Ever since I started reading healthy living blogs, I’ve noticed a recurring theme: Oatmeal. Lots and lots and LOTS of Oatmeal. Healthy people love oatmeal – This is not a subjective statement: it is a fact that has been proven by countless healthy living blogs and magazines. Luckily, I too am a fan of this magical grain. And always have been (although it was generally in instant packet form). I am always so impressed with the oatmeal creations that you people come up with.
- Kath has an entire tribute section devoted to oatmeal
- Chocolate Covered Katie’s Oatmeal recipes sound almost delicious and adorable as she is – Her Cookie Dough Oatmeal Cake for One is genius.
- Carrots n’ Cake’s oatmeal concoctions are inspiring – yummm Baked Banana Oatmeal
I’ve been meaning to try this stuff forever but I never had an empty jar of peanut butter to use. I don’t generally buy peanut butter, as it would be gone in 60 minutes flat. I have the remarkable ability to make peanut butter, cereal and bread baskets disappear before your very eyes.
Luckily, last week, in honor of Cinco de Mayo, I decided it was time to finally buy a jar of peanut butter. Nothin’ says Mexico like PB…right? I finally finished the jar last night, and I knew it was time to give Overnight OIAJ the ol’ Sometimes Healthy try. I may not be an all-star in the kitchen, but this recipe looked pretty idiot-proof.
Here’s how it all went down: (In typical non-dramatic fashion, I must give you the play-by-play for this seemingly simple task)
First, I put on some music to inspire me to get a little creative with my peanut butter jar…
Nothing short of amazing
Yep, Color Me Badd. That’s right. Nothing gets my creative juices flowing like a little “I Adore Mi Amore.” Please click on the link – it will make you giggle. If it doesn’t, picture me dancing around my tiny kitchen to the song. I can’t believe I used to listen to this stuff. (For the record, I didn’t seek out Color Me Badd – it was the song playing on the music television 90’s station just wanted to make that clear.)
Then I rummaged through the pantry to see what I goodies I could come up with to add into my OIAJ. Per my budget diet plan, I had already gone grocery shopping for the week, so there would be no buying any fun mix-ins at the last minute. Here’s what I came up with.
The mix
I couldn’t help but laugh at the peanut butter on top of the jar lid. Talk about PB Fingers!
Yikes!
Next, I mixed 1/2 cup of oats with double the liquid (I used Almond Milk) a half a box of raisins and a small amount of mashed bananas. I topped my (hopefully) tasty OIAJ off with a tsp of vanilla and some cinnamon.
Messy Mixer
Then, I closed the lid, crossed my fingers and went to bed…
Even I can't mess this one up, right?
In the morning, I woke up to beautifully sunny day AND a gorgeous jar of overnight oats.
Tastes better than it looks - a common theme here on Sometimes Healthy Blog
This might be the most delicious breakfast I’ve ever made, and I all I had to do was dump a bunch of ingredients into an empty jar of peanut butter. I’ve certainly been missing out! The oats were thick and creamy and the vanilla added just enough kick to make it a flavorful breakfast! I’d rate myself at an A- for my first Overnight OIAJ (the minus is for the messy jar of peanut butter). Unfortunately, I don’t think my picture-taking skills reflect the true deliciousness so please take a look at what pretty Overnight OIAJ look like courtesy of Meals and Miles.
This is a how a pretty version looks 😉
Her oatmeal always makes my mouth water!
I’m certain that Overnight OIAJ will be making another appearance in my life very soon – and maybe this time, I’ll even get some pretty pics.
B-Day Shout-Out
Happy Birthday to my BFF from Omaha, Emily.We’ve been friends since 4th grade, and I couldn’t be luckier to have her in my life.
Love you BFF
This girl is the most patient, kind and friendly person that you will ever meet. She was even given the “Most Friendly” Superlative in high school! She makes friends sooo easily.
She even makes friends with people who have balloons on top of their heads
One year, while I was away at my brother’s graduation and stressed (per usual) about something insignificant, I forgot dear Emily’s 20th birthday. I received a call late in the day from Emily and her now-husband asking me if there was something I had forgotten to do that day. Of course, I was annoyed by this question, since I had my OWN problems to worry about. Then I heard her husband laughing hysterically in the background and a light bulb clicked: I had forgotten my best friend’s birthday. Luckily, Emily’s the sweetest person in the world and she was amused rather than angry with me.
🙂
So, here’s to you best friend: I love you more than I love giant birthday cupcakes from Crumbs:
I love you more than the big one!
Question:
Have you ever forgotten an important birthday? What did you do to make up for it?
What’s your favorite way to make oatmeal?
What’s your favorite embarrassing song from the 90’s?
Aww you’re too sweet!
And I think my favorite way to eat oatmeal is… wait, I can’t choose a favorite ;).
I hate oatmeal honestly and cold overnight oatmeal sounds even worse! 🙂
I used to be obsessed with oatmeal..but then I just can’t eat it anymore. I definitely OD’ed! LOL! But if I do eat it, I always make a breakfast cookie- they are awesome!! 🙂
You are the best BFF in the whole world!!!
I’ve had OIAJ, but not overnight oats. For whatever reason overnight oats scare me, but I think I’m going to have to give them a try.
I always forget birthdays including the dates of both of my brother’s birthdays each and every year! I have no idea why 😛
I still haven’t tried the OIAJ or overnight oats because I like to eat a big filling, HOT bowl in the morning. looking at yours though inspires me to give it a go! 🙂
I’ve tried overnight oats a few times and I just couldn’t make myself like it. I love hot oatmeal with a banana mixed in during cooking…then a dollop of PB on top.
I love all the Backstreet Boys and Nsync songs from the 90s! And Aqua Aquarium…remember them and the “Barbie Girl” song?
I think your overnight oats came out delicious! I love making them and the fact that breakfast is ready the next day 😀
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I really like overnite oats too and just like some of you mentioned, sometimes a warm bowl of oatmeal sounds better! Have you tried baked oatmeal? I love it because you can make a batch of it on the weekend and eat all week long. I have a great recipe with a cool to-go cup option if you that sounds good to you, I think you would love it too! http://campwander.blogspot.com/2012/03/running-with-baked-oatmeal.html
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