That thawed out previously frozen pumpkin sure is disgusting. But amazingly, it blends really well.
In pancakes – strike no
In oatmeal, smoothies – 2 strikes yes
This morning I blended together 1 cup of Kefir and 1/2 a cup of pumpkin with half a banana. Simple smoothie perfect. Kefir really is the perfect smoothie ingredient – it’s like adding both milk and yogurt in one. Although it is pretty tangy so this smoothie was anything but sweet.
Toppings included a mix of my two favorite toppings ever: Cville Cluster and Apple Streusel teacake. Please notify the Great Harvest staff that I should not be permitted to take home an entire streusel-topped teacake without the assistance of company in my house. I have zero self control and overdosed on streusel topping. Too much, too early in the day!
Pumpkin Spice tea with froth. Golden.
Happy 57th Birthday to my Dad, Younger as ever!
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
Ohhh I love streusal toppings on muffins and breads. It gets me every time!!
Molly @ RDexposed says
I love dads-they are the BEST! Hope he takes advantage of the “younger” pun as long as he can!!
Katie @ Peace Love and Oats says
haha if it makes your dad feel better, mine turns 64 in two weeks!
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says
What a delicious looking combination! I’m glad I know what I can and cannot do with frozen pumpkin – although I stocked up on small cans and hardly ever have any leftover! Happy bday, pappa KERF!
Melissa @ HerGreenLife says
We’ve had pretty good luck using various kinds of frozen pureed winter squash (including pumpkin) in pumpkin bread and soup.
kelsey @ living the gluten free life says
Happy birthday to your dad! You should have send some of the teacake his way 😉
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
Happy Birthday to your dad! 🙂 I hope he has a wonderful day! Your breakfast look quite yummy. I’ve never had kefir before but I’ve always been interested in trying it. Happy Tuesday!
Antonia says
Happy Birthday to your Dad. Delicious looking breakfast as always!
Silvia @ skinny jeans food says
Butternut squash actually freezes quite well. Red kuri squash is also disgusting once frozen… slimey!
Gillian G. @ When Bread Is Broken says
You have definitely convinced me to check out Adagio – can’t wait for my holiday sampler! and happppyyy birthdaaaaay to your dad! 🙂
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
Happy Birthday to your dad! I’m pretty sure I’d have no self control around that topping either.
kathleen @ the daily crumb says
happy birthday, dad!
i have NO control around baked goods. i bought a savannah bar the other day to “spread out over the week”. ya, that lasted 20 minutes. even a bellyache won’t stop me!
Johanna B says
Happy Birthday to Kath’s Dad. May he celebrate with joy and love and may he enjoy many more years with his family and friends.
Emily says
Happy Birthday, Kath’s Dad!!
Felicia (Natural + Balanced) says
you dad and i share a birthday 🙂
happy bday poppa KERF! lucky 11/1/11
KathEats says
Happy bday to you!
Mom says
Yes Happy Birthday. All Saint’s Day. You must be perfect!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Happy Birthday to Dad KERF! And Kath, if you need to get another one of those streusel cakes, I’ll be your company that helps you get through it! 🙂
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Happy Birthday to your dad! I thawed out some pumpkin for my oats today! Makes for a quick fix on a seasonal favorite! Have a great day Kath!
Kelly @ Laughter, Strength, and Food says
Streusel really is the best!
Happy Birthday Kath’s Dad!! 😀
Khushboo says
Happy birthday to your daddy 🙂
Liz says
Happy Birthday, Kath’s dad 🙂
Anna @ On Anna's Plate says
Mmmm…love the tartness that kefir gives smoothies!! Yum!
Happy birthday to your pop!
Aine @ Something to Chew Over says
Happy birthday to your dad! 🙂
Krissy @ Shiawase Life says
happy birthday to your daddio!!
Jennifer says
Happy Birthday to your dad! I hope he has a great day!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
Awww, happy birthday to Papa Kerf!!
