Bread Pudding Oatmeal!
Make whipped banana oats as usual and near the end of cooking add cubes of delicious whole wheat bread and a splash more milk. Stir until liquid is absorbed.
Enjoy big luscious bites of bread cubes throughout! Remember when I did this with Apple Crunch a while back? I haven’t stopped thinking about it! But we haven’t any good fruity Great Harvest bread in stock for a while. So glad I remembered this time!
Bread Pudding Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup oats milk, water
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- Half banana
- Pinch salt
- 1/2 slice of Great Harvest Cranberry Orange whole wheat bread about 1/3 cup cubes, stirred in at end
- 2 tbsp more milk stirred in at end
- Toppings: granola coconut, Flying Squirrel PB [Nutty Buddy – peanut & sunflower & honey – oh my!)
Instructions
- Make whipped banana oats as usual and near the end of cooking add cubes of delicious whole wheat bread and a splash more milk. Stir until liquid is absorbed.
Have you heard of Ebates.com? It’s a site that pays you CASH BACK just for making your usual shopping purchases online. It works because they get paid by the company for referring you and share some of it. Tina introduced me a while ago, and I have to say I’ve been shopping online a little more than usual – they have really good coupon deals too! I was all out of Bare Minerals and paid a visit to Sephora.com (4% cash back) and also bought another of my new favorite sports bra from Fresh Pair (Moving Comfort Fiona). Two necessities – with a bonus! And I think you even get $5 just for signing up. I’m excited to see if this really adds up over time!
We’ve got a beautiful sunny day here before a string of rain in the forecast, so Matt and I are going for a nice run later on. First – computer work!
Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats says
Love this idea!!! Especially great for using up extra bread. I’ve heard of Ebates before but have never given it a whirl. Thanks for the review – who doesn’t love a little extra cash? 🙂
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
I’ve never heard of ebates — sounds like a great idea!
Your bread pudding oats look delicious!
Jumanah @ Healthy Living in the Middle East says
Cranberry Orange bread sounds so yum!
I just started using Ebates.com and LOVE it! I also read about it on Tina’s blog Carrots N’ Cake.
Ann @ Day by Day says
So cool. I’ve never heard of Ebates, but I do shop online a lot. I’m going to go check it out now. Thanks for the tip! And by the way, Bare Minerals is pretty much all I use. I love it.
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
Your a woman after my own heart!
Bread pudding is my favorite 🙂
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
Oh my oatmeal – that looks so good. You are an oatmeal goddess.
Mary (Sisters Running the Kitchen) says
yum. I would definitely add egg to that and bake it! awesome looking either way!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
I love Ebates and use it as often as I can. Love the use of bread in your oats. It definitely feels to to make something delicious out of leftovers.
Freya (Brit Chick Runs) says
OOhh that is such a good idea!! I want to do that 😀
Lesley Lifting Life says
Enjoy your sunshiney day!! 🙂
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says
So now that I have my whole family hooked on whipped banana oats (thanks to you), I’ll be blowing their minds by adding some fabulous cranberry walnut bread. Great idea!
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says
Ohhh the bread thing is SUCH a good idea!! Wow, definitely going on my list of breakfasts to try!!
Morgan @ moments of mmm says
Never heard of Ebates, I’ll have to check it out! I am always so weary of those kind of deals.
Oatmeal looks delicious…off to make my own bowl!
Have a fabulous day!
Stacey says
I must have missed your bread pudding last time! Such a great idea. I will have to see if ebates has my usual stores on there.
Christie {Nourishing Eats} says
Bread in oatmeal, sounds like a meal fit for my husband for sure!! He could eat both all day everyday.
Enjoy the day!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Mmmmm, bread pudding is good in any form!! Looks like a tasty start to the day!
Amanda- The Nutritionist Reviews says
I Love Ebates! What a unique breakfast! I haven’t seen anything like that before.
Rebecca says
Wow, talk about party in a bowl! Amazing idea.
I’m sure you’ve answered this before, but I was wondering if you ever get a “sugar crash” from your oat/banana/granola breakfasts? I always admire your breakfasts, but am hesitant to try them because I’m usually intimidated by big meals.
