Finally starting to feel the effects of working full time – in a GOOD way: free weekends!!!! This might be the first time in AGES that I haven’t had work to do on the weekends. I’m caught up on my freelance work, the blog is being written as I type (hee hee) and our house is super clean and organized and ready for sale!
It was nice to watch two episodes of House Hunters and have the only tasks on my agenda include a run, a grocery store trip, a bit of food preparation and a party!
I set my alarm for 6:26 this morning so I’d have plenty of time to digest breakfast before my 11AM run with Emily. Often I sleep late, eat late and then am too sloshy to run before lunch!
Plus
6:26
is a fun time to wake 😉
I opened a new product to review this morning: Bob’s Red Mill’s Apple + Cinnamon + Grains Hot Cereal! This guy came in the massive breakfast package of samples they sent me a while back :) Bob!
Ingredients include a variety of grains plus dried apples, flax and cinnamon
NUTR stats
How bout dem apples!?
For TWO SERVINGS I cooked:
- 1/2 a cup hot cereal
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 banana
- 1 tbsp chia
- Pinch salt
- Splash vanilla
Toppings:
- TJ’s PB
- Coconut butter melted icing
- Mix My Granola Banana Chip + Chia seed granoler
I did like the subtle apple cinnamony flavor a lot 🙂 This would be even better with big chunks of apples mixed in.
Honestly it wasn’t all that filling because the volume was less than soupy oats. Hoping it’s one of those quality over quantity things and I still have enough energy and satiety… Next time I might cook oats and mix in 1-2 tbsp of the apple cinnamon hot cereal to fill in the oat gaps.
I think this is a Monster Mash Monster!
Remember that awesome game!?
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my college roomie Meredith!!
Here she is at her birthday in 2005, our senior year
And here are some more fun times from college!! [Click to enlarge]
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Speaking of the olden days, I am currently Groovesharkin’ to Enigma’s "Return To Innocence." What a fab song.
Off to run NINE miles. AHHH! Hope my foot holds up!
skinnyrunner says
love the flashback pictures! and monster mash.
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
Haha loving those pictures, too cute! Good luck on your run girl!
Betsy says
Oh man, I LOVE the retainer picture. So awesome!
Heather says
Good luck on your run!
Adding apples to that mix sounds delicious – I always find dry apples are no substitue for the real ones.
Enjoy your day – sounds like you’ve got some time for relaxation!
Christina says
Kath,
I got a juicer for Christmas. I’ve been enjoying making fruit juices but I am a little afraid of trying veggie juices. Do you or anyone else have any suggestions for some less flavorful veggies that I can add with the fruit to kind of “ease me in” to making veggie juice? Thanks!!
christie @ honoring health says
I think romaine and cucumbers are a good place to start. This morning, my mix was romaine, carrots, beets, lemon and english cucumber. I also really enjoy things like parsley and basil added into the mix.
Kath says
Gena did this great post on juices and you might like some of these:
http://www.choosingraw.com/you-ask-i-deliver-my-top-ten-favorite-juice-recipes/
rustique says
I always add an egg white to non-pumpkin oats–the extra bit of volume is super filling.
Cole says
Have a great run!
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
I can never decide which sched I like better….working all week and getting the weekends off OR working alllll the time but having 1-2 hours of class everyday.
Happy Birthday ROOMIE!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Good luck on the run!!!! Sounds like you have a fun day planned! And I LOVE Bob’s Red Mill’s hot cereals 🙂
K says
Happy Birthday to your roomie!! Enjoy your Sunday of freedom – I can’t wait for that day to come when I’m in the same boat 🙂
Laura @ Backstage Pass says
Enigma! I love ‘Return to Innocence,’ what a great song.
Have a good run!
Jessie says
The Bob’s mix reminds me of the Apple Cinnamon Instant Quaker packs I used to inhale by the twosome when I was little. These nutritionals look much nicer. 🙂
Have a nice run!
Meghan @ Spreading the Health says
There are definitely pros and cons to both sides regarding work/school. My philosophy is to enjoy whichever one you’re in, which I am doing despite the fact that I’m facing a Sunday full of schoolwork. 🙂
Freya @ foodfitnessandfreya.wordpress.com says
Yaayy good luck with the nine, you’ll be great!! I just completed my first half marathon this morning 😀 (sorry, I just had to tell someone!!!!) Don’t you love the glowy, basking-in-my-own-glory feeling after a long run!?
I’ve got some oats that have loads of other stuff mixed in, and I actually found them more filling than regular ones – mine had pumpkin and poppy seeds, so I can imagine the extra fats helped. Either way, I hope yours hold you over OK 🙂
Kath says
Congrats!!
Eileen says
NINE miles- awesome, Kath!!! Loving your wake up time and the pix of you all are hilarious!!!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
I love that Bobs Red Mill cereal – I eat it with some additional apples and really enjoy it.
Mara @ What's for Dinner? says
Weekends are definitely a great perk of working!!
