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November 24, 2010

Sugar Plums

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What to do with a GIANT bowl of plums from Faith‘s last day at her farmstand?!

Other than jump up and down with excitement, make Sugar Plum Oatmeal, of course!

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First, get a mix of oats cooking on the stove with milk, banana, salt and flax/chia.

Then slice up two plums (and if I write "plumbs" it’s because that’s how Matt and I spell it on our grocery list. We also write "spinage" instead of spianch!)

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Place into hot skillet. Listen for sizzle.

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Sprinkle in some brown sugar.

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Toss it around.

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When a crust starts to form, de-glaze with a few tbsp of water spiked with vanilla

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Stir it up!

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When the water is mostly gone, pour onto oatmeal (which will have been poured into bowls!)

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Top with granola, a sprinkle more brown sugar and some almond butter for the ultimate bowl

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Guess what? I have lost all taste for flavored coffee. Well, French vanilla at least. We have a bag of it that we’ve been using up little by little and every time there’s flavor I hate it!! Give me strong, dark, bold only.

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Happy Holidays!

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  1. Balanced Healthy Life says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:18 am

    I love plums! I love what you made with them, looks so delish!

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  2. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:19 am

    ooh WOW I have to try some of these plums!! love how bright and colourful they are. happy holidays to you too! 😀

    Reply
  3. Amanda (Eating Up) says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:21 am

    How fun! Plums in oatmeal sound delish! Just when you think there aren’t any more combinations…

    Reply
  4. Samantha @ Bikini Birthday says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:21 am

    I like to deglaze my fruit with white wine or some type of liqueur.

    Reply
  5. Holly @ couchpotatoathlete says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:21 am

    Ya I’m not a huge fan of flavored coffee either — give me 100% coffee flavor please!!!

    At first I thought plums in oats sounded kind of sick, but once the brown sugar/vanilla glaze got added it looked better and better!

    Reply
  6. Michele @ Healthy Cultivations says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:22 am

    Oh, these are so festive and beautiful. I’ve heard of them, sang of them, watched them dance, but I’ve never eaten sugar plums. I’m intrigued.

    Reply
  7. Kori says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:26 am

    Your breakfast sounds and looks magnificent! I will definitely be making sugar plum oatmeal soon. 🙂 I am the same when it comes to coffee: strong, dark, and completely the real-deal…no artificial ingredients or flavor additives please. Have a terrific “Thanksgiving Eve”, Kath!

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  8. [email protected] says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:26 am

    Mmmmmmm, never made sugar plums, but I love plums so I probably should! 🙂

    Reply
  9. Cole says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:31 am

    You have some amazing ideas I never would have thought of!! I wouldn’t have considered cooking the plums to put them oatmeal!! Another reason why I read every one of your posts! Thanks again for the inspiration, KATH!!

    PS: I keep forgetting to tell you that my husband and I had our first “Great Harvest” experience in Mt. Pleasent, SC two weeks ago. We shared an absolutely fantastic Turkey and Swiss on Dakota and followed it with the most amazing cinnamon chip scone I’ve ever eaten in my life…I can see why you’re so passioinate about it. I won’t lie, I’m thankful we don’t have a GH in town. I don’t think my willpower would be strong enough to pass up on a scone every time. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kath says

      November 24, 2010 at 9:35 am

      🙂

      Reply
  10. Claire (Low Impact Fashionista) says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:31 am

    Holy plums, those look amazing. Might have to start my t-giving food baby early tomorrow by making your exact same breakfast….but like 10 times larger haha.

    Reply
  11. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:33 am

    I think I love those plums only because of the Sugar Plum Fairy. 🙂

    Have a great Thanksgiving, Kath!

    Reply
  12. Maddie (Healthy Maddie) says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:33 am

    I love sugar plums (I just wrote plumbs-that’s how I spell it too!) but I never would have though to put them in oatmeal. What a great idea!

    Reply
  13. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:34 am

    I love that the first picture with all the plums! So pretty!

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  14. Freya (Brit Chick Runs) says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:36 am

    Um – best looking oatmeal EVER!

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  15. Heather says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:39 am

    I have never had a sugar plum – that oatmeal looks amazing though. I bet the cooked plums were delicious and sweet.

    Happy Holidays!

    Reply
  16. Caitlyn (A Spoonful of Life) says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:41 am

    Wow! Those “plumbs” look incredible! It makes me wish I had a big bowl at home so I could make oats topped with plumbs!!

    Reply
  17. Lee @ College Foodie Finds says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:42 am

    Great idea with the plums! It is almost like a MYOJ (Make your own jam!!) I officially make you the queen of oatmeal. Your creations always amazing me!

    Reply
  18. megan says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:47 am

    That’s funny!! I have always hated flavored coffees, and then started to try them again once I found your blog. But nope, still don’t like ’em!! Natural, bold coffees are more of a “real” food anyway! 😉

    Reply
  19. The Peanut Butter Addict says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:48 am

    Yumm, that oatmeal looks so delicious! Great idea of cooking the plums separately from the oatmeal and adding it at the end.

