Whew.
It was a heck of a weekend over here.
An out of town race.
Planning (and executing) my mother-in-law’s 50th surprise birthday party.
Doggie sitting the adorable puppy, Brutus.
Yes, it was a busy weekend. Busy and fantastic. Thanks for bearing with my absence.
I woke up craving routine. A workout. Live with Regis and Kelly. Breakfast. Coffee. More coffee.
If you’re like me, you’re thinking…oatmeal, blah, blah, blah.
I don’t even really like oatmeal. But guess what I added to this?
Coconut flour!
It’s my favorite flour. It adds the best texture and flavor to everything. So, it made me like oatmeal. The chocolate chips didn’t hurt either.
Coconut Flour Oatmeal Cake
- 1/2 c oats
- 1/2 c water
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 t agave
- 1 T ground flax
- 2 T coconut flour
- a few chocolate chops (optional, but totally recommended)
Combine everything but the chocolate chips into a small saucepan and cook (stirring frequently) until the liquid is absorbed. Pour into a ramekin (or any microwaveable safe dish) and microwave for 2 minutes.
It may overflow. Mine did, but then settled back down nicely once it cooled.
Do you like oatmeal?
I can’t believe a little bit of coconut flour resulted in that beaut! And I do like oatmeal, but only when it’s really thick and creamy.
I hear ya – nothing worse than runny oats. Eww.
I like oatmeal, but I usually just eat it out of convenience and don’t fancy it up. That looks great!
My oatmeal was a sad story this morning, glad your ramekin was a happy one!
LOVE oatmeal, but only with the right mix-ins. I adore it cooked over the stovetop with some chocolate light silk.
I NEED to find some coconut flour. I’ve been dying to experiment.
Oooh chocolate silk in t he mix would have been awesome!
Sounds like a fantastic weekend! I know what you mean about a routine though.
I’m an oatmeal lover. I eat it practically every morning.
I hardly ever think about making oatmeal, but you may have just made me a believer. And uh, you’re right. Pop those chocolate chips into my mouth like popcorn.
Punky and Brutus ARE adorable! I like a steaming bowl of oatmeal with walnuts and raisins and a tiny bit of warm milk to stir in. I’ll have to try the chocolate chips (can’t believe I’ve never thought of that) and the coconut flour.
What a wonderful variation to such a routine breakfast food! I have oatmeal nearly every day but have never thought about adding flour to it…but I have definitely added chocolate chips:)
I never thought of adding coconut flour to my oats. Thanks for the idea! I love oatmeal
Coconut is definitely my favorite flavor and almond comes in a close second!
Coconut flour…hmm…Ive never seen that before…interesting!
xoxo from Trinidad
I actually don’t really like oatmeal at all. I feel strange to be a food blogger who doesn’t like oatmeal but I just think it’s bland and mushy. I prefer to eat my breakfast carbs in the form of english muffins or potatoes (home fries anyone?)
That oatmeal looks delicious!! I absolutely adore oatmeal.
That’s such a cute pup, look at that lovely colour
I know – his coloring is fantastic. I’ll tell his owners you said so – they’ll be proud.
Fun oatmeal recipe! Changes up the “usual” routine. I definitely am a fan of oatmeal and fun mix-ins. What a crazy weekend you had! Glad to see it was such a good one too.
Love oatmeal! My favorite is Scottish (I just grind Steel Cut) made with banana and egg whites. This morning I tried oat bran, which I liked a lot more than I thought I would.
I don’t like oatmeal near enought to be a healthy living blogger, but on the normal people scale I love it! We learn about how awesome oats are for heart health in all of our classes and I’m always thinking that I should eat them more often.
I’ve heard they’re supposed to be good for nursing mamas, so I’m trying to eat more as well! Good luck to us.
I love oatmeal…but not the healthy kind. Growing up, my dad would make stovetop oats with about a stick of butter and a heavy pouring of brown sugar. SO good! Makes me happy when I think about it!
That sounds amazing. I sometimes like ice cream on my oatmeal. Probably the same nutritional value as your dads!
Yummy! I too am a coconut flour lover. Great idea on this! I’ll have to give it a shot!
Brutus is waaaaaaay too cute! I want him! =)
I especially love oatmeal with dried cranberries and walnuts with lots of milk poured over it all. Yum!