Ally (Exercise and Pies) says
Weekends are the best… even though mine starts on friday since class is from mon-thurs
that breakfast mix actually sounds like a quick alternative for a tasty warm breakfast. I might look around for something like that because I used to love Quaker oats Cinnamon Apple packets
Gloria says
wow, sleeping late and eating late… that’s a normal w/e for the average person Kath, FYI
JessicaE says
I must not be normal then because i rarely do that on my weekends. In my opinion, there is no normal, or average for that matter. Everyone is different 😉
Kath says
Well I’m sorry I’m not as “normal” as you are!
Danielle (Coffee Run) says
I’ve seen those Bob’s Red Mill mixes in stores and always wanted to try them but was worried they wouldn’t be as filling. Thanks for answering that question 🙂
Good luck on the 9-miler!
Gloria says
and what’s the point of a weekend if you set an alarm??? seriously?! it’s like getting up to work all over again
Kath says
The point of a weekend is to have fun. I had LOTS of fun eating oatmeal and playing with matt no matter what time of day.
Lee says
OMG, I loved Return to Innocence. I totally forgot about that song. It was on all my mix tapes from college. Remember mix tapes?
I’m sure you’ve said it, but what half marathon are you running?
Kath says
Racefest in Charlotte. I haven’t registered yet though!
Julie @SavvyEats says
Good luck on the 9 miles!! Just think of it as 3 5K’s… 🙂
Nutritious Foodie says
I love a early start to my weekend.. even though most people think you should sleep in… I have already baked 6 dozen cookies for my bake sale.
Jenna says
Good luck on the run!!
Stacey says
Good luck with your run! Yesterday was FUN, sad that you are moving 🙁 Oh and college days are THE BEST…yay for free weekends!
Erin (Travel, Eat, Repeat) says
That looks and sounds great — love Bob’s products! A big bowl of oats was the perfect way to fuel before facing 26 inches of snow this morning.
JessicaE says
I set my alarm some days off too! Morning is my facorite time of day and i don’t want to miss it!
[email protected] Two Lives, One Lifestyle says
The weekends are so much better when you have a hectic week! Enjoy the short to-do list and your run!
Mama Pea says
“Ahughuhguh guahuhughguhgugh hgughguhahuh” (sexy monotone whisper) “It’s a Return to Innocence”
Is that the song you are talking about? 😉
Kath says
Hahahha. When I saw those words and then the word “sex” coming up I didn’t know WHAT you were going to say!
Mom says
Sure was fun playing Monster Mash in the olden days. It’s a great game!
Sara says
Definitely want to try that cereal- apple cinnamon anything gets an A in my book…oh and I also have a tendency to set my alarm at random numbers- on weekdays I always get up at 6:47. It’s to the point that I actually open my eyes at 6:46…crazy what routine does.
Stef says
sorry the oats weren’t that filling. have a great run and happy bday to your friend!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
i just bought some bob’s mix too – serving size is so small! i wonder if increasing it will keep more satiated.
Nora says
I just bought some of Bob Red Mill’s Muesli and can’t wait to try it for breakfast tomorrow!!
Hannah says
Enjoy your fun weekend! Looking forward to hearing about the party 😀
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says
I wish I had someone to run 9 miles with. Enjoy your low-key day =)
Jill says
You have the most photogenic coffee eva! I need coffee….!! x 10
kelli says
Reading your blog has given me a brilliant idea..to open an oatmeal bar… you go there and there would be several types of oatmeal. and an array of toppings: fruits, nuts, yogurt, nut butters, granola
and there would be specials of the day. brilliant plan and incredibly healthy. it would be so cute.
hope your 9 miles went well!
Kath says
If you open it, I will fly to you to attend the opening 🙂
Heather says
GL on the 9 miles! I did 8, are you trying to one up me? lol!
Kath says
You know it!
Sam (Merit to the Carrot) says
College Kath pictures makes my Sunday!
Lauren @ eater not a runner says
Good luck on the nine miles!! Woo hoo!
Heather @ Side of Sneakers says
Hope the 9 goes well!
Foy Update - Cook. Garden. Write. Repeat. says
I’ve been using the Bob’s 10 Grain High Fiber Cereal for making bread. There’s 30 grams of fiber in a cup! Amazing.
Heather says
i also have several Bob’s products to dig into and try hiding in my pantry – their nutrition facts are always so appealing!
and i TOTALLY agree that weekends with v. little to do and lots of time to enjoy what DOES need to be done is such a perk of full time work. I like to take my time fully appreciating the activities I am doing during the weekend and its so much more difficult to do when I have work to complete!
Karla says
I love Bob’s Red Mill products! I’d love to try more! I’m only tried the 7 grain hot cereal which was delicious and really satisfying!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Oh, yummy looking breakfast! I need to try that out. That song is an all time favorite of mine…reminds me of college and when I met my husband! Definitely good times!
Kristilyn (My 29th Year) says
Yum! I love anything by Bob’s Red Mill – they definitely make the best products! The oats look delicious. 🙂
K