    Reply
  20. [email protected] says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:50 am

    omg this looks amazing!!! and I love the spelling “PLUMBS” lol

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  21. [email protected] says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:51 am

    Looks delicious! You should make a pie or tart with the rest of them 🙂
    I don’t like flavored coffees either! Ick.

    Reply
  22. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:51 am

    Oh that sounds delicious- I’ve never thought of actually cooking the fruit!! Hope you have a wonderful day.

    Reply
  23. Heather (Heather's Dish) says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:53 am

    i’ve never had sugar plums, but i’ll just have to hit up whole foods now!

    Reply
  24. Lauren says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:54 am

    Oh my gosh I always have plums at my house, but I’ve never thought to do this. Must try!

    Reply
  25. Eileen says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:59 am

    Wow. This looks absolutely wonderful!

    I’ve always hated flavored coffee. Sadly, I *do* like flavored creamers, but I try to consider them an occasional treat.

    Reply
  26. Natalia - a side of simple says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:59 am

    Oh I love plums! I’m pretty sure I would be singing Christmas carols if I made this breakfast. Oh wait. I already am! 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving-Eve, Kath 🙂

    Reply
  27. Lauren at KeepItSweet says

    November 24, 2010 at 10:04 am

    what a fun fruit to add to oatmeal for a change!

    Reply
  28. Julie @ Honey B. Nutrition says

    November 24, 2010 at 10:06 am

    Yes great minds think alike! I had a super sweet breakfast this morning and it was GREAT. I basically had a cookie with chocolate sauce! But since I made everything I knew it was healthy so.. why not! A healthy grain- and nut-filled cookie with some plain yogurt and homemade mint chocolate syrup made with a little bit of maple syrup? Perfect way to start the day and I am ready for a run!

    Reply
  29. Lu says

    November 24, 2010 at 10:07 am

    How have I never tried this? That looks divine! I know that my son would love it and what could be better than that for Black Friday Morning? Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
  30. stacey-healthylife says

    November 24, 2010 at 10:09 am

    That looks amazing and a great use for plums.

    Reply
  31. Katie (The Boston Marathoner) says

    November 24, 2010 at 10:11 am

    Those plums look totally delicious – I love the idea of warmed fruit on oatmeal! Usually I can only take bananas with my morning oatmeal since I don’t like cold & tart things with breakfast. I’m not enough of a morning person for that!

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  32. Camille says

    November 24, 2010 at 10:15 am

    Those are some beautiful looking plums! I feel like plums are so hit or miss. If you don’t eat them at just the right time they are kind of icky!

    Reply
  33. Jenifer says

    November 24, 2010 at 10:16 am

    Oh my… the plums look like dessert!!! Yumm! As for the flavored coffee… I can’t do anything french vanilla. It’s almost too much!

    Have a great holiday Miss. Kath.

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  34. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says

    November 24, 2010 at 10:18 am

    I love plums. They are delish.

    Reply
  35. Marina says

    November 24, 2010 at 10:19 am

    I love the idea of sautéing plums! I really should give that a try, I bet it tastes awesome

    Reply
  36. Meg says

    November 24, 2010 at 10:21 am

    Most beautiful breakfast ever! Ok, not EVER, because I know I’ve seen some pretty fantastic breakfasts on your blog 😉 but it’s certainly up there.

    Happy Wednesday!

    Reply
  37. Marcia @Frugal Healthy Simple says

    November 24, 2010 at 10:36 am

    You know what I love? Friends with fruit trees, or access to lots of fruit. Thanks to a boss, neighbors, quilting friends… this last couple of years I’ve gotten persimmons, avocados, grapefruit, lemons, oranges, apples, passionfruit, strawberries, chard, tomatoes…

    Like a good girl, I don’t turn anything down. Too many baking apples? Great! I’ll make applesauce. Zucchini? Zuke fritters. Chard? Chard risotto. Any leftover fruit gets frozen for later smoothies. Those plums would not last long in my house…

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  38. Nicole says

    November 24, 2010 at 10:43 am

    Ok, I think you’ve outdone yourself on the breakfast front, looks amazing!

    Reply
  39. Jessie -- TheMessieKitchen.com says

    November 24, 2010 at 10:52 am

    Alllmost to the point where I too am sick of flavored coffee. I kind of can’t get enough of Wegman’s Pumpkin Pie coffee though… This bowl of oatmeal looks amazing!

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  40. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    November 24, 2010 at 10:53 am

    i’ve lost my taste for flavored teas and gum as well – i think my body is rebelling against anything “artificial” – except in cookie form…

    Reply
  41. Stacy @ Every Little Thing says

    November 24, 2010 at 10:59 am

    Those look delicious. Can you do that with any other fruits (the skillet/glaze)?