Wow. This post single-handedly just made me fall in love with coconut flour! I love how thick that looks! And the chocolate chips addition is perhaps the most genius thing I’ve ever seen
You would love coconut flour! I just know it. And chocolate chips on oatmeal is pretty much a “must” in my book.
What a great idea! I never thought about adding coconut flour to my oats, but it sounds delicious! I LOVE oatmeal. I eat it almost every day, so I’m always looking for a new way to prepare it. I’m definitely trying this tomorrow. Thanks for the recipe.
Katie, you are a serious rockstar! Dog sitting and all… I need your energy! Maybe I should try that oatmeal
What kind of dog is Brutus? soooo cute! and Punks too!
He’s a great dane and just 4 months old…he’s going to be as big as a horse!
awww puppies! they’re so cute, and both of them look very very happy in this pic. thanks for sharing
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Who doesn’t love puppies, right? They are the sweetest together!
Oh, you know me…
oatmeal=jizz
But I’m in love with coconu flour! I’ve made a similar cake with cocoa powder and a bit more flax. I’m a big fan of quinoa flakes. Lovely un “jizzy” texture!
I am with you for sure. What’s the big deal with oatmeal? You have to add 10 things to it just to make it taste like anything. Three cheers for coconut flour.
I love oatmeal. My SIL uses a lot of almond flour in baking, but I have yet to hear of coconut flour…need to try this!
You’ll have to give it a try…it’s really unique and fantastic.
Mmm, this sounds scrummy!! The best oatmeal I’ve to date was apple, cinnamon and saltana … nom nom nom!
That puppy is one adorable animal!!
What is saltana?
Opps, of course, saltanas are the British name for golden raisens! We call eggplants aubergienes and zuchinnis corgettes too … lol
I love learning things like this! Thanks!
I’m glad I’m not the only one on this blogopshere who isn’t wild about oatmeal. I don’t hate it but it’s not my first breakfast choice. I’ve bookmarked this recipe to try out!
Couldn’t have said it better mysielf…I’m just not that wild about it. Coconut flour, however – I am wild about that.
That looks amazing and scrumptious and the apple I just ate does not seem awesome anymore.
Also, I think our dogs would be friends. BTW Punky’s cute.
I wish our dogs could play…Brutus left and Punky is lonely – she needs playmate!
My dog is a spaz face, but he’s got great intentions when it comes to playing. He only gets to play with the cat.
The cat does not like the dog…
We have a cat that isn’t too fond of Punky, either. Poor pups.
Im going to have to pick up coconut flour and give it a whirl. It sounds amazing.
i need to get some…order it online? I must look into this…looks so delicious and the texture looks doughy mmmm xoxoxo
I have seen it at Whole Foods, but got mine at a grocery store here called “sprouts” – I bet any natural grocery store would have it. But maybe cheaper online!
I LOVE oatmeal, and now I can’t wait to try that recipe out!
Yum!
PS: The puppies are so cute!
Yum! I LOVE oatmeal–it’s by far my favorite breakfast. I’ve never thought of adding flour to it though-great idea! : )
Perfect! I love oatmeal cakes…runny oatmeal makes my stomach turn!
this post makes me want to run to store and buy chocolate chips! Nothing better than melty chips and I have been depriving myself by not adding them to my oats
I am making that for breakfast tomorrow!! Can you think of a flour I could substitute thats kind of like coconut? I dont have any coconut!
Hmm, I think any flour would give it some thickness…just wouldn’t have the coconut flavor. Almond flour would be good. Good luck!
<3 OATMEAL! I think I might just have to try your coconut flour trick!
wahhh i miss regis and kelly! soon to be _____ & kelly haha i wonder who it’s going to be! i hear andy cohen is in the running, and if he gets it i’m quitting my day job so i can stay home and watch EVERY day
I am going to miss Regis so much!! And actually Andy Cohen drives me nuts so I kind of hope it’s NOT him. Haha.
I love oatmeal. Must try with coconut flour and chocolate chips! YUM!
Oh my gosh. Brutus is absolutely adorable. I have always wanted a great dane. I would take him in a split second. I bet he is a real handful. But loved very much.
I want him too…I might steal him from my Brother-in-law someday…soon. Shoot- I hope he doesn’t read this.
I think oatmeal is okay, but I definitely don’t have the love fest with it that most bloggers seem to!
BRUTUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!