Cait's Plate says
Aw happy birthday to your dad!!! And yeah, I would have zero self control with something like that too. It’s kind of how I am with Cville Cluster…so many handfuls make it into my mouth before I even top my breakfast with it!
Laura @ Backstage Balance says
Happy Birthday Mr. Younger!
Fun fact: it’s my Dad’s birthday today, too! He’s 60 today!
Laurie @SimplyScratch says
I love kefir… and pumpkin… and, well all of it! Happy Birthday to your Dad!!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
Happy Birthday to your dad!
Karen says
Happy 57th, Papa KERF…adorable birthday photo!
~Christy @ wonderofallthings says
Good to know the pumpkin isn’t a total loss. haven’t tried the kefir in a smoothie — sounds like a great idea 🙂 More birthday greetings to your Pop!
Courtney @ The Petite AthlEAT says
I love, love, love tangy! This is right up my alley!
Heather @ Get Healthy with Heather says
Streusel is addicting!!!
Joanne says
YAY! It’s his birthday. Best wishes to your dad.
Mom says
Love that picture of Dad!
Angel7 says
Happy Birthday to a young man who does not look a day past ’45’ 🙂
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Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
mmmm muffins and streusel on a smoothie–sounds SO good!
Dad says
Thank you all for your birthday greetings (especially Angel7).
Meg says
Happy Birthday to your Dad 🙂
Meagan says
Breakfast looks delicious! And your dad is so young! Your parents must have had you on the young side!
KathEats says
27!
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says
Yum great toppings! Love the bowl 🙂
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says
Happy Birthday to you Dad!!
katie @KatieDid says
This reminded me of your dough boy smoothies, which I was on such a kick with last spring… totally forgot about their doughy deliciousness!
Abby @ Abz 'n' Oats says
I have no self control with streusel topping either. Yikes! lol. Happy Birthday to your dad!
Mary Catherine says
Today is my Dad’s 57th birthday too! Happy Birthday to yours 🙂
Kori says
Happy birthday to your Dad!!!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
Happy Bday to your dad!
I’ve had okay luck with using unthawed pumpkin puree in things…but so far have only used it in dips and smoothies. Nothing like cookies or oatmeal but for me, no issues.
Thanks for sharing what worked well and no so hot for you 🙂
Fran@ Broken Cookies Don't Count says
Happy Birthday, Dad!
Jen says
I don’t think I would ever describe you as someone with no self-control. You personify self-control.
Happy B-Day to your pops!
Sue says
Happy Birthday to your dad. It’s my birthday today too. I hope he has a great day.
erica says
happy birthday to your dad!
Julia H. @ The Petite Spiel says
Streusel topping has to be one of the HARDEST things to resist–it’s not just you! Put a streusel cake or pie in my kitchen, and I guarantee the topping will be gone before there’s even a dent made in the dessert itself. Oops >_>
Lisa says
Happy Birthday to your Dad!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Happy birthday to your dad!
And it’s never too early for streusal topping. 😉
Diana says
Aww happy bday dad!
Your teas as of late have looked way too good…are they from another amazing company that is available only to Virginians or is this something I too can enjoy? Otherwise I think I’m just going to have to move to Virginia 😉
KathEats says
They’re from adagio.com
Diana says
YAYYY on their site right now! Thanks!
Susan H. @ the food allergy chronicles says
I love to add oatmeal in my streusal topping…the oats get all sweet and toasty…yummy! I hope your dad had a super birthday!
Lorin says
I can take down a muffin top pretty easily, as in, I do it when I get a muffin. I don’t get muffins that often so I don’t really worry about it. Plus, I balance it out later with eating a bit less or less carbs. I wish we had a Great Harvest here, your Great Harvest. I miss that Savannnah Bar I tried! At least I have a House of Bread here, although it’s not as good.
Lindsay says
Awww go dad! He looks so friendly and handsome! My dad keeps sending me his workout updates with the headline: Getting in SHAPE for retirement! I am so proud of them:)