you heard anything about oats being beneficial for breast milk production? One of my friends is having issues with her milk supply and all the things she’s been trying recently have not helped much. I seem to recall hearing somewhere that consuming a daily serving or two of oats could help increase the production. Just wondered your thoughts, since you’re a RD-Mom-to-be.
KathEats says
Yes, definitely! Oats are definitely recommended to nursing mothers
Mary says
I haven’t said it yet, so, congratulations on the baby! I’ve been lurking for years, and I couldn’t be happier for you and Matt. However, that gorgeous new porch furniture might tip me over into supreme jealousy.