This morning, after a nice walk with the Punk, I had a very satisfying breakfast.
Oats in a very empty almond butter jar. I’m not even sure there was any almond butter in there – I cleaned that sucker out pretty well with a spoon earlier this week.
These oats were pure mush. I cooked ½ cup of oats in THREE cups of water for about 40 minutes (on low) while I got ready for work – the result…major volume. I also added a little plain yogurt to make them creamy and wonderful – then topped it all with a handful of Quaker oat squares. I sat down to eat this, and then realized I need to leave for work, so I screwed the cap on, and ate it at my desk instead.
The lighting is waaaay better at my school, anyways.
I drank a ton of water today (mostly because I didn’t pack enough food), and then for lunch, I had a measly few bites of soup (literally, like 5 bites) – it is a tiny Tupperware.
This deliciousness was left over from last night. It contained: ground turkey, zucchini, sweet potato, onion, garlic.
I also had some new applesauce (from a giveaway I won!)
…mixed with ½ cup of cottage cheese.
Ooh man, you MUST try this applesauce AND this combination. Holy moly, both incredible things.
And an orange!
Always so cheery!
Now I’m home, contemplating what to do for dinner and feeling a little lazy. Any suggestions? I may just snack while watching The Biggest Loser…just watching people on diets workout makes me hungry.
Highlights from the 3rd grade world…
My kids are obsessed with red pens, and they are always smuggling them off of my desk. However, when I saw this, it totally made my day. Look closely, I’m wearing a shirt with my name on it!
Awww! I love that picture. that warms my heart. And yours too, I’m sure.
Haha – watching the Biggest Loser always makes me snacky! I’m glad I’m not the only one!
That’s such a cute picture from your little student. But I can’t help but wonder what you’re both looking at down there?
We’re probably looking at that crazy kid that I found eating trash off the floor yesterday!!
I think I should just dump all my nut butter out so I can have OIAJ. Seriously, it’s been sooo long. Part of the problem is I keep trading 1/2 full jars for full ones with my dad at home. Oops. In fact, I just did that today with a maple almond butter
That kid is actually quite a good artist. I totally remember when red pens were so cool, because we couldnt use them unless we were grading papers!! I think it drove us to want to use them more!!
Whaaa?! I think that is a crazy good drawing from a 3rd grader, tell her blogland was impressed!
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That is a genius way to add volume to oats!!! Too bad I’m super impatient haha. They look divine though!
I also love red pens!! And I am a constant doodler, but not THAT good.
Haha! BL makes me want to snack too, so funny!
I will def. try out the cottage cheese/applesauce combo!! Looks delish!! 
I hate those days when you don’t pack enough food and then you have to spend the entire day peeing, ugh!
Oh well, it’ll all be good once you sit down with some snacks for biggest loser, nothing beats eating and watching people exercise! have fun!
Apple sauce and cottage cheese is a fantastic idea! yum!
That picture is so cute!
Wow you look all “teacher bossy” with your hands on your hips! Thanks for the email BTW – I think that’s a problem with my blog – I’ve been told by others they’ve had the same problem.
that picture is great – did an 8-year-old draw it? it’s too good!!!
yesss i love cooking oats in so much water that they plump up to a huge voluminous bowl! but it does take forever to cook them. i love that drawing!
Oh, that picture is just so adorable! That must have made your day.
I love that oats in a jar are so transportable. Why did I never think of that? I have quite a commute in the morning, but I could definitely do “overnight oats in a jar” for when I need to hit the road early. Thanks for the idea!
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geez girl, sounds like you were hungry all day; I HATE when that happens because I’m too stubborn to buy and pay $$$ for unhealthy foods but then i just get cranky because I’m so hungry… or maybe that’s just me haha
i have NEVER tried cottage cheese… maybe i’ll have to? the texture scares me though
I never thought to mix cottage cheese and applesauce together…brilliant!!!
is that a bra over your shirt, too? way to rock the old school madonna, hahaha
hahaha I always eat when Biggest Loser is on. Watching them work so hard makes me hungry!
I LOVE that picture. Especially the shirt with your name. How else would anyone know who you were? lol so cute!
Ahhhhh your OIAJ looks delish, Justins Peanutbutter is the best!! Did you find a jar of that in the store or did you order online?
Thanks for the wedding comment girl, it willl fall into place , you are right : )
And I am glad I gave you an idea for dinner : ) have a great night xoxo
Glad you loved the flavor, it totally rocks!! And yeah that picture is really cute : -)
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