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BRRRRR!!!

I woke up this morning to freezing temperatures and a SLOW moving Mister! I managed to move him along quickly and we bundled up to make our way to the gym.

On our way there I noticed something horrifying. SNOW. Seriously? Only in Cleveland….

Of course the car just started heating up as we pulled into the parking lots of the gym. I got out of the car and BOLTED towards the warmth. The Mister HATES it when I do that because he likes walking in together. Awwwww, right? I know it’s cute, but I just couldn’t take it this morning. It was FREEZING! Sorry Mister, I’m not made for these harsh elements!

I finally got warmed up and did 3 miles on the elliptical and about 4 miles on the bike. Pretty good, considering we were rushed for time this morning (only had 40 minutes).

When I got home there was only one thing on my mind. Breakfast. And what better way to confront this cold weather than with a hearty bowl of oats?

In the bowl:

• 1/3 cup oats 
• 1/3 cup water 
• 1/3 cup milk 
• 1/3 pumpkin 
• LARGE pinch of pumpkin spice 
• 1 banana 
• maple syrup

I first put the oats, water and milk in the microwave for 2 minutes. I added half of the banana, the pumpkin spice and the pumpkin and microwaved for 1 more minute. I topped the oats with the other half of the banana and drizzled with maple syrup.

The result

side view

pumpkiny, oaty banana goodness

Now, I’m definitely no Kath, but this was DECADENT! Such a nice treat and it warmed up my bones. (side note: Does anyone else have pain in their BONES when they get cold? The Mister thinks I’m an insane over-reactor.)

What’s you favorite breakfast on a cold day?

15 Responses to “Daily Delish – Cold? Try a warm, hearty bowl of oats!”

1. Michelle @ Find Your Balance said:

   Ooh pumpkin! I like adding sweetness to my morning without sugar so I love that idea. I recently posted about my favorite morning grains! http://www.findyourbalancehealth.com/2009/02/breakfast-youre-fired

   Posted on March 30, 2009 at 1:21 pm | Reply
2. Anais said:

   Hmmm, this looks DELICIOUS! I was also in the mood for oats this morning – I made slow cooked oats, mixed it with some peanut butter, and had the most delicious grapefruit on the side! Still full!

   Posted on March 30, 2009 at 1:50 pm | Reply
3. Mara @ What's For Dinner? said:

   OMG Its so cold here too!!! NOT a fan!
   I love oat bran w/almond butter and strawberries.

   Posted on March 30, 2009 at 1:53 pm | Reply
4. Lauren said:

   Hands down, my favorite cold-weather breakfast is oatmeal… and I adore the pumpkin/banana combination!

   Posted on March 30, 2009 at 2:39 pm | Reply
5. Kristie said:

   I woke up to snow today too. Whyyyyyy?!

   Loving that creamy massive delicious bowl of oats. Hot oaty bowls are THE way to start up a chilly morning.

   Posted on March 30, 2009 at 3:18 pm | Reply
6. Run Sarah said:

   I like a bowl of cereal and a warm coffee on a cool day.

   Posted on March 30, 2009 at 3:42 pm | Reply
7. K said:

   They look so creamy! This snow was Mother Nature’s sick April fools joke a few days too early! My favorite breakfast no matter the temp is English muffin topped with PB

   Posted on March 30, 2009 at 6:27 pm | Reply
8. Michelle said:

   SO decadent is right! The drizzle of maple syrup and peanut butter….AMAZING. Drool!

   Posted on March 30, 2009 at 6:44 pm | Reply
9. Michelle said:

   Oh wait, no PB! Looks like it! Good reading Michelle haha…it looks great though

   Posted on March 30, 2009 at 6:45 pm | Reply
10. Tyler (Raspberry Runner) said:

    gorgeous oats!!!

    I know exactly what you are talking about with your bones hurting in the cold!!! I have an extremely low tolerance for cold weather. When I get really cold, I tell people that my bones are cold, and they think I’m crazy! You are not over-reacting…cold hurts! I’m glad the oatmeal warmed your bones

    Posted on March 30, 2009 at 9:49 pm | Reply
11. Lesley said:

    I’m eating some oats right now! (No pumpkin in them though so yours looks more tasty, haha).

    Posted on March 31, 2009 at 7:35 am | Reply
12. Sagan said:

    That looks fantastic, love the drizzle on top! My favorite is oatmeal too. I have 2/3 cup skim milk, 1/3 cup oats, 1 banana, 1 tbsp PB2 or peanut butter, and a huge pile of cinnamon. Soooo tasty.

    Posted on March 31, 2009 at 9:10 am | Reply
13. thedailybalance said:

    Michelle — I normally do add PB, so you werent off at all!

    Tyler — YAY! Not yay to the bones being cold (cuz it sucks!) but yay someone understands!!

    Sagan – I’m also a fan of the cinn. MMmmmmmm!

    Posted on March 31, 2009 at 2:26 pm | Reply
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