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You are here: Home / Lifestyle / Tardy

February 7, 2011

Tardy

I am tardy to the blog world class today because I was taking an online course on walnuts for my RD CEUs! It was informative and the conclusion was: eat real food, including walnuts 🙂

Unfortunately I ate my oats before the course so I did not get to add any walnuts!

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Today’s bowl was fabuuuuulous!! I finally bought some more steel cut oats and made more pulverized Scottish oats! All you do is put steel cut in your food processor and process for 2-4 minutes, until your steel cuts are half their normal size and there’s lots of oat flour mixed in. This increased surface area means they cook much faster and get a more blended texture –

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A big pillow of oat fluff!! With bits of chew embedded inside.

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The Mix

  • 1/3 cup Scottish oats
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tbsp flax
  • 1/2 banana
  • Pinch salt
  • Splash vanilla
  • 1/4 cup cottage cheese, stirred in at end
  • Ancient Grains granola
  • Great Harvest jam (LOVE the chunks of fruit in this!!!)
  • Sunflower butter drizzle

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Already off on a productive morning!

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  1. Meg says

    February 7, 2011 at 9:48 am

    Walnuts are DELICIOUS! 😀 I hope your class was fantastic. Your breakfast sure looks and sounds fantastic 😉

    Reply
  2. Christine says

    February 7, 2011 at 9:48 am

    Nice! I love when I get things done really early — it really motivates me to do even MORE!

    Reply
  3. Stacy @ Every Little Thing says

    February 7, 2011 at 9:49 am

    Have a great day! I’m not a huge nut fan, which is something I’m trying to get over. Peanuts are fine but I’m not big on pecans or walnuts 🙁 I’m working on it!

    Reply
  4. Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says

    February 7, 2011 at 9:53 am

    What a good idea on blending the steel cut oats. I love fluffy oat bowls!

    Reply
  5. [email protected] Sweet Life says

    February 7, 2011 at 9:53 am

    A whole class on walnuts? Wow. I like them, but find them a bit dry. Love your bowl and mug today!

    Reply
  6. Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says

    February 7, 2011 at 9:55 am

    Ohh love the idea of breaking down Steel Cuts. Have you seen the quick cooking ones at Trader Joe’s? Apparently they cook in 5-8 minutes, instead of the normal 30. I’ve seen them, but haven’t tried them yet!

    Reply
  7. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says

    February 7, 2011 at 9:56 am

    I love the pop of green! Such pretty, springy colors!

    Reply
  8. Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday says

    February 7, 2011 at 9:56 am

    What is a CEU?

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      February 7, 2011 at 10:03 am

      Continuing Education Unit

      Reply
  9. sweeter salt says

    February 7, 2011 at 9:56 am

    Good idea, making your own Scottish oats. I don’t have a food processor (yet, I’m praying someone will get it for me as a wedding present!) but I can’t wait to play with one when I do.

    Laura

    Reply
  10. Kristina says

    February 7, 2011 at 9:58 am

    What a great idea! I never thought to put steel-cuts in the food processor… I love them but I hardly ever make them because they take so long to cook. Thanks!

    Reply
  11. Holly @ Couch Potato Athlete says

    February 7, 2011 at 9:59 am

    “an online class about walnuts” — this made me laugh, but at the same time I would love to take a class like that 🙂

    Reply
  12. Emily @ One Sweet Vegan says

    February 7, 2011 at 10:01 am

    I love walnuts in my salads. Good idea processing the steel cut oats!

    Reply
  13. Allison @ everydaysuperheroskills.blogspot.com says

    February 7, 2011 at 10:05 am

    Great looking food, but also great looking bowl and mug!

    Reply
  14. dana @ my little celebration says

    February 7, 2011 at 10:07 am

    Thanks for the tip on the steel cut oats! I just bought a bag and was looking for more ways to try them.