On a another note, I am a first year Dietetics students and it is SO inspiring to read your blog. It is exciting to see how you are using your RD credentials in such creative and unique ways. (can I do my intern with you guys @ Great Harvest? haha) I can’t wait till Organic Chem. is over and I can start dealing with real food! 🙂
KathEats says
I’ve never experienced any kind of sugar crash with oatmeal – but I have when I eat too many sweets! I think because my breakfasts include good amounts of fiber, protein and fat that the glycemic is pretty slow and steady.
Good luck with chem!
Kristi @ KristiAteIt says
I’ve been meaning to try ebates. Of course, it’s always right after I place an order at Sephora that I remember about it!
That breakfast is such a good idea! I don’t usually buy the fruity bread..but I may buy some try try this out!
Chris says
I don’t use ebates but I do use mrrebates. There are several similar companies out there. I have made probably $50 to $70 so far, since my son has ordered a few pair of expensive shoes on the internet; that helps it add up. Some other examples – you can also buy plane tickets through Priceline and buy things on ebay and get your account credited. Then they send you a check! Cool!
Quisha says
Pretty sure that’s the best thing I’ve ever seen… in my ENTIRE life. I love bread pudding. So are we going to be able to order bread from GH C-ville?? 🙂
Toni says
I’m such a skeptic when it comes to sites like that!
Stacey (The Home-Cooked Vegan) says
Have fun on your run! We are expecting the same kind of weather here 🙂
Right now I use Clinique, but I’m almost out and thinking of switching to Bare Minerals. My friend uses it and LOVES it. Would it be wise to go into the store to buy it the first time, so that they can figure out my skin tone? Or does it work that way?
KathEats says
Go to the store! It will be worth it to get the exact shade. I LOVE BM!
Susan says
I agree with Kath, go to the store and make sure you get the right shade. And they’ll give you a make-under, which is nice.
Sarah @ The Strength of Faith says
Kath, you and Matt are such a wonderful face for Great Harvest. I was having dinner with my sister last night and she is a huge GH fan. I was telling her about your blog and about the process you guys have gone through to open the store. Then I was saying how I read on your GHCville website that you mill the flour fresh every morning and my sister had this massive “no wonder it tastes so good!” moment.
KathEats says
🙂
It would be divine with Cinnachip!!
GL says
Kath,
So addicted to GH bread now in Newtonville, MA. I live in fear of it closing, so I’m on a mission to patron it bi-weekly. I asked on Sunday if they’d heard of the blogger in VA giving GH such good press. Do you think the bread oatmeal would work with cinnamon chip?
Abby says
Oh my! Bread pudding oats -you are a genius!!
Lauren @ Healthy Food For Living says
Yes! I’ve done this with both hot oats and overnight oats, and the added chew from the bread is fantastic. I think I actually love it even more when I stir muffin or quick bread crumbles into yogurt and let it sit overnight. Doughy deliciousness!
[email protected] 321delish says
I hate it when people throw away the ends of loaves. They are PERFECT for bread pudding!!!
[email protected] 321delish says
also- I didnt notice the new bottom of your website. I love it! The colors totally pop 🙂
Baking 'n' Books says
Bread goes with everything.
Camille says
What an amazing oats idea! I am in oat love!
Laurie says
Sounds delicious! I hit our Great Harvest on Sunday (there was a coupon in the paper for a free loaf of Cinnamon Swirl with the purchase of another loaf!). The Irish Soda bread was delicious…I cut up the crown shape it was in and froze most of eat. I can’t keep it out or I eat too much! I may have to pull a slice out of the freezer and try this!
Never tried ebates but I am now hooked on groupons.com and livingsocial.com…..so much easier to justify things when they are half off!!!
Melissa @ Chocolate & Kisses says
I am just in love with your coffee cup! Where did you get it?!? Those oats looking amazing!
KathEats says
OpenSky!
Ashley @ Feeding Ashley says
Bread oats? Is there nothing you can’t do?
I’m kind of skeptical about ebates I was using swagbucks for a while, but it became more of a hassle.
Ashley says
Oatmeal BREADpudding!!??? Two of my favorites in one. I can’t even imagine how delicious this is. I’ve been testing other breads with my stomach issues and even the sprouted grain breads are giving me problems. Boo 🙁
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
I heard about Ebates from Tina too and I’ve signed up, but haven’t had a chance to really look into how it works yet. (Just seemed like a good idea at the time, and i figured it was one of those things I’d get back to!) Thanks for the reminder. And LOVELY looking oats this morning. I love bread pudding!
