….THE HEAT IS ON!!!
We wait till July for air conditioning and December for heat. I think Nov. 29 is long enough of a wait considering it’s 41* out there this morning. I didn’t want to feel freezing when I got out of bed.
We have egg whites to use up, so I put oatmeal pancakes back on the radar.
I filled two ramekins with 1/3 cup each of oats and egg whites and let them sit for about 5 minutes. I got impatient, but these would have been a little better had they soaked for a few minutes longer.
Because they were so liquidy they made a lake in my skillet!
However, egg whites firm up so beautifully (why I use whites and not yolks) that the pancakes still turned out awesome and easy to flip!
Pancake #2 looked like Montana!
I also added a few butterscotch chips and chia seeds to the batters. I topped mine with half a giant apple (microwaved for softness), some toasted coconut, and a tbsp of drizzled Barney Butter.
I had tea in my new Davidson mug!
I’m still feeling hungry!! Hopefully this will digest and coat my stomach with whatever makes the lining feel satisfied.
Last night I got really hungry around 9:00 – my stomach was growling! Probably because I didn’t have an afternoon snack.
I had about 1/4 of this Chocolate Cherry Bear Naked granola bar….but I’m not the biggest cherry person, so I saved the rest..
And had a persimmon instead. I’ve decided that I like the first layer of the fruit, but when I get to the core it starts to make me gag. I used to hate all tropical fruits like mango and papaya and even melons (they taste "thick" to me?!), so I think it’s just acquiring the taste. This one was a lot riper than my last one, and that definitely helped.
Sunday Agenda
- Grocery shopping by foot
- Yard work
- A wee bit of school work
- House work
holly says
woowoo for grocery shopping by foot – i will be doing the same thing today!
have a great sunday!
Erin says
Breakfast looks delicious. I love melons but not other tropical fruits — papaya, pineapple, etc. Wish I did like them though!
Jordan @ Salt Sweat Sugar says
I have yet to try a persimmon. We have them at work at Costco, but I’m scared of them, haahha.
Madeline @ Greens and Jeans says
your “montana” pancakes look amazing!
Courtney (The Tasty Balance) says
Ooh you’re those pancakes look great, I’m going to have to try it that way some time!
lk - healthy delicious says
I totally get what you mean about tropical fruits tasting “thick.” I’m not a big fan either – I like mango, but hate melon/ papaya. Have been thinking about trying persimmon, but maybe I’ll pass.
Food Makes Fun Fuel says
The heat has been on in NE for quite some time. I’m also eating The Heat Is On pb right now, haha
Gillian says
I’m going to make these pancakes for breakfast tomorrow! I just watched your video on how to make them and I have to say that you have the most gorgeous accent!
Kath says
Haha – thanks!
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
You both are so good about the AC/Heat. I’m a sissy when it comes to being too cold/to hot.
Having a baby has definitely changed the temperature we keep the house 😉
candice says
Oh, I wish I had a pancake skillet! Your toppings look yummy, as usual. Butterscotch! 😉 I love all tropical fruits—I ate them all the time growing up! Mango will always be one of my favorite fruits.
Light Delight with TouTou says
are you gonna make a map series of different states from your pancakes? haha 😛
Jessie (Vegan-minded) says
Wow, that pancake looks awesome! I have to figure out a way to make those without the egg, do you think flax would work? Cute new mug!
Kath says
I’m not sure that flax would work because the egg is the liquid in this recipe.
K
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
I get you on the cold… we got about 6 inches of snow overnight in Wisconsin and it’s still coming down!
I have to admit that I’ve really developed a liking for persimmons. They are just so unique!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
I wish I could grocery shop by foot!
KatieMoo says
haha, please tell me that you’ve been sleeping with LOTS of layers…
Marisa (Trim The Fat) says
Thanks for the ear worm, Kath! LOL!
Your pancakes look great! [email protected] Montana 🙂 I always feel hungry after pancakes, too; they never seem to fill me up for long.
Diana says
Pancakes look delicious! Esp the Montana one…haha 😉
katie says
kath-i always saw barney butter on your blog and thought it looked so good..and i FINALLY FOUND IT AND LOVE IT!!!
Kath says
Haha – yayyyyyy!
Karla says
I love persimmons! They were pretty cheap in California, but here in upstate NY they cost $2 each at the grocery store! That’s ridiculous!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
I’m excited– I picked up two persimmons at the store last night after seeing them on KERF. Can’t wait to try them this week!
skinnyrunner says
those pankcakes look delicious! ive never tried making them with egg whites but i am going to now!
jenna says
that breaky looks sooooo good
Kristie says
I had an oatmeal pancake yesterday for breakfast and it was divine. Didn’t know they came out better if you let the oats and egg whites soak together for a bit though, I’ll have to try that next time. I think mine only filled me because I topped it with yogurt, banana and a bit of pb. Pancakes without the extra bulk toppings just do NOT do it for me. Well, the bulk plus plenty of coffee of course :)They sure are good though.