    Hope you have a lovely day!
    Dana

    Reply
  15. Natalia - a side of simple says

    February 7, 2011 at 10:09 am

    Oat puffs, good chew, and real food? Sounds like a great Monday morning 🙂

    Reply
  16. Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says

    February 7, 2011 at 10:09 am

    Breakfast looks delicious! Glad you are starting this week off feeling productive. That always makes for a great start!

    Reply
  17. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says

    February 7, 2011 at 10:10 am

    Love the polka-dots!

    Reply
  18. Courtney says

    February 7, 2011 at 10:11 am

    I am not a huge fan of walnuts unless my husband includes them in a salad (he usually does chevre, beets, walnuts and arugula) but I recently decided to make walnut butter and oh my is it good. Roast some raw walnuts, put them in the food processor with a pinch of salt, a dash of cinnamon and about a teaspoon of raw sugar. It’s pretty tasty.

    Reply
  19. Cameo says

    February 7, 2011 at 10:13 am

    YUM! I love breakfast foods. I would eat them for every meal if I could. I am def gonna try that mix.

    Reply
  20. Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn says

    February 7, 2011 at 10:14 am

    I LOVE walnuts! This makes me want to have breakfast all over again:)

    Reply
  21. Mom says

    February 7, 2011 at 10:16 am

    An on-line class on walnuts. I love it! My daughter the student!

    Reply
  22. Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says

    February 7, 2011 at 10:16 am

    I need to try that trick to make Scottish Oats.

    Reply
  23. lynn @ the actor's diet says

    February 7, 2011 at 10:16 am

    i need to get more oats – i’ll make ’em scottish!

    Reply
  24. [email protected] says

    February 7, 2011 at 10:23 am

    Loving that polka dot placemat!!

    Reply
  25. Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says

    February 7, 2011 at 10:33 am

    I adore walnuts (yay Omega 3s!) and I adore the green theme today 🙂

    Reply
  26. Hope says

    February 7, 2011 at 10:35 am

    That oat fluff looks amazing! Seriously, your breakfast always looks incredible! I am so jealous! Love your mug!

    Reply
  27. Katie @ Healthy Heddleston says

    February 7, 2011 at 10:37 am

    Hmm I should do some RD CEU’s soon…

    Reply
  28. Jen @ Making Messes says

    February 7, 2011 at 10:45 am

    I love walnuts! LOVE them. But I can’t keep them in my house because my 3rd child is allergic and if they’re in the house, he’ll find them! Epi pen anyone? I gotta find a safe for something to store them in because they are so so good for you. 🙂

    Reply
  29. Jennifer (She's a Fit Chick) says

    February 7, 2011 at 10:45 am

    I had banana walnut pancakes yesterday.. yumm! 🙂

    Reply
  30. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says

    February 7, 2011 at 10:46 am

    WOW, a whole class on walnuts??! That sounds like fun! I hope it involves eating them too. 🙂

    Reply
  31. Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says

    February 7, 2011 at 10:57 am

    I’m not a huge walnut fan. I prefer pecans and almonds 🙂

    Reply
  32. skinnyrunner says

    February 7, 2011 at 10:57 am

    your breakfast reminds me of st pattys day… ok maybe its just the background and not the actual food but still…

    Reply
  33. Katherine: Unemployed says

    February 7, 2011 at 11:03 am

    I need some good jam (the fruit kind; not music :))

    Reply
  34. Amy @ What Jew Wanna Eat says

    February 7, 2011 at 11:05 am

    Your pizza last night looked delish! I need more pizza in my life, stat!

    Reply
  35. Mary @ Bites and Bliss says

    February 7, 2011 at 11:32 am

    That does look like an absolutely perfect bowl!! Glad you’re having a productive morning so far. 🙂

    Reply
  36. Susan (Oliepants) says

    February 7, 2011 at 11:36 am

    I really have had an appreciation for walnuts lately. They add the perfect texture to oats and toast with nut butter. I’m a walnut fan!

    PS I think we all can forgive you for being “Tardy for the Party”! 😉

    Reply
  37. Mallory says

    February 7, 2011 at 11:41 am

    Kath! I am new to your blog, but I am already loving it! You use sunflower butter on your oatmeal often, any brand favorites? Excited to try this!