Lyn says
That looks so yummy! I have been low carbing for awhile and I really miss my oatmeal. That is going to be one thing I add back in eventually 🙂
KathEats says
Why would you be low carbing!?
Khushboo says
Amen to that! Carbs rock!
MonsteRawr says
Bread pudding oatmeal sounds brilliant. Perfect for days when I know I may or may not get to eat lunch and I need a super-filling breakfast.
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
That is an awesome idea!
Melanie Schneider says
This recipe looks so delicious and is making me hungry so soon after I have eaten breakfast. I have never been a huge fan of oatmeal because I prefer crunchier textures to smoother, mushier textures. However, I have come across some great variations on oatmeal recipes lately that solve this problem. I love the idea of bread cubes and granola and nuts to add both texture and substance to oatmeal. I recently saw a banana bread oatmeal recipe which also looked enticing. My favorite thing to do is add peanut butter and cinnamon to oatmeal – the combination is amazing! Now I will add some of these crunchier things to make the perfect cruncy and filling oatmeal.
Lucy @ The Sweet Touch says
I love me some bread pudding!!
I think my husband does the ebates thing, I love saving on things I planned to buy anyway.
kristin says
LOVE Sephora! What did you order??
KathEats says
More Bare Minerals
Allison @ Happy Tales says
i <3 bare minerals. So, so much!
Meg says
I wish I could love Bare Minerals! Something either in the minerals itself or their brushes makes me breakout like MAD! So sad because it gives such a gorgeous finish.
Loving the oats, Kath -what a phenomenal idea! And thank you for the ebates info 🙂
Flourchild says
Im so glad my daughter works at Great Harvest! Im going to have her bring me home a loaf of the Cranberry orange bread! Your oatmeal looks good as always!
Victoria says
Kath—
Awesome bowl today! I love the texture of bread + oats! Soooo sticky! 🙂
I have a question about RD programs. Did you get a MS + RD certification, or just an RD cert? I am looking into different Universities, and some seem to offer dual programs.
🙂
KathEats says
I was in a MS + RD program (you couldn’t do just the RD) but I did not finish the MS because it would have required us to stay in charlotte another year and there is no comp. program here
andrea says
Ebates is legitimate! It works best if you’re making a major purchase because then your “ebate” is larger, but I used it for my online Christmas shopping and all the small purchases added up. They also do a “daily double” each day, where they double the amount of the ebate for a particular store that day. They doubled Crate and Barrel this past weekend (from 3 to 6 percent) . And it happened to be the day we planning to buy a sofa there! Instead, I ordered it online (I’d only gone in the store and visited this sofa about ten times in the past few weeks!) The ebate will be about 80 dollars. Not bad, considering we were going to buy it that day anyway!
Jack O'Brien says
I really wanted to buy some of that Nutty Buddy Peanut Butter since it looked VERY reasonably priced until I added the shipping cost! 10 DOLLARS FOR AN 8OZ JAR OF PEANUT BUTTER?! Is it really worth it?
KathEats says
Yes, it is!
[email protected] Sweet Life says
Oh my–such gorgeous bread fills your home!!
Julie @ Lettuce Choose Healthy says
what a creative idea! all your bread pictures just make me crave bread lately!
CathyK @ www.1970kikiproject.wordpress.com says
Ebates is new to me – is it in Canada, too, i wonder?
yes – get your work done first, and the reward will be a fun run!
i work at a running store and moving comfort is a fabulous line for quality running bras – the fiona is one of the more popular models, i’ve noticed.
i really like your pink mug!
Sheila says
I’ve used GH cinnamon chip before for bread pudding, and it was awesome. Bread pudding oats sounds incredible. What a cool brunch idea too–guests would really be wowwed.
Leslie says
Not complaining, but in interest of fairness you should probably mention that your link to Ebates is also giving you referral bonuses for every signup…
KathEats says
It’s 100% optional, and nothing happens unless people buy something, which is also 100% optional. All opinions on this site are 100% mine, as stated in my Bylaws
Leslie says
Uh, okay.
jill says
why not just say its a referral link then?…hmmm…
Heather (heathers dish) says
Oh.my.gosh. I think you found a way to make me love oats!!!!
[email protected] says
OMG this looks delicious I love the idea of bread pudding for breakfast. Ive never heard of ebates but ill check it out!
