And the Buddha bowl
[Hopefully back in stock on Monday, FYI]
I used another Great Harvest Oatmeal Mix today – Cinnamon Raisin! Matt said it’s oats, raisins, cinnamon, a little brown sugar, and milk powder. It wasn’t quite as good as the one I had on Sunday – I wonder if there was either less milk powder or none because I didn’t add any milk myself and it was pretty watery. Will have to investigate!
The Mix
- 1/3 cup oat mix
- 2/3 cup water
- ~1/3 of a banana (all I had left in the freezer – the countertop ones still have green tips and that will just not do.)
- 1/2 cup blueberries, added at the end of cooking so they’d just heat up and burst with blue upon chew
- Chai granola
- Barney Butter blobs from the bottom of the jar
Spring Blend. So you know my problem with caffeine? That I can basically just have a half cup’s worth at a time? We’ll I’m all out of decaf to mix in and half a mug is just no fun so today I tried making it just weaker. It wasn’t half bad! I think because my normal cups are suuuuper strong and concentrated.
The bee’s knees
Have a great day at work [or play or school!]
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
I love my coffee strong too. I should try making it weaker at some point and see how it goes. 😀
Your buddha bowl always makes me smile. It’s like a “hug mug” in bowl form. Love it! 😀
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says
I wish I could get into coffee – I keep trying, but I think unless I put a ton of sugar in, it just wouldn’t work 🙁 Did you like it as soon as you tried it, or did it grow on you?
Have a good day!
Kath says
Liking coffee without sugar is all mental. I think I liked it on my second try.
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
Not a coffee lover here, but I always think it LOOKS delicious!
Lindsay @ Summit Sandwiches says
Your french press coffee always looks so delicious. Does it make a big difference as far as the taste goes? Is there any texture difference between that and regular coffee as well (i.e. is it thicker?)? Just thought I’d check. I’m a big coffee lover and would love to have my morning cup o’ joe be the best it can be. Lol…I sound like a proud parent or something.
Kath says
I think it’s richer and thicker. I think you’d like it!
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
Ahhh, those bowls are so cute! 🙂 Enjoy your Thursday!
Jenny says
Looks like a great meal in a great bowl!
Simply Life says
that oatmeal mix looks great!
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
To me… coffee is the best thing in the world!
Have a great day 🙂
Kaci says
Have a great day yourself, Kath!
theemptynutjar says
I love those bowls.
Yesterday I made a “muffin” kind of spun off from your and Jenna’s pancake version . kinda nice.
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says
I love the taste of french press coffee, but I’ve finally gotten myself to a point where I don’t NEED it everyday. Caffeine doesn’t really affect me that much – – it mostly just used to give me headaches when I wouldn’t have it.
Marina says
mhm, blueberris in oatmeal, and granola on top. Sounds so yumm right now. I’m starving :))
have a nice day 🙂
Lauren @ eater not a runner says
I love your outside pics in the morning 🙂
Erin says
So loving the Buddha bowl–color, shape, everything.
Jenn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
Love that color blue, so springlike. 🙂
Jenn
Steph- Exercise Physiologist & Artist! says
Those bowls are so darn cute! No wonder they sell out so fast. I hope I can get one this time around 🙂 I also just love that someone actually hand makes them. you can feel the love from handmade things.
kalli@fitandfortysomething says
oh i could not start my day without coffee and blogg reading!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
The oats looked tasty! I love strong coffee…the only way to start my day! Well that, exercise and oatmeal! Have a great day!
Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday says
I like a good espresso but I’ll settle for a bold brewed coffee.
Jil @ Peace, Love & Munchies says
I love strong coffee (though only 1 cup – I don’t know how some people manage 5 or more cups in a day…ridonc! I’d be shaking like a leaf!) – I love espresso but lately I’ve been doing drip because I have some that I need to get through before it goes bad. I just use more coffee to have it be similar to espresso. No complaints here. I’m not super sensitive to caffeine, but one cup is all I need.
Annie@stronghealthyfit says
That chai granola sounds amazing. I didn’t like coffee until I tried it a few times, either. Or until I got to college and really found out what sleep deprivation felt like 😉
Danielle (Coffee Run) says
Ohh the stronger coffee the better! lol probably not so good for you…
Have a good day Kath 😀
Shelbney says
Hey Kath,
Thought of you the other day at the grocery store. I believe it is maxwell house, not 100% sure on that, but they have a new coffee that is half caf, half decaf. Don’t know if this helps, just thought I’d mention it. Love the site, one of my daily musts.
Kath says
I think I’ve seen that! It would help, but I’m such a coffee snob and mostly drink flavored kinds that I”m not sure I’d like it. I usually just mix 1/2 and 1/2 at home. But I hope the concept catches on!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Oh my goodness…I’m staying with my parents right now, and my dad makes the house coffee SO strong. It’s like tar. But in a good way. 🙂
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says
I was looking into GH’s oatmeal. I love that it’s all very simple ingredients.
Stacy Grows Healthy says
I’m going the other way, need my coffee stronger and stronger. Eek! When I’m not going to work, I don’t need it at all, but on work days I NEED it! 5 day coffee addiction hmmm.
How did you cut back so much?
She-Fit says
Oh I wish I loved coffee! I just can’t get myself to like it. It would be very helpful on my early work mornings.
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
coffee was something i had to get used to, but once you fall in love it’s hard to go back! now i have it every (or just about every) morning and I love it!
Heather says
Love that bowl!
I am a tea drinker – I haven’t developed a taste for coffee.
I hope you have a great day!
Erin (thehealthyapron.com) says
Your breakfasts always look so tasty!!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
yes bananas with green tips will not do at all!
Amber K says
I can’t handle coffee, no matter how much sugar or milk is added. It is jut disgusting!
I love the Buddha bowl, so cute!
Lisa C. says
Chai granola sounds amazing! I need a tutorial on a French Press… I bought one and can’t seem to make it work for me– the coffee just doesn’t turn out!
Kath says
Tutorial right here!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCxGXsdqSNE
Camille says
Well, not matter what, your bowl looks great!
I love my coffee strong and full of caffeine… I am a bit of an addict!
Courtney @ Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life says
Lovin’ your oatmeal mix today…cinnamon raisin is one of my fave combos! YUMM! 😀
And I’m a fan of the caffeine…no decaf for me!
Stacie @ Imperfectly Healthy says
That oatmeal mix looks great! I am going to have to check out the Great Harvest near us soon!
I’m with you on the coffee! If it’s too strong, I get a really sick feeling and have a headache all day! Not fun!
jenny (green food diaries) says
my housemate also has that bowl!
Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
The Great Harvest that Matt works at makes so much good stuff. The one I go to in Oregon is not that creative. They do a great job, but it would be nice if there was a little more creativity.
Hayley says
I neeeed a buddha bowl. They seem so cozy!
Hannah says
Hmm, I usually opt for decaf, but I might tyr your weaker coffee idea sometime. I’m annoyingly senstive to caffeine!