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      February 7, 2011 at 11:42 am

      Hey Mallory! I’m totally obsessed with Trader Joe’s Sunflower butter. I haven’t tried Sunbutter brand yet, but I bet it’s good too 🙂

      Reply
      • Ali says

        February 7, 2011 at 11:23 pm

        AND Sunbutter is guaranteed nut-free, which is so hard to find for those of us with nut allergies (the TJ stuff has a “may contain traces…” warning). Horrah for Sunbutter!

        Reply
  38. Camille says

    February 7, 2011 at 11:42 am

    Aww, I love walnuts! I have been going through major walnuts cravings the past few days!

    Reply
  39. [email protected] says

    February 7, 2011 at 11:42 am

    have a great day! Those oats look great!

    Reply
  40. Kiran says

    February 7, 2011 at 11:46 am

    Love me some fluffy oatmeal! Great idea on pulverizing the steel cut oats 🙂

    Reply
  41. Emily @ Savory and Savage says

    February 7, 2011 at 11:59 am

    My mother always said that walnuts are the most nutritious nut. I have always wondered if that was just an old wives tale or an actual fact. Either way they are delicious 🙂

    Reply
  42. Gill (snaxandthecity) says

    February 7, 2011 at 12:02 pm

    haha i love the big bowl of “oat fluff”.

    what does sunflower butter taste like? is it salty or sweet? i want to buy some but i’m worried it will be too bitter!

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      February 7, 2011 at 12:02 pm

      Roasty buttery and only slightly naturally sweet ( a la almonds) and not like sugary sweet

      Reply
  43. Sarah @ The Strength of Faith says

    February 7, 2011 at 12:19 pm

    Oh, fabulous! I put chopped walnuts in my oats this morning!

    Reply
  44. Angiea says

    February 7, 2011 at 12:19 pm

    Steel cut oats are my favorite

    Reply
  45. Christine (The Raw Project) says

    February 7, 2011 at 12:29 pm

    Yum, I’m trying that with my steel cut oats! Walnuts are one of my favorite nuts and they’re so cheap here – love it!

    Reply
  46. Kaitlin says

    February 7, 2011 at 12:35 pm

    Yum! The oats look fluffy and delicious.

    Reply
  47. Annette says

    February 7, 2011 at 12:36 pm

    I love steel cut oats as well–they make the bowl of oats SO much chewier!!

    Reply
  48. tracy says

    February 7, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    Hey Kath! Would you mind sharing the on-line site you used? I’m in need of a few more CEU’s before my portforlio is done this spring. Hope you enjoy the rest of the day:)

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      February 7, 2011 at 3:27 pm

      Yeah, it was here!

      http://www.walnuts.org/walnuts/index.cfm/health-professionals/

      Reply
  49. Lu @ Done Dieting says

    February 7, 2011 at 1:03 pm

    How long do you cook the oats for? Way to go on the continuing education. That’s awesome. I love walnuts!! Especially in cookies.

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      February 7, 2011 at 3:27 pm

      They were done in less than 5 minutes – cook tilll they’re thick

      Reply
  50. Caitlyn (A Spoonful of Life) says

    February 7, 2011 at 1:17 pm

    Hot cereal made from ground oats (or buckwheat or farro) is the best! It turns out incredibly thick and creamy! I made hot cereal from ground buckwheat this morning and my jar dropped it was so tasty and creamy!

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  51. Katy (The Singing Runner) says

    February 7, 2011 at 1:17 pm

    Cute bowl! 🙂 I really need to make oats sometime. I’m not a big cooked oatmeal person, but your oatmeal always looks fantastic!

    Reply
  52. Stacie @ Imperfectly Healthy says

    February 7, 2011 at 1:23 pm

    Oat fluff sounds so good – like marshmallow fluff! Yum!