Katherine: Unemployed says
I love the texture/consistency of this. does ebates give you actual cash? I thought it was rewards
Susan (Oliepants) says
I haven’t done two things on this post:
1. Thought about mixing great bread with the oatmeal – genius.
2. Ebates.com
Have to try both! 🙂
Justeen @ Blissful Baking says
The bread pudding oatmeal looks awesome! I’m going to try that tomorrow 🙂
Khushboo says
So easy yet so genius! I need to get me some sweet flavoured bread!
Erin @ The Grass Skirt says
I love ebates! I’ve been using it for about three years. It really pays off when you do your Christmas shopping with it. Last year, I got about $100 back. Not too bad!
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
I just saw a commercial for ebates… like I need an excuse to shop online more 🙂
Ashley says
Can you run in this sports bra without wearing two bras?? I have such a hard time finding a sports bra that keeps me in place while running. I’ve tried the TaTa Tamer and even it isn’t great support. Thanks!
KathEats says
Yes! Moving Comfort is AWESOME! I think the back closure is key. And I also hated the Tata Tamer
Ashley says
Awesome! Just ordered one 🙂
AJ says
I have the Juno, love it! It has a racer back which suits most of my jogging/gym clothes. First jogging bra where I don’t have to wear 2, and it’s not ugly!
Doc (The Healthy PhD) says
I like the Phoebe. Something about the Fiona just kills my back on long runs. I think it hits me in the wrong spot. Also annoying is the ribbed torso band. It eats at the skin under my solar plexus. I used to love those bras, but I can’t do more than 4 miles in them now.
lynn @ the actor's diet says
bread in oatmeal. i’m done!
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
What an awesome idea Kath! I bet it made it nice and chewy and added a lot of volume.
Enjoy the run! 🙂
Rachel Parker says
I STILL have never eaten oatmeal, but yours looks SO GOOD. Gosh.
KathEats says
Whhhaaaaaaat!?
Rachel Parker says
I know. It’s like we’re from different planets, only a state away (I’m in SC).
rebecca lustig says
i never shop online, though i don’t know why– it’s where all the best deals are. then again, i’d probably drop money like it was nothing– once i start, i cant stop ha
Lauren says
LOVE the idea of bread into the oatmeal.
Natalia - a side of simple says
I’ve never had bread pudding of any sort before, but since GF bread tends to taste…well…taste-less, I’m going to have to try it out! (Of course, I will mourn for GH.)
Emily says
I absolutely love e-bates. I used it to purchase airfare recently – definitely makes the small percentage back that much better! Oh, and great-looking oats, too! =)
sarah (sarah learns) says
oh my gosh! thank you for telling me about ebates! i just got the BEST deal ever from restaurant.com with the ebates promotion that was running! $75 of eating out for $7!!
KathEats says
Oh wow! I’m going to hunt for that!
Katie says
this breakfast is the perfect comfort food breakfast : ) love the bread addition! U should sell bread pudding oats at GH!!!
Namaste Gurl says
How do you make your oatmeal look SO stinking good? You are a pro at that, I tell you! 🙂
Bread added to oatmeal, never tried!
Hope says
That is the best looking bowl of oatmeal I have ever seen!!! I definitely need to make this at home. Yours always look amazing!
Gretchen says
You MUST try this again with your bread TOASTED! My Mom always served us buttered toast with our oatmeal, and we usually broke up the whole slice, or just the crusts, and mixed them into our oatmeal. Experiment with it a bit – you can cut out fat somewhere else to include the butter on the toast, and perhaps up your liquids a bit to account for what the toast will absorb.
I serve oatmeal almost every day to my toddlers at home, and we put frozen wild blueberries in at the end to help cool down the oats. The blueberries are like tiny little ice cubes and they add sweetness and a fun color. It helps get the oats on the table and into their hungry mouths faster!
KathEats says
Ohhhh I bet that provides such a nice roast!!
Christine @ Merf In Progress says
I do that rebate shopping through AAA. LOVE it!!!
Emily @ Savory and Savage says
Bread pudding/oatmeal? Yumm!!
Enjoy your run 🙂
[email protected] says
The chia seeds link to OpenSky says it’s “no longer active” or something like that. Just fyi.
KathEats says
Oh bummer, thanks. They are changing hosts.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
That looks much healthier than the bread pudding I made my self quit making – panattone with amaretto sauce. Maybe I should try out your version instead! 🙂
Lisa says
Love ebates! (and love the Fiona bra!!!)
Lauren Grier ( @ Grier Mountain) says
Kath – Your oatmeal pictures make me hungry! They are always so yummy looking:)
Also, another great site to use (for when you start having children) is called upromise.com. Basically you sign up and get money back through purchase you make. For example,when you go to the grocery store you might get 10 cents back for purchasing sugar. Well, over time that adds up and all of the money goes tax free to your childs 529 account for college. It’s pretty cool.
KathEats says
Cool! I think there is so much free money I’m missing out on. RhodeyGirl did a post once about her American Express card. I don’t use any kind of rewards credit card, but i guess I should!
Jilly says
You should look into credit card points, we got a free tent (a great one too) and an IPod shuffle as well as about $600 off flights over the course of two years. Which is odd because we really don’t spend that much…oh geez perhaps it is time to start looking at that website you suggested to save $$$…
Seriously though if you have a business credit card look into it. We are with HSBC.
Susan says
You should definitely look into getting a rewards card for business purchases.
I have a travel card (I’ve gotten free flights & car rentals) and an REI card (got a nice big dividend to spend on some camping gear),
anne says
I would suggest Discover. You get 1% cash back on all purchases and 5% on special promotions each month (ex: gas, travel, groceries, entertainment).
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
OMG! I am gonna have it for breakfast tomorrow 🙂 Looks delish!
Allison @ Happy Tales says
I am loooving all of the comments/tips about Ebates… i am totally going to check that out! Thanks for sharing, Kath 🙂
Laura @Foodsnobstl says
So yummy!! I also just wanted to say how awesome you guys are with Karen. I can only imagine how difficult chemo is, let alone when it is a close family member, and the way you guys care for your family is a great example for people. Hope she is feeling better!
Melissa @ Journey to Marvelous says
I love, love, love my Moving Comfort Fiona bra! It’s the first sports bra I’ve ever found that actually holds the twins in place! It’s the best!
Have to second the love for Bare Minerals too! I think we have a lot of things we love in common! I’m going to start paying closer attention to your recommendations. 🙂
LauraJayne says
I love Ebates – especially for big purchases! Your oatmeal looks lovely – I’m always too tired in the AM to make something different, but if I started overnight oats, I think I could do it!
Katie says
I LOVE the Moving Comfort Fiona! I was super skeptical at first b/c it looks so flimsy but it’s perfect for a run or yoga…and so comfy! 🙂
lauri (RedHeadRecipes.com) says
I swear I told you about Ebates FORever ago 😉 I’ve been using it for a couple years now! The cash back goes directly into our PayPal acct (We use to get checks, but that seemed silly!) Its so easy to use, just one extra click! Those oats look so YUMMY!
KathEats says
I don’t remember!!
I used to love Groupon in Charlotte, but Cville is too small for either!!
Janet says
I use Groupon/Roanoke market. Love it!
Krissy Murphy @ Shiawase Life says
I’ve noticed lately there have been quite a few Cville offers listed under the Richmond Groupon page. For example, today there is one for Ragged Mt Running Cville.
Julie H. (julieloveslife) says
Oooo! That oatmeal looks DE-licious!
lauri (RedHeadRecipes.com) says
Oh, Do you use Groupon.com and LivingSocial.com? Two other great websites that offer AMAZING daily deals! Half off to restaurants, hotels, local attractions, etc. I’ve even bought half off coupons for froyo, Hand Picked, and Nutty Boys!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Love the bread idea! You can never go wrong with more carbs. 😀
Cindy says
That sounds so good!
Emma (Namaste Everyday) says
I love the idea of mixing in bread! That’s genius!
Kat @ Cupcake Kat says
Adding bread to oatmeal! I would never have thought about that. I must try it next time
Hannah says
oooh brilliant idea! Doughiness FTW!
Lara says
Thanks for the referral on eBates! I had heard of it before, but never checked into it — assumed it was a scam… Glad to see (above) that you’re getting the referral bonuses! 🙂
Kelly Zdrowak says
I love recipes like this… i love pretty much any recipe that tastes like dessert but is healthy
All of the recipes on https://healthyrevelations.wordpress.com are just like that 🙂
Nikki says
I haven’t seen this on your blog in ages. Was this a once and done type of recipe?
KathEats says
I forgot about this recipe!