In addition to getting all of the middle strips for my homespun nine-patches done, I finished up the second fleece blanket. It went much quicker after I decided to do just the one reverse applique letter instead of a bunch.
More fleecy goodness passing inspection
But the big achievement of the weekend has been food. Specifically, breakfast.
I discovered Corner Bakery's Swiss Oatmeal a few weeks ago, and have been fighting cravings for it ever since. Not only is it calorie-packed (the website says 300 calories, but I swear the one I had said 500), at $3.99 a pop it's a little pricey for the number of times a week I'd really like to eat it.
So I set about trying to make my own. And after a few Google searches and discovering that I wasn't the only one trying to replicate this concoction, I came up with my own version. It may not photograph well, but it's mighty tasty!
Call it Summer Oatmeal, call it muesli, call it whatever you want, I'm calling it delicious!
Swiss Oatmeal
1/2 cup whole oats, uncooked
1 cup plain non/low-fat yogurt
1/4 skim milk (or less, depending on consistency preference)
1 tablespoon honey
1 apple, peeled and diced (I used a Granny Smith)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 banana (whose next stop in two days may be banana bread or, say, the dumpster), diced
cinnamon to taste
a pinch of salt
Some of the recipes I found called for partially cooking the oats, others for just letting everything sit for a few minutes before eating. I got the best results by mixing the yogurt, honey and oats together and putting it in the refrigerator overnight. If you like your dried cranberries a little less chewy, mix those in the night before as well.
Add the milk to your desired consistency in the morning, along with the rest of the fruit and salt; dust with cinnamon and enjoy!
Though the apples provided a good crunch, I'll probably add either chopped almonds or walnuts next time.And then start working on a new exercise regimen.
7 comments:
Mmmmm--never heard of that before, but it looks really yummy. And though I don't have cranberries, I have raisins right now and everything else, I think.
Guess what's for breakfast tomorrow morning?
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Both blankets look great!
Thank you for the recipe - sounds Yummy! Will have to try it! Our local grocery store has a generic Quick Cranberry Oatmeal that I have been eating in the mornings - will have to add the extra's to it and try that too :D Yummy!
Linda
the blankets are great and thanks for the recipe. this looks like something i would love.
even though I am not a fan of fleece, your blankets look wonderful! you did a great job.
I think it's the true test of a blanket if it becomes a superhero cape. Congratulations -- it passed!
Oatmeal is one of my favorite foods, and this looks scrumptious! By whole oats, do you mean whole oat groats, or rolled oats, or just the old fashioned flakes?
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