    Reply
  53. Stacey (The Home-Cooked Vegan) says

    February 7, 2011 at 1:28 pm

    OH man, I would be so full after that bowl of oats! 🙂 I’ve heard of the walnut course, hehe. My teacher uses it as a way to get her CEU’s as well! Glad it’s a productive morning for you!

    Reply
  54. chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says

    February 7, 2011 at 1:54 pm

    I love walnuts – and those oats look delicious! I have a whole bag of scottish oats, just waiting to be pulverized like this!

    Reply
  55. Justeen @ Blissful Baking says

    February 7, 2011 at 2:13 pm

    My suitemates and I have been eating more walnuts lately – they’re so good for you! Thank you for that great tip on steel cut oats! I love steel cut oats, but they take SO long to cook. I’ll definitely pulverize them in my food processor before cooking next time!

    Reply
  56. deb says

    February 7, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    Hi there…
    Just found your site from a fellow Etisain- Joesepi.

    what a great find! I am also crazy nuts about eating well and esp real food! I adore Michael Pollen! Your food photos are amazing and so appealing..keep up the good work, stay healthy!
    One of these days, I want to start a blog about eating well too..its been on my list for a while.
    thanks for all the good info..I may have to try that pizza!..yum!

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      February 7, 2011 at 3:28 pm

      Welcome!

      Reply
  57. [email protected] says

    February 7, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    Ohhh I love the GREEN!!! 😀 my fave color for sure….oh that dreaded “tardy” feeling. I know it all too well lately! I have a Q, are Scottish oats SIMILAR to steel cut? I’ve been curious about them.

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      February 7, 2011 at 3:28 pm

      They are steel cut that have been pulverized

      Reply
  58. Allison @ Happy Tales says

    February 7, 2011 at 3:44 pm

    That bowl of oats look so good! Maybe you can add walnuts tomorrow 🙂

    Reply
  59. Heather says

    February 7, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    I love scottish oats! Yum yum!

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

    February 7, 2011 at 5:05 pm

    That green mug is so pretty!

    Reply
  61. Jil @ Big City, Lil Kitchen says

    February 7, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    Soo fluffy! That looks so delicious.

    Reply
  62. Hannah says

    February 7, 2011 at 6:20 pm

    Time to make some walnut butter then! I recently made coconut cinnamon walnut butter, and it was divine 🙂

    Reply
  63. Lindsey says

    February 7, 2011 at 6:35 pm

    What a great idea with the oats! I’ll definitely be trying it in the morning 🙂

    Reply
  64. Inanna says

    February 7, 2011 at 7:13 pm

    How do you get all your “butters” to be drizzly??? They always look so good!

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      February 7, 2011 at 7:15 pm

      That’s the beauty of sunflower butter!

      Reply
  65. stacey-healthylife says

    February 7, 2011 at 9:11 pm

    Another great combo. I’m buying a food processor this week so I’ll have to give the steel cut oats a try. I have some ready and waiting.

    Reply
  66. Molly says

    February 7, 2011 at 9:33 pm

    GAH!! I need to get going on my PDP. Thanks for bringing this up!

    Reply
  67. Audrey says

    February 7, 2011 at 10:47 pm

    That pulzerized stell cut oats sounds tasty and ingenious, but wouldn’t the oats lose some of their nutritional value from being pulverized?

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      February 8, 2011 at 7:39 am

      Nope. Think back to science classes – it’s just a state of matter change but the matter is the same. The only thing that changes is their surface areas so they might digest slightly quicker assuming chewing is comparable.

      Reply
      • Audrey says

        February 9, 2011 at 9:57 am

        Thanks, I’ll give it a try. Someone paid attention in science class 😉

        Reply
  68. Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says

    February 8, 2011 at 8:32 am

    I hate that I’m allergic to walnuts! They sound so delicious (and healthy!). 😛

    Reply
  69. [email protected] says

    February 8, 2011 at 11:57 am

    Wow this looks amazing and I must try it as soon as my vegan week is over!

    Reply
  70. marla says

    March 5, 2011 at 9:58 am

    Kath, love this with the cottage cheese!

    Reply

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