I’ve never tried a persimmon… I’m thinking next grocery haul!
Cait (Cait's Plate) says
Oooh I’ve never had a persimmon – I’m also not a big mango fan…so maybe I wouldn’t like them afterall…Maybe I’ll just have to stick to the first layer myself. Haha.
Tania @ Moment Anew says
To those who have had these pancakes, do they taste really “eggy”?? Or do you not notice it? thanks! 🙂
Kath says
I don’t really think they are eggy…but I’m not entirely sure you wouldn’t think so?? They taste like whatever you put in them.
MelissaNibbles says
I like to blend the whites and oatmeal in the blender to make my batter. It makes it more like actual pancake batter. I think anyway…
I don’t like the innards of fruit either. Good to know I’m not alone 🙂
Deva (Voracious Vorilee) says
Thos pancakes look really good. I don’t like the centermost parts of some fruit, either – it gets mooshy!
Elizabeth (The Dallas Celiac) says
If you blend the ingredients for the oatmeal pancakes in a food processor/blender, you don’t have to let it soak and they cook more evenly. I also like that the texture is more like normal pancakes.
Carolyn says
I almost bought persimmons at Costco today but didn’t want to spend $7 without knowing if I liked them.
Jenn Eats Nutritiously Now says
Don’t you hate when you have to do school work over the holiday?! I’ve got some to do tonight, too.
Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) says
Those geography inspired pancakes look out of this world. Those topping you used are insane (toasted coconut, holla!)
I agree with you regarding persimmons. They’re delicious when combined in cookie dough (my mom makes the best persimmon “health” cookies), however, when eaten raw, they do weird things to my tongue and make me gag.
[email protected] RunningAroundNormal says
Those pancakes sound great! I tried a persimmon the other day and didn’t really care for it. Plus they’re expensive!
Meredith (Pursuing Balance) says
I don’t know how you waited so long to put the heat on! I left Raleigh this morning to head back to Miami, and I was FREEEEZING! My family was making fun of me and picking out coats for melabeled “-35 degrees to -0 degree” temperature rating haha.
Lauren @ eater not a runner says
Yum those pancakes look good 🙂 Happy sunday!
Mrs. Myers @ Eat Move Write says
lol. I love that you said your pancake looked like Montana. lmao
Gloria says
that pancake looks so tiny- no wonder you were hungry! Why not use a 1/2 cup oats, which is a serving size anyway?
Kath says
They were bigger than they looked – and ended up holding me over for 6 hours. I’m just not used to that kind of fullness post-breakfast (or lack there of). But hunger-wise, it was fine.
Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says
When I make oat pancakes I usually put them in the blender first. Makes the batter more pancake-like. 🙂
Jenn
Kelly from Bridges and Bites says
Oh my goodness, I haven’t been able to stop by here for a couple days. Your Thanksgiving feast looks absolutely gorgeous and heart warming!!!
Cara (Cara Craves...) says
I agree with your persimmon analysis…only a little but for me.
Maybe they would be better blended into a smoothie?
Katy H. @ These Beautiful Feet says
I’ve never had a persimmon, but it looks like a yellow/orange tomato to me. I’ll have to try it, next time I see it in the store. Love your new mug, I need some cute new mugs.They make me happy. I hope you get everything on your list done! Have a wonderful Sunday. 🙂
AM says
Love your blog! I’ve been reading your blog for a while and now eat oatmeal every morning. Even the husband has too.
I was just wondering if you ever tried microwaving your oatmeal with a little milk/water to half cook and then combining it with egg white after that (after it cools). It has the same texture as when you blend it as others suggested.
and i was wondering where i can find pumpkin butter… looks amazing!
Kath says
Hmm no I’ve never tried that.
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
I know you don’t use egg beaters because you don’t like onion powder…but could I use it for those pancakes? I want to make a light dinner and thos would be perfect.
I love grocery shopping by foot. I started doing it when I started getting healthy and love to do it now still when I only have a few things to buy and can carry them. I use my backpack.
Kath says
Yes, you could def. use egg beaters. Just be prepared for some oniony taste!! 😉
christie @ honoring health says
Hoping you had a nice Sunday!
maria says
I agree. Persimmon core is pretty gag-inducing. I just cut mine into chunks and leave the core in the trash.
Hillary - Nutrition Nut on the Run says
We’ve had a lot of similar eats this week : ) Pretty lunch and persimmon!
Danielle says
Mmmm! Those pancakes look so good! I was craving waffles this morning but had a complete fail when I subbed a “flax egg” for our usual eggs/egg whites. It was still good, but not very fluffy.
I’ve been wanting to try Barney Butter for a while now but was wondering if it tastes all that much different than regular almond butter. Does it?
Kath says
Yes, it’s quite different. Very roasty.