Don’t you just love how making one thing in the kitchen can lead to creating another thing, and another…? I do! Well, case in point, yesterday’s successful batch of Cappuccino Chip Muffins got my mind in a coffee-chocolate fix. What else could I concoct with my favorite flavors? Yep…oatmeal! In my mind, oatmeal is a blank canvas – there are endless possibilities…except, I think I’ll stay away from the savory side.
Besides adding espresso and chocolate to my oats today, I also wanted to add another variable to my Sunday science experiment. My dad suggested that I try rinsing my rolled oats before cooking them. Alright, sure…that’s not too difficult. So, I rinsed my 2/3 cup of rolled oats and then cooked them per usual in 1 cup of water.
Oatmeal Observations: The oats did not absorb the water as quickly, resulting in a little bit longer cooking time, and a creamier result. I tend to like my oatmeal thicker than not, but today it just worked.
Experiment:
1 cup water
2/3 cup rolled oats, rinsed
1/2 T ground flax
1/2 T instant espresso powder
1 tsp. pure vanilla
1 T mini chocolate chips
1 T chopped walnuts
+ 1/4 cup 1% milk
Results: A very satisfied scientist with a full belly and espresso buzzzz!
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Today’s Agenda: MORE studying, LESS blogging! I’m even bribing myself with coffee by studying at Starbucks this afternoon. Whatever works : ) I hope you have a fabulous Sunday!
Always,
~ The Nutrition Nut
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that’s an interesting observation…i don’t know if it would make a big enough difference for me, but it’s a really cool idea!
Hahaha, I´m sure this oatmeal version tasted amazing ;)
Have a great week, Hillary!
Brazilian XOXO´s,
Gabriela
Great looking oats! And good luck with the study :)
Sounds great!
I came across a new twist to oats on some body builder’s blog.
Oatmeal Applesauce Egg White Pancakes
Sounds gross, tastes great!
1/2 c ground oats (stick quick cooking oats in the food processor)
1/2 c egg whites (3 egg whites)
1/4 c applesauce
1/4 c pureed bananas (can substitute baby food bananas)
a dash of cinnamon
a dash of vanilla
Stir together and pour on olive oiled pan.
Burn easy, so flip often, cook a little longer than average pancake.
forgot to add that you should top it with natural nut butter and some maple syrup, honey, or agave. :)
This sounds sooo yummy. I agree, oatmeal is a blank canvas.
Enjoy your Starbucks.
oh boy, more studying and less blogging was on my agenda for the day as well. from this comment, you can tell that i did not succeed :). yum oats! i actually like mine on the thinner side so those sound great.
Same here, about less blogging, more studying/writing for school! Every day I want to blog I have no inspiration, every day I don’t have time, all I want to do is blog!
love the oatmeal idea about rinsing, may try that. and love the pics!
PS. I don’t remember if I have commented on your blog before, but I love it. I read your E.coli experience, and it was especially moving. I work at Food and Water Watch and so have been doing lots of research lately on all these food safety issues, it’s interesting to see more of a personal take on it.
Hey girl!!
WOW that looks soo great! i love cooking my oats in coffee!! same for me – GOTTA buckle down in school the next 2 weeks before spring break!
Espresso powder! I must try it! I love experimenting with my oatmeal… and get plenty of chances to do it since it seems to be a mainstay in my breakfast routine… I apparently have issues with change? ;)
I like the addition of the espresso powder! Great idea…
I know blogging can be very addicting…I am supposed to be working now!
Just found your blog linked through another…
Your oatmeal immediately caught my eye. I love love LOVE new oatmeal recipes! I made up a peanut butter and jelly one the other day… I should share it on my blog soon.
Speaking of which… I just got my blog up and running but have no readers yet… if you check it out, I’d love to hear your comments :)
These oats sound like a bowl of heaven. I am always looking for new flavors in my oats and I think I may have just found a new combo. Thanks, Hillary!