Oh, oatmeal.
Oatmeal is by far, my favorite breakfast of all time.
The best combo I’ve come up with? Why I do believe I ought to share it with you.
EatDrinkBreatheSweat…Oatmeal
1/2 cup irish oatmeal
1 cup water
dash of salt
sprinkle of cinnamon
In a saute pan:
saute one apple, chopped
sprinkled with cinnamon
Combine the apples with the oatmeal and top with a tablespoon of peanut butter.
Promptly devour.
Seriously – I dream of this oatmeal concoction. (no really, I do)
Other variations have included sliced banana, chopped pear, and if I’m feeling really crazy – maybe a sprinkle of raisins on top, for texture.
And sometimes? I will run just a little bit faster, just because I know – the faster I finish my run, the faster I get to my oatmeal.
In other words: I run for oatmeal.
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I love oatmeal, especially Coachs Oats w/peanut butter! yummmm
Hmm I have yet to try Coachs Oats! But I *always* put peanut butter in mine. I LOVE how melty it gets!
I love me my oats too. Post weights if at all all possible. I being with me in a rubbermaid container 😉
Isn’t it perfect for re-fueling? I LOOOOOOOVE it!!
I am the blog weirdo who doesn’t like oatmeal. I try it sometimes just to make sure, and I don’t. I made a batch of Coach’s Oats yesterday and couldn’t even finish it.
Although I like the instant kind.
SO interesting that you like the instant vs. regular oatmeal — do you use the flavored instant or plain instant? If flavored, maybe you just need to find a way to replicate those flavors in regular oatmeal sorta like I do with the apple/cinnamon flavors I use (I used to love the apple cinnamon instant oatmeal!)? I’m such a geek, I want EVERYONE to love oatmeal. My husband won’t eat it – he thinks it looks like baby food. For shame! 😉
Yep—apple cinnamon is the best combo. Hands down.
Happy Friday!
It REALLY is. I loooove that flavor combo so much!
Mmmm oatmeal! I love it! I especially love apple and cinnamon!
I devoured my oatmeal this morning and literally after I was done, said to myself “I could legit eat another bowl of this RIGHT NOW.” OMG so good.
You’re definitely going to have no problem with breakfast at my house. I usually chop up an apple, add a few drops of liquid vanilla stevia and lots of cinnamon. Microwave 30 seconds and then add that to my oatmeal with PB. MMMMMM
Love it. Minus the stevia and our breakfast of choice is EXACTLY the same. I’m totally shocked. 😉
What kind of oatmeal do you use?
I am seriously giving my oatmeal the ‘eye’ as we speak, I can’t wait to eat it, it makes me so unbelievably happy, especially after a run, and a cold run like today’s! mmmmmmm oatmealllllll!
It made me PARTICULARLY happy this morning to devour my oatmeal bowl — after barre n9ne and that chilly run? I was DYING for something hearty, warm and DELISH! Mmmmmm.
I love and have always loved oatmeal.
People who have never tried it confuse me.
Right?? My husband refuses because of the texture, but I swear if he gave it a chance, he’d love it. It’s so versatile – you can flavor it with basically ANYTHING and it’ll taste pretty amazing.
I am eating my oats as I read this!
Everynight I combine 1 part oat, 1 part vanilla soy milk and then I throw it in the fridge. I bring it to work and eat it cold. Everyone in my office thinks I am crazy, but I love the way it taste. YUMMO:-)
See? That’s the style of overnight oats that confuses me. I feel like there is SUCH debate on the topic — some people make their overnight oats cold and others warm it. I used to make mine with steel cut oats on the stove (with water) and the next day, I’d add a bit of milk and warm it in the microwave before tossing in almond or peanut butter and fruit. It tasted SO GOOD that way. I never tried it cold – it does look tasty tho, maybe I’ll try it in the summer that way??
I haven’t had oatmeal since my love affair with Chobani started. I never want to stray from my morning yogurt anymore!!!
Wow. That is total and utter cho-committment, huh? I *do* love my cho, but usually as an afternoon snack. Oatmeal is forever #1 in my heart for breakfast. hehe
I think running for oatmeal is a great way to go! I love it too. My favorite is with some almond butter and bananas mixed in.
It is an awesome way to go if you ask me. I ❤ oatmeal. I ❤ running. Throw 'em together, one giant love fest 😉
Love this post! I run for oatmeal, too. 🙂 Usually with frozen blueberries, cinnamon and ground flaxseed, but apple-pb sounds awesome, too. Glad to have connected with you!
Yay for running for oatmeal! 🙂 I’m glad you stopped by!! The blueberries (frozen, no less) in the oatmeal, sounds awesome!! I sometimes toss fresh strawberries or banana in, just depends on my mood. Lately the apple/cinnamon/pb combo has been ADDICTING. For real. Mmm.
You are adorable. I prefer mine with almond butter, chia seeds and a scoop of protein powder. Oatmeal is the ultimate blank canvass, is it not?
Haha, I try 😉
You are so right – it IS the ultimate blank canvas! I’m going to experiment with savory oats next week I think, speaking of blank canvasses!
I love oats and am always playing with addins.
I like cottage cheese in them with raisins and cinnamon for extra punch.
Your pics look good!
I Have never tried it with cottage cheese, what a great way to add a protein boost!
Sounds great. I have to start making oatmeal in the morning again. Filling and good for me and a great way to sneak in some fruit
I love how “stick-to-your-ribs” it can be!!
I love oatmeal too! I do a huge batch of slow cooked oats on Sunday and then keep them in the fridge. My husband likes to take it to work for breakfast, and it actually works perfect to store them in a sandwich bag and then add in craisins, a little maple syrup, or whatever you like!
Ohh that’s a great idea! I wish my husband would give them a shot, that’s so great that yours eats them at work everyday!
Yes m’am! Hello Quaker! I like that you can dress them up depending on your mood. More sweet, more salty, fully loaded, just fruit, etc. MMM
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