    And I write “nom cream” for ice cream on my grocery list 🙂

    Reply
  42. Rebekah says

    November 24, 2010 at 11:05 am

    **spinach! 🙂

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  43. Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says

    November 24, 2010 at 11:06 am

    I haven’t been into flavored coffees either! Well, except for Starbucks’ peppermint mocha lattes, but I don’t consider that coffee as much as I consider it a sweet afternoon snack. 😉

    Your oatmeal looks fabulous!! 😀

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  44. Jil @ Big City, Lil Kitchen says

    November 24, 2010 at 11:12 am

    Wow – those plum(b)s 🙂 are gorgeous!! Love this little recipe.

    Reply
  45. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    November 24, 2010 at 11:31 am

    I wish I had seen this before making my morning oats! I bet the method would be good with pears too. Is it wrong to have oatmeal for breakfast AND lunch? 😉

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  46. kate says

    November 24, 2010 at 11:37 am

    sugar plums dancing in your oatmeal!

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  47. Alaina says

    November 24, 2010 at 11:38 am

    Oh wow, that dish looks amazing!! You’re breakfasts are always so good 🙂

    Reply
  48. Mary @ Bites and Bliss says

    November 24, 2010 at 11:46 am

    Looks delicious! This would be a perfect Christmas morning breakfast. “While visions of sugarplums danced through their head” 🙂

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  49. Anne @ Food Loving Polar Bear says

    November 24, 2010 at 12:08 pm

    The oatmeal looks fabulous! I’m learning to love breakfast and oatmeal again and I love seeing my kind of things put into oatmeal, plums are SO good.

    Reply
  50. Kiran says

    November 24, 2010 at 12:08 pm

    Yummy! Happy Holidays Kath & Matt – the ERF’s!

    Reply
  51. Amy at TheSceneFromMe says

    November 24, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    And I thought I had seen it all! You always come up with another great oatmeal idea. This looks scrumptious!

    Reply
  52. Amber K says

    November 24, 2010 at 1:00 pm

    My husband and I have taken to calling spinach, speanuts. Ahh gotta love Happy Slip on YouTube.

    Reply
  53. Melissa @ I Never Imagined says

    November 24, 2010 at 1:01 pm

    Mmmm, spianch 😉
    This oatmeal looks amazing!!

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  54. Samantha says

    November 24, 2010 at 1:10 pm

    Beautiful. You wouldn’t catch me eating it..but its beautiful!

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    • Kath says

      November 24, 2010 at 1:16 pm

      Why not?

      Reply
  55. Kat says

    November 24, 2010 at 1:11 pm

    Oh my GOD this looks so beautiful! I want to try it RIGHT AWAY!
    <3 Your beautiful pictures made my day!

    Kat

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  56. Namaste Gurl says

    November 24, 2010 at 1:40 pm

    GREAT idea– now only if I get me some plums. Maybe i’ll just do it with apples 🙂

    Reply
  57. Diana @ frontyardfoodie says

    November 24, 2010 at 4:05 pm

    Oh jealous! I love sugar plums! I probably wouldn’t have been able to hold off them long enough to make something out of them.

    Reply
  58. Heidi - apples under my bed says

    November 24, 2010 at 4:28 pm

    Yum, Kath! Great idea. I love the idea of de-glazing with some vanilla. Can’t wait to try this 🙂
    Heidi xo

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  59. Char says

    November 24, 2010 at 5:29 pm

    Looks beautiful!

    Reply
  60. J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says

    November 24, 2010 at 6:56 pm

    Sugar plums really get me in the holiday mood! Must be the “Night Before Christmas…”

    Reply
  61. Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says

    November 24, 2010 at 6:57 pm

    I’ve never tried plums in oatmeal. It looks delicious!

    Also I’m really curious about your measuring cup – does it have an insert that measures tbsp or is it attached to the cup? That would be so handy!

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    • Kath says

      November 24, 2010 at 7:04 pm

      It’s just a tiny little cup – one of those angled ones that you can view the measurements from above. It’s great for adding dashes of things. I think it holds 1/4 a cup total.

      Reply
  62. Hannah says

    November 24, 2010 at 7:23 pm

    Plums are one of my favouriterest fruits EVER! I’m definitely going to make this 🙂

    Reply
  63. Dee says

    November 24, 2010 at 7:26 pm

    WOW! I will have to try this one time!

    Reply
    • erin fugal says

      November 25, 2010 at 12:21 am

      once 🙂 no more, no less

      Reply
  64. chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says

    November 24, 2010 at 8:30 pm

    Oh wow – great idea! Those look amazing!

    Reply
  65. Cailin @ Stir Crazy says

    November 24, 2010 at 9:17 pm

    I miss my farmers’ market plums! I love all those colors. I’m sure they tasted amazing in that oatmeal.
    Have a fabulous Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  66. Rachel says

    January 24, 2011 at 10:36 am

    That looks DELICIOUS and it making me hungry just looking at it.

